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JTB321
03-15-2010, 09:54 PM
Hello all. Just registered so I can get as much knowledge as I can to help with current and future projects. Hopefully I can give some help back as well if I can. Being from the UK originally I have worked on numerous UK cars and since being in the USA for the last 7 years I am now a big V8 fan!!!

Currently building an FFR Cobra and heavily into the body work stage, what joy, fiber glass that fits where it touches and has absorbed too many hours, but, it is taking shape (pun intended!!) and I am sure it will be very satisfying when done.

I have done every task on the build myself, mechanical rebuild (engine, transmission, diff, Trac lok), wiring, interior, body and paint, phew I'm knackered just thinking about it :)

So, looking forward to talking to some of you guys.

Cheers, John.
stretch 1320
03-15-2010, 10:09 PM
Welcome from west Ga.
farmer12
03-16-2010, 12:36 AM
Welcome from the Netherlands!
50scotbolt
03-16-2010, 01:51 AM
Hi John, welcome from that little island in the Atlantic....
Where abouts in the UK did you escape from?

And how,as a pasty faced Brit do you cope with the Texas heat?;)
A32Flathead
03-16-2010, 02:24 AM
Welcome from another former Brit now in Nor Cal!
Mark H
03-16-2010, 05:36 AM
Hi John and welcome from Scotland.
Mark.
Spyder
03-16-2010, 11:49 AM
Welcome! You'll a few other HAMB guys in Houston from the UK.
captain scarlet
03-16-2010, 05:38 PM
Welcome from another former Brit now in Nor Cal!


Wot that bloke said but hiding in Michigan:eek:
JTB321
03-16-2010, 07:58 PM
Thanks to all for the great welcome!!

I am originally from Sunderland in the North East of England and do I miss the rain?

NO NO NO NO :)

I prefer the 300 days of Texas sunshine to the 300 days of shades of gray.

But I guess I still have a soft for the UK and like to visit whenever I can, usually when work pays for the ticket!!

Cheers,

John
wino01
03-16-2010, 08:54 PM
Welcome from New Waverly.
RustyShackleford
03-16-2010, 09:14 PM
howdy from corsicana. bout 4 hours north I45. pics of the cobra?
JTB321
03-16-2010, 09:39 PM
Hi Rusty,

Link to some work in progress photos.

http://s630.photobucket.com/home/JTB3210/allalbums

Cheers, John
RustyShackleford
03-16-2010, 11:58 PM
wow lookin good man. keep it up.
aldixie
03-18-2010, 10:02 AM
Welcome from Deer Park TX, I'm originally from the UK as well. As Spyder says there are a couple of us in the Houston area.
JTB321
03-18-2010, 06:33 PM
Hey Aldixie, so where in the UK, why did you leave? Oil & Gas by chance?

Cheers, John
aldixie
03-18-2010, 07:24 PM
Hey Aldixie, so where in the UK, why did you leave? Oil & Gas by chance?

Cheers, John

Hi John,

Originally from Crystal Palace, south side of London. Left 5 years ago due to meeting my wife who is a teacher out here. I'm in I.T.

Alex