Pictures from Denises Big Olds thrash!!

[Levis Classic]

First pictures just now coming in. Fab32 has a incredible shop and there was enough food to feed an army!!!

Before:

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Kustombuilder and Studeboy on the hood job:

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After the filler, patches and sanding:

[CGkidd]

Damn that shop looks huge. I am jealous.

[Levis Classic]

and the primer job:

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fab32's amazing shop!!

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More shop pics:

[Roothawg]

Holy Frijoles!!!!

[DIRTYT]

that was alote of fun. glad to get out and see evry one again. and the shop is huuuuuge. all i have to say is when do we do it again????

Bryan

[Stevie G]

Got Tools?

[Smokin Joe]

Great! Keep 'em coming!
Couldn't make it, but I bought a 12 pack to keep me cool and be there in Spirit while I'm sitting at the keyboard awaiting pics!

[Fat Hack]

Dang! What a spread...Frankie's got it goin' ON!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[jdubbya]

Just got home, the olds is "looookeeeng gooood" and it was great to see some old faces, and great to meet some new ones. Frank, I will forever be envious of your shop, only one word can describe it....WOW. -Joe

[Levis Classic]

More:

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Part of the gang:

[scarliner]

The big Olds looks great,its amazing what a group of people can do,when they work together!And that shop is a dream shop,hell I work in a tool and die shop,with thirty employees,and about the only thing we have he dont is a wire EDM machine!

[Levis Classic]

Dirty T, Donzie and Fuel Pump!

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A couple of fab32's - 32's!

[wingnutz]

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The big Olds looks great,its amazing what a group of people can do,when they work together!And that shop is a dream shop,hell I work in a tool and die shop,with thirty employees,and about the only thing we have he dont is a wire EDM machine!

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"WHAT..., No EDM"...??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

I should be so Lucky to have a shop where the only thing that's missing is the EDM...!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Got any more shots? Can't wait to see them!

Mark

[Fast Elvis]

Smokin good time http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif.......had a blast and meet some incredible HAMBers at Denise's thrash......thanks for the great memories!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[hatch]

food,fun...bondo... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif..thanks to everybody for all the help. I'm beat!!

[fab32]

Whew!!! What a day, A good group of great people pulling together to give a well deserved Hamber, Denise (HRLC) a helping hand with her (BOY) hot rod.
It started a couple of days ago for me by trying to shove all of my junk into a corner so we had a place to work. It ended a couple of hours ago when Jim C, his lovely wife Judy and Denise left for the motel to get some rest.
Tomorrow They will return, help me do a quick cleanup and Jim C will leave for home (Missouri) and Denise and Big Olds will head for Charlotte to get the hood that Kustombuilder and Cheeryblossom took home to give some final detailing.
Denise will post about the whole shindig when she gets home. Right now I'm headed for the shower and a good nights rest.

Frank

[hatch]

Thanks again for the help and the donations...especially the Molson!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif...hope ya had a good time...hatch

[CadillacKid]

Wish I coulda made it...Big Olds is looking dye-no-might! Thanks for the updates...can't wait to see some more pics! This couldn't have happened to a more deserving Hamber than you Denise!

[Donzie]

Well, you sure wouldn't go hungry while you were there!
Thanks to all of those who baked, cooked, grilled and contributed.
Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this historical (and sometimes hestarical) event. Some of these guys worked their butts off. It was all for a good cause.
While you'll probably see many photos of actual work being done, here's a couple of "those other times".

[Donzie]

and what's up with this? Denise says to Kris "Lez be friends".

[CherryBlossom]

I wondered how long it would take for that pic to get here!! LOL I'VE GOT ASS PICS THOUGH!!!!!

lol
I've got TONS of pics to post...we'll see how long I can stay awake to do them...

here's a group shot

Gonna try and name everyone......

Back Row Left to Right:
DirtyT, Kustombuilder, Fuelpump,Cherryblossom,Purplepickup,FastElvis,(ove r his shoulder is Jdubbya) Levis Classic, (over his shoulder is Studeboy), I know his name is Frank,can't remember his HAMB name, and then fab32.
Front row left to right:
Kritz, Donize,JimC,Hatch,Denise,Eric, and yet another Frank (enjenjo?)

I tried!!!!

[CherryBlossom]

Poor Fab32, we wore him out http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[CherryBlossom]

After spraying the primer.....Eric felt the need to nap too. Wore these boys out we did!

btw, Eric is from Flint, a friend of all of ours, and he's the one that's gonna paint Big Olds. He's not a HAMBer YET!!

[CherryBlossom]

discussing details

[CherryBlossom]

Levis Classic welding on the back of Big Olds

[Michigan Rick]

Looks good guys!!!!!! makes me proud that I'm from such a great state that pulls together for some good clean fun. Can't wait to see a finished pic.

In my next career I will have Saturdays off!!

Wish I could have been there.

Michigan Rick

[CherryBlossom]

Kustombuilder working on the peak - which looks great by the way!

[CherryBlossom]

PurplePickup and Denise.....

hrmmmmmmm................

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[CherryBlossom]

Eric, Denise, Levis Classic & Jdubbya

[CherryBlossom]

JimC getting Big Olds ready for primer

[CherryBlossom]

The outside of Fab's shop and MrGassers, I mean DONZIE's car

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[CherryBlossom]

Suckin Up

[CherryBlossom]

Only in Michigan can you go from it being Cold, to like 55 degrees and having BUGS in swarms (as seen below) to freezing your butt off and SNOW all in one day

[CherryBlossom]

It's SO WEIRD to see Big Olds in anything different than his black primer

[CherryBlossom]

Kritz welding on Donzie's car....

Thought this was kind of a neat pic....

[CherryBlossom]

Hatching welding in the bottom corner of the door

[CherryBlossom]

Fast Elvis ...not to be confused with FAT Elvis.....

[CherryBlossom]

The guys couldn't keep their hands off Big Olds...OR Denise for that matter http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[CherryBlossom]

Last one for the night...I'm TIRED...long day, but fun all the same http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Fab32 sandblasting some parts for Big Olds

[dehudso]

That henrob looks nice working on that peak.
cool car.

[Skate Fink]

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btw, Eric is from Flint, a friend of all of ours, and he's the one that's gonna paint Big Olds. He's not a HAMBer YET!!

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..yea he is......he just hasn't registered yet! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[40LUV]

Excellent job there Team HAMB. I always liked that car beginning when it was a Rodders Digest project. Look forward to seeing it in color at Syracuse. When's the upholstery thrash? Watch out J.J., here comes HAMB Garage.

[SandMan]

Now that's what it's all about! Good job HAMBers. Looks like a good time was had by all. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Wow!!! Looks like fun guys, wish I could've made it!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I'll be at the next one for sure!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Boones]

Did you use the same technic on the hood peak as they did in the recent mag 'How to' Curious

[Fast Elvis]

Hot Rod To Hell....wow is right!!....it was one fab time, I was looking forward to hooking up again with ya but I know you had a full plate. See ya at the next one for sure bro! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[shoebox72]

Man, It looks like a great time was had by all. I would have liked to been there & lend a HAND. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Looking at some of the photos I can see why Denise did'nt answer her phone when I called to say HI to everyone. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The HAMB ROCKS!

Billy

[Crosley]

Cool photos and a group of folks working together!

Interesting photo of HRLC & Purplepickup spooning each other on the floor!



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[CherryBlossom]

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Interesting photo of HRLC & Purplepickup spooning each other on the floor!






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My sentiments exactly....LOL
When the cats away...the mice will play...or so they say :P

[purplepickup]

Hey now....don't be getting us in trouble. Pictures LIE http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

It was good to see everybody. I think we got a lot done...and done right. Waay better than monster garage...except when Hatch was cracking the whip... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[jdubbya]

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Interesting photo of HRLC & Purplepickup spooning each other on the floor!



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Yea, it almost looks like PG rated porn, with Hatch directing. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif ACTION!

[hotrodladycrusr]

Where do I even start???

First off I must thank HATCH for coming up with this idea and implimenting it. Without his vision, it never would have all come together.

Then theres my very special buddy FAB32. Yes, his shop is great, the most awesome one I've ever been in, but he's more then just a cool car guy with a cool shop. Frank (FAB32) is the most down to earth, caring, generous person I know. He's a true friend who listens to my troubles and woes, along with my dreams and desires, and gives me needed advice not only from his lifes experiences but from his heart as well. Thank you Frank, from the bottom of my heart, for an awesome weekend spent with many friends, not just car buddies, but true friends. We all worked our asses off but had an great time doing so and it was all possible because of you and your lovely wife Sharon's hospitality.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank JimC and his lovely wife Judy who drove all the way from Joplin, MO to help this weekend. I don't know how many miles it is but I do know they were on the road for over 16 on Friday to get to Frank's place. Jim and Judy are two of the nicest people in this world. It's no wonder FAB32's wife and JIMC's wife got along so well. They were chit chatting for hours on end like they've known each other for years. JIM, thank you for helping to make this weekend one of the most memoriable ever.

I'd also like to thank my very good buddy PURPLEPICKUP for coming. George has always been there for me and Big Olds thru the years and yesterday was no exception. George's guidance and encouragment thru the years has given me the strenght to try to do alot of mechanical things for myself and now, because you took the time to guide me thru some of the bodywork phases, I think I might have the confidence to try to do the rest of the sanding and body work myself. Thank you George, once again, for being there for me.... and for the spooning, that was one of the many highlights of the day http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'd also like to thank KUSTOMBUILDER for the awesome hood peeking job. I know you spent many, many hours BEFORE you even got to Franks and then you spent ALL DAY yesterday standing over that hood again and then more hours today! You are a perfectionist! Thank you so much for all your hard work. I know your back was killing you, hence I owe you a backrub. I'd like to thank STUDEBOY for helping out KUSTOMBUILDER on the hood project. Everyone needs a right hand man plus moral support when your tackling a big project like peeking that hood. I'm sure Mike appreicated your help as much as I did.

I also want to thank CHERRYBLOSSOM for all the BBQing and food prep stuff that went on yesterday. You were a huge help and always fun to be around. We didn't get to spend as much time chatting girly stuff as we normally do but I sure hope you had a good time.

A specail thanks to LEVIS CLASSIC, KRITZ, and HATCH for all the welding expertise. All the patch panel areas look awesome. You can not tell where any work has been done anywhere on Big Olds. You guys rock!

I'd like to thank DONZIE, FUEL PUMP, FAST ELVIS, DIRTY T and JDUBBYA for all the tedious sanding and taping off you guys did. Big Olds is a huge car and there was lot that needed to be done. Without you guys, it never woulda gotten done in a day.

I'd like to thank ENJENJO, FART CAT, and HOT ROD GIRL for coming and helping out. I sure hope you guys had fun cuz I sure enjoyed your company and I'm looking forward to the BBQ trailer build at your place in a couple of weeks.

There's a few guys that I'd like to add a very special heartfelt thank you to for monatary donations. SHOEBOX72, HOT ROD PRIMER, and JIMC. You guys we're very, very generous. Me and Big Olds appreciate it very, very much. I had no clue how expensive body work materials are. Your generous donations eased that burden alittle. Thank you sooooo much.

Shoebox72, it was loud inside alot of the time with the DA's, grinders, etc going. I never heard the phone ring. Sure wish you would have left a message. I would have called you back. There's always next time http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'd like to add one more thank you and that's to a fellow that most of you don't know. His name is Eric Allen and he's a very talented painter buddy of Kritz's. He had expressed an interest in painting Big Olds so he came along for the day to check out the project and so him and I could meet and discuss things. He just didn't stand back and watch everyone else work, this guy jumped in with both hands and both feet. If he saw something that wasn't perfect, he made it perfect. He's a bodywork god. A perfectionist to the core. After dicussing, off to the side with a few folks, "who's going to actually spray the new primer on Big Olds", we all came to the conclusion that Eric would be the best man for the job and lucky for me he agreed. This kid knows what he's doing. You'll hear his name in the future thats for sure.

I'm hoping to get enough of the rest of the sanding and blocking done myself so that I can actually afford the cost of him painting copper shiney paint on Big Olds sometime soon.

Once again, a huge thank you to all that showed up yesterday to devote their time and effort to Big Olds and thanks to those that brought supplies and tools to share. I hope to be able to do the same for all of you one of these days.

Ryan, I'd also like to thank you for this specail place we call the HAMB. Without the HAMB I would have never met alot of these fine folk nor would I have the opportunity to make such awesome, lifelong friendships. Thank you once from the bottom of my heart.

[hatch]

Next time...lets just goof off http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif...mucho thanks to everybody...especially Frank for his generous offer of the shop....only problem is that now he has room to bring more stuff home....I think he needs some more drill presses...maybe we could chip in and get him a few. He has a couple more drill bits that don't have a permanant resting place.

All kidding aside...it sure was fantastic for a bunch of internet buddies to contribute their time, money, and talent for no pay....even decline overtime pay at their regular job just to come and be involved....and drive long distances to boot.... It was just plain cool. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[McGrath]

Big Olds is looking pretty good. What color is it going to end up being?

[kustombuilder]

it was a great time and we all really enjoyed helping you out Denise. you do so much for so many other people and this board thats it's only fitting we give back to you.

sometimes my ambition gets the better of me and i volunteer for something stupid, like peaking that monster of a hood. (for those who don't know) i did it just like the recent magazine article but what they don't mention in there and what nobody told me -till i was in it up to my eyeballs- is that it is considered about the hardest body modification to pull off and pull off correctly. man do i have some work in that sucker. but it was worth it for such a great friend. just a little more "finessing" and it's be ready for ROADSTAR to get his hands dirty (since he bailed on us and went to Vegas for some kind of striper convention or something http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and do the prime, sand, prime thing and teach Denise the finer points of blocking out a body.

good times, keep the pictures comin...

[hotrodladycrusr]

HE'S going to be a shiny metalic, medium hue, copper color. I thought I'd do a copper tinted primer now but I was told that it would have come out looking brownish, not copper. So we just used a grey, high build primer yesterday. It's a start http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[just steve]

Hey all --

This just freakin' rocks! My dad and I have a lot of hours into that car, and it's been a lot of fun watching Denise rack up the miles on it. Now it's even more fun watching the HAMB guys take it on as a project.

Good goin' guys and gals --

Steve.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Got lots-o-photos but most are the same as everyone else's except this one taken when I pulled in my driveway with about 200 miles on his makeover. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

KustomBuilder, take your time on the hood. I really like this hoodless look. Kind of reminds me of my buddy Big Ric. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Just Steve, It's hard to believe everything that has happened in Big Olds life since that very cold, dark nite I came to pick him up. Remember our conversation of my plans for him? What a 180 degree turn, huh? I know I'm having lots more fun with him then I ever thought possible. HAMB guys rock and I'm so thrilled I have everyone in my life.

[Fast Elvis]

Big Olds isn't hoodless!.....he's topless! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Here the "new" rear end. I've always wanted to lower the bumper and bring it in closer to the body. Bumper was taken off, holes filled to perfection. FAB32 is going to make custom bumper bracket lowering thingys and then we'll stick the bumper back on so the brackets come from under the car. ALTHOUGH, I'm begining to really like this very smooth, no bumper look. Decisions, decisions http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[RileyRacing]

Thank God it was somewhat decent to drive him home today!

Looking good, Girl, wish I coulda been there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Call me when ya want a beer drinking, umm I mean wet sanding buddy!

Jay

[Levis Classic]

Sure was fun! Lets all do it again. Hum lets see I wounder if we can get the Tudor ready for Billetproof in June?

[hotrodladycrusr]

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Thank God it was somewhat decent to drive him home today!

Looking good, Girl, wish I coulda been there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Call me when ya want a beer drinking, umm I mean wet sanding buddy!

Jay

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Somewhat decent??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Yeah, had to be a whopping 45 degree with about 25 MPH winds..... and the wind chill at 75PMH...... well, who am I to complain, at least the sun was shining http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I've got lots-o-beers here at the house and lots of Saturdays ahead of me sanding. I will take you up on the offer of "help". Bring Michael too and we'll get him started real young with a sanding block in his hand.

[Fat Hack]

Hey, where's yo LICENSE PLATE, Girl?? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Lookin' good...I like the smooth, rounded look out back, too...maybe leave the bumper off???

I love it...the car looks 100 horsepower meaner in light grey with no hood!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[hankcash]

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Thank God it was somewhat decent to drive him home today!

Looking good, Girl, wish I coulda been there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Call me when ya want a beer drinking, umm I mean wet sanding buddy!

Jay

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Somewhat decent??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Yeah, had to be a whopping 45 degree with about 25 MPH winds..... and the wind chill at 75PMH...... well, who am I to complain, at least the sun was shining http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I've got lots-o-beers here at the house and lots of Saturdays ahead of me sanding. I will take you up on the offer of "help". Bring Michael too and we'll get him started real young with a sanding block in his hand.

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Wow. Looks good Denise..
Funny about the weather comment....
I was in the garage all day today... sweating.
Welded the front forks for my new mini bike...
And I am peeling on my shoulders from the sunbun that I got at the round-up last Saturday...
I'm not much of a cold weather guy... Texas is too cold for me!

Keep on trucking...
HC

[hotrodladycrusr]

I had the license plate bolted to one of the holes on the top edge where the ragtop meets the body at the trunk. Lasted for about 1 mile after I left FAB32's place today. Was making such a loud rattling noise in the wind I couldn't stand it. Took it off and ran thru the state without a license plate. How long do you think I can get away with it before I get pulled over?? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I did keep it on the seat next to me just in case. Also had some cookies with me to "bribe" him with if neccessary. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Fat Hack]

"bride" him with???... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Rub it in HC, rub it in! My face did get red today but I think it's wind burned, not sunburned http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Wow! Denise, Big Olds looks great after all that HAMB'r TLC. Looks like all youse guys had a ball. What a great place this HAMB is!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Congraulations!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Bob K]

Cookies!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You had Cookies left over !!

What's the matter with that bunch???? Kept em too busy working to get any cookie eating done. Looks like you had a lot of fun as well as getting a hell of a lot accomplished.

B http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif B

[fab32]

Just got off the phone with OUR Denise. I had to check in and see if she made it home alright. I'm glad this event took place and I wish EVERYONE on the HAMB could have participated. If you have never had the opportunity to observe a bunch of very different people from many different places get together for a one day happening with a common goal in mind you've really missed something. Quite a few of the participants had never met before Saturday and by 10:00 A.M. they were functioning like a well oiled machine.
Before Denise left her and I were reflecting on the weekend and spent some time discussing this amazing THING called the HAMB. We'll take the extremes in this case as an example. How would any two people, one from Missouri the other from Canada, ever cross paths let alone share the unique event of this weekend if it weren't for the HAMB? To resist the temptation to go "on and on" I'll simply say THANK YOU RYAN, you've created a wonderful monster.

Frank

[quickrod]

how long before we can call him,big COPPER SHINY olds? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.giflooks AWESOME guys....how awesome is this place?HAMB rocks!....you deserve this denise,enjoy it to the fullest....quickrod

[AnimalAin]

Astonishing and amazing. Why am I not surprised or shocked? "Nice job" to all concerned.

[plmczy]

Lookin good Denise. Glad to see everyone had a great time. later plmczy

[Tudor]

WOW - what an awesome story. You are one lucky girl and my hat is off to all that participated! That was some serious work!!!!! The car is looking great.

[abomber30]

looks great. cool to see you guys getting together to Get er done!!!

[JimC]

This was an incredulous experience!

I am thrilled beyond words to have been a part of this(a very small part).

I was allowed to do a little sanding and paper work. And, I was allowed near the food.

Talk about a fabulous bunch of people, you have to include the folks from Michigan.

Fab32 is a great guy. To open his shop for an event like this, furnish tools, allow strangers to wander at will. And run his legs off getting tools, fabbing fillers for hole plugging, back and forth all day long.

All the HAMBers that showed up, went straight to work with out a Boss telling them what to do.

There were countless hours of work transforming Big Olds. If it was my car, I would be extremely grateful.
I know denise is. She is a great person, deserving no doubt. She is extremely fortunate to have such great friends.

Hatch actually worked. Not just a little, but all day. Which describes all of the folks showing up.
As everyone knows, this was Hatch's idea, a good one as it turns out.
Purplepickup spent all day working, knowing he would probably get sick from the paint fumes.


Kustombuilder spent all day hunched over surgically reconstructing the hood. I know his back had to be killing him.And Sirstude Boy stood there all day assisting him, handing him his torch, rod, doing what ever the job required.
So many folks(see group photo) in the room busy getting work done with out someone standing over them barking out orders? I am telling you this astonished me. Talent, you would not believe.

Lets not forget the ladys laboring over the hot grill to feed this bunch.I confess, there were cookies hijacked for the trip back to Mo. They did not make it all the way.

I just cannot begin to tell you all what you missed by not being there. I am still on a high this morning, a little tired from the ride, but still excited.

Thanks to everyone for letting me come to your party.
Just Steve, you would have been proud.

Jim

[Smokin Joe]

I'll take HAMB Garage over Monster Garage any day. Rock on Denise! Wish I could have been there. As for the build team, SALUTE!
See ya all on the salt. BEERS on the Bend will be on me this year...

[DoubleClutch]

What a fun read! Looks like you all had a great time! Wish I could have been there, hopefully next time! Big Olds looks sweet! The power of HAMB is Amazing!

[C9]

What goes around, comes around.
Never truer than here.

A gang of HAMB'rs doing what they do best to Big Olds.
Doesn't hurt that he's owned by the HAMB sweetheart either.
I think Big Olds is in for a long and interesting life.
How could he not be?


About that rear bumper decision . . . put one on.
Looks most cool without, but after a while the idjits in traffic who pull up too close will have you worried.
Not to mention that a small tap will do major damage.

One reason I put the gasser style bumper on the 32 and will put nerfs on the 31.
Not much protection - admitted - but every little bit helps.

If I remember right, the rear bumper on Big Olds has a license plate surround or at the least a bracket that could be styled to carry a license plate.

All in all, cool story about Denise, HAMB'rs and their ladies and best of all, an update on where Big Olds is going and where he's been.

Ain't life great? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Thirdyfivepickup]

I agree about the bumper; my first thought was: leave it off... looks cool without it. (my second thought was: damn, I missed cookies again) Then I thought about all of the miles she puts on him... needs a bumper.

Sorry I missed the fun, although, I sand against the grain... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Scallop53]

WOW!!!!!
Looks like you all had a blast.Denise,don't think that once big olds is painted that he's too nice too drive,I wanna see the 2 of you all over still.Hope to see you at bttf's. GREAT job by all involved.The HAMB rocks.

DAN

[Leon]

Denise, the car looks great! Can't wait to see both of you later this summer.
Leon

[autocol]

[ QUOTE ]
I'm begining to really like this very smooth, no bumper look.

[/ QUOTE ]

yeah, until some wanker backs into your shiny new paint in the parking lot. i'd put it back on, it's not a bad lookin' bumper...


great job all, nobody deserves it more. (well, nobody that i know, anyway... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif)

[roadstar]

WOW!!! You people "Kicked Ass". It is simply amazing the kind of friendships this place we call the HAMB has spawned.
The dedication of all you people working togeather for a very special friend, and a very special car I might add.

It was unfortunate for me to have to choose between going to my sons wedding in Las Vegas that same weekend, or participating in a unbeliveable display of unselfish dedication from all the people involved. You people ROCK http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I don't know what else to say....I'm in awe.

[hotrodladycrusr]

I can hear it now, all the young, single girls in the midwest crying into their pillows. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif No, it wasn't RACE that got married, it was oldest son Chris. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Rudy, glad to have you back. Everyone missed you on Saturday...... we even saved alittle bit of sanding for you. They didn't want you to feel left out of all the fun http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Thanks to everyone for all the kudos. I'm thrilled with the way he's turned out so far and it's gotten me REAL motivated to "finish" him.

[Jeff Norwell]

WOW....you guys are the BEST!!!!!.....Denise...the ride looks killer!!!!!
A BIG hats off to all who thrashed!!!!!!......simply amazing.....
Hey Fab.....Want another son?....I come with all the proper papers and make my own bed!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
This kind of activity makes me proud of being a hotrodder and a friend
....OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!

[Monkey]

Hey Denise,

Looks great!!! Can't wait to see it in person. Keep cruzin topless. You make me want to spank myself! Ha ha ha!

love,
monkey

[hotrodladycrusr]

oh please allow me to have the pleasure of spanking you at our next rendezvous http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Django]

Hey Denise, looks great!

My thrash ended in disaster. Found out my motor needs rebuilt about midnight on saturday. One step forward and 10 steps back... Dad has another motor, and hopefully next weekend we'll get it put into the car.

[Monkey]

I'm all yours Denise!!!

love,
monkey

[atch]

to everyone who worked: good job.

to denise: couldn't happen to a sweeter gal; wish i could have been there.

[littlepapapump]

wow look;s like I missed a great weekend of fun hope to be at next one http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[littlepapapump]

IM with you fastelvis see you next time

[Fast Elvis]

littlepapapump.....or should I say, "BIG" Mike.....ya bro you missed a good ol time in Bay City!! Couldn't get any better. Kool people, Kool rides, real Kool shop and Kool BEER! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.....with your skills you would have been a big help on Denise's Olds....See ya soon!

F.E.

[Satinblack]

Looked like a blast, wish I could have been there!

[hotrodladycrusr]

For all those that wish they could have been there.......I still have plenty of sand paper, cold beer, cookies, and miles of bodywork that needs to be sanded. Come on over anytime, the garage is always open. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Satinblack, speaking of cookies, I was thinking about you on Saturday while I was opening up one of the huge tupperware containers of cookies thinking to myself that too bad you weren't around cuz you really wanted to try one of my cookies.

Keep your eye out for a cookie raffle coming soon http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[hatch]

How many cookies did ya make??? I was munchin on em allday and took some home too...guess I shoulda took a bunch more...I ran out saturday nite.

[hotrodladycrusr]

I lost count on how many batches I made. I was a baking fool on Thursday nite between all the cookies and brownies. I left the rest for Frank and his lovely wife Sharon to enjoy. The next huge batch will be taken to Charlotte for KustomBuilder and Kris for all his hard work on the hood. I'm hoping he'll share some with Paul Beck since he helped Mike on Sunday with it.

I'm glad everyone enjoys them http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

LittlePapaPump, I know who you are now that Fast Elvis called you "Big Mike". Great to see you finally sign up. We sure missed you on Saturday, and you missed a visit to an awesome shop! See you in June http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[CherryBlossom]

[ QUOTE ]
The next huge batch will be taken to Charlotte for KustomBuilder and Kris for all his hard work on the hood. I'm hoping he'll share some with Paul Beck since he helped Mike on Sunday with it.



[/ QUOTE ]

Cookies that I dont have to bake....all the better http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Unkl Ian]

[ QUOTE ]
Cookies that I dont have to bake....all the better

[/ QUOTE ]
Food always tastes better,when someone else cooks it.

[littlepapapump]

well you know who I am sorry I missed the fun...I had to do a roof hope to be there in june later big mike http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kustombuilder]

thats good news Denise cause i did'nt get any cookies on saturday http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif. i did'nt want to ruin my dinner with too much desert so i was waiting till afterwards but by then i was rushing to try and get the hood done and never got a chance to munch after dinner.

[hotrodladycrusr]

You poor thing http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Your going to have so many cookies in a couple of weeks that some will go stale before you can eat them all. I'll make you quite a few different "flavors" too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Any favorites?

[kustombuilder]

i'm not prejudice against any cookie but i do like chocolate chip, butterscotch chip, peanut butter or even a chocolate chip peanut butter. that sounds yummy!! can't wait....

[hotrodladycrusr]

Great, I'll make all of them for you http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[fab32]

Brush, Have been away from the computer for a while. Regarding your offer for adoption, lets make some plans to get that done. You won't have to make your own bed just do some of your great artwork on the walls of my shop and you can have the run of the place. Make sure you come for the next work session or garage crawl and I'll have a wall all cleaned off for you and the adoption papers ready for you to sign. haha!!!

Frank

[fab32]

Denise, Thanks for reminding me about the cookies. I just went and got a few to eat as I type. There aren't but only a very few left so if you want to stay in my good graces you can fire up the stove again (just kidding). BTW the bread in the cookie container works great, they are still soft just like fresh baked.

Frank

[hotrodladycrusr]

[ QUOTE ]
......you can fire up the stove again.........


[/ QUOTE ]

I can tell you don't spend much time cooking, do you Frank? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif You cook soup on the stove and cookies are BAKED in the OVEN my dear. I think you need to adopt me instead and I'll bake you cookies for the rest of your life http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously, count on more cookies when I see you in a couple of weeks. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[fab32]

Great!!! now I won't have to ration the last few. I'd feel really bad if you made more that 20 dozen. Even HRLCrs need their sleep, right?

Frank

[CherryBlossom]

[ QUOTE ]
i'm not prejudice against any cookie but i do like chocolate chip, butterscotch chip, peanut butter or even a chocolate chip peanut butter. that sounds yummy!! can't wait....

[/ QUOTE ]


you just can't out do my cookies though Denise, I might have to kick your ass then http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
There's not much I do right, but I CAN cook http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[JimC]

Aint nuthin like HRLC cookies baked in your own overn.
I can hardly wait for August to get my next "cookie" fix.

Now, enuff about cookies, I'm getting hungry and Oreos just don't cutt it.

Jim

[JimC]

Lets not have too much sympathy for Kustombuilder.
Who was closer to the food, all day? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jim

[Hot Rod To Hell]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
i'm not prejudice against any cookie but i do like chocolate chip, butterscotch chip, peanut butter or even a chocolate chip peanut butter. that sounds yummy!! can't wait....

[/ QUOTE ]


you just can't out do my cookies though Denise, I might have to kick your ass then http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
There's not much I do right, but I CAN cook http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

OH Jeez Mike, you've got to publicly announce which of two womens "cookies" are better! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Good Luck!
(I wish I could have such troubles!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

[CherryBlossom]

[/ QUOTE ]

OH Jeez Mike, you've got to publicly announce which of two womens "cookies" are better! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Good Luck!
(I wish I could have such troubles!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

[/ QUOTE ]

Maybe Denise and I should have a "bake off" just for you Steve, you can be the judge http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Then you have to promptly knock me out, and pierce my tongue, ok?

[hotrodladycrusr]

How about we both bake lots of cookies, brownies and other yummy delicacies, and sell them at BilletProof with all proceeds going to Ryan to support the HAMB?

[CherryBlossom]

[ QUOTE ]
How about we both bake lots of cookies, brownies and other yummy delicacies, and sell them at BilletProof with all proceeds going to Ryan to support the HAMB?

[/ QUOTE ]


ooooooooooooooooooh there ya go!!!! I'm all about that http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Sellin cookies out of big olds trunk, what more can u ask for? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[jdubbya]

[ QUOTE ]
How about we both bake lots of cookies, brownies and other yummy delicacies, and sell them at BilletProof with all proceeds going to Ryan to support the HAMB?

[/ QUOTE ]


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifWTF...is Ryan running a girlscout troop now...HAHAHA -Joe