HAMB Chop GMB Style, Semi Live Updates

Got here shortly after 9am and the shop was jumping already. Guys cutting and welding braces, measuring stuff, masking stuff off, etc. Got the coffee pot going and name tags made. So far everyone's been real cool about wearing them. Will make it alot easier to put faces to names.

DirtyT and I have been busy snapping photos, downloading and resizing them and posting them for hosting. We'll try to do an hourly update on the progress. This is by no means a tech post. StinkyFinger will do that on Monday probley. This is a fun post just to show whats going on here at Classic Collision.



CharlieChops1940


ProEnFo, Chuck

 

SecTim AKA Moose



Jim and Roadstar

SecaTim

 

Matt, HotRodDrummer filling in the license plate holes


Lots of activity happening outside the shop as well


Mark, StinkyFinger, making that first cut


The second cut


Cutting the other side


StinkyFinger is a madman with the saw

 

and finally the lid comes off




For about an hour StinkyFinger had a RPU

 

what a basic coupe was not enough of a challenge..............

 

Damn, I'm soo jealous, I'm in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and it's 28 below and I'm not having near as much fun as you guys.

 

After everything gets cleaned up, the lid goes back on at..

 

The nose getting striped as it gets chopped

 

Wow looks like a ton of progress so far, I should have some down to watch. We should organize a spring one for my roof! Seriously...

 

That is fucking impressive.

Wish I was there... to um... hang out and take pictures. But I'm just leaving work now...

 

That is really cool. You guys got a lot done in such a short amount of time. Great work so far.

Jonney

 

they must have internet access at the shop eh denise? BTW how much is the chop? Seems like a mild one.

 

Thanks for all the kudos guys. Was begining to wonder if anyone was interested in the photos.

It's a 3 1/2 inch chop.

Fast Elvis modeling the HAMB Chop t-shirt that Stinkyfinger designed and had printed



Even had the shop info on the back

 

Good thread and plenty of pics,as they say a picture says a thousand words ,keep up the good work

 

How long are they going to keep working on it tonite? Thanks for the photos/updates, it's a very interesting process!

Ben

 

Denise!!!!

thanks SOOOOOO much for posting "live updates" !!! between the GMB HAMB chop and your trek west for EgoRama, you should be crowned the HAMB's official roving reporter

you all look like you're having a blast over there in D-Town Down today, wish i were there for it... oh well we're all young enough, there will be other events to attend

it never ceases to amaze me when i see the talent and serious craftsmanship represented by HAMB members, or their willingness to show up and lend a hand, give advice, or just hang out and cheer LOL



PS... who's gonna do the "Tech" post on this chop when all the dust settles and the welds cool? And Tell Rudy i still think he's a secksi beast TUSH PICS!!!

 

Great pics Denise! Thanks, don't you all get too wild tonight


Stuck at work today

 

Thank you from the other side of the world for such a great post and images. Nice shot of you at the flight desk Denise. You keeping them guys in line? geoff aka whodaky

 

Hell, its been about 2 1/2 hours since I left, its done now....right?

 

It's just about 7pm here in the Motor City. I suspect we'll be here till close to 11pm and Rudy will probley have to kick everyone out at that time just to get a decent nites sleep. Resizing lots more photos right now. I'll post more in just a few minutes

 

its been like... 38 minutes... git er done!

LMAO

Thanks again for keepin the rest of us out here in the loop... looks like its gonna be a sweet chop!

you all goin at it again manyanna?

T

 

DirtyT made this spadula outta vice grips and a piece of aluminum. Ya do what ya gotta do to flip those burgers


Oh yeah, the guys are now calling him ChiefBOY-R-T


Fun and games are over, back to work

 

they cut too much of the car off!

 

Back to the fun and games......SOMEONE wrote all over DirtyT's new ride

 

What a awesome, awesome time youse guys must be having!! Thanks for the updates.

This place is great!

Joel

 

friggin hoodlums... thats what happens when the youth of America listens to that rock and roll music

 

Man that was quite a day. Marc that is going to be one hell of a ride, see you at Autorama. Rudy thanks for hosting the chop, I had a TON of fun and learned a lot. Denise, thanks again for everything. Brian, stay away from sausages! Everybody else is was great to see you all, thanks for a great time!

 

PLEASE say it's not over!!! More tomorrow, right?