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Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: Rolf on November 23, 2005, 01:00:47 AM
Hello,
I live in Washington state, I moved here from Sweden in 1982. I am a certified old car nut. As I get older, it seems like my cars get older as well. My "newest" car is now a 1958 Impala.
I am currently building a traditional style Nailhead powered Model A on '32 rails. It's been a long journey, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am counting on driving this car this spring. I am always looking for ideas and advice from fellow rodders.
The current project:
(http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/133_3324.JPG)
You can see the build-up here if you are interested:
http://www.classicroad.com/modelA
My current driver: Original paint with plenty of wear, but a good twenty yarder. Currently it has a 283, but I just obtained a 348, a tri power and a 4speed. I will work on this once the hot rod is done.
(http://www.classicroad.com/58impala/104_0477.JPG)
My shop truck. Another twenty yarder
(http://www.classicroad.com/52halfton/newside.JPG)
Anyway, hope to meet some fellow hot rodders.
Cheers
Rolf
Quote from: "Rolf"Hello,
I live in Washington state, I moved here from Sweden in 1982. I am a certified old car nut. As I get older, it seems like my cars get older as well. My "newest" car is now a 1958 Impala.
I am currently building a traditional style Nailhead powered Model A on '32 rails. It's been a long journey, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am counting on driving this car this spring. I am always looking for ideas and advice from fellow rodders.
The current project:
(http://www.classicroad.com/modelA/133_3324.JPG)
You can see the build-up here if you are interested:
http://www.classicroad.com/modelA
My current driver: Original paint with plenty of wear, but a good twenty yarder. Currently it has a 283, but I just obtained a 348, a tri power and a 4speed. I will work on this once the hot rod is done.
(http://www.classicroad.com/58impala/104_0477.JPG)
My shop truck. Another twenty yarder
(http://www.classicroad.com/52halfton/newside.JPG)
Anyway, hope to meet some fellow hot rodders.
Cheers
Wow nice rides... welcome to the board
Dave
Rolf
Nice toys! Welcome to the RRT, Rolf.
Welcome Rolf :D Nice intro with pics. Did I mention dat we likes dem pics. :wink: I especially like the Model A. 8)
Welcome Rolf,
Not fair to have more than one cool car. :D Like the A. Are you running it with the suede paint? Looks cool that way.
Welcome aboard! Lookin Good! The 58 is niceeeeeeeeee!
Welcome!....I really like the A....As my younger friends would say "It looks Horny" Is the nailhead a 401 or 425??
Thanks for the welcome.
Really, both the truck and the Impala are true 20 yarders, but fun drivers. I have built my share of cars with expensive paint jobs, and I never drove them enough.
Craftsman: It is actually a "faux" suede. It is custom mixed color, then covered in flex-n-flat. That way it UV protected.
Nobleman: The engine is a 1965 425, "disguised" as something older with the help of a generator from a 1958, and also the older style valve covers.
Trans is a 4speed, and a 9inch rear, hung in ladder bars.
I am not trying to duplicate a barn find or anything, but I am having fun trying to stay "period correct" on the things that shows, with old style wiring, slotted screws etc...
This is the most rewarding project I have done, I can't wait to turn the key for the first time.
Thanks again, I look forward to meet more hot rodders.
Rolf
Neat stuff, thanks for sharing. Joe
Welcome Rolf! Nice rides.......20 yarders or not.
I agree with everyone else saying welcome and nice rides 8)
John :D
Rolf,
That is one cool car! Great set of pics and text to describe the buildup. That is really a lot of work. Reminds me of my project. You are a little ahead of me, but it does feel good to be at a point where you can see light at the end.
Welcome
Walt
So who certified you as old? Welcome to the RRT.
Rolf, we met at Puyallup when a bunch of HAMB guys gathered a year or two ago.
I don't think you could get certified as old!
Been following your Model A build on the HAMB. And I have been and continue to be impressed. Great group here. I'm glad to see you here. Hope you become a regular.
Very nice rides, all of 'em, welcome aboard...
Welcome aboard Rolf.
As a certified (by the Social Security Administration) old guy and past and present owner of some 20 footers, much less 20 yarders, I like your choice of rides. In the land of rust we don't get to have daily drivers like those.
Charlie
Bib, Old Sub, nice to see you guys here too. I figured some folks would cruise "both sides of the tracks" :wink:
enjenjo: Well, old is relative, I suppose.
I am 47 years old, sometimes when getting out of bed in the morning I feel old, but when I have a firm grip on a 4 speed shfter, one hand on the wheel, and the clutch is about to be popped, then I'm sixteen ! :lol:
Thanks again, I will be surfing by often.
welcome aboard the RRT board......nice toys you have there
enjenjo gets nervous when he sees the word 'certified' ......although most of his court ordered treatments are over & forgotten by now. :arrow: :wink: :wink:
I'll have to echo what everyone else has been saying, very nice collection! Welcome!
AL
You need to get that coupe on the road, Rolf! You got me and a bunch of others cranked up on putting nailheads in our A's, and until you finish the job, we are all kind of on hold!
Seriously though, love the excellent build-up series you did with all the great photos along the way!
That's 3 beautiful rides, Rolf. Nice part about old eyes is I have to stand back 20 feet to see anyhow!
Welcome aboard. You have some very nice rides. Enjoy. :D
Quote from: "southfork"You need to get that coupe on the road, Rolf! You got me and a bunch of others cranked up on putting nailheads in our A's, and until you finish the job, we are all kind of on hold!
Ha, yes, I DO need to get that coupe on the road. I can't wait !
I am busy doing the plumbing (fuel etc) and electrical, enough to start it, I just want to hear it run before I install radiator and grille shell. I am kinda superstitious, I guess. :lol:
We moved, so I am working from a temporary location until we get a permit to build a shop (6 mo ! ) so it's going slow, but that's OK, it bloody soggy here in WA state right now.
Thanks for all the positive feedback, it kicks me in the butt to keep charging ahead.
Rolf
Hey, where are you located in Washington State? I'm in Gig Harbor near Tacoma.
I have a 32 chevy with a baby nailhead ( aluminum 215 bored and stroked to 305) backed up with a 4 speed and 9", plus the usual goodies. I also have a daily driver 20 footer, a 56 ford 2 door ranchwagon. Shoot me a P.M and lets hoist a frosty or two and talk cars. And if you like to remove frozen screws, I'm fixing up a mahogany century resorter powerboat and have only about 2,000 screws to go....
Dave R