Hey, My name name is Jake. I've been checking out this site for a while, but wanted to get a good start on my rod before I posted an intro. I'm from Grand Rapids, MI. I'm 31, married, and have a 4 year old daughter. Working in the shop is all I do according to my wife. I think she's right! Ever since I can remember I've been tearing apart or building something from dirt bikes, race cars w/ my dad, VW's, to...don't hate me..mini trucks. In the last year or so my passion has turned to hot rods, particularly the traditional style. I currently own a 1933 Ford Pickup and a 94 Suburban which has been featured in a few magazines. I have met a few of you along the way at such shows as Paso, Kalamazoo, and a few others. I have attached a few pics of the 33. The cab was in rough shape when I got it. I fabricated everything myself and I just finished building the frame. Although I know it's not your thing I've also attached a picture of my Suburban. Take care.
Holy crap! Someone stole the suspension out from under that amusement park ride that used to be a truck! Welcome to the HAMB dude. That is a nice '33 and you've obviously done a lot of good work with it. Keep us posted on its progress. Have fun on the HAMB, Big Daddy Eric
I know of this guy and have seen his trucks over the years. He knows how to build stuff. He should fit in here great. Welcome
Very nice intro, the way it should be done. Lots of info, including photos, I'm impressed. From one Michigander to another, welcome to the HAMB bud.
Welcome...! Hope to see you at the "Hunnert Car Pile Up"..., located just around the corner from where you live!!!
Welcome. Your screen name gives me a headache, but I'll get over it. I am building a '32 pickup, late 40s-style. Mine will look like a 4x4 next to yours. But your's looks cool and people here will dig it. Looks like you know what you're doing, so keep us posted with updates.
i'am planing no going hopefully i will be able to bring my 33 even though it isnt done yet.i'am trying to find a running flathead for it.
welcome to the HAMB Jake. your '33 truck is awesome. great job on it thus and doing it by yourself...awesome. the 'burb is killer as well. i've seen that a lot since i'm an ex mini-trucker. anyway, i hope you enjoy the site.
since i know every one likes pics her are a couple of another project i'am doing for a friend of mine. i put a s10 front clip on it and built 2 link rear setup with air bags on it.
[ QUOTE ] well i was in the shop to day got the bed kinda sitting on it what do you think? [/ QUOTE ] That's your shop? Where's all the crap you're supposed to have stacked against the walls? I didn't know you were supposed to have that much room between vehicles. Oh ya - welcome and nice truck!
Hey Jake Have you been typing that intro since Kzoo, or did you have Tammy do it for you Welcome to the HAMB Kris (pete's wife)
it's a good thing your short with that 'serious' channel job you did! bought time ya intro'd Jake. the new shop looks KILLER [cough, asshole, cough cough] ... who ya buildin the Chevy for?? and how is Jody's Chev coming anyway?? let me know when your leavin for the Pile Up, we can caravan. we have a few of us traveling together and a couple of us will, unfortunaely be trailering our "projects" since they are not yet as done as we'd like. lata brutha... Mike "Pete"
Yeah we were the drunk ones on the Lennys golf cart, we hung out at the tent for a while watching movies.
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