FritzJr
05-20-2007, 08:54 AM
I have always considered myself one of the younger guys with regard to hot rodding, but I suppose that is not true anymore. When I was a just entering my teens in the 1950s, my heroes were the older guys who were building hot rods. One of my cousins, who was quite a bit older than I, had a chopped and channeled deuce coupe with at 303 Olds Rocket in it Back then, I thought that that was the coolest car ever. Well, I still think that way so my taste in cars has not improved much since I was 12 years old.
Over the years, I have dabbled with many forms of automotive interests. Sequential, but never serious, exploits with drag racing, sports cars, muscle cars, snowmobiles, asphalt circle track, dirt track modifieds, hot rods, and restored antiques have provided lots of entertainment. The automotive hobby has provided a means of developing a variety of skills. It has also provided a means to meet a lot of wonderful folks who share a common enthusiasm. For me, all of those interests had their foundation from my early exposure to the traditional hot rods
For purposes of introduction to this forum, perhaps the best approach is to give a list of the rolling stock. Currently, I have the typical problem of too many projects and too little time and too little space. I expect that is a familiar situation to many on this board. At the moment, I own these special interest cars.
· 1956 Corvette This one is done with typical 60s modifications including a hot 327, Muncie 4 speed, R & P interior. I know these are authentic 60s tweaks because I did the build on this car back in 1968. We have been over many miles together since then.
· 1932 Ford 5 window All steel, full-fendered, not chopped, 59A flathead, 39 box, banjo rear. Still in process (a long term project). The mechanical bits are mostly done, all the parts are collected. I need to get this one together.
· 1978 Corvette Daily driver. It is completely worn out but it does have a 4-speed and lots of patina. It is loud and uncomfortable so I can pretend it is a hot rod.
· 1968 Bronco 289, soft top. Solid car with only 55,000 miles. Presently in storage.
· 1979 AMC Spirit Now has a six but there is a fresh 304 in the garage. (This is a left-over father-daughter project.)
· Spare rolling 32 chassis, with a Chevy 265 coupled to an early Ford trans and rear. No body and no plan.
From the list above, it is obvious that I should learn to focus and consolidate. But this is a hobby, being irrational is part of the fun.
I look forward to being a member of the HAMB. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute something useful to this forum.
Over the years, I have dabbled with many forms of automotive interests. Sequential, but never serious, exploits with drag racing, sports cars, muscle cars, snowmobiles, asphalt circle track, dirt track modifieds, hot rods, and restored antiques have provided lots of entertainment. The automotive hobby has provided a means of developing a variety of skills. It has also provided a means to meet a lot of wonderful folks who share a common enthusiasm. For me, all of those interests had their foundation from my early exposure to the traditional hot rods
For purposes of introduction to this forum, perhaps the best approach is to give a list of the rolling stock. Currently, I have the typical problem of too many projects and too little time and too little space. I expect that is a familiar situation to many on this board. At the moment, I own these special interest cars.
· 1956 Corvette This one is done with typical 60s modifications including a hot 327, Muncie 4 speed, R & P interior. I know these are authentic 60s tweaks because I did the build on this car back in 1968. We have been over many miles together since then.
· 1932 Ford 5 window All steel, full-fendered, not chopped, 59A flathead, 39 box, banjo rear. Still in process (a long term project). The mechanical bits are mostly done, all the parts are collected. I need to get this one together.
· 1978 Corvette Daily driver. It is completely worn out but it does have a 4-speed and lots of patina. It is loud and uncomfortable so I can pretend it is a hot rod.
· 1968 Bronco 289, soft top. Solid car with only 55,000 miles. Presently in storage.
· 1979 AMC Spirit Now has a six but there is a fresh 304 in the garage. (This is a left-over father-daughter project.)
· Spare rolling 32 chassis, with a Chevy 265 coupled to an early Ford trans and rear. No body and no plan.
From the list above, it is obvious that I should learn to focus and consolidate. But this is a hobby, being irrational is part of the fun.
I look forward to being a member of the HAMB. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute something useful to this forum.