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BAKERSFIELD · 03-26-2007, 05:25 PM

Great car and story!!

Nads · 03-26-2007, 05:49 PM

I've never seen a picture of you so I have no idea what you look like Ryan, I want to meet you. I'll be the dark chubby one in a Rumblers shirt. I heard you're Caucasian, I'll find you.

SanDiegoJoe · 03-26-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Thanks for the nice words fellas... and yeah, I love the car too... really love it, but I'm so close to the car that I know all of its short comings. If I built it today, there would be quite a few changes... But like I said, any doubt of the car goes away as soon as I dump the clutch...

Fast & loud can cover many sins. I love it!

- Joe

Green49Ford · 03-26-2007, 06:07 PM

Can't wait to see them there. See you there!

**Boones** · 03-26-2007, 07:37 PM

Ryan your coupe is cool, but there is nothing like brute power to put a smile on your face... Its a great way to relieve stress and frustration after a rough day....

turboroadster · 03-26-2007, 07:41 PM

awesome car Ryan

crash 51 · 03-26-2007, 10:41 PM

I spent the weekend circling two 51 fords. Mine I've had for 13 years and my freinds he's had for about a year. I have driven mine through about 16 states, and my buddies hasn't been around the block since 1980. Mine ate another engine, his is a 59k mile car. I look at his car and wish mine was as nice. I look back and 13 years ago, it was. His doors open and shut as if they are new, mine used to. I can totally see what you are saying about the 38 not seeming so nice, but two things: 1) that car rocks!, and 2) you still have it! That is all I need to say. Crash.

A31ModelA · 03-26-2007, 10:49 PM

I have drooled over that coupe for a while now. It was one of the first pics I saw when I found the HAMB and JJ. I was in love with it as well

It is just a perfect example of a perfect rod. It doesn't matter about its short comings or pit falls, or little things you know about it, It is part of your heart and soul and will ALWAYS BE. As said earlier, Hot Rods are never finished they just evolve. Spend some time on it, and fix those subtle little things that irk you. You will never regret it.

**OL 55** · 03-27-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

I love the car too... really love it, but I'm so close to the car that I know all of its short comings. If I built it today, there would be quite a few changes...

Don't think for a second that anyone who has owned a car for a long time hasn't thought the same thing. Its like any other relationship really. If you are like me, when people give you a compliment on your car, all I can do is point out its flaws....laquer paint's cracking....front ends all chipped up, fit and finish is pretty shabby, etc. etc. yet after 29 years, here she is, still haulin' my fat ass around. I know she's far from perfect, but she's all mine and will be till the day I die........

swimeasy · 03-27-2007, 01:53 AM

Those backroads around drippin are best; Thanks for reminding me! I now have ONE MORE thing to do this week at the roundup!

Steve 38 · 03-27-2007, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OL 55

Don't think for a second that anyone who has owned a car for a long time hasn't thought the same thing. Its like any other relationship really. If you are like me, when people give you a compliment on your car, all I can do is point out its flaws....laquer paint's cracking....front ends all chipped up, fit and finish is pretty shabby, etc. etc. yet after 29 years, here she is, still haulin' my fat ass around. I know she's far from perfect, but she's all mine and will be till the day I die........

To me that is a big part of the attraction of traditional rods. When a car has cracks and chips in the paint, and imperfections from being used as it was intended, that is all a part of the cars character. It proves its lived a full life, as we all should. All those imperfections you guys notice are there because you've used your cars as they should be used. Driven, and driven lots. The imperfections are as much an input of your own personality as the modifications you've made to the car to make it your own. To me, they make the car seem more alive!

**Skate Fink** · 03-27-2007, 02:31 AM

"Washing one car after the other kind of depressed me. The model-a is pretty much perfect in every way, but the ‘38 is beginning to show it’s age. The paint is still pretty nice, but the bumpers (that took two years to source and cost me a mint relative to my college kid pay check) and some of the bright work is starting to dull, the under carriage isn’t as clean as it once was, and the interior is starting to sag a bit."

..........................PATINA!!................ ....

**Skate Fink** · 03-27-2007, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nads

I've never seen a picture of you so I have no idea what you look like Ryan, I want to meet you. I'll be the dark chubby one in a Rumblers shirt. I heard you're Caucasian, I'll find you.

........like there won't many of them in Texas??

**HOTRODSURFER** · 03-27-2007, 05:19 AM

ryan-that is one bad ass looking coupe!

lindross · 03-27-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 29bowtie

Just remember hot rods are never really finished,they evolve.You can always improve some of those "flaws"as you go along.

Never were there truer words spoken.

Coupe-De-CAB · 03-28-2007, 02:17 PM

Ryan,
awesome story and photo!
I know what you mean about having two dream cars parked in your driveway

when you get a new one, the other get's neglected a bit

I got to experience the same thing, but one's gone now.
Have a blast and fun at the round up, wish i could go.

thanks for sharing,
CAB

slammed · 03-28-2007, 03:02 PM

Mr. Tardel 'hiself driving the coupe? Dude, that rule's.

**BELLM** · 03-28-2007, 10:27 PM

Wow Skate Fink you just described me!! I'm not getting old, I just got patina!!

I remember a couple of years ago, Reggie got Ryan to drive his '32 5w with the flatty to Roundup. Ryan was on cloud 9. Now he is an old Austin hand, getting someone to drive one of his cars to Roundup.

03-26-2007, 05:25 PM	#21
BAKERSFIELD Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Calif. Posts: 170	Re: Round Up Ready Great car and story!! __________________ Geoff Car's & Parts that I am looking for: -Box full of money -Clean 30-31 Model A Roadster Doors -Nice Rumble deck lid 30' -30-31 5 window Coupe body or complete- project

03-26-2007, 05:49 PM	#22
Nads Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hypocrisy Posts: 11,163	Re: Round Up Ready I've never seen a picture of you so I have no idea what you look like Ryan, I want to meet you. I'll be the dark chubby one in a Rumblers shirt. I heard you're Caucasian, I'll find you. __________________ Over enthusiasm and ownership of a MIG welder do not a fabricator make.

03-26-2007, 06:07 PM	#24
Green49Ford Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 807	Re: Round Up Ready Can't wait to see them there. See you there! __________________ Man up!!! Take responsibility for yourself!!

03-26-2007, 07:37 PM	#25
Boones Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kent, Wa Posts: 8,795	Re: Round Up Ready Ryan your coupe is cool, but there is nothing like brute power to put a smile on your face... Its a great way to relieve stress and frustration after a rough day.... __________________ . . gotta love a longroof.. www.fotki.com/boones

03-26-2007, 07:41 PM	#26
turboroadster Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cut and Shoot, Texas Posts: 2,941	Re: Round Up Ready awesome car Ryan

03-26-2007, 10:41 PM	#27
crash 51 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FTW,TEXAS Posts: 362	Re: Round Up Ready I spent the weekend circling two 51 fords. Mine I've had for 13 years and my freinds he's had for about a year. I have driven mine through about 16 states, and my buddies hasn't been around the block since 1980. Mine ate another engine, his is a 59k mile car. I look at his car and wish mine was as nice. I look back and 13 years ago, it was. His doors open and shut as if they are new, mine used to. I can totally see what you are saying about the 38 not seeming so nice, but two things: 1) that car rocks!, and 2) you still have it! That is all I need to say. Crash. __________________ Customs by Crash Lucky 13 car club

03-26-2007, 10:49 PM	#28
A31ModelA Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, TexAss, 78217 Posts: 1,010	Re: Round Up Ready I have drooled over that coupe for a while now. It was one of the first pics I saw when I found the HAMB and JJ. I was in love with it as well It is just a perfect example of a perfect rod. It doesn't matter about its short comings or pit falls, or little things you know about it, It is part of your heart and soul and will ALWAYS BE. As said earlier, Hot Rods are never finished they just evolve. Spend some time on it, and fix those subtle little things that irk you. You will never regret it. __________________ Will '31 Model A 5 window "Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them." Henry Ford http://vagabonds.cc/

03-27-2007, 01:53 AM	#30
swimeasy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San angelo,texas Posts: 993	Re: Round Up Ready Those backroads around drippin are best; Thanks for reminding me! I now have ONE MORE thing to do this week at the roundup! __________________ "I like old stuff.....That new stuff ain't no good !"(Said to me by an OLD man over thirty years ago)

03-27-2007, 02:31 AM	#32
Skate Fink Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 3,468	Re: Round Up Ready "Washing one car after the other kind of depressed me. The model-a is pretty much perfect in every way, but the ‘38 is beginning to show it’s age. The paint is still pretty nice, but the bumpers (that took two years to source and cost me a mint relative to my college kid pay check) and some of the bright work is starting to dull, the under carriage isn’t as clean as it once was, and the interior is starting to sag a bit." ..........................PATINA!!................ .... __________________ "Yeah, keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel...."

03-27-2007, 05:19 AM	#34
HOTRODSURFER Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: HATBORO,PA Posts: 5,503	Re: Round Up Ready ryan-that is one bad ass looking coupe! __________________ HOILER AUTO REPAIR est 1918 http://www.pantera-electronics.com/

03-28-2007, 02:17 PM	#36
Coupe-De-CAB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,099	Re: Round Up Ready Ryan, awesome story and photo! I know what you mean about having two dream cars parked in your driveway when you get a new one, the other get's neglected a bit I got to experience the same thing, but one's gone now. Have a blast and fun at the round up, wish i could go. thanks for sharing, CAB __________________ My '27 Ford Roadster Pickup build- in progress! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=365944 Personal website H.A.M.B. Chapel CrossMembers cc

03-28-2007, 03:02 PM	#37
slammed Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Anamosa, Iowa. I live here. Google it. Posts: 6,724	Re: Round Up Ready Mr. Tardel 'hiself driving the coupe? Dude, that rule's. __________________ Ryan supports small business and American values. Get's trolled. Awesome. -097

03-28-2007, 10:27 PM	#38
BELLM Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milano, Texas USA Posts: 2,548	Re: Round Up Ready Wow Skate Fink you just described me!! I'm not getting old, I just got patina!! I remember a couple of years ago, Reggie got Ryan to drive his '32 5w with the flatty to Roundup. Ryan was on cloud 9. Now he is an old Austin hand, getting someone to drive one of his cars to Roundup. __________________ Thunderbolts-Central Texas

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