Hi all, I'm in my 30's...but have always loved the real hotrod scene. I'm originally from Orange California, but have lived in TX for about 15 years. I'm glad (and sad in a small way) that the hot rod and rat rod scene is regaining in popularity, especially here. There are 3 new rod shops over here in the last handful of years, and I love it. I am still looking for the "one" that I want to get and build...but am extremely eager to look, learn, listen, etc. I have built up a lot of cars in the past, but nothing older than 1970...so I guess that don't really count. Anyway...I'm here, sayin hey. I'm sure I'll post in the first 10 seconds I have whatever ride (or box of parts) I end up getting. Thanks for havin' me. -Scott
Thanks again guys... I'm leaving in an hour to go pick-up my new project. It happened a LOT quicker than I thought it would. (and cheaper too!) I hope it ends up being worth my drive, time, and little bit o' money. I'll make a new post with pics, plans, etc...as soon as I get it back to the house this afternoon. -scott
Nice to meet you .My sister lives in Mansfield ,next time im down i will keep my eyes open for hotrods...
You should roll down 1187, towards 35. There are 2 shops down that way. Yeller Rose seems to be more along my speed, I've called there a few times, drove by at night 1000 times, but havent ever stopped-in to say hi (yet!)...They even have a cool old roadster mounted up on a pole for their shop "sign" out front. There is another shop that just opened just past the tracks. But MAN that must be a million dollars worth of building and cars. There is more glossy paint, shiny chrome, and mo-nay in that place than I can imagine. And they have a new foundation poured next to the existing building...that's bigger than my entire house. So who knows....maybe they have something really badass planned for it. We'll see. I love some "patina" and grease though.
Well... wow. I went alllllll the way up to Oklahoma practically, and picked up this ol' Studebaker pickup. 1949 to be exact. And I bit off a lot more than I wanted to chew. I got it all the way home and since it doesnt roll, I couldnt get the damn thing off the trailer. I had to return the trailer that day, so I had to dump it off in a lot until I can find a way to get it home to start pulling it apart. I mainly want the chassis (which is complete) and the cab. I'll do the rest as i go along. Sigh... Thanks still, for all the welcomes. -scott
welcome to the board Scott from south TEXAS! p.s. I have a 49 Studebaker pick-up I'll give you. Truck is complete, lease the front fenders and hood. Just come down and push it on the trailer. And it rolls just fine. No title!!!!
I'll take it brother! I sent you a PM, but who knows if the thing went through. Let me know.. I'll get on it!
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