Any old guys(65 +) still build not buy their hot rods??

YESSSS

Pat

 

I'm 72 and still at it. I just started a 1940 Plymouth coupe. I find that my work is a lot slower (but I'm in no hurry). I progress at about the same pace as I did when I was 18. I was slow then 'cause I didn't know how to do anything. I'm slow now must 'cause I'm slow.
Dick J
In East Texas

 

Im 55 now, survived a serious stroke at 49. Bought the "T" before the next stroke kills me.
I still tinker in the garage but there are no more projects in my future.

 

Even though it`s getting more difficult to do a lot of what I enjoy doing.My project is a 48 f1 Ford roadster pu with a 440 -tq flite and 9 inch ford.I`m currently repairing a deer strike to the wife`s 05 Buick.Sure wish I still had the lift from my business 12 yrs ago,but I get er done. I`ll be 72 this month.

 

Posted before---71--no project right now--just finished a 40 std---wife says I need another one to keep me occupied--gonna go look at one Sunday before the Super bowll--not done yet!!!!

 

69 in one month. I have 5 in various stages. 3 are driveable. Not about to quit now.

 

78 years young. used to build 1 car a year for myself. have about 20 vehicles in my colection. a 44 Chev PU [won 2 Goodguys awards] took 1 1/2 years. the 29, see my avitar. [almost done] 3 years, slowing down, but you should see it. 27 roadster and 28 RPU just need wireing. chassis for supermodfied done. really well along on a Rcensored Rcensored. Studebaker V-8 with Edmunds 2 carb, Vertex magneto and a Halibrand V-8 QC. all cars built on a very limited budget and i still own all of them. PS: i have 7 Goodguys awards with 4 cars. Super Bowl tonight. will finish the floor for the RR this afternoon. please don't PM me with negative comments, i won't sleep tonight.

 

I am 60 ,just finished a complete build of a nostalgia altered with my son,He is 30 but did not know anything about race car construction,but he sees better, so I taught him to weld , it helps having a helper, I just use a lot more carpet scraps to lay on or kneel on instead of straight concrete floor. we are planning our next build , a FED based on old TE440 style chassis

 

Had a 48 Chevy coupe I bought from my friend that he built. Keep it for about 6 years then I sold it and started building a Model A from the ground up. ( Made frame from 2X4 tubing.) Always wanted Model A! I'm 68 years old.

 

started mine when I was 60, now 64........

 

I'll be 71 in july, still do it all!!

 

Age 71 here, and still building my own !!!!

4TTRUK

 

70, and just finishing up my 29. Wanting to start on 33 coupe this summer. Gotta build quicker now days, cause time is running out.

 

HERE.

There I answered the roll call!
she my avatar for my album.
Joe Greaser (name the other students called me in at Central High school 1960 -63.. Geisler was the name but you know high school classmates).

 

67 here. My 27 roadster is almost done. Don't move like I use to but still like building my own cars.

 

Nice looking roadster ZZ.. I like the color too...

 

Thanks Scrap

 

Yep, 68 and still at it!!

Right now, I'm working on...uh...uh...aw hell! Can't remember what it is I'm working on right now!

 

Yep,Jim Bonin,Prince Albert saskatchewan 71 still building,doing a chopped 40 pickup right now,along with chopped 32 Tudor,and misc others,been a rodder for 55 years! Does some amazing stuff!

 

Did all the old guys quit building???

 

Still building at 67.
Have had the OFT (old funky truck) for going on 45 years. Just lowered back end 5" which puts bed height at 31" (it's a 29 AA dually). Makes rebuild change #xx.
Sold the 27T project last summer along with a off topic 4X4. Still working on another off topic 4X4.

 

Back in hot rods a few years ago, after building and flying WWI replica planes for 25 years, this is coming full circle for me, I'm 68 years old, and doing ok.

 

Im not old yet 54 but i still work in 30 degree weather to get stuff done NE weather sucks this year making new headers , made keg into tool box on front

 

Count me in. Have 3 projects going, or is it 4 ?

 

I turned 66 March 3rd, 2014, and am in the shop everyday. I help an 80 year old machinest every morning till noon then back to my shop. I keep doing little upgrades to the 31 coupe but find myself looking for another project, but can not for the life of me, find a car/project that really excites me. Part of my problem is room. My dailey is my 52 F1, plus an OT 66 Mustang with all the suspension mods, big engine, etc, that seldom gets driven, and I drive the 31 coupe everyday its not to cold. Just replaced the engine with a 427 sideoiler, so have the left over 390 that needs to go into something. I do NEED another project, but if I get another project, two of my cars will be sitting outside. However, the thought of "buying" a complete car just isn't in the cards.

 

I will turn 70 years old this year. I have built hot rods for over 52 years and have never bought one and never will !!!! LOL

 

I will turn 76 march 20, I have been working on my mandella drag boat last two years.
Will get back on my 5 window. I would like to get it done this year or maybe sale it.
It,s just to much work for a old man.

 

Well I have to admit that my current hot rod (flamed 40 sedan) is one I bought, but up till that time I built all my own cars. I am 68 and still enjoy being in the garage and fabricating and working with my hands, but I dont like long-term projects any more. This was an interesting thread for me to read as I have sold parts to many of you "senior" guys. I still love old cars but satisfy my old-car need by buying and selling more than building. At this stage of my life I really appreciate old rods with history and thats one of the main reasons I bought my 40 sedan. My first love is still 32 Fords, but my budget would not support the money needed to buy an original 32 Ford hot rod with historic significance. So I am happy with what I have and will continue to buy and sell old cars and hot rod parts, but I think my "builder" days are over.

 

I'm 68. I still do my own work. That's not to say I wouldn't buy a finished car. If there was one I could afford , I would. At 68,I don't feel I have to justify to anyone what I should or shouldn't do. Because of building cars for well over 50 years,I have more people coming to me and my retired buddy to finish there projects.

 

Just put the '60 wagon back on the street after its slumber of 30 years (last licensed in 1984)...

Build thread here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=785551&highlight=the+2nd+best+60+chevy+build


And I turned 70 last November...my '48 Caddy will be rolled in the garage next...

R-