mayej
03-24-2008, 03:56 AM
Hello there! I've been involved in hotrodding since I was 16 when I built a 350 Vega to terrorize the locals. Since then, Ive had the pleasure to own (and fixup) a 73 Gran Torino, 75 Bronco and a 67 Camaro and the occasional bike here and there to name a couple. I have recently acquired a 1950 Dodge Coronet that was in surprisingly good condition for the price. (and age)
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/mayej/Dodge/1950DodgeCoronetDec92007Delivery002.png
I quickly found that 'parts hunting' was a much different experience for a 50's or older car than a 60's+70's. Plus I find myself at a state of indecision as the car that I got was so complete, it's really a blank-slate for whatever I want to do to it. The only thing I'm sure of is I will be keeping the flat six that purrs under the hood.
All else is up for grabs, but ideas are forming.
A friend of mine whom I met thru mutual Coronet ownership told me this was the place to be for ideas, help and advice. One thing I definitely learned over the years is to not ever think you know it all. To put it the way my Dad always said, "What do you do with experts? Exploit their expertise. In other words, if ya ask a question, have the decency keep your mouth shut and wait for the answer"..lol.
Just browsing yalls page I'm convinced Vince was right and this is the place to be.
I will endeavor not to cramp the style and charisma I've already seen.
Jef
Dallas,TX
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/mayej/Dodge/1950DodgeCoronetDec92007Delivery002.png
I quickly found that 'parts hunting' was a much different experience for a 50's or older car than a 60's+70's. Plus I find myself at a state of indecision as the car that I got was so complete, it's really a blank-slate for whatever I want to do to it. The only thing I'm sure of is I will be keeping the flat six that purrs under the hood.
All else is up for grabs, but ideas are forming.
A friend of mine whom I met thru mutual Coronet ownership told me this was the place to be for ideas, help and advice. One thing I definitely learned over the years is to not ever think you know it all. To put it the way my Dad always said, "What do you do with experts? Exploit their expertise. In other words, if ya ask a question, have the decency keep your mouth shut and wait for the answer"..lol.
Just browsing yalls page I'm convinced Vince was right and this is the place to be.
I will endeavor not to cramp the style and charisma I've already seen.
Jef
Dallas,TX