The CAB' s intro- I am The CAB

[Coupe-De-CAB]

...just kiddin guys http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
okay, here it goes... my name is Steve Caballero, born in '64 (year of the dragon), professional skateboarder for over 24 years now, been playing guitar for the punk band (the Faction since 1982), Father of a 7 year old daughter, ride dirtbikes ( CFR250R), I used to collect British MC's back in the early 90's... but all i have left now is my '59 Ariel square 4 and a '63 BSA, love art and painting and would be stoked to learn to pinstripe one day, collect toys from the 70's childhood like Evel Knievel, got interested in hotrods a while back and went to a few shows before getting one ( yes, i bought it and didn't build it) i skated all my life so i was never into working on them and building them, but from what i've seen so far from all the mags i read and the car shows i've attended seems like a super fun hobby to get into and let that creativity flow. So yes... i want to learn and i want to build something from the ground up some day and this seems like a great place to learn from and also gather up info on what's going on in this hotrod world i now have a special interest in. I brought my 1930's Ford coupe (green with bronze scallops) to the Billetproof show in Antioch, CA with my girlfriend and had a blast! I parked with the Road Zombies from San Jose becuase of a good buddy of mine, Larry Smith, is part of their car club... so this was my first showing with a rod and can't wait for the next one ( Jimmy's old car picnic in SF), but with such a hetic skateboarding schedule it's hard to find time to attend most of the shows... but i'll try! so being a newbie in " Da Scene"... can't wait to see more awesome cars, build one someday, talk and meet more awesome poeple and learn more about the car kulture you guys and gals all love and care about!
best wishes,
CAB

[Sean]

What's up Stevie?

[Antibilly]

Holy Moly is it YOU!!! Ive been a fan for ever http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
welcome aboard

[Coupe-De-CAB]

hey Sean!
good to see ya for a wee bit at BP last weekend, sorry we couldn't hang, the day went by way too fast, barley got to see all the rods http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I'll be lurkin quite a bit on here from now on.
great that we are now crossing paths once again!
c-ya around!

[HeX]

Not to suck nuts too much but you were SKATING when I was a kid...

You are a RULER!

By the way your car is bad ass... I've seen a bunch of pics of that thing...

Tim

[Antibilly]

Im sucking nuts and I dont care http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif..Im stoked and this has blown me away today

[jalopy43]

Welcome Steve! Nice model A! Sounds like you are a good asset to the board. One of the most intelligent intros,in a while around here! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif sparky

[Curt Six]

That title is hilarious, that car is really slick, and you're in for at least a dozen pages of the most well-earned ass kissing this board's ever seen http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Welcome aboard.
Curt

[SamIyam]

Five bucks says this intro goes to two pages faster than the last one with titts did. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Welcome to the HAMB Steve.
Sam.
p.s. you know anything about building skateboards??

[praisethelowered]

Holy shit!

I don't give a fuck about celebrities, but damn dude, do you have any idea how many poeple you have inspired over the years. Nobody even THOUGHT some of the stuff you have done could be done before you did it.

I skated with you once at Upland, and probably half of the guys on this board have similar stories so you are already among friends

[Antibilly]

Sam he's a skater not a carpenter????

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

[Sean]

Steve,
Yeah, wish I had a chance to catch up with you at the show. Saw your cars at the hotel friday night, but it was late.
How's the coupe treating you?
Take it easy,
Sean

[BigDdy31]

Welcome to The Cab. I am The Walrus and Rashy, who is around here somewhere, is The Egg Man. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Have fun on the HAMB dude,

Big Daddy Eric

[JamesG]

Wow, it's Caballero!

Sup bro?!
http://www.caliskatz.com/v4/skate_interviews/images/cabathingape.jpg

[JamesG]

[ QUOTE ]
Five bucks says this intro goes to two pages faster than the last one with titts did. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Welcome to the HAMB Steve.
Sam.
p.s. you know anything about building skateboards??

[/ QUOTE ]

I bet Ryan has to buy more bandwidth for this one! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


Seriously though, I hope this is'nt a sick joke, I would be heartbroken. I've been a fan of yours for a years, welcome man. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Plowboy]

I don't have a clue who you are unless you played in some obscure Hair Metal band back in the day.

I bought my first hot rod (rebuilt most of the shit on it) and built my second one from scratch. If I can do it anyone can.

Desire will win over cash and know how any day.

[Mike]

Coupe, nice looking machine you have there. Welcome to the HAMB. I've always admired your skating. I'm an old south bay boy myself. I believe I we threw some snowballs at each other up on Mount Hamilton once many years ago.

[Coupe-De-CAB]

Sean,
She runs great, just a little tranny leak, but not bad. looking to change the back ( home made) wish bones:( chrome and reweld the front ones, get a new chromed and drilled front I beam and eventually paint the car, but keep it a satin look.
CAB

[Tony Bones]

Cool. Welcome. Check out the thread you just missed:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=561758&page=&view=&sb=5&o =&fpart=1&vc=1

[rusty210]

The first skateboard I owned was a Caballero and I still have it. Welcome to the HAMB.

[yorgatron]

i've seen your car at Happy Daze diner before.look for a 300lb. gorilla hanging out near a Rocket 303 powered '51 Hudson-george

[Coupe-De-CAB]

tonybones,
"Cool. Welcome. Check out the thread you just missed"


seen it and read the whole thing:)
skate for fun,
CAB

[MichaelDorman]

Dude ass kissing or not, you where/was/are my skating hero and have been since I was 10 (I'm 30 now and still skate with my kids...Sorry if that makes ya' feel old CAB) and remember skating with you, Lance,Tony and Steve Stedham down in Thousand oaks after a skate demo for Surfin' Style board shops, man that is still one of the BIGEST highlights of my life beeing able to skate around town with guys. Anyways welcome to the board, there are alot of supper cool and knowledgeable people around herre that will help ya' out.
Good luck and love the rod.

[Django]

[ QUOTE ]
I don't have a clue who you are unless you played in some obscure Hair Metal band back in the day.

[/ QUOTE ]

haha, me neither. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Welcome to the HAMB. Nice A.

[Brooding Swede]

Plowboy, He was on "CHiP" remember now?
HAHAHA.. Welcome "CAB" you'll fit in just fine here.

P.S. I wish I would bought my first rod instead of building it. Because I would be driving it NOW.....BS

[SamIyam]

I heard (from you guys) that he is a skater,,,

the reason I ask is, I teach woodshop... and my students are always asking if they can build a skateboard. I'd love to show them how, but I don't know where to start... I guess I'd need to make a press of some kind... that's easy, but then how do I make the male and female moulds? Where do I get the laminant? What glue do I use? What design should I use??

Sam.

[JamesG]

[ QUOTE ]
I heard (from you guys) that he is a skater,,,

the reason I ask is, I teach woodshop... and my students are always asking if they can build a skateboard. I'd love to show them how, but I don't know where to start... I guess I'd need to make a press of some kind... that's easy, but then how do I make the male and female moulds? Where do I get the laminant? What glue do I use? What design should I use??

Sam.

[/ QUOTE ]

Are you missing any of your fingers? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Zodoff]

haha,Your unbelivable Sam! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Welcome Cab. Good intro!

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
I heard (from you guys) that he is a skater,,,

the reason I ask is, I teach woodshop... and my students are always asking if they can build a skateboard. I'd love to show them how, but I don't know where to start... I guess I'd need to make a press of some kind... that's easy, but then how do I make the male and female moulds? Where do I get the laminant? What glue do I use? What design should I use??

Sam.

[/ QUOTE ]

I built a deck in woodshop in highschool back in 1978, but it wasn't a 7ply, but more like 1 ply with a wedge for a kicktail. I don't think your shop is set up for making decks. and like he said, "i don't make them" ... i just destroy them http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

skate and destroy!
CAB

[Flat Ernie]

I ain't got a clue who you are either, but you gave a great intro - wish everyone did that - watch & learn, lurkers!

Welcome - loads of talent here, lots to learn from.

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

[hatch]

Never heard of ya...but welcome...I was skateboarding in 1961...made the board from rollerskates and a hunk of wood...went really fast behind my friends ten speed schwinn....then I fell off....switched to gokarts. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mai Ki-Ki]

Velcome!

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

Don't worry about buying a rod, it's obvious you want to make it your own. I'll be doing the same once my kustoms finished.

Cheers

Maiki

*bows - yes I grew up watching you SK8 to*

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

[Gas_Tires_Oil]

Welcome aboard Steve. Nice car, great intro. Never heard of you but it sounds like you're ok.
Later skater... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[hightest]

too cool. welcome from another fan. I'm 26 now and started skating at around 11 or 12, when the bones brigade was still really popular. you guys were my heroes! it was good to see you in the 411's after so many years.
i'm also a fan of your coupe though, nice fucking car!

[Levis Classic]

Welcome - any more pictures of your coupe?

Did someone say tits?

[Rocky]

Welcome to the HAMB. Good lookin model A and a fine intro. When I read you were a skater born in 64 I couldn't help flashing back to where I was in '64... flashing back now...
Met a new guy in high school who'd moved up to central Oregon from California. Called himself Hobie and he was a surfer. With no surf in the center of the state, he showed us how to build a skateboard from cast-off roller skates and a 2X6. We usta drive to the next town in his 37 chevy sedan and skate on the tennis courts. One day we found Central Oregon Community College....built on a mountain with miles of new, winding, smooth sidewalks! Steep and narrow [with pine trees] but had soft green grass to crash onto....man, I usta love "skateboarding" in the mid 60's on homemade boards!

[Tman]

Your name sounds familiar? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Sam, I have a Euro site bookmarked at home with info on pressing your own decks, shoot me a reminder and I will link it.

[296 V8]

Saw your coupe at the BP, liked it, welcome Hero. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[SamIyam]

That's cool T-man... I have had kids buy skateboard blanks... but then all they have to do is cut them out and drill the holes for the trucks... I teach at a Middle School, and we have damn near everything to build anything... and if we don't, we can buy it... soooooooooo, if anyone has any info on building decks, I'd appreciate it.

Sam.

[TheGoose]

hey where did you come up with such a clever subject title....The Cab...j/k
welcome..love your skatin dude..

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

[Nads]

Never heard you, welcome anyway, nice car.

Are you related to Don Caballero, the owner of the SCTV network?

[buzzard]

[ QUOTE ]
...just kiddin guys http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
okay, here it goes... my name is Steve Caballero

[/ QUOTE ]

That's how far I got on this thread before I yelled to a couple of guys at work, "Guess who just signed up on the HAMB, freakin' Caballero!" They both immediatly knew who I was talkin' about.

So, anyhow, Howdy and Welcome from Texas. This is a great place to ask questions while learning about your car.

Post a picture of your Ariel and Beeser. I'd like to see 'em.

[Action Girl]

Hey there!

I used to have a Faction "cassette" back in the day.

"Let's Go get cokes, cause anything else would make me choke!"" see? hahaaa

Anyway, I was then and still am a fan and always loved watching those old bones brigade videos.

Glad to see you on the HAMB, lots of other crazy skaters on here and the hot rod knowledge is plentiful. There's a fair number of freaks on here, but most of them are relatively harmless. Of course, If you end up with a rash or discharge, see a doctor.

WELCOME!

Stacey
The Action Girl

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
Welcome - any more pictures of your coupe?

here ya go!
CAB

[Drewfus]

Another humble moment..........

Welcome. Similar story to the above replies, I'm 29, started skating in high school, and guys such as yourself were my idols.
Welcome to rods, & welcome to the HAMB.

Cheers,

Drewfus http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[briggs&strattonChev]

Ive never heard of you either haha, so im not as starstruck as most I guess (maybe you taught Tony the 900? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

Nice intro and I hope you keep your mind set to building hotrods, I dont see how it could lead to any letdowns

one question:
[ QUOTE ]
my 1930's Ford coupe

[/ QUOTE ]
???? You dont know the year? Hint its a 30 or 31
How can you not know or recollect the year?

At any rate, welcome

ps, you are just plain "in like flint" if 1Low approves of your presence lol http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[saltflataddict]

HOLY SHIT - I cant believe your on the Hamb. You have inspired my whole life since I was a kid. I skated for over 13 years and you have been there all the way never stopping never quiting.. Before I rant more I want to take the time to say THANK YOU for being such a positive person for me in my life.. I now have a son who is just starting to skate and it is awesome to have a respected skater such as yourself to show him. I still have backyard footage of you skating Lances old ramp with Chris Borst and others.. Cab thank you.. for what you may ask, for everything...Oh and welocome to the Hamb. I have learned alot from here and you can too.. See you next time you come to Utah...

[hudson_hawk]

welcome. i dig that car and i have 2 pairs of your shoes....small world after all!

[hatch]

It's better to buy something cool, than to try and build something cool without succeeding....right DRj http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif????

[Coupe-De-CAB]

any more pictures of your coupe?

here's another:)
CAB

[Coupe-De-CAB]

any more pictures of your coupe?

and one last one:)
CAB

[johnnygringo]

Cabafugginllero

wow

can't add anything to whats been said but ill give it a star cuz you are one

welcome to the hamb man

[Ryan]

Cab, thanks so much for taking the plunge and signing up. Really cool... I think you are going to dig this place - lots of smart folks that are willing to share and teach. And you already know how honored I am to even have ya looking at our threads. Whether you know it or not, you have inspired a lot of people's hot rods for a real long time...


***Hey fellas, remember when I was telling yall that skating was on topic? Told you so.

[Coupe-De-CAB]

Briggs,
"???? You dont know the year? Hint its a 30 or 31
How can you not know or recollect the year? "

yes... it's a 1930... sorry for the ( 's) in my post. I know the year because it's on the pink:)
CAB

[G V Gordon]

Well being 55 years old, my first skateboard had metal wheels and was built after hearing "grab your board and go sidewalk surfin' with me" on the radio.

That said, You obviously have achieved a great deal in your chosen sport and regardless of what sport that is it takes a hell of a lot of work and dedication to rise to the top, gets my respect.

Welcome to the HAMB.

George

[2tall2beahotrodder]

i got a shit load of pics of that car. Wow, a couple years ago when i was skinny,athletic and into skating you were my hero!

Lmao, hows that for suck up...

[tredboy]

cab, check your pm's...


tred.

[CRAP]

Holy shit we have a legend among us. and he has a sense of humor too. Welcome you are a hero.

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
Cab, thanks so much for taking the plunge and signing up. Really cool... I think you are going to dig this place - lots of smart folks that are willing to share and teach. And you already know how honored I am to even have ya looking at our threads. Whether you know it or not, you have inspired a lot of people's hot rods for a real long time...


[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks Ryan,
stoked to be a board ( no punn) the HAMB mobile!
And thanks all... for the welcome and the support over the years in my skating career from all you past and present skaters out there in Hotrodville...without your support... i wouldn't have had such an awesome lifestyle/career:)
thanks again all... i'll be a-lurkin http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
CAB

[MattStrube]

Welcome and will someone help SamIYam with his Wood Issues. Askin Caballero how to press wood together and make a skateboard is like asking Barry Bonds how to make a Bat. You're funny bro http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Steve if you're ever in Livermore, CA make sure you go by SamIYam's place; he is the real deal hot rodder in the Gay Area and he'll help anyone who is interested in learning, even his a-hole brother (me).

[41ChevyTrucker]

holy smokes! the bones brigade is in the house! I had one of your boards back in jr. high (1985/86?) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Welcome and nice coupe!

[1LOWCHIEF]

I remember back in the day when I used to skate.. a friend of mine shows up at one of the local spots with a newest Powell Peralta Cab deck. I say "Hey, lemme check it out." A kickflip gone awry led the nose of the deck into my crotch! Oh, how I cursed your name!

Had to share... again, same story as many before me have said: You were the influence of MANY an injury in my younger years.

Welcome aboard!

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
Welcome and will someone help SamIYam with his Wood Issues. Askin Caballero how to press wood together and make a skateboard is like asking Barry Bonds how to make a Bat. You're funny bro http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Steve if you're ever in Livermore, CA make sure you go by SamIYam's place; he is the real deal hot rodder in the Gay Area and he'll help anyone who is interested in learning, even his a-hole brother (me).

[/ QUOTE ]


Funny... but your right, i don't have a clue what kind of Board press's Powell skateboards uses to make decks... i guess i can ask or he can, have him contact Skateone in Santa barbara, that's where they are made:)

As for being in Livermore, CA. I pass by there every thursday to ride my dirtbike at Club Moto:)
does he have a rodder shop there or something?
CAB

[plan9]

shit, Caballero.. welcome!

when i got my bass guitar in 1987/88, first thing i stuck on there was a CAB sticker haha

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
Post a picture of your Ariel and Beeser. I'd like to see 'em.

[/ QUOTE ]

The Ariel has been in the shop for close to 8 years at Rabers ( still there by the way) in San Jose:(

how do they say over there " the squeeky wheel get's the grease " or something like that. never been much to bug a person to work on something, but i guess that's how they work:(

as for the Beezer, here ya go... enjoy!
CAB

[zman]

Hey man, you probably don't remember me, I used to work for Reggie Barnes at both Eastern Skateboard Supply and Endless Grind. I pimped your gear for years. Met you a bunch up and down the east coast at vert contests, hell in 87 you did a demo in Raleigh and came to a party at my house. Cool beans seeing you on here. Sorry I don't skate you boards but I do wear your shoes..... I still see Ray Underhill all the time since he's working for Reggie here in NC... Welcome aboard... if you're ever in NC PM and we'll go skate "the Chief"

http://img48.exs.cx/img48/1575/wanchesepano1.jpg

and the kiss ass pic....

http://img6.exs.cx/img6/5261/cab.jpg

see mike that how you kiss ass.....

[Coupe-De-CAB]

Scott,
your right... i don't remember, but those are some cool pics and yes... i do want to skate that bowl:)

I just saw Reggie and Underhill at the ASR in san diego a couple of weeks back and chatted with them a bit. they had a big poster in the room of me and my car for a future powell ad and my new skateboard graphic... they were super stoked on it and i'm sure they ordered a few.

if i'm in your area i'll try to hook up and skate that bowl... looks super good, wish it was on the left coast:)
CAB

[Petejoe]

Welcome Cab, I guess your quite the celebrity.
I bet you really get tired of that huh?
Sorry, Skateboarding wasn't even invented when I was a kid.
Now I need some schooling.....
[ QUOTE ]
Whether you know it or not, you have inspired a lot of people's hot rods for a real long time...


[/ QUOTE ]
How does your skateboarding relate to what you have done to hot rodding?????
Welcome to our Humble Hamb Worldwide Connection of Gearheads!!

[zman]

You should make it to the Eastern open house next year, Reggie throws a pretty good party. Last year TA and Olson showed. The bowl isn't that far from Wilmington. I'm going down to skate it Oct 9 and 10th I know Bucky will be there as well as most of the Skatopia hoodlums....

[caffeine]

fuckin a' i only skated your and vallelys boards since i can remember. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif (witthe exception of some H-street and an old Monty Nolder board, but hey it was the acid.)

welcome aboard.

[zman]

[ QUOTE ]

Now I need some schooling.....
[ QUOTE ]
Whether you know it or not, you have inspired a lot of people's hot rods for a real long time...


[/ QUOTE ]
How does your skateboarding relate to what you have done to hot rodding?????



[/ QUOTE ]

For me it was attitude. In the 80's when skating died there was a hella do-it-yourslef attitude. Close our park, so what, we'll build something, I think Stevie even skated what we built... The Farm Ramp...

http://img42.exs.cx/img42/7955/farmramp.jpg

[briggs&strattonChev]

oh hell, I guess I have heard of you, ive BEEN you on my tony hawks pro skater game lol, cool

[El_Gato_Scott]

Hot damn!

I grew up riding Powell-Peralta sticks and owned all the Bones Brigade videos. I even met The whole crew one time in Austin at the "Skate and Rock and Roll Expo" in 1987. I still have one Faction record but have been looking for "Dark Room" forever...finally gave up. Know where I can find a copy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif?? Nice wheels man...welcome to the HAMB.

See y'all down the road.

Adios,

Buzz '54

[AKATIREGUY]

WWWWWOOOOOOWWWWW

Never have I seen such an extensive amount of ass kissing to a new guy. Talk about a welcome wagon. I didnt know there was such a big following of skaters and/or video game geeks. I can say that cuz I are one.




oh yah..... YOU KICK ASS STEVE
you deserve all the butt hickies that come your way

[Baron Von Mike]

[ QUOTE ]
I heard (from you guys) that he is a skater,,,

the reason I ask is, I teach woodshop... and my students are always asking if they can build a skateboard. I'd love to show them how, but I don't know where to start... I guess I'd need to make a press of some kind... that's easy, but then how do I make the male and female moulds? Where do I get the laminant? What glue do I use? What design should I use??

Sam.

[/ QUOTE ]

Welcome to the HAMB!

Sam, I built my first skateboard by hand in HS and you've never asked me how to do it! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Naw, really, as long as they don't want a concave board, it's pretty easy. And I'm not talking about the cheesey "use a wedge for a tail" trick. I'm talking about a proper tail.

Mike

[Coupe-De-CAB]

If warm welcomes and cool hellos are considered ass kissing... then so be it:)

I never thought of it that way though, only becuase if you admire someone for what they do and you want to show some appreciation by saying so and how much ...it just shows you have a good heart and your not stuck thinking your the coolest dude around and your shit doesn't stink... being friendly is a good thing no matter who you are or what you've done. I'm just a dude that rode a skateboard all his life and likes hotrods, nothing more. I do appreciate all the nice things said... who wouldn't?

again... i appreciate the cool stories and moments and all the thoughtful comments... thanks a million!
CAB

[swazzie]

Hell YAH! welcome aboard steve. My buddies and I were reading about you and your bros at the onset of the bones brigade days! Making boards from skates we stole at the roller rink , HAHA .. . yAh we fucked ourselves up good in those days trying to pull the shit you guys did. Once we started buying boards , it was all over . . . can you say Hoodlum .
Cops , chicks and then the inevitable ....Cars . Never thought I'd get to say thanx for all those great devious memories .. swaZZie

[Deuce Roadster]

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



I do not skate.........
I don't have ANY of your products......
I do not know who you are supposed to be....
When skating comes on ESPN........I change the channel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif


But I do like your Model A.
You act like a decent guy....

So WELCOME to the Hamb....from a Old Southern no skating kind of guy.


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

[=mike=]

Welcome to the HAMB Steve . Lots of old skaters on here as you are finding out . . . myself included . Do you every speak to Pineapple at all these days ? I have known him for a long time from skating , He used to skate this ditch down by Imperial avenue here in San Diego . It was a little drainage ditch I used to skate alot before I got into parks in the late 70's , just south of the Home avenue skate park , down the 805 next to the trolly tracks . Anyhow I met him there and have sort of just known him for a long timei now . He rides Harleys now and knows alot of the same people I do still . Anyhow my wife works for Tod Swank at Foundation and they were doing stuff with Death Box . . . anyhow , welcome again . Nice to see the old guys are still on point . You will learn ALOT on this forum . I know I have !

[oldchevyseller]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif



I do not skate.........
I don't have ANY of your products......
I do not know who you are supposed to be....
When skating comes on ESPN........I change the channel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif


But I do like your Model A.
You act like a decent guy....

So WELCOME to the Hamb....from a Old Southern no skating kind of guy.


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



[/ QUOTE ] awe now don't you feel better? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[FoMoCo_MoFo]

Welcome Steve,

I have loved that car since the day i saw it down in OC. and was stoked to see it at BP.

[AKATIREGUY]

[ QUOTE ]
I'm just a dude that rode a skateboard all his life and likes hotrods, nothing more. I do appreciate all the nice things said... who wouldn't?

[/ QUOTE ]

I grew up with a couple pretty well known people (Jeff Garcia, Mike Esparza of the mikey show) I can tell you we are all just a bunch of dudes that just do what they love.

However, you run into those dudes who believe their shit smells like roses. You on the other hand continue to just be a dude. SO TAKE YOUR ASS KISSIN AND LIKE IT!!!!

Seriously, one hot rodder to another, the H.A.M.B. is brutually honest. So if your gonna throw some billet on that Model A we'll tell you it looks like crap.

[____]

man!!! awesome,,ive been a fan forever..you RULE!

i was a skater back in the 80's and early 90's ..lived in el monte and used to skate pipeline(upland) the wedge ,uptown whittier,sadlands and venice,.mostly street skate,but had a mini half pipe in the backyard,. i still have a board but hardley ever ride it much,,,it hurts when i fall now, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

dont know what else to say but WELCOME to the HAMB!

[lulabelle]

This is cool!Welcome man!

[geno_86ed]

Nice Model A. Like the 60's style scallops on it.

I don't have any skate boarding stories to tell you except that people have heard of you in Wyoming... yes Wyoming!

How come my intro didn't get to 80 replies?? I must suck

Welcome to the HAMB
Geno

[Thirdyfivepickup]

And I was expecting to see some broad with a set of whoppers... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

If these guys like you... you must be ok.

Welcome to the HAMB!

[fatassbuick]

CAB...oh, shit. That's just too fucking cool. Now I can tell people that, "YES, I have seen Animal Chin!" Er...so to speak.

Great A, by the way..needs a Misfits sticker on it to make it really yours (in my 1980's Thrasher/TWS mentality, anyways).

Damn, this is a cool-assed day on the HAMB when it was really needing one.

[Spitfire1776]

DUDE, it can't be. The first board I ever had was a Cab street, with boneite. I still have it hanging on my wall. It seems there is proof positive to last weeks discussion, the progression of skateboarding to et al.

Welcome.

Oh and if you have any pics of those Brits you spoke of (especial el Ariel 4) I being a fellow Brit guy would love to see them.

[Spitfire1776]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey there!

I used to have a Faction "cassette" back in the day.

"Let's Go get cokes, cause anything else would make me choke!"" see? hahaaa

Anyway, I was then and still am a fan and always loved watching those old bones brigade videos.

Glad to see you on the HAMB, lots of other crazy skaters on here and the hot rod knowledge is plentiful. There's a fair number of freaks on here, but most of them are relatively harmless. Of course, If you end up with a rash or discharge, see a doctor.

WELCOME!

Stacey
The Action Girl



[/ QUOTE ]

I had a faction cassette too. A friend got it for me because the time it was hard to get it on the East. Then the cassette died, only to be found on cd a few years ago. Still listen to it.

[Spitfire1776]

[ QUOTE ]
Welcome and will someone help SamIYam with his Wood Issues. Askin Caballero how to press wood together and make a skateboard is like asking Barry Bonds how to make a Bat. You're funny bro http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Steve if you're ever in Livermore, CA make sure you go by SamIYam's place; he is the real deal hot rodder in the Gay Area and he'll help anyone who is interested in learning, even his a-hole brother (me).

[/ QUOTE ]

Actually I could help him with it. Been around a few different board press shops. After you get the molds made thats the hardest part.

[mojo66]

Skate or die! Sweet to have another famous HAMBer!! Love the model A too!!

[low springs]

holy shit thats fucking cool. you influinced me and my buddies. there was a group of us that got together every weekend to skate differnt cities. we went by Concrete Skate Team. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

i skated with Pablo Diaz, Guy Mariano, and the rest of the younger crew. when they first got sponsored by Powell. i'm actually in some of the background shots. Natas was a cool guy to skate with also. Matt Hensley and the rest of the H-ST crew where the shit.

any info you can give me on locating these videos would be great. these are so hard to find.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=405826&page=&view=&sb=5&o =&fpart=1&vc=1

[Tony Bones]

[ QUOTE ]
... being friendly is a good thing no matter who you are or what you've done.

[/ QUOTE ]

You speak the truth. Too many tough guys out there already. The world needs more genuine people who just plain old rock! It doesn't hurt if they like skating, rods, kustoms, and bikes too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Bryan]

Dig the coupe, man!

and a 360 Ollie from a fakie, to this day, still looks cool as hell. I wish I could skate vert http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[fatluckys]

Welcome! I know you've heard this about 500 times today, but you were a big hero of mine growing up. I learned a lot about skating watching you & your buddies- I hope you can learn a lot about hot rods from me & my buddies here (probably not from me though, I'm a hack. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif)

[katzenhammer]

Wow! Just like everyone else says! Thanks for keeping it alive! Welcome to the board.

Justin

[Kinky6]

Dude, let me get this straight - someone pays you to ride a skateboard?




Jeez, WTF did I bother going to college for?


Anyhow, bitchin' coupe ya got, there. Welcome to the H.A.M.B. Kinky6 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[fatluckys]

I haven't been on a skateboard in years, but today I got out my furniture dolly-- uh, I mean my old board and I did a half-cab heelflip in the street in front of my house.http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Then I twisted my bad ankle, and I remembered why I haven't been on a skateboard in years. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[marq]

Well Cab i dunno who the hell you are ,i'm in the uk i skated when i was young till about 14.I then discovered girls n cars and from then on it's been cars .....Lots of different girl and lots of different cars cars and more cars.If the guys say you ok then you ok oh and nice a by the way i think thats ok.Iaw it today and it looked grade A ok.........ummmmmmmmm enough of the ramble these guys will put you right on the hotrod God believe me they are a real bunch of clever bloody people and you will learn very fast on this board........welcome and enjoy ........Marq

[Bigdaddy]

wow no way brings back the days of skate boarding... I loved my half cabs to :} nice to see you on the board and love the coupe...

-Bigdaddy

[flatshoebox]

Holy FUCK yeah!!!
thats all i'm gonna say before i embarassed myself!

welcome Cab!

[Richie]

Wow. Too cool. Welcome aboard Cab.
There's nothing I can say that hasn't already been posted.
Man I love the HAMB sometimes.

[SPEEDBARRONS]

I........can still ollie pop
welcome
you know i was in paris in 86-87 skating street
and the brigade crew showed ,pretty cool dont remember if you were there
i made a fortune on airwalks, they just came out

[tinyelvis]

Awesome!! Steve Cab! Welcome... Man that's cool..

[graverobber63]

Holy shit I almost peed myself when I read the first post!!! I called my cousin right away and told him!!!!

Steve you where me and my cousin's IDOL when we were kids!!
All of our friends had Tony Hawk powell & peralta decks, but we had the dragon model with the bats in the background and the ripper on it!!! i remember watching Animal Chin as a kid saying to myself "this dude's the coolest!!

Do you still have that massive Spawn collection?
If you get a chance send me a line!!

-Adamo

P.S thats fuckin Rad that you're getting into rods!!

[McGrath]

Welcome to the HAMB Steve. I didn't know who you were either so I Googled you... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.skatelegends.com/steve_caballero.htm

[Kerry]

Welcome CAB! I had been asking in a different skating thread if you were still riding. This is a cool way to find out.

Your coupe is slick. I really like the stance and the aggresive chop. How much was it chopped?

When I get back from the DOTD I'm going to have to dig out my old Bones Brigade tapes. Not going to try and skate again though. I never was much good and that was to long ago. Great to see your still at it!

[hotrodladycrusr]

My story is very similiar to Marq's, skated till I was 15 then fell hard for the hot rods and boys, end of skating. (Marq's was girls of course http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) Never followed the skate "scene" so I hadn't a clue who you are but if your cool with the masses here you've got to be an alright dude. Seems like you have a great sense of humor which is a plus in my book although you could use alittle help with forming paragraphs. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Lots of very knowledgeable folks hang out here so your going to have the opportunity to learn alot about hot rods. You've got a great looking coupe. Welcome to the HAMB!

[GomezGarage]

Holy Chit Mang... Im speechless, Its like when Faith Hill rubbed her boob accross my shoulder to get past me... Im all tingly inside. I wonder if Steve ever tires of middle aged men acting all school-girl around him? Welcome aboard matie ARRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[KustomSkylark]

I usually wouldn't respond to an intro unless they are near me or similar cars but......your shoes are like one of the only things i put on my feet.

[Broman]

Cab,

What a blessing to read this post and realize that you really are who you say you are - I thought it was a prank. So thanks for signing up.

I just want to give you another welcome and tell you that you influenced me too. When I was growing up (in god forsaken Iowa!) there wasn't much to do for a bunch of kids and NO SKATING signs were popping up all over town like dandylions in a suburban lawn. A politic that I could rant on for an hour......but anyway......

Watching videos and reading "Thrasher" with my walkman playing the Dead Milkmen, Red Hot Chilli Peppers or Jane's Addiction was the kind of thing that shaped me into the person that I am. Skating, riding my bike and moto-cross were ways for me to express my feelings. I wasn't ever trying to "win" anything, I just wanted to be in that groove....so thanks for the inspiration.

To be honest I was part of the Hawk generation, so he's my #1, but you don't suck and since you signed up here you could maybe bump him... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Man this is taking me back....I used to sit in homeroom and draw all kinds of "skate" stuff. It was some of my first (and most creative) art. I probablly have drawn you or an image based on you a dozen times.

Me and my friends used to call ourselfs TFF - Team Frikkin' Frish (frish was our own word for "fresh"). And we used to make our own "News-letter" in conjunction with another local team - Team Bullwinkle. It was basically a bunch of kids playing with a xerox machine and cussing. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I did the art for it for a while. We tackled the NO SKATEBOARDS rule and freedom of expression issues....LOL. Kinda funny. I also designed the Team Bullwinkle logo - it was a silohette-skater busting a dog-pisser with a Bullwinkle head and big feet. HA HA......what a trip.

Man we were cool. We all sucked (with the exception of a handfull of us) but we had the spirit, and we never stopped trying. And if we did something stupid, we named it and called it a trick.....Fuck the rules!!!!


....now if we could only get Doug Henry........

[SamIyam]

I have a few funny skateboarding stories... one is of this old man that used to sit out on his front porch, I'd stop by to shoot the shit with him once in a while... anyway, there was a goup of kids that used to skate across the street at the school... in the same spot, day after day. Well, a number of months went by, and one day they were out there kicking their boards up in the air trying to "ollie"... each time, slamming them down on the ground... one foot on, board upside down, falling on their asses every sixth try... and Carl says with a straight face as he points to some kid who just fell on his ass...

"They're no better than the first day they started..."

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

I admire what some people can do on a board.

Sam.

[sodas38]

Shoot....I was a big fan in the early 80's. I wanted to be in the bones brigade back in the day....Yourself, Hawk, Hosoi, Mullen...can't beat that. You guys were fun to watch. Anyway welcome to the HAMB....Nice ride. Pic's are good.

[Flat Ernie]

[ QUOTE ]
Well Cab i dunno who the hell you are ,i'm in the uk i skated when i was young till about 14.

[/ QUOTE ]

C'mon, marq, you expect those of us who know you to belive you're coordinated enough to skate?! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ QUOTE ]
My story is very similiar to Marq's, (Marq's was girls of course )

[/ QUOTE ]

Ahh, don't bet on it - I've met him! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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

[Jeff Norwell]

[ QUOTE ]
Never heard you, welcome anyway, nice car.

Are you related to Don Caballero, the owner of the SCTV network?

[/ QUOTE ]




Uhh..That's GUY Caballero Nadsky... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif.....
and welcome skateboard man.......Have you ever been in TeenBeat magazine?

[jimbob]

Holy crap, Didn't realise there was so many skaters on here!

I grew up skating as well, had two half pipes in the back yard, and like so many others have already said, Cab was a big hero to me.

Good to hear your still rollin man http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Welcome

Cheers and beers
Jimbob

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
welcome skateboard man.......Have you ever been in TeenBeat magazine?

[/ QUOTE ]


Nope:)
CAB

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
I have a few funny skateboarding stories... one is of this old man that used to sit out on his front porch, I'd stop by to shoot the shit with him once in a while... anyway, there was a goup of kids that used to skate across the street at the school... in the same spot, day after day. Well, a number of months went by, and one day they were out there kicking their boards up in the air trying to "ollie"... each time, slamming them down on the ground... one foot on, board upside down, falling on their asses every sixth try... and Carl says with a straight face as he points to some kid who just fell on his ass...

"They're no better than the first day they started..."

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

I admire what some people can do on a board.

Sam.



[/ QUOTE ]


Great story and thanks!
CAB

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]

Watching videos and reading "Thrasher" with my walkman playing the Dead Milkmen, Red Hot Chilli Peppers or Jane's Addiction was the kind of thing that shaped me into the person that I am. Skating, riding my bike and moto-cross were ways for me to express my feelings. I wasn't ever trying to "win" anything, I just wanted to be in that groove....so thanks for the inspiration.

Man this is taking me back....I used to sit in homeroom and draw all kinds of "skate" stuff. It was some of my first (and most creative) art. I probablly have drawn you or an image based on you a dozen times.

Me and my friends used to call ourselfs TFF - Team Frikkin' Frish (frish was our own word for "fresh"). And we used to make our own "News-letter" in conjunction with another local team - Team Bullwinkle. It was basically a bunch of kids playing with a xerox machine and cussing. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I did the art for it for a while. We tackled the NO SKATEBOARDS rule and freedom of expression issues....LOL. Kinda funny. I also designed the Team Bullwinkle logo - it was a silohette-skater busting a dog-pisser with a Bullwinkle head and big feet. HA HA......what a trip.

Man we were cool. We all sucked (with the exception of a handfull of us) but we had the spirit, and we never stopped trying. And if we did something stupid, we named it and called it a trick.....Fuck the rules!!!!


....now if we could only get Doug Henry........

[/ QUOTE ]


another cool story... Plus i met Doug Henry this summer at the Washougal MX national in Washinton a few months ago, hella cool guy and his son is very into skatig these days, so he was super stoked.
I made my own zines back in the day as well, super fun times!
CAB

[Coupe-De-CAB]

"Do you still have that massive Spawn collection?"

Yes... i do, but it's in storage with tons of other toys... to many collections and not enough room to display:( that what sucks about collecting... you run out of room.

Funny... I showed Lance mountain my Coupe when i first got it and the first words out of his mouth was..." your not going to start collecting these now are you?"

Funny comment, but true:(
CAB

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
Your coupe is slick. I really like the stance and the aggresive chop. How much was it chopped?

[/ QUOTE ]

Chop 5"
Channeled 4"

thanks,
CAB

[heyitsnate]

welcome to the hamb steve....it was nice meeting you at billetproof,and stay close to larry...he's one of the most solid individuals i've ever met.we (the rumblers)are having our annual show at the parkside cafe in san francisco on october 23rd.12 pm to 8 pm. i'll see you at jimmie's and hopefully at our show.-nate

[67Imp.Wagon]

Here is a pic of the car I had saved. not sure where I got it, but dug it and saved it.


Yeah I'm a kiss ass too. Big fan here.Started skateing when I was 3 in "66". Last time I skated was a couple of years ago.

After that many years you think I'd be good but the truth is I suck but I had alot of fun skateing.

[Kev Nemo]

also skating my whole life. My grommit son and his friends won't believe it when I tell them.
Maybe they'll think my car is cool http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[surf monkey]

steve welcome....my son wants to ask you a question.....at his last school he had a teacher from canada who came over to the UK to teach called Miss blake who claims she dated you at some time....true or not or was it just a ploy to sound cool in front of the kids

monkey
www.monkey-inc.co.uk (http://www.monkey-inc.co.uk)

[LIMEY]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
I heard (from you guys) that he is a skater,,,

the reason I ask is, I teach woodshop... and my students are always asking if they can build a skateboard. I'd love to show them how, but I don't know where to start... I guess I'd need to make a press of some kind... that's easy, but then how do I make the male and female moulds? Where do I get the laminant? What glue do I use? What design should I use??

Sam.

[/ QUOTE ]

I built a deck in woodshop in highschool back in 1978, but it wasn't a 7ply, but more like 1 ply with a wedge for a kicktail. I don't think your shop is set up for making decks. and like he said, "i don't make them" ... i just destroy them http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

skate and destroy!
CAB

[/ QUOTE ]
Thats pretty funny, my dad was a carpenter so naturally i had a homemade board with a wedge kicktail, & only the old farts will appreciate what was bolted to it....green Kryptonics & ACS 651 trucks. That was around 77-78 too....nice hair & nice flares! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Welcome.

[Luke Jivetalker]

You guys fucking kill me, if it wasn't for the fact that he's "The Cab" you'd be all over him for being just another "bought rodder" with a ton of silly questions,but seeing as he is who he is you all can't choke him down fast enough, unfuckingreal.

Welcome aboard Cab, been skating since '78, always rode Santa Cruz boards with Indy trucks, now it's Foundation & Indy, nice looking coupe you've got there, don't let this place get to you

Skip

[Ryan]

[ QUOTE ]
You guys fucking kill me, if it wasn't for the fact that he's "The Cab" you'd be all over him for being just another "bought rodder" with a ton of silly questions,but seeing as he is who he is you all can't choke him down fast enough, unfuckingreal.

[/ QUOTE ]

Ummmm... yeah... what's wrong with that exactly? Cab is a favorite person of a lot of people. I, for one, am pretty happy that so many people know who he is here and have respect for what he has done in the past.

[ QUOTE ]
don't let this place get to you

[/ QUOTE ]

You are so VERY cool.

[____]

[ QUOTE ]
You guys fucking kill me, if it wasn't for the fact that he's "The Cab" you'd be all over him for being just another "bought rodder" with a ton of silly questions,but seeing as he is who he is you all can't choke him down fast enough, unfuckingreal.

Welcome aboard Cab, been skating since '78, always rode Santa Cruz boards with Indy trucks, now it's Foundation & Indy, nice looking coupe you've got there, don't let this place get to you

Skip

[/ QUOTE ]

no shit shirlock,, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

this dude gets a pass to the front of the class cuz
he's cooler than mike ness http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[delaware george]

i'm not usually one for posting on intros too much and i'm not too much of a cock stroker,but...hahaha....i was bummed about 17 years ago cause i thought you were gonna be on the powell tour here in delaware at henry's bike shop.went up there and saw guerro,jim theibeau,and rodney mullen(bill danforth was lurking around from the day before)...but no cab...the fold out metal mini ramp was insane for the time and mullen was sick...i bought a caballero clock for 30 bucks cause i couldn't afford the plain deck for 45...took the clock out and rode it,wish i still had it now http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[KnuckleDragger]

Time to get a little shit on my nose..

I used to skate at Powell in Santa Barbara when I was a kid, I remember watching the brigade tearing that place up. There was nothing I wanted more as a kid to be able to ride like that, I would have to say that you were a very big insiration in my life at the time to try and push myslef to you level. Welcome to the HAMB as everyone else has...

Jonney

[Skate Fink]

[ QUOTE ]

***Hey fellas, remember when I was telling yall that skating was on topic? Told you so.

[/ QUOTE ]

.........thank YOU Ryan for letting skating be ON topic! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[hiboy32]

Wow, this is awsome!! I have been avoiding this intro post for days like the plague. I envisioned a 77 caddy painted hot rod black with red wheels saying look at my rat rod custom.

I have heard of you mostly from your cross-over in moto cross. I knew you you were a huge skate legand. I have also seen yer coupe in some mags. Right on , wecolme aboard.

[james]

How the HELL have I missed this post?? I think God could post an intro and I wouldn't be more excited! Back when I started skating (mid 80's) I was about 13, and when we skated we all pretended we were some famous skater and I always picked cab! (Well, once in a while I was the Gonz...) Wish I still had some of your old decks. (do still have a future primitive Lance, though.) Just want to say welcome. (bowing, walking backwards as I roll out the red carpet... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif ).
Too bad you didn't post an intro before you bought your rod, I bet you could get a car built for free from all these ass kissers here http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Have fun, it's a cool place, ryan's a gracious host, and you'll learn a lot. Don't be afraid to post skate pics or videos, either.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Crease]

Holy what the?

Welcome to the board.

[hiboy32]

Sam that would be the absolute coolest thing at that age , to say I built my own board! Good luck , hope you can make all those kids look up to you.

[Coupe-De-CAB]

[ QUOTE ]
welcome to the hamb steve....it was nice meeting you at billetproof,and stay close to larry...he's one of the most solid individuals i've ever met.we (the rumblers)are having our annual show at the parkside cafe in san francisco on october 23rd.12 pm to 8 pm. i'll see you at jimmie's and hopefully at our show.-nate

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Thanks Nate:) Billet proof was off the hook, best show i've been to so far!
I've been meeting a few Hambers here and there within the bay area the last few weeks and it's been awesome, they are all such rad guys! Yea... larry's my bro! He's helped me tons when i got into MX and now he's guiding me as well in my Hot rod interest. He's a great honest guy to know and to have as a good friend, i owe him alot:) If I'm in town that weekend i will definately try to make your annual show ...please come by and say hello at Jimmy's if you see me this Sunday.
CAB

[hiboy32]

I never thought anyone would even know who Doug Henry is. Like I had mentioned, I was really into moto-x, Doug was{is} a hero of mine.

[Detonator]

Hey Steve -- I had no idea you were a skate hero when I met you the other day. Just thought you were another good guy with a cool car... my son has since straightened me out http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif welcome to the HAMB, hope our roads cross again!

[67Imp.Wagon]

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I can't remember the track but in the early 90's Doug Henry did the most insane jump on a downhill and was in a tortoise shell and I think broke both arms.

He was passing McGrath(team mate at the time) when he did it. McGrath let off before the jump and Henry went WFO and landed at the bottom. McGrath later commented that he did'nt know what Doug was thinking but that it was just an insane move.

How could I ever forget D. Henry after something like that.
He is an excellent rider though.

[hiboy32]

Hey , on that jump doug broke his back. A year later at the same track on a different jump he broke both arms and had spectaters help take off his helmet.


Well hey, looks like it is about time ta head outside and try to show my oldest boy how to skate board. I am still his hero, he thinks I can do anything. Wait until he figures it out, well then he can look up to the Cab!

[Artiki]

Hi, welcome along, great looking coupe.

Okay, time for a stupid question from the dumb Brit sat in the corner. What is a Caballerial?

[Greezy]

Welcome to the HAMB Cab. Your coupe is killer. Im not a skater, a big hill a skateboard and some rail road tracks took care of that in my earlier years. Youll like it here.

[67Imp.Wagon]

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Thats right. I knew he had a 2 year bad luck streak at that place. I have both those races on video tape somewhere.

[JohnnyB327]

now im not the one who tok this picture but i am the one that made it cooler....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/johnnyb327/5windowonpcp.jpg

johnny

[desertdroog]

Steve Caballero, thanks for the inspiration in both skating and music. Nice Model A thanks for signing up and making your presence known. I have met you at sessions before and you never had a rockstar attitude. I may have been one in a million skate rats that you met at the time, but you always came across as genuine.

Welcome to the HAMB!

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this dude gets a pass to the front of the class cuz
he's cooler than mike ness http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif


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well, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif i got the new social distorion cd today,and i gotta say,mike ness is still pretty cool too!

[Coupe-De-CAB]

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this dude gets a pass to the front of the class cuz
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well, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif i got the new social distorion cd today,and i gotta say,mike ness is still pretty cool too!

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Mike Ness rules!!!!!! he's one O.G. punk rocker and he started it all back in the day for the early punk rock sounds from LA. yea, he got into some trouble with drugs and alcohol, but what rock star hasn't? the dude is sober now and he's on the right track, he's married now with an awesome son and he's still writing killer tunes and has always kept it real and alive in the music scene. people aren't perfect and most all make mistakes that they can't recover from
But Ness has really changed his ways and he's down with his family!

Mike Ness is one bad ass musicain:) and now owns a custom motorcycle shop in L.A. called Black Kat Custums.
CAB

[Vagrant]

Yessiree, the new Social Distortion cd rocks. I'm glad to finally hear something good about Mike Ness for a change...(too much shit thown at him.) Ironically, it came from someone a lot of us old skaters on this board respect. Thanks Cab.

NOW ....to repeat some of the ass kissin, The FACTION was / is one of THE BEST skate-rock bands EVER! Odd Man Out , for me was equally impressive....Showed a wider range on that one. Haven't heard anything past that...

I remember as a kid, when I was around 13 (I'm 31 now) I had one of the funniest pictures of you (from Transworld ...I think) taped on my 3 ring binder...It was a shot of you, lookin rather pissed off and givin the bird to some large, oversized bricks that were in the way of an otherwise very skateable set of brick banks in some business park...or something. I can't even remember how many times my friends and I would come across the same kind of shit....back when skateparks were pretty scarce...at least out here in Denver. Oh man ! finding good terrain back then was like finding the holy grain or something...and then to have some asshole designer put something IN THE WAY ......All I can say is CAB, you spoke for many of us in that picture...We all felt your pain http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif ..If I can find it , I'll post on here. (Transworld always had some great photography)

Anyway, glad to have you around Cab!

[CGkidd]

Just wanted to say welcome to the HAMB. I remember watching you skate at pipeline a couple of times. Your deck was the first new deck I bought with my own cash. Before that I was using a Kryptonics MALBA model.
Skating since 84.
Eric

[Coupe-De-CAB]

Vagrant,
thanks for the welcome:)
Yes... the Faction still lives, we have a show in Scotland next weekend so the band is hyped to be flown over to Aberdeen for a few days to play. I'm also going there to open up a new skatepark and do a demo there, should be a fun short trip.

After Odd Man Out, came the bands... Shovelhead and Soda. We started up with the Faction again in 2000. we don't play out very much, only on special occasions.

...that place is was flipping off back in the day was a skate spot called "the Bricks" that they had just ruined and made un-skateable was located in downtown San Jose... we were bummed:(

Hotrod and Destroy,
CAB

[Broman]

Super cool bands - all of 'em. Me likey. I was so excited that you joined the board that I have been playing as you on X-Box for a couple of weeks now - and I still suck.....

BTW, Doug Henry is a ruler because he could have quit ANY TIME after breaking his back not once but TWICE and breaking BOTH ARMS!!!! And those are just three injuries in a looooong career. To top THAT off he went on to win the Outdoor Nationals AFTER all of those wrecks.....A lot of people were on the McGrath bandwagon (rightly so - he kicks ass) but I was a steadfast Henry fan. He rode for the true love of riding when most would have been riding a lawnchair in the pits after the FIRST back-breaker...... And he still rides for fun on his own time even now.

That's SKATE OR DIE mentality if ever there was such a thing......

[Vagrant]

Wow, ..the Faction in Scotland...Damn that's cool..Good luck with that hope it goes well.

I did a search in Google and Amazon.com for Soda and Shovelhead...found a tiny bit on shovelhead. (And a small review of a Caballero Mixology cd...something like that..Describes Soda as a fast version of Sixpence...Interesting.)
What label are those bands on ?

-Vagrant

[Donzie]

Cab, welcome to the the HAMB. You have a lot of admirers.
You were born in '64? I had a skate board in '64. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Did/do you know a skater by the last name of Yandell(sp)? He was pretty hot in the '70s and lived in Calif.
He has a brother named Pat and I use to play in a band with Pat. He was an awesome guitarist at 16 years old!
Nice coupe, and again, welcome.

[zman]

You're probably thinking of Chris Yandell, he rode for G&S and Tracker in the 70's, I think he may have designed the G&S YoYo wheel, or I have it stuck in my head for some reason... His Who's Hot was around the summer of 76.... I think I retain soem useless knowledge sometimes, then someone mentions something like this and bam....

[rustypipes]

Right on Steve, your name seems to be poping up all over town in the hotrod community now days, I saw your car with the zombiez at billetproof and Bill said it belonged to you thought that was cool, but I heard you were friends with larry. I had the pleasure to skate with you a few times in the past,From Sanjose usually skated with the local boys like Adams,crazy eddie, Crabtree, And my bro Tim Brauch Rest his soul., Anyways stoked to see you got into this and hope to see ya rippin around town in that A. Heres a few older pics of me for giggles at old Gundy

[rustypipes]

[Hot Rod Ron]

Holy Shit your on here. Cab you need to know that you were a HUGE insperation to all of us who have skated. Glad to see that you are still skating. I got the old man syndrome and have not even looked at my board in a million years and now think that I just might get it out and see what I still can do (insert your best girl screem of a old man injured on the ground trying to relive the glory days.) Anywho I have some info on your car on who built it orginally. If you interested pm me and I will get you his phone number. Don't let anyone give you shit about buying the car done already. The fact is you have awsome taste and you did not buy a gold chainer car. Welcome to the HAMB SKATE AND DESTROY.

[lgh1157]

Rule no.1

Never do a nose pick grind with a coper

L

[slazzen]

welcome I hear Lars Fredrickson is buying a car too he just Patched up as a Rumbler we are getting all the nor-cal celebs in the scene its very exciteing

[Coupe-De-CAB]

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that's way cool. I spent some time with Larz on the Vans warped tour last summer and i showed him my A coupe and he was super stoked on it. Glad he's putting the Harley away and getting on four wheels:)
Can't wait to see what he gets. He's from my neighborhood in Campbell and we always talk about our Campbell pride:) He's come along way and followed his dream of making it in the music industry, he's no joke and he's been a punk since day one... i'm proud of what he's accomplished in the music scene:)
CAB

[DanCollins]

Wait a minute, isn't that Boydy Dughi's old coupe? it used to have multiple carbs and 409 valve covers on it, I think it's in that Cruisin book in Paso, parked next to my old 31 coupe. I always thought that 409 valve covers looked stupid on it, glaad to see it's not ashamed to be a small block anymore. I was in the lucky devils back when he was building that car, kinda in shock that it's still in one piece. Welcome to the board.

[Steve]

welcome aboard Steve. Cambell pride huh?? I used to live up there for a while only thing I remmber of cambell is the punk rock record store think it was called pyrocat records and the gaslighter theater. You guys played a show there didn't you?

[Coupe-De-CAB]

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Wait a minute, isn't that Boydy Dughi's old coupe? it used to have multiple carbs and 409 valve covers on it, I think it's in that Cruisin book in Paso, parked next to my old 31 coupe. I always thought that 409 valve covers looked stupid on it, glaad to see it's not ashamed to be a small block anymore. I was in the lucky devils back when he was building that car, kinda in shock that it's still in one piece. Welcome to the board.

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Yes, it's Buddy's old car who he sold to another fella that i purchased it from:) I just got a new Offenhauser manifold with a 3-2 intake, Rochester carbs that i'll be adding to it soon, should look nice! If you have any old pics of it's build or production while Buddy was working on it that would be awesome, i would love to see some history of the coupe in it's making:)
let me know and thanks for the welcome,
CAB

are the Lucky Devils still around?

[slazzen]

Lars is a great guy and we are glad he is now a Rumbler he is looking for a 64 galaxy 500 xl so keep your eyes peeled I am sure we will meet soon being bay brothers I am looking forward to it

[DanCollins]

right on, the 3x2 set-up will look good, The Lucky Devilas as far as i know they are still around, although, I think Buddy is the only original member. Most of us split outta there around the same time, and over the years started seperate clubs, like the road zombies, pedestrian killers, vultures, Barons, Checks, Von Franco joined the Beatniks. Still talk to lots of the guys though. I used to have a pic of buddy and the A when he was in the middle of chopping it, but I have a feeling I threw it away when I moved. If I find it, I'll let ya know.

[saltflataddict]

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Lars is a great guy and we are glad he is now a Rumbler he is looking for a 64 galaxy 500 xl so keep your eyes peeled I am sure we will meet soon being bay brothers I am looking forward to it

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I have a 63 for sale if he likes http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif. That is way cool that he patched up, he is a cool mofo.. Punk as Fuck from day one...

[slazzen]

send me some pics and price hooligan i will forward them to Lars for you
yes Duane Peters also patched up as a Rumbler the SF Rumblers will be bringing some great shows to the Bay Area in the future

[hiboy32]

Hey I saw ya got a little pic in the latest Racer-X mag that I just got in the mail.

[heyitsnate]

correction:duane peters is not a rumbler. big jay from lars's band has also become a rumbler...very nice guy

[Jaypee]

Hey Nate!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Would you say hello to Lars and Big Jay from Pistons KK Finland. We met Lars& the Bastards when they were in tour here about a month ago. Just fantastic guys. we had a great time.

Jaypee http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Circus Bear]

Welcome to the board. I too am a big fan. I used to skate back in the day also now I'm just a lazy bastard. Beautiful car by the way. In your intro you mention wanting to build you own someday, I'm in the process of learning the art right now and I'm having a blast. I also happen to be in the lead for your auction which I hope I win. If I do I have a special request for the autograph If thats possible.

[Coupe-De-CAB]

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Welcome to the board. I too am a big fan. I used to skate back in the day also now I'm just a lazy bastard. Beautiful car by the way. In your intro you mention wanting to build you own someday, I'm in the process of learning the art right now and I'm having a blast. I also happen to be in the lead for your auction which I hope I win. If I do I have a special request for the autograph If thats possible.

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yes...no problem on the special request on the signature and thanks for the nice bid on this auction! On my project...i'm thinking more on like a 28/29 roadster.
thanks for the compliment on the cooupe as well and good luck on the auction, it ends in a few days:)
best wishes from Scotland,
Any Hambers here in aberdeen?
CAB