new here, old on the planet

[hupster]

Well I'm new to the HAMB, but I'm an old hot rodder. I've built 9 cars in my second childhood of the last 30 or so years. I played with cars in my first 30 years, but can't really say I built them. Anyway the last one finished is a 35 Hupmobile I completed in June. It was a 4 dr (Hupp didn't make any 2 dr sedans in 35) I shortened it 6" and made into a 2 dr. I'll attach a few pic's and a couple of the 48 Studebaker convt in finished in 2001. I still have the Hupp and Stude. I always sold the others in order to do the next one. I enjoy this site and am impressed with much of the workmanship and innovation. I can't say I do everthing traditional, but I like the look. I'm rather fond of the late model powerplants; I had several flatheads when I was young, mainly because I couln't afford the Chevy V8's. I still like the sound and look of the early motors, but it's hard to beat the performance/dollar of the late model stuff. The next project is underway. It's a 51 Ford wagon. I've put an s10 clip under the front and will do air bags as I've done on the Stude and Hupp. That's it for now. Iv'e got a project car for sale in the classifieds-a 51 Nash Rambler wagon if anyone is interested. Oh yeah, I'm in the Sacramento California area. Gary

[Turbo442]

Welcome! I love your cars. They have a very subtle look to them, very nice and tasteful. That Hupp is sweet! I would have never guessed there was that much custom work done to it. Looks "resto":D

[hupster]

Thanks. Yeah, the Hupp was by far the most work on one car I've done. I sat it aside for several years and built the Stude and another car, then was able to figure it out and finish it. Biggest problem was the section to fill the roof. The one that's on it now ( '49 Ford 2 dr) was the 3rd I tried. First 2 didn't have enough crown.