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My '46 Ute and Me

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by Anne-Marie, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. Anne-Marie
    Joined: Apr 19, 2014
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    I recently bought a 1946 dodge Ute to add to my family of cars. :D His name is BOB the Dodge. ;) I am still adjusting to his driving style but enjoy his interesting moves. He needs work to his paint and the engine needs freshening up. :( Although his previous owner used him as a daily driver he needs a lot of TLC to make him into the Dodge he could be. I also got a few good extra parts for him, when the deal was done.:rolleyes:
    Joe is my hotrod, had him 2 years in August. 1938 Ford pickup with a chev engine. He is a bit of a rat rod, with scruffy paint but a whole lot of character.
    I made "eyes" to go inside the windscreen for shows and events so the children call him Mater but we say he is Mater's Uncle Joe.
    I have other cars and I lean towards ones with character.
    Me - I am a retired executive teacher who now lives by the beach enjoying my passion of driving my cars.:eek:
     
  2. Welcome from the west coast.
     
  3. Anne-Marie
    Joined: Apr 19, 2014
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    Thank you cully33 - I just up loaded some of my cars. cheers from the east coast. :)
     
  4. Just checked them out, that 38 pickup is cool enjoy the HAMB.
     

  5. George
    Joined: Jan 1, 2005
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    Nice looking! Don't use "rat rod" here, it'll get you in trouble, use beater or something else.
     
  6. robber
    Joined: Nov 25, 2011
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    Gday! Welcome from Colorado, USA! Enjoy the HAMB and your very cool cars, every chance you get :) ...robber
     
  7. HOTFR8
    Joined: Nov 30, 2010
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    Welcome from another Aussie and a +1 on the advice not to mention about those vermin things called rats.
     
  8. Anne-Marie
    Joined: Apr 19, 2014
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    hi there,

    what is a beater ? cheers A.M.
     
  9. HOTFR8
    Joined: Nov 30, 2010
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    Another term for a rough round the edges or even a daily driver.
     
  10. George
    Joined: Jan 1, 2005
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    George
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    There have been examples of "Rat Rods" on here way back that are sometimes refered to as "Death Rods" very poorly made cars that are dangerous to the driver & other people in & around them. A Beater is a beat up looking car that isn't a danger on the road.
     

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