FNG from the Isle of Skye!

[truxdelux]

Hi all,
Names Charlie from Northern Scotland. Been around rods since '78. Had a few bits and pieces over the years. At the moment I'm putting together A 1937 Hillman Minx slant back, with a Rover (Buick) 215ci and autobox, Jag rear and Viva front, Slots and simple paint, sorta 70's stylee.
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/truxdelux/moggy/hillman/hillman002.jpg
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/truxdelux/moggy/hillman/027_24.jpg
When that is finished we can then get on Irene's Minor. It's a 273 Chrysler powered, carson topped, 2door
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/truxdelux/moggy/004_DR.jpg
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/truxdelux/moggy/moggy027.jpg
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/truxdelux/moggy/moggy018.jpg
My bike!!
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/truxdelux/camera094.jpg
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/truxdelux/camera093.jpg
Then my truck project!
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/truxdelux/truck.jpg

That's all Folks!!

Charlie!!

[Hot Rod Bob]

Welcome to the HAMB Charlie!!

[hombres ruin]

welcome from san diego..the isle of skye hey you could be the first hamber from there...how many on this isle?

[truxdelux]

Thanks guys, Yes I'm definately the only hamber on the Island. We have around 12000 people here and only 3 rodders, (there were none till I moved here) about 5 trikers and loads a Jap bikers!! a couple of years ago my (then) coupe was sitting outside my house and 2 older gents pulled up to talk. They were brothers called Richardson. One was called Royce and I forget the other name. They were on vacation from Alpine ( is that San Diego) California. Anyway Royce drove a Black and blue flamed fully fendered 3w coupe, and his brother had a red fendered 5w "A" coupe.( not here I might add). they were gobsmacked to find my shop in such a remote place.
Charlie!!

[rottenpop]

Dad!
Hug? Don,t deny me, I want a hug!
Say hi to Irene from me and Tan.
The boy don,t HAMB, I,ll give him a kick from you.
Luv!

[Rocky]

Nice workmanship Charlie....Great projects.
Here's a photo of my brother's Morris from here in the States...his is powered by a 377 chevy smallblock, powerglide....runs 10.32 in the 1/4 mile and he drives it on the street...

[Mike Miller]

Greetings from LaPine Oregon.

[50scotbolt]

Hi Charlie...Glad to see you made it to the HAMB,we could do with a few more Jocks here!
Look at my avatar,remember me? I was the one who got hijacked on a certain Scottish forum.(air-ride thread.)
I got fed up with the bitching and joined a proper forum! (No fault of theirs,just one member)
How's the pick-up coming on? The Moggie's lookin' good!
The pic of the Hillman wasn't taken on Skye was it....it's too sunny!:D
Hope to see ya around!

[truxdelux]

Jeez,
Thanks for the welcome guys! Rottenpop, I'm sorry I have to tell you on here,YOU'RE ADOPTED. My real son who lives near you will inherit ALL my DEBTS!!
Rocky, Your brothers minor is Absolutely Wicked!! And so it should be run on the street, they ALL should!!
Mike, Cheers Guy!!
50scotbolt, I remember the thread, there's always one.Have you finished the truck yet?? I haven't started mine yet. Was doing the Minor and got sidetracked onto the Hillman 'cos someone wanted to buy it then let me down. Now I need it out of the way, so, I have to finish it. Oh Yes! the pic of the Minx WAS taken on Skye. We had our summer LAST WEEK!!
Cheers guys!! Charlie!!

[60'shotrod]

Charlie, Welcome to the H.A.M.B., Skye looks like a nice place to live.

Nick.

[truxdelux]

Hi Nick,
I think we are on all the same sites. Been lurking here forever,so, I thought it was about time I came out of the closet. Yes Skye is a stunning place to live, as is, N. Wales. It is a bit of a journey to Rod Runs though, so we can't do as many as we would like. Anytime you fancy a visit feel free to get in touch. I had a Rod Run up here in 2003 and the furthest travelled was Kev. Rooney in his Kapri.
Good luck mate!! Charlie!!

[60'shotrod]

Cheers, Charlie I might just take you up on that offer.

Nick.

[mfp-66]

nice to see a familiar face on here charlie.

are you going to Kyle this year

gary

[A32Flathead]

Welcome from a 'former Brit' I recognize the name from 'another' forum...

[truxdelux]

Yes Gary!! We'll be there. You going in the "A" ??
Dave, Yes, Oh! That one!! Missed your input and of course your pics. Still, we're here now!!
Charlie!!
Sorry, nearly forgot!! No problem Nick!!

[Kripfink]

Hi Charlie,I think I recognize your username.Your Royal Oilfield reminds me of better times back when I had my '55 Clipper.
Paul

[truxdelux]

Paul,
Been watching the transformation of your Van. It is the canines undercarriage!!
I welcomed you onto RnS, now it's your turn!
Cheers mate! From one old rocker to another! Charlie!!

[50scotbolt]

Charlie...I live about ten minutes from the Kyle show(ain't I lucky;)),
I'll maybe see you there.
I know big Mick Hannah.(White 67 Poncho) I think he did the 'Skye run' to Duntulm a couple of years back.
Dunno if my truck will be there though......We live in hope!
If it is it won't be painted,but it is coming together nicely.

[TIN INDIAN MAN]

Welcome to our fourm....I guess IM as far South as you are NORTH!

[truxdelux]

50scotbolt,
See you there!! Yes Mick Hannah has been here a few times, so has Gerry!!

Tin Indian Man,
You could be right there, but, we're all neighbours now with the invention of this infernal machine!

Thanks for the welcome guys!!

Charlie!!

[Lucky667]

Charlie, Hello & Welcome to the HAMB from South Texas.

Lucky667