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THUNDERROD
03-10-2007, 01:54 PM
Born and raised in Switzerland.....became a Car Mechanic (Swiss State approval).....somehow became a Aircraft Mechanic.....worked my way up to become Licensed Aircraftengineer....my first Car..NSU 1000C German Car famous in the 70is back Engine...and i really was fast in it....until i hit a Tree...only Accident so far :)
Drove a 57 Chevy Sedan Delivery which was Streched and used as Hearse...24 Cars later and after working in 12 Countrys Moved to the US taking 2 Cars and a Harley with me...a 36 Dodge Coupe and a 64 TBird...Dodge and Harley was sold to Fullfill my Dream a 32 Roaster (1932 beeing my Dads Birthyear).And one thing i learned from watching all those Videos about Big Daddy Ed Roth...Cars need a Name....So Thunderrod is in the making......same Colours as my Thunderbird....but as many know...if you wanna do it fast you need Help......so Luckly i found it.....but more once TR is ready to Roar.
Would be Glad to find some Guys to Cruise once in a While in the Redondo Area !

Chris Casny
03-11-2007, 10:56 AM
Welcome to the Hamb. I'm a swiss guy from Bern, Switzerland, I've been living in L.A. for the past 14 years.
Here in LA are alot of cool HAMB guys.
See you around

39 lives
03-11-2007, 11:54 AM
Glad to have you on the BEST message board in all the land. During your endeavors here on the board, check out the Art Show when you can. You & my boss would get along great, being you've got aviation background. Welcome aboard, hope to see you on the board.

THUNDERROD
03-11-2007, 07:58 PM
I hope your Boss is a six Foot Blonde !

dochorsepower
03-11-2007, 08:44 PM
Welcome to the HAMB!
Since you're in SoCal, wander on over to the donut shop in Huntington Beach on a Saturday morning.

THUNDERROD
03-13-2007, 04:17 PM
Thanks yes i went there once with my tbird was amazing....if it only would not be so early.