deadbeatdetroit
10-11-2005, 10:34 AM
Well, I signed up here on the H.A.M.B. back in 2002 and I've been a lurker off and on ever since. BARNETT has given me a hard time in the last year to get myself out of lurker status and do an intro so here goes. I'm Steve and I'm from Detroit, MI (Warren) and a proud founding member of The DEADBEATS. I'm a mechanic by trade and own 2 1950 Buick Sedanet's and a '65 Wildcat. I used to own a '65 Fairlane Wagoon but that gem has found a better home way south of Detroit in San Antonio......
I was at my first Pileup this year and I drove my '50. The time that I had there prompted me to finally get off my ass and do an intro. There are so many great and talented people here in HAMBland and so many opportunities to learn from them. The cars and bikes that everyone drives are a testament to what this hobby (or obsession) is all about.
I was fortunate enough to be able to play at the HCP. I'm the drummer in the Swingin' Demons which was the first band to play the show on Saturday. I want to thank Hellfish and the Chrome Czars for the opportunity they gave us. I also want to thank all the folks that picked up a CD! We really appreciate it. We had a great time and the car show was absolutely stellar!
The '50 I'm currently driving is still 6 volt, has a straight 8 with a three speed and is a work in progress. My other one is in pieces in the garage but will have a 364 nailhead and turbo 400 to get it around town. I have the engine in the basement just waiting to be assembled..........For those who care, my car was parked over with the Draggins near the Lunar Lander. It's a gray primed fastback with a windshield but no other windows. They will be reinstalled after paint in the spring...providing my lazy ass gets the rest of the bodywork done. That's where my bro Bill comes in! At some point I'll learn to post pics and put one up.....
I guess that's about it. I look forward to learning a lot more here, meeting a lot of you great folks and maybe actually contributing as well. There is so much great info and knowledge here it is unbelievable.
Thanks,
DBF!
Steve
I was at my first Pileup this year and I drove my '50. The time that I had there prompted me to finally get off my ass and do an intro. There are so many great and talented people here in HAMBland and so many opportunities to learn from them. The cars and bikes that everyone drives are a testament to what this hobby (or obsession) is all about.
I was fortunate enough to be able to play at the HCP. I'm the drummer in the Swingin' Demons which was the first band to play the show on Saturday. I want to thank Hellfish and the Chrome Czars for the opportunity they gave us. I also want to thank all the folks that picked up a CD! We really appreciate it. We had a great time and the car show was absolutely stellar!
The '50 I'm currently driving is still 6 volt, has a straight 8 with a three speed and is a work in progress. My other one is in pieces in the garage but will have a 364 nailhead and turbo 400 to get it around town. I have the engine in the basement just waiting to be assembled..........For those who care, my car was parked over with the Draggins near the Lunar Lander. It's a gray primed fastback with a windshield but no other windows. They will be reinstalled after paint in the spring...providing my lazy ass gets the rest of the bodywork done. That's where my bro Bill comes in! At some point I'll learn to post pics and put one up.....
I guess that's about it. I look forward to learning a lot more here, meeting a lot of you great folks and maybe actually contributing as well. There is so much great info and knowledge here it is unbelievable.
Thanks,
DBF!
Steve