Hi!

Hi everyone!

I'm BlackJackPG, but you can call me Pete. I'm 16 and my grampa (Retired Hot Rodder who restors pre WWII BMW's now) just baught a 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe. We wanted to spiff it up just like the one my grampa had while he was in the service in the 50's. He had a 270 GMC, a powerglide tranny and (we think) a Packard rear end. The car we got is completely origional, besides some "Juarez Job" upholstry and some raggedy wiring. The car is a genuine, perfectly straight New Mexico car. (we picked it up in NM). The clutch is in rough shape, but besides that, not too shabby. A little about me, my free time is limited due to highschool, but love to work with old cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. Nothing specific... Just about anything I can get my hands on. Anyway, I'll be hitting you guys up with a few questions about engines and transmissions that can go in the car.

Thanks a bunch!

Pete

 

Hello and welcome from So.ILL. You're definitely in the right place.

 

Thanks!

Pete

P.S. That's your 100th post! Haha

 

Welcome from Indy. It's cool that you and your Grandpa hang out.

 

Hello and welcome from Iowa!

 

Welcome! fix up the Chev, nice car, learning by doing and a little help from grampa, sounds good!

Greets, Carsten

 

Thanks guys! Me and gramps already have it torn to pieces. It'll be a bunch of fun!

Pete

 

Welcome, spend as much time as you can hanging out with grandpa and learn as much as you can!

 

Hi and welcome from NC and Welcome to the Wonderful World of Rodding.
Sounds like a book title

 

Trust me, I dont treat gramps like most kids do these days. He is like a father to me, and I'm like a "son" to him because he had 4 daughters, and all the rest of the grandchildren couldnt give a crap about cars. We've got something special. To 1967gtafb: there's the book to go with your title.

Thanks again!

Pete

P.S. I just realized I never gave my location... 'A Great Big Thankyou from the Wine Country, California!' There we go.

 

Welcome from Tennessee .

 

Hello from Kansas.
You have come to the right place. My son and I are working on my car - lots of work and lots of fun. Make sure you let Gramps catch a 30 minute power nap now and then, we older vessels need all the boost we can get!

 

Keep a log and get it published there are plenty here that will help

 

Haha, that I will! To Willy P.: My grampa's motto is, "I can sleep when I'm dead!" but he does tend to pass out infront of the TV with the volume cranked up a couple times a day. Haha... The more work, the more fun!

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

Pete

 

Welcome from Texas!

 

hey young man,sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders for 16 years old,welcome from pgh,pa,and take care of your pap!!!!!

 

Thanks Richie! Will do!

Pete