Hot Rods Drove the new roadster for the first time today

Well, you might remember the story of our trade and trip to Wisconsin last weekend. Since then I had some maintenance done on the car and today we have had a record setting 71 degrees and it was time for a road test. My first drive. I don't have any video but I did pull off the main road and snap some still photos of it. Really runs good and the cam smooths out nicely at highway speed. Not as happy with the dirt track knobby rear tires. Just didn't handle good at high speed on the pavement. Will replace those next weekend I hope. Then will try it again if the weather is good. This car was built by Flathead Pete in MI who sold it to Bobwop in WI and now owned by me and my good pal Cuzzindeke. Keeping it in the Hamb family. Pete is an old school Hamber and called this car the "Peter Beater" and it has been on the Hamb alot over the years as he built it. Bobwop is fairly new to the Hamb and is a straight up guy. I would not hesitate to buy another car from him. He is a classic car dealer in Jefferson, WI. You can see his cars here: www.topnotchvehicles.com . See you down the road.....

 

Nice... I think I'm going to be in wichita on saturday... will it be there so I can look at it??

 

Sadly no. It will be at home and I will be in my truck so I can buy some stuff.

 

Very cool....congrats!

 

Now that looks like a fun ride!!!

Tom T.

 

Nifty... congrats. Gary

 

good times... congratulations

 

I need those rear tires to get my truck out of the driveway!!!

 

Looks like you are going to need some more stickers...

 

That is such a cool little roadster! You got yourself a fun ride, congratulations.

 

Nice to see that this good looking car is staying in the HAMB family.

I'm sorry to hear that the knobbies don't work well because I really liked the looks of them on that car.

 

That is one slick little peeler ! ! And I can second that info on Bobwop ! !

He is kinda "goofy looking" but ONE HELL of a straight shooter. Trying to con him out of one of his cars right now ! !

 

Yes, I do as a matter of fact. I will pick some out. Those look very cool.

 

Congradulations Dude! Nice to see the PeterBeater is still in the family........

 

This is the sticker I have selected. Will look good on the firewall next to my HAMB alliance tag. Thanks 4T64RD !

 

I have a half dozen pics of that car from last years Billetproof Detroit. Neat car.

 

Neat little car, can you give us some specs as to the some of its parts?


CBB

 

Yes, here are some specs: It has a very different powerplant than most hot rods. Jeep 258 six banger with new Demon high performance 2 barrel, lumpy cam, headers, Offenhouser intake, GM HEI distributor, high torque mini starter, Walker radiator, Model A front axle with Chevy spindles and front disc brakes, homemade connecting rod friction shocks on the front, spring behind axle front and rear, with split bones, 37 Ford banjo rear, open drive line, automatic tranny, hand grenade shifter, quick release removable steering wheel, Land Cruiser steering box, etc. Glass body, skinny 16 wheels and bias tires. Aluminum bomber seats with vinyl seat covers. Not a traditional car but a very fun one.

 

Bitch'n. Did I mention that I love roadsters?

 

Paul, I am pleased to hear you guys sorted out the vac leak at the carb. Couldn't be much more simple than that! I know it is a hoot to drive and the guys that drove it around at the Hunnert said it feels like it wants to take off and fly at highway speed. Bummer that the knobbies aren't comfy at speed, cause they look cool on the car. Thanks for the PR and your confidence.

I was dinking around with the truck you traded me and left the ignition key on too long. You know what burning electronics smell like...oh shit, smoked the points. Well, to my surprise, it has a Pertronix electronic ignition. Good news, exect when you screw up like I did. Had to order the module and it will take a week. $100. But I love Pertronix and feel it adds another dimension to the performance. So now we have all lights, including the fogs, working and the air assist suspension works too.

 

I really like the whole set-up povertyflats. Are you going to do anything to it or just run-it? Either way sweet trade man.-Weeks

 

Maybe you can use a couple of E-tanks, instead of the aluminum gas tank...
I am going to be using an M-6 as an overflow tank...

 

Nothing more fun than a good old Ford T Bucket roadster!

 

hey good times!!! first drives are great...

 

For those of you who don't know, my friend here is talking about aluminum medical oxygen tanks. I'm not going to use them but they would work.

 

Thanks, I want to change the rear tires, add some trim rings to the front wheels, and change the position of the pedals to allow more leg room. Maybe add some bare bones interior panels. But that's about all I will do.

 

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Poverty,
That is one bitchin' ride....congrats on have the "eye" for putting a great one together!!!!

 

i like the license plate, Paul

 

Very cool! I am diggin the Wayfarer on your site Bob!