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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by steve_0, Feb 24, 2015.

  1. steve_0
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
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    I am Steve. Live outside of Houston. Bought a 29 Ford earlier in the week. 425 Nailhead 2X4, 4 speed, 9 inch with 411s. Car is a real 29 all steel body. I am sure the frame is aftermarket something. It has a few issues but nothing major. Just looking for a place to go if I have issues I can't hammer out on my own. This place was suggested by a few people. One of the first changes I will need to make is to the steering column. I am kind of big guy and my clutch is only about 10 inches from the steering wheel. I will post pics in a new thread when I start on that. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
    . 29 Roadster.jpg
     
  2. woodhawg
    Joined: Apr 11, 2009
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    1. S.F.C.C.

    Welcome to the nut house. Good start on a fun car.
     
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  3. aaggie
    Joined: Nov 21, 2009
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    Welcome Steve, there are quite a few of us in the Houston area.
     
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  4. SicSpeed
    Joined: Apr 23, 2014
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    from Idaho

    Welcome to the HAMB sandwich Nice looking 29.
     
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  5. Welcome to the funny farm Steve. That's one sweet looking roadster ya got.
     
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  6. luckythirteenagogo
    Joined: Dec 28, 2012
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    from Selma, NC

    Hey there Steve, you'll be able to find anything you need here.......and a ton of things you don't....
     
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  7. TagMan
    Joined: Dec 12, 2002
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    Welcome.......very striking color comb & engine. Gotta love a Nailhead !!
     
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  8. Mercman4life
    Joined: Jan 3, 2010
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    Welcome, Good luck with the ride, but most importantly have fun!!
     
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  9. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
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    from Illinois

    Welcome.
     
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  10. Hnstray
    Joined: Aug 23, 2009
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    Hnstray
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    from Quincy, IL

    Yes, Welcome! One question though........what did the wife think about you appropriating those carpets for the new Roadster ?......not that there's anything wrong with that ...:D

    Ray
     
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  11. Welcome Steve: I like what I'm seeing and what a unique windshield. Would be nice to have a couple more pics especially of the frame (up front). I'll check in on ya, Tim
     
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  12. Welcome from MN, nice car.
     
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  13. pitman
    Joined: May 14, 2006
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    pitman

    "Search" is our friend here. Fabulous build and troubleshoot or tuning threads to be found.
    Good Luck!
     
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  14. steve_0
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
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    Thanks everyone. To answer some questions: The rugs are old and much better to lay on than the garage floor. They had been stored in the attic for several years. I was instructed to "get rid of them " by the Mrs. I will get some better pictures when the weather clears up and I can roll it our of the garage. For the local Houston people, I am in Seabrook. Anything going on down here other that the regular Saturday thing at the Kemah Home Depot?
     
  15. LOU WELLS
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    WELCOME FROM IDAHO. I AM NEW ALSO AND BRING A GRAIN OF SALT!

    LOU
     
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  16. dirty old man
    Joined: Feb 2, 2008
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    Welcome Steve, and a beautiful roadster.
    I'm a big guy myself, and also encountered the steering wheel/ clutch pedal problem. What I did was move the upper end of the steering column 3" to the right from it's stock location. Then my knee could come up between the inside of door and the steering wheel when I raised my foot onto the clutch pedal.
    I have a U joint on the forward side of firewall, so it wasn't too much effort to move. But that was on an initial build from rolling chassis stage. May be a little more involved on a finished car. Your mileage may vary.
     
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  17. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
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    manyolcars

    The hamb search is weak. So, use google, type in Hamb and whatever you want to search
     
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  18. steve_0
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
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    Lou Wells, no worries, I am very thick skinned and enjoy some back and forth smack. Part of the hot rod game. Thanks all for the welcome and look forward to chatting more soon.
     
  19. Welcome to the Hamb. HRP
     
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  20. J'LO.217
    Joined: Mar 22, 2007
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    Good looking car, Welcome to the HAMB
     
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  21. Dreddybear
    Joined: Mar 31, 2007
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    I expect to see that at the roundup. Looks like fun. Don't get all goofy modern with it now :)
     
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  22. steve_0
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
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    Car was built in 1965. Trying to keep it as it was built then. Guess I need to go buy a dwell meter and timing light.
     
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  23. Petejoe
    Joined: Nov 27, 2002
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    from Zoar, Ohio

    Welcome to the zoo.
    Don't normally like two-tones but yours nails it.
     
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  24. welcom e there is a Houston HAMB meet going on.....
     
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  25. steve_0
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  26. mike bowling
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    Love the sound video. Lotta Texans in this gang.Welcome from the far North.
     
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  27. Petejoe
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    from Zoar, Ohio

    Sounds like you pissed it off!
     
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  28. steve_0
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  29. Raiman1959
    Joined: May 2, 2014
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    Raiman1959

    Welcome to the site....you got an excellent project on your hands!...really like the stance and buick engine----that engine sounds like a mean one:eek:!....lots of help here, and many have saved me lots of headaches....think you'll like it here:)
     
  30. steve_0
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
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