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warbird
10-04-2003, 01:16 PM
Hi. I'm Hal, a soon to be retired (I hope) millwright from NW Washington. You could say I'm kind of an old guy since I've been messing around with cars since the mid-60's. Have owned things like a '35 Chev, Dodge powered '40 Ford coupe, a '50 Ford panel with 394 Olds and early hydro, several Y-block & FE powered shoebox Fords, and a few muscle cars and 4-wheelers over the years. Wasted lots of time and money on all this stuff and still haven't learned not to!

Present hot rod is a Cad powered '31 'A' roadster built in the late 50's and updated a little over the years. Also have a '40 Fordor I've owned since '69. Building a Flathead for it, but have been sorely tempted to stuff something else in there.

warbird
BARNETT
10-04-2003, 01:25 PM
Welcome. Let's see that '31!
justice
10-04-2003, 01:26 PM
So what brings you to the HAMB??????


Justice
wingnutz
10-04-2003, 01:35 PM
"Velcommen" Warbird

Would love to see pictures of your Roadster. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Buildin a 31 Roadster as well...! Sold the Birds but still tinker on them! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark
warbird
10-04-2003, 01:36 PM
Got pictures! Just haven't figured out how to post 'em yet!

I'm here because of the wealth of information concerning the type of stuff I'm interested in; alternatives to the SBC and the way things used to be done.
warbird
justice
10-04-2003, 04:18 PM
Sounds good to me.
I'm with the other guys. Let's see some pics.

Justice
TINGLER
10-04-2003, 04:51 PM
Welcome Warbird,

Sounds like you can lend a hint or two about machine work....

Good technical advise is always appreciated on here.

JT.
warbird
10-04-2003, 05:39 PM
We'll see how this works!
warbird
10-04-2003, 05:42 PM
Ah, @&^$)&, that's bad. Looks like I need to pay Starphoto a visit.

warbird
warbird
10-05-2003, 01:00 AM
We'll try it this way! http://photo.starblvd.net/~warbird/1-1-1.jpg

I'll be d*mned, it actually worked.
My apologies for the wheels and tires.
warbird
296 V8
10-05-2003, 01:08 AM
welcome and keep the flathead
warbird
10-05-2003, 01:12 AM
And another one.
'55 Cad, early Hydro, and a '57 Chev rear-end
http://photo.starblvd.net/~warbird/1-1-3.jpg

warbird
scarliner
10-05-2003, 01:18 AM
Warbird, from a newbie to a stranger,good to see ya, sounds like you have been around hot rods for a while.I think you will enjoy the company here.Lots of good people and info.So sit back and enjoy and jump in if the feeling is right.
wingnutz
10-05-2003, 06:27 PM
warbird

Great pics of the Roadster!

Does your name imply anything to do with "War Birds"? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I used to own a 1944 Piper L-4 and helped on the restoration of many others! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

They seem to go together with Hot rod roadsters!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark
warbird
10-05-2003, 08:58 PM
wingnutz,
You got me!

Yeah, if I were filthy rich I'd be playing with Warbirds in addition to the cars, but I ain't, so I don't. The only thing prettier than a full dress Flathead is a polished Merlin. Did spend some time working on an FG1-D years ago; and have some T6 and Mustang stuff up in the rafters for someday. In the process found out that the oil drain door from a Mustang belly cowling makes a dandy master cylinder access door for the roadster. Polished aluminum, Dzus fasteners and all.

warbird
old beet
10-05-2003, 09:11 PM
Welcome from another old guy from Wa. Dad had a 46 Stennsen(sp?) when I was a kid, and a Piper Tri-Pacer later. I've been workin on RR ave in B'ham lately, sure I'll see ya around, nice "A".........OLDBEET
briggs&strattonChev
10-05-2003, 09:30 PM
apology accepted for the rims and tires lol

nice car, youll fit in here just fine...............Briggs
wingnutz
10-05-2003, 10:00 PM
Next I'll be seeing B17 seats, altimeter, and a gunsight on the old roadster!!! "Hey..., at least it's traditional"!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

WA has tons of cool airplane stuff and great hot rod people to use it! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Check out

http://www.p51.mustangsmustangs.com/p51.shtml

There's a couple that I worked on in there! (flying kind) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark
ChaletStacker
10-06-2003, 04:08 PM
Welcome WarBird. nice pic's im into ww11 bombers, and bomb groups, seen alot in England. AS well as a 51 showbox i also
have a 44 dodge and a 43 WLA (harly) Mark.
warbird
10-06-2003, 10:58 PM
Thanks for all the welcomes, guys.

Wingnutz, yeah I'm a little familiar with MustangsMustangs.com; which 51's did you get to work on? A friend of mine in Cal. has whats left of one of the G models but he's years away from finishing it.
And now that you mention it, a '51 rear-view mirror would work pretty good in the roadster...think I've got one around here somewhere...

warbird