Im 16 an Me and Dad are BUILDING this.(Germ this is for you) [Archive]

Nick32vic

10-07-2003, 11:27 PM

Well the other day i was bored so i vise gripped the glass shell and my Guides on. In the next week or so we are gonna start puttin together the rear with my Tri Link, Coil overs, and my 9 inch Ford. Then by that time i should have enough money saved for the front suspension. We already got the clutch/brake assembly, column, steering shaft/joints and other stuff so it should be smooth sailin. Cant wait to have a rollin chassis.

P.S. Germ asked for some pictures so i figured id post a few JUST for HIM. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Nick32vic

10-07-2003, 11:29 PM

Another Picture

briggs&strattonChev

10-07-2003, 11:30 PM

cool 32 vic, nic32vic (pun intended)

ok that was weak...................

Tman

10-07-2003, 11:31 PM

Jack wishes he had something so cool! Not counting those skateboards he had at 16 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Nice car man...........have fun working with your dad. I know for all the time my pop and I argue, there are 10 more times we dont...and thats cool.

Germ

10-07-2003, 11:37 PM

16 DUDE,, that is what RULES,,, that is why I took the time to talk to this kid when he contacted me, at FIRST I was USUAL DICK self,,,,,,,I fucked with him and was a COCK on the INSTANT MESSENGER then we talked....
HE HAS PASSION.....
He knows alot of stuff...
THIS IS A NEAT KID,,,,,

DON'T DO THE THINGS I DO,,,,
Do what your DOING NOW,,,

KEEP ME INFORMED man,,,,

I LOVE THAT SHIT,,,
I like talking to you,, and your DAD sounds like a neat guy,,,

you have MY blessings

GERM

Thirdyfivepickup

10-07-2003, 11:41 PM

I think you had us at 'vise gripped...'

Welcome to the fun.

Ryan

10-07-2003, 11:44 PM

Germ, can I have your blessings? Please?

Crease

10-07-2003, 11:51 PM

Real cool! Thanks for posting the pics.

Crease
Barons So Tex

GreggAz

10-08-2003, 12:04 AM

hell Ryan you dont need his blessing ... YOU have "BRAKE ROTORS TURNED BY GERM" what more could you ask for?

slazzen

10-08-2003, 12:08 AM

wow this is really cool.a youth inspired by his role model or hero this post made my day

Germ

10-08-2003, 12:26 AM

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Germ, can I have your blessings? Please?

[/ QUOTE ]

Just thought he was NEAT KID,,, sure BEATS the LATEST "SEA" of FAGS you have here lately.....
I liked to spend time talking to him...
It was neat that he had something to say,
it was neat that he had inspiration......

I guess you guys can go back to TALKING about "RULES" and CAR CLUBS".... and the search for the INDESTRUCTABLE BANJO and FAUX TRADITION,, and "YOUR DREAM CARS"......
and how much you need to STROKE the 40's...... BRO

I guess
I have NAKED GUYS to film in my shop,,
and MAGAZINE editors to TELL to ":FUCK OFF"..
and Substances to abuse
and suicide to plot.........

RYAN you know you really LOVE me deep down inside your "COOL" soul...

I think he is a neat kid,,,,
that is why i offered him my help...

BILLETPROOFLY
YOURS,
GERM

Zeke

10-08-2003, 12:31 AM

Hmmm Germ a "role model". I guess he couldn't be any worse than todays jocks. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Ryan

10-08-2003, 12:35 AM

[ QUOTE ]
sure BEATS the LATEST "SEA" of FAGS you have here lately.....

[/ QUOTE ]

Are you kidding me? You of all people complaining about off topic posts? You couldn't stay on topic even if those loafers of yours had lead in em!

Germ = Contradictory

Germ

10-08-2003, 01:15 AM

anyways I thought the KID was neat...
I will go back to being off topic...

hatch

10-08-2003, 07:50 AM

The only real problem I see is...Germs blessing on a glass car with coilovers...gettin kinda scary around here. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif...the kid gets my OK...here at "Coilover Monthly" magazine headquarters....a division of "Michigan Fag" publications.

continentaljohn

10-08-2003, 08:05 AM

Hey Nic, project looks sweet and I never knew you were 16, cool. It's good to see a new young rodder.I know most of the younger guys around my area are into imports or 4X4 trucks.. Both have there place..
Dude why did you sell the headlights?? You need the back ?? let me know or how I can help..
thanks continental

Crestliner

10-08-2003, 08:06 AM

Nice car nick.
Talked to Nick at the frog follies, good kid. So stay that way! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Petejoe

10-08-2003, 08:24 AM

Great project Nic, It's great to see a young guy with so much passion for the hobby. Glass or not, I wish I had the availablity of a project like that when I was 16. I can remember working on a Lark ,of all things when, I was 15-16.
You got my blessing too! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

hotrodladycrusr

10-08-2003, 10:11 AM

Nick, looks like your making some progress. Don't let thoughts of the ladies take away your focus. You (and guys your age) have a tough balancing act, school, job, girls, family, friends, cars, etc. Keep your focus and you'll accomplish all your goals in life.

Your a great guy. I enjoyed meeting you in L'ville this year. Me and my dad had a nice time hanging with you and your dad. Looking forward to doing it again soon. Next time you'll take me for a ride in your car http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

If you need anything, you know how to reach me http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Plowboy

10-08-2003, 10:26 AM

When I was 16 I had a 77 LTD II and wrecked it, a 76 Monte Carlo and wrecked it, then an 81 Grand Prix and wrecked it, then an 88 Ranger and wrecked it, 4 times. It's a good thing I didn't have a 32 when I was in high school. I hope you drive better than I did at 16. I guess you shouldn't jump railroad tracks and play chase with your buddies. The Dukes of Hazzard were a bad influence on me.

Germ

10-08-2003, 10:48 AM

The kids building a hot rod, not discussing the POLITICS of TRADITIONALISM, and then FENCE sitting on the shit the politicians PREACH,,,,,,,

thats why I could careless how he is building it,,

I think it's neat and I think he's a neat kid,
I didn't figure something serious was going to turn into a SMART ASS forum,, or a DISECT "germ the FAG" forum.

regardless I'm excited for him.
CONTRADICTORY or NOT......

if you could have seen his EXCITEMENT and EAGERNESS,, you would understand the "FEELING"...

CARRY ON KID...

XOXOX
germ

John B

10-08-2003, 10:54 AM

It's not about metal or fiberglass. It's about passion and soul.

brewsir

10-08-2003, 10:57 AM

hell ya ...build a fucking car...Go for it kid. Who cares if it has coilovers and is plastic??? Who can afford a real vicky anyway! What body manufacture you using?
And Germ...I didn't realize you were catholic lol!!! Ya think maybe next year at billetproof you could do a jack's blessing of the cars hahaha!!!!! I'm with ya on this one dude...at 16 is when I started building cool shit ...a little encouragement is a good thing!

continentaljohn

10-08-2003, 11:00 AM

Hey John B,
Dude, you just hit it on the head!! Short and true!!!

Nick32vic

10-08-2003, 04:12 PM

Thank you everybody for the good words! It really makes me fool good.

Brewsir, my dads friend bought 3 of the bodys from heritage and built one then sold 2. I think i did pretty good gettin the body, doors, garnish mouldings, American Stamping frame and Model A crossmember for 2 grand.

continental john, thanks but i dont need the head lights, i bought a set of guides from crestliner and a buddy gave me another set of guides.

Well everyone, thanks again! Now i gotta go work http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif and make some money to buy more parts http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif!!!!!

Im gonna ask my dad if we can get rollin on it soon. We are gettin a much needed roof on our house right now, and some siding on the garage so hes been cleanin up the yard so hes been short on time lately.

Ryan

10-08-2003, 04:19 PM

I Agree... kick ass nick...

Germ, you should follow some of your own advice homegirl http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

plmczy

10-08-2003, 09:57 PM

Keep it up Nick, I wish I had that chance when I was your age. Hindsite is a bitch http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif later plmczy

Nads

10-08-2003, 09:59 PM

When I was 16 I was playing in a two piece punk rock band called 'The Vibrating Lamposts.' We never left my bedroom.

Coil overs suck, and fiberglass in America sucks too, but this is a 16 year old. Keep it up homey.

roadstar

10-08-2003, 10:09 PM

A father and son building a car togeather is great. My son and I have been building stuff togeather since before he could talk. Now he's building cars for his buddys and working on my customers cars, I couldn't be more proud. And I'm sure Nicks dad will be very proud of his son as the project progresses.
And the way I see it if it's not stock it's a HOTROD. No matter what it's made of.

choprods

10-08-2003, 10:09 PM

Lookin good Nic- I ADMIRE SOMEONE WHO IS NOT AFRAID TO CHANGE WHAT 99 PERCENT OF PEOPLE WOULD LEAVE ALONE!Also I think WE as bad influences owe it to the newcomers[any age] to help in any way we can.we cant treat them as we were treated by the"my grandad did it this way guys" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[aka "tiquers"RESTO/or"MOTHBALL BOYS"] http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

barefoot

10-08-2003, 10:11 PM

Nick your car looks great so far, keep it up. What part of Ill. are you in. I have a lot of family in Aurora, Ill.

Nick32vic

10-08-2003, 10:21 PM

I live on the other side of the river from ST Louis MO. I think Aurora is near chicago.

hatch

10-09-2003, 07:44 AM

Nick....the coolest cars EVER BUILT were fiberglass....and built by the coolest hotrodder to ever live....ED ROTH.

At sixteen (or 40!), I would've killed for that project, (or a dad that was a hotrodder)....you are a very fortunate young man.

Fat Hack

10-09-2003, 12:05 PM

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

OGNC

10-09-2003, 12:29 PM

Nick, I think that your car is coming along really nice. Just remember that it is hard to make progress every day. The only advise I can lend is don't get discouraged when your working hard and it doesn't seem to be getting finished fast enough. OH, and ignore all of the internet hot rod politics.

kustombuilder

07-03-2007, 07:49 AM

has it realy been 4 years???:o hey Nick. how about those pics of how ya did the pop out windshield. can't find anything anywhere!!!

Uncle Pancakes

07-03-2007, 08:05 AM

Yeah, how did Nic's build turn out? And man there is some vintage Germ/Ryan love happening there, takes me back.........

the-rodster

07-03-2007, 08:14 AM

Yeah, how did Nic's build turn out? And man there is some vintage Germ/Ryan love happening there, takes me back.........

He had a whole spread in R&C just a couple months back.

Gotta love those Germ speeches...

Rich

DeuceDog

07-03-2007, 08:22 AM

Not to speak for Nick but I just happen to have a couple of pics...
Him and his dad on the way back from the HCP and one of the car in the front yard.
DD

the-rodster

07-03-2007, 08:24 AM

That little fucker.....

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=192545

Rich

leadsled01

07-03-2007, 08:37 AM

I miss GERM

Thirdyfivepickup

07-03-2007, 08:57 AM

this is a memorable post. It's cool because I posted early in it and I actually know Nick, at least a little bit. He's grown up quite a bit and learned alot, most importantly...

he still has the passion....

I to miss GERM and his POETIC chaos,,,,

kustombuilder

07-03-2007, 09:17 AM

i can't say that i've realy missed GERM all that much but every now and again he did let a nugget or two of truth and wisdom slip out in his rantings. :D i respect that he had the balls to go against the grain and did'nt care who he pist off.

Nads

07-03-2007, 09:17 AM

If I cry a little right now I hope you don't think me faggy.

kustombuilder

07-03-2007, 09:20 AM

If I cry a little right now I hope you don't think me faggy.

thats not why i think yer "faggy". :eek: :D :D

Gigantor

07-03-2007, 09:25 AM

Was it the same GERM who writes/wrote that article(s) for Garage Magazaine "Month of Sundays"? It sure sounded like the same dude.

zman

07-03-2007, 09:37 AM

stay golden pony boy....

kelseydum

07-03-2007, 09:37 AM

This post is really cool, especially for a newbie to read. I've been in the custom art scene for about 5 years, but am just starting my first custom build. I have been sort of scared to post here since I don't know the unspoken code book yet, and because I am considering a glass body. I'm a single, 24 year old father, who gets by paycheck to paycheck, but I love what I do. Money is definately an issue for me so forgive me if I don't build a million dollar car, but I do have PASSION, and posts like this are inspiring.

Gigantor

07-03-2007, 09:44 AM

Ask 99 % of the guys and gals here - it's not about the money and there are damn few "million dollar rides" that fly on this board. You're in good company.

kelseydum

07-03-2007, 09:51 AM

All I can say is I WISH my dad was my mentor and would have built a hot rod with me. He is one of those "ALL BUSINESS" types who thinks building a hot rod is a waste of time, money and effort and doesn't understand I get the same feeling of accomplishment from fixing something or laying some badass pinstriping lines as he does when he... well whatever the hell he does. He's never really shared what he does... maybe he's a itman or something.

Anyways, I'm just saying I want a mentor that wants to talk to ME about cars too, and that is truly interested in helping me. I know I will do the same for any young pinstriper or hot rodder in the future... almost sounds like a damn personal ad... sorry sounding so sappy!LOL.

Bad Bob

07-03-2007, 09:59 AM

WOW! A blessing from Germ...that's like a blowjob from Pamela Anderson. Rare occurance! Unless your Tommy...

Fairlane Dave

07-03-2007, 10:07 AM

The original point of this thread is really inspiring. I have twin sons who are about to turn 12 and they have helped me every step of the way on my '57 Fairlane for the last four years. They are both REALLY into traditional rodding and know a hell of a lot more than I did at 12. I am planning on getting them both their own project cars when they turn 14 so we can spend a couple of years building it and they can drive their own creation when they're 16.

Man, we're gonna need a bigger garage SOON!

kelseydum

07-03-2007, 10:24 AM

Have fun with your kids... That's all I can say!!!

Nads

07-03-2007, 01:16 PM

Nick's a kid with a future, I knew it then, I'm certain of it now.

BTW, I taught my daughter how to weld and hack two weeks ago, she's 17. We made a TV table together, she did all the cutting, measuring, welding and grinding. I shoulda done it years ago, it was one of the best weekends I've ever had.

STIFF

07-03-2007, 02:04 PM

WOW! A blessing from Germ...that's like a blowjob from Pamela Anderson. Rare occurance! Unless your Tommy...

I'm not so sure Pamela Anderson giving a blowjob is all that rare of an occurance...

kustombuilder

07-03-2007, 02:09 PM

Was it the same GERM who writes/wrote that article(s) for Garage Magazaine "Month of Sundays"? It sure sounded like the same dude.

one and the same!!

Gigantor

07-03-2007, 03:23 PM

NICE! It's great to put a face with that damn near mythical name and know that he's still out there doing what he does best.

Uncle Pancakes

07-03-2007, 03:37 PM

kelseydum

07-03-2007, 03:48 PM

You will get more mentors/friends off this place than you will know what to do with! There are real, honest to god genius builders on here, super cool people, eccentrics, famous lurkers, crack pots (me!) and possible friends for life to be found here. Like someone above said, its about passion, not money!

That's definitely a good thing. I'm really diggin' the people involved with this scene. It's nice to be around some REAL people with REAL passions. I'm just here to learn so if you want to pretend I'm your 10 year old son it might make the idiotic questions a little easier to answer...LOL! But, honestly I have learned more about frames and suspension in the past month than I really thought was possible. It's nice to be able to ask a question rather than dig and dig and dig only never to really clarify the answer.

Anyways, thanks again and I will post plenty of progress on whatever I finally decide to build.