Your HAMB inspiration of 2011

This is one of my favorite photos of it!


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Imagine my surprise, in scrolling through this thread, to see two cars from the same collection- the Kurtis and the Astra- a collection I have the amazing privilege of working with. The Astra is currently not with the rest of the collection and is for sale. The Kurtis looks as good or better in person. It is truly a magnificent piece...

 

This car here! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=474850



and this one here! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=614863



These two have done more than anything to get me started on building a Model A Tudor that has been on my mind for some time.

Then there is this guy who always says "Hot Rods will change your life" that keeps me motorvated. Thanks Skip!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/member.php?u=6424

 

That truck is perfect ! ! !

 

I dont have a link handy, but its gotta be the "rattle can rebuild" of the f1 truck.

 

Hand's down Farmer12's plymouth, he didn't just discover he has real metal working talent.......he discovered a big part of himself, which includes humbleness and modesty both.

No# 2 on my list anybody,......and I mean anybody, who didn't build a g***er this year! Gawd I hate those things.

 

Do you have other various angles shots of the black 32 shown here

Thanks
Frenchy

 

I will add Steve (Koolkemp) to the list. My car sat for over a year without being worked on. I see him working on his and that motivated me again. Thanks Steve.
Rusty 47 Ford Reserection

 

I guess I should add what I think inspiration is,,


Zeke's: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=468763

Woodlouse's: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=654011

Zeke is my bud and that used to be my car. He wanted something to tinker with and I wasnt ever gonna do anything with it, so off it went. I gave him plenty to tinker with!

The thing about both of these builds (and theres plenty more like them that I didnt list) is that these are both guys with little or no tools and not much money, getting the job done, learning and planning as they go.

They are also using tools and techniques that have been employed for a lot longer than any of us has been around. Its lots easier to start a build when you know what your doing, where your going, and having any number of spendy tools and ac/heat in the shop.

Far more brave to take on a project like these when your not sure of what has to happen, have little or no tools and in Zeke's case, not even a garage to park it in.

Kudos to both of em, and to anyone here that is or has done this with the same tools and skill levels. Seriously, my hats off to ya's!

 

This 39 ford:



And Royalshifters Victoria Secret

 

And this Ford from Cheaterama 2011 is still bothering me:



This car is so nice!

 

Mine was seeing Brad Masterson fleetline in a Duane Peters video. Went and got a fleetline then I was lead to HAMB I have found alot of helpful people even when I ask dumb stupid questions I still get help. So thanks to all the HAMB users big bouns was I got to pm Brad and he asked all my questions and treated me like I was a old friend and I have never talked to him before. World needs more people like Brad and all you guys on HAMB.

 

farmer12 no doubt

 

After looking at Steve W.'s FED at the revolution and meeting with K.Tardel, I have sights on building one of those beauties out here in West Texas! I started geting parts and will take a while, but I will have a great time doing it!

 

This guy...


and this guy..


And this guy..


This one too..

 

This was a great story of a even cooler Survivor!!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435550&highlight=does+survivor

 

Thank you all. I'm honored. Seriously. Let's hope 2012 will be as inspirational as 2011 has been. I want to thank the Hamb and all the wonderful people here for being an inspirational instrument for me the last few years. Have a great 2012 everyone!

 

..seeing the "Starlite" the 1964 Buffalo Autorama winner on "Chasing Cl***ic Cars" and knowing the story about the car left me with a bitter taste in my mouth...

 

1937 Zypher

 

For me it would be a tie between Koolkemps 47 Ford and Farmer12s 41 Plymouth. Both threads are not only cool in their own right but Steve and Eric seem to go out of their way to explain what they are doing and why. This really helps a non metalworking guy like myself understand the processes of reworking/repairing old rusty iron.
There are quite a few others of course, but these two stand out I think. Thanks guys.

 

Had to be the Hunnert. Made me realize what my '40 should and will be.

 

The outpouring of support for both Todd and Tuck has been inspiring to me, as it shows me that hotrodders won't let this hobby go away anytime soon.

 

Ian Berky has always been an inspiration.

Farmer12 and Royalshifter are at the top as well. I can't leave out my good friend and mentor Twenty Gallons as well.

 

I can't pick out one individual car or person, they all melt into the HAMB, I do thank Ryan for giving us a place to hang out and help one another, it is a very special place, thank you all for making it what it is. I do have a soft spot for any 30-31 Roadster or Coupe on '32 rails with a HEMI, so many great ideas and details I can use on my project. Best wishes for 2012! Bob

 

My inspiration this year was been able to take a tour of George Poteet collection and giving me the go ahead and get started with my next project 1928 Ford pictures soon to be posted as I get started.

Thanks !
Frenchy

 

Ahhh how sweet!! ***