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Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by 49 Thriftmaster, Oct 28, 2011.

  1. 49 Thriftmaster
    Joined: Sep 20, 2011
    Posts: 1

    49 Thriftmaster
    Member
    from Maine

    Hi, my name is Dwain I'm 32 and live in central Maine. I'm a self employed carpenter and also work at a local mill when work is slow. I always have had a thing for cars. Mostly GM but not prejudice. I'm by no means a mechanic but have never hired one either. I always believed if I cant fix it then it's time for it to go.
    I just picked up a 49 chevy pickup. I have been wanting to rod one of these for a few years now. I found one a month ago that was worth buying. The body on it i very solid (Rare for my neck of the wood's) and it is mostly complete. Some where along the way someone grafted a Jag front end to it. Since I bought it I have taken the back bed off to start to restore frame. Found that the frame has been undercoated and is in near perfect shape other than flaky paint.
    I have bought and rebuilt a disk break rear end for it. I also bought a 5.7 vortec eng for it. That is where I'm at with Project. Looking to build a driver not a show truck. So that is a bit about me and my project, happy to share any knowledge I have and learn with this project.
     
  2. Old&Low
    Joined: Mar 13, 2010
    Posts: 410

    Old&Low
    Member

    Welcome from New Mexico! Good luck with your '49
     
  3. Marcia
    Joined: Feb 27, 2009
    Posts: 937

    Marcia
    Member

    Welcome from the coast.
    You'll get lots of help here.
     
  4. ME.GASSER
    Joined: Sep 18, 2007
    Posts: 3,627

    ME.GASSER
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Welcome Dwain. This is one of the best sites you will ever find. You'll find alot of help here.
    Gasser Girl
     

  5. spikez57
    Joined: Nov 5, 2008
    Posts: 468

    spikez57
    Member

    Welcome from N.E~~~o-HI-o
     
  6. Fordtudor37
    Joined: Jan 5, 2011
    Posts: 273

    Fordtudor37
    Member

    Hello Dwain,
    Ever find yourself down in SE Connecticut, stop by and say hello.
    If you need help there is plenty of good minded builders on this site, so don't be ashamed to ask questions.
    Search all the past threads first though, as someone has probably already been thru an issue you might experience and need assistance with.
    I built a '48 Chevy pickup a few years back, but sold to pay medical bills.
    Thought about buying it back, but this economy has proven fruitful to any of us.
    Rick
     
    Last edited: Oct 29, 2011
  7. Welcome from plum island mass
     
  8. Just Gadget
    Joined: Aug 7, 2011
    Posts: 1,130

    Just Gadget
    Member

    Welcome Aboard!
     
  9. oj
    Joined: Jul 27, 2008
    Posts: 6,454

    oj
    Member

    Welcome from a displaced Mainor, them old chevy trucks make for good projects. I'm working on a '54, more a restoration than a hot rod. Those trucks have character.
    Welcome to the Hamb, oj
     
  10. Welcome from CT!
     
  11. Pontiac Slim
    Joined: Jan 16, 2003
    Posts: 1,188

    Pontiac Slim
    Member Emeritus

    greet'ns frm Dix-ie-field
     
  12. 32 hudson
    Joined: Mar 5, 2005
    Posts: 778

    32 hudson
    Member

    Welcome aboard
     
  13. KustomRocket88
    Joined: Dec 12, 2009
    Posts: 291

    KustomRocket88
    Member

    Welcome! I'm also in Maine and from Maine. I live in Oxford.
     
  14. Gigantor
    Joined: Jul 12, 2006
    Posts: 3,823

    Gigantor
    Member

    Howdy from Hudson, Maine
     
  15. Hello ! from Downeast Wash County Like the man says you can't build just one My 79' Avanti, 31'Model A, 25' Durant Star streetrod, and 39' Olds keep me busy. need info or parts I know where there is a parts truck. [email protected]
     

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