Yes, I realize I haven't introduced myself yet, and I fully apologize. I joined early one morning while at work, and just really didn't have enough time then to write something about myself. Grew up in Southern California, moved to the Memphis, TN area 17 years ago with work. Then 18 months ago, I transfered again, this time to Birmingham, AL; which afforded me the opportunity to live on a beautiful lake in the North-central part of Alabama. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade, but I've been working on cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and what have you, since I was a kid. My Dad always repaired everything himself, and taught me at an early age to do the same. I've built quite a few engines over the years, as well as a few manual transmissions. I've restored countless boats, and worked on quite a few Hot Rods, unfortunately though, I have never really, totally completed any of the Hot Rods, because someone always came around and made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I'm in the process of accumulating all the parts necessary to build a 32 RPU, and that's what brought me here. Hopefully I've answered any questions anyone might have, if not, drop me an email or PM, I'll gladly answer just about any question. Thanks, Ivan
Welcome from Huntsville Alabama.. I can see why you fell in love with that large {Alabama standards} lake.
Welcome from Rockmart GA, Henrietta the '38 Ford pickup and Ozelle the '55 Ford send friendly horn honks. My wife is from Gadsden, have family in Birmingham and Alexandria.
Welcome from the West Coast of Florida. I have some friends who also have a place in AL. and they tell me it's really beautiful around the lakes area. Hope you enjoy this place and all it has to offer.
Welcome from another Huntsville member.Smith lake area is beautiful.One of the few unpolluted lakes left.Be sure to check out the First Fridays over in Gadsden the first Friday of every month. Hundreds of cars there then.
Thanks ya'll.... I live on Lewis Smith Lake, Winston County, but Crane Hill mailing address. I'm a line aircraft mechanic for FedEx at Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport.. Is the place in Gadsden where all the cars gather, called "First Friday's"? I didn't exactly understand that post? Is it the entire year, or only between Spring-Fall? Thanks again, Ivan
welcome ivan from hartselle, also have a place (sorta) on smith lake at crane hill ( crooked creek) yes the gadsden cruise in is year round,but it falls oof of course during the cool monthes..look for it ti pic back up around march /april/may depending on the weather. also look for news for a cruise in in huntsville coming soon.just like gadsden it will be down town. hope to meet you soon. and roll tide and yes its called first friday. really cool cruise in.
Hello, and Welcome from Decatur Alabama. Its a bit of a drive, about 50 miles, but starting in April, Athens AL. has a cruise-in the first Saturday of each month.
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