Bugs in Michigan...

[paintfumesmahgee]

Well here it is, my official intro. I figured I'd get it over with before I get hollar'd at!! Well this is the first car I've built. I bought it as a basket case (or cardboard box case) about a year and a half ago. It was kind of a abandoned project. Dad and I did all the work in my garage. Paint, body work, fabbing the whole 9. Got it on the road a few times last summer with lot's of problems but hell I got to drive it! So this winter I was trying to get all the bugs worked out and seems to be doing a lot better, so far, this year. I've been into Hot Rods just about my entire life and have enjoy'd every minute of it. I've always had a fasination with all the different styles, ideas and creativity there is in this hobby. My first experiance was in my Dads T-bucket in about 1978 or so. He started building the car in the mid to late 60's from a truck full of tubing for a frame... before my time. I'd love to scan some pics and post those to share. But anyway, blah,blah,blah.
So my car is a 34 Ford, and yes that is a 350 chevy in there so flame away if you must!! But I dig it mostly cuz it was free from a friend of my dad!! No interior and half the windows so far. But a little at a time!! It's chopped 3" and channel'd about 6. And still a lot to do! But, I love to learn and sponge as much as I can from just about anyone willing to chat. I've been hanging out here for awhile and love this place and have learn'd a ton so far. So thanks to all, and thanks to Ryan for a great place to hang out. I look forward to meeting a lot of local people this year and hopefully some not so local!
Regards,
Marc... "Fumes"

[hillbillydeluxe]

Welcome to the HAMB. One bad ass ride you got there. Hope to see you at Michigan events, with or without those bugs.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Welcome aboard Marc. Great looking car. I'm sure I'll see you around this summer.

[paintfumesmahgee]

Thanks for the welcome! Looking forward to seeing you guys this summer, and hopefully breakfast on the 6th.
Marc

[jdubbya]

Don't let the other Mid-Michigan HAMB crew, corrupt you too soon. Hope to meet you soon, maybe even the 6th. -Joe

[paintfumesmahgee]

Thanks for the heads up Joe!! Looking forward to having some fun this summer. See you guys on the 6th.

[Bigcheese327]

That's a swell coupe! That may be the first Model 40 I've liked with a Deuce grille.

Whereabouts in Mid-Michigan are you? I'm coming up on one year as a CMU alum.

[fuel pump]

Marc,
Hope you can make it to the Exit diner on the 6th.

[DetroitBilt50]

dig the paint. cool to see another mich hamber

[primer]

welcome man what city you from. GMB'S RULE.

[paintfumesmahgee]

Thanks for the comments guys.
I am currently living in holly about 20 minutes south of Flint. My house is currnetly for sale, But we plan to stay in the general area. Got a few issues worked out of the coupe this weekend. So I plan on making it on the 6th. Hope to see all of you there.