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Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by rocksolidnate, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    just like to introduce myself I am a machinst of 19yrs
    I own a small machine shop in Viroqua WI where I work on everything from a shaft for the local farmer to blown stroked 440
    current projects include:
    5 flathead fords
    1 flathead cadillac
    1 hudson 308
    3 sbc
    2 bbc
    past projects
    cast iron welding of v8 perkins heads all 8 combustion chambers cracked
    custom intake manifolds
    raised intake ports
    double tapered spines cut on obsolete shaft
    rolled valve angles
    custom cams spec. for your app.
    sectioned manifolds for "stock" classes

    we love tackling what some shops say can't be done!!
    take pride in doing things the right way and have fun with your projects!
     
    Last edited: Feb 6, 2013
  2. sololobo
    Joined: Aug 23, 2006
    Posts: 8,383

    sololobo
    Member

    Welcome aboard Nate, some very impressive skills, enjoy the ride along here! ~sololobo~
     
  3. big bad john
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
    Posts: 4,726

    big bad john
    Member

    Nate....Welcome aboard......looks like your shop does a lot work....
     
  4. pimtina
    Joined: Jan 5, 2011
    Posts: 166

    pimtina
    Member

    Welcome from Middleton!
     
  5. hallrods
    Joined: Feb 21, 2012
    Posts: 1,238

    hallrods
    Member

    Welcome from Manitowoc
     
  6. side_valve
    Joined: Sep 22, 2002
    Posts: 834

    side_valve
    Alliance Vendor

  7. rustang
    Joined: Sep 10, 2009
    Posts: 710

    rustang
    Member

    Welcome from Mosinee...
     
  8. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    Glad to meet you all! great forum
     
  9. j hansen
    Joined: Dec 22, 2012
    Posts: 9,872

    j hansen
    Member

    Welcome from Sweden
     
  10. ROADSTER1927
    Joined: Feb 14, 2009
    Posts: 3,243

    ROADSTER1927
    Member

    WELCOME from west bend ---- Gary
     
  11. Phillips
    Joined: Oct 26, 2010
    Posts: 1,691

    Phillips
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Welcome from Milwaukee, great to hear of shops taking on the difficult work.

    Is it true the police in Viroqua only ticket tourists? ;-)
     
  12. dad-bud
    Joined: Aug 22, 2009
    Posts: 3,884

    dad-bud
    Member

    Welcome to the HAMB
    Impressive resume - you're hired!!!
    Cheers.
     
  13. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    its true we have more cops per person than most...people per cop:D
     
  14. Welcome from Bowler!!
     
  15. customrod48
    Joined: Oct 10, 2010
    Posts: 201

    customrod48
    Member

    Welcome from Cottage Grove, and say "hi" to Ted McDonald, the tractor puller guy if you know him...........
     
  16. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    I think it was his son that i used to pull with Tim?
     
  17. 53fordcustom
    Joined: Jan 3, 2011
    Posts: 412

    53fordcustom
    Member

    Welcome from ohio
     
  18. staypoor53ford
    Joined: Jun 1, 2010
    Posts: 40

    staypoor53ford
    Member
    from wisconsin

    hello from mosinee
    got any pics of your projects ?
     
  19. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    re cut oring groove, messed up by previous owner
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    mid mount motor plate
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    custom rocker arms 2.0 ratio from 1.5
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    repaired vintage motorcycle head
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    sectioned manifold welded back together after porting
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    rack for friends wr250
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    Last edited: Feb 10, 2013
  20. welcome from the Dells. Post up some pics of the Hudson 308 work! I have a 52 hornet
     
  21. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    will do, if you need some hudson parts I know of a honey hole the widow of the hudson a guru is going to sort through her stuff and sell some.
     
  22. Jus4fun5
    Joined: Feb 11, 2013
    Posts: 20

    Jus4fun5
    Member
    from Wisconsin

    Welcome Nate! 5 Flatheads....Hmmmmm, I need the one in my 38 Ford to wake up from it's deep sleep soon. Beloit, WI.
     
  23. rocksolidnate
    Joined: Feb 4, 2013
    Posts: 121

    rocksolidnate
    Member
    from Viroqua Wi

    they are all for sale as cores for me to rebuild I would be glad to help you out elt me know what you are looking for or what your budget is
    2 8ba's
    4 59ab's
    1 21 stud
    :eek:
     
  24. UNSHINED 2
    Joined: Oct 30, 2006
    Posts: 1,206

    UNSHINED 2
    Member

    Welcome from Sparta....i know a guy who may need another 308 rebuilt.......

    Nice to see another from here in the Coulee Region
     
  25. 54blue
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    Posts: 10

    54blue
    Member

    Welcome from Madison!
     

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