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Lee_ATx
03-07-2008, 10:24 PM
Hey folks, thought I'd take a minute to introduce myself. I'm from Austin,Texas, been playing with cars and bikes for over 30 years. I cut my teeth on Muscle Cars, most recently I've been playing with motorcycles.I'm finally to the point where I can build a good old fashioned hot rod. It'll have a traditional influence with drag car styling. Someone on the board described their build as a traditional car that was updated thru the years for drag racing. That's pretty much what I'm aiming for. I plan on doing pretty much everything myself from mechanical to paint. I've ordered a '28 RPU from Last Refuge Hot Rod. So far I've got a 350/4 speed combo, '28 Grille Shell a set of big and little tires and a set of Hot Rod Steelies with '48 caps and ribbed trim rings. I ordered the wheels from Rally America. They were great to do business with and the wheels look fantastic. The first thing I did when I joined was become an Alliance member. What a cool deal and it's already paid for itself.
I've been lurking for a while and have been really impressed by the talent, tech and the history. It looks like I can learn a lot while poking around on here. I've already bookmarked several threads that'll be real helpful down the road somewhere.
Below is a link to some pics of my latest dabblings. Check out the folder line up on the left side of the page. I have a folder set up for the Custom bike I built a couple years back and the Katana that I pulled apart, cleaned up and painted. I still own both and ride the hell out of 'em I also have a folder started on my RPU build. I'm also helping build a '62 Galaxie that will be outfitted with all the Thunderbolt goodies. It belongs to a friend of mine and should be a great car when it's finished.

http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj51/Lee_ATx/

Looking forward to meeting some of yall. See ya at the Round up!
Lee

pecker head
03-08-2008, 08:28 AM
welcome from Corsicana !

norbyrattler
03-08-2008, 11:51 AM
Lee, Got your car ready for delivery to round up, Cant wait to see the bands etc. Thanks for the Biz.
Norb

Lee_ATx
03-08-2008, 06:25 PM
Norb, that's great! I can't wait. It's been great working with yall.

Peckerhead, thanks for the welcome.

cracker head
03-08-2008, 08:32 PM
welcome from warsaw

Lee_ATx
03-10-2008, 12:00 AM
Thanks, Cracker.

Hotrodbettie
03-13-2008, 09:47 AM
Hey there!!!Welcome!!!!!

AD
03-13-2008, 05:15 PM
greetings from sananto ,, ur rod sounds like a true texas terror in the makings! see yuh at the roundup!

Lee_ATx
03-13-2008, 09:54 PM
Thanks for the welcome folks.

AD, yup I'm gonna have big fun once I get finished.

Dreddybear
03-14-2008, 11:35 AM
Welcome aboard. Come out to the dog and duck on the 24th and meet some of the other folks in the area.

bigken
03-14-2008, 11:50 AM
Welcome from Dallas - cya in a couple weeks.

Old Bowtie
03-14-2008, 09:00 PM
welcome to the board from south TEXAS!!!!!!!!!
Good luck with your project, sounds like your well on your way.

Lee_ATx
03-14-2008, 09:28 PM
Thanks, guys.

Dreddybear, hope yall don't mind if I show up on the custom bike. It's as close to HAMB friendly as I have right now. It's be great to meet some of the local Hambers.

Dreddybear
03-16-2008, 12:33 PM
No worries. Everyones welcome

Cajun Kenny
03-16-2008, 01:06 PM
welcome from mississippi..

Lee_ATx
03-17-2008, 09:57 PM
Hope to be there dreddybear. What time does the gathering begin?

Thanks for the welcome flh4speed.

Dreddybear
03-17-2008, 10:04 PM
between 8 and 9. We just hang out and have some beers. See ya there

dgang26
03-19-2008, 06:16 PM
From one Austin guy to another -- WELCOME

Lee_ATx
03-19-2008, 09:58 PM
Thanks dgang26.

Dreddybear, the time sounds great. I'm really looking forward to that.

swimeasy
03-19-2008, 10:02 PM
Welcome from San Angelo,RPU's are cool!

Lee_ATx
03-20-2008, 10:53 PM
Thanks swimeasy. I'm really looking forward to getting started on mine!

lackluster
03-21-2008, 03:58 PM
Sounds like you chose the same path I did. Started with the muscle cars, got into bikes, now I'm also building my first hot rod. Good luck with it!

Lee_ATx
03-22-2008, 12:49 AM
Good luck with your build as well. I wish I could have 1 of everything but I guess I'm not smart enough to make the money it takes to have them all!