Old geezer from Texas

[imnezrider]

Well, I've been following the forum for some time. Always been a car nut and restored/rebuilt a few along the way, but at 74, I decided I might not last long enough to build another one from scratch. After much searching, here's what I bought. It just arrived a couple of days ago. So far, I'm lovin' it. Wanted another flathead since the 1950's high school days.

 

[CR55]

Welcome to RRR! I'm glad you're getting to ride. [cl Sometimes it does take a long time to build and it's faster to just change a few things on a running car! Just remember....You're only as old as you feel!...CR

 

[likes_2_tinker]

welcome to the RRR and that is a sweet ride

 

[Bonehead]

That "old as you feel" line works both ways.

But I am glad to see you enjoying a hot rod. Very nice. Welcome to the site.

 

[Sam_Fear]

I like your attitude. Welcome to RRR!

 

[buckeyedon]

Enjoy your new rod looks good. Welcome to RRR.

 

[imnezrider]

Thanks guys...it's nice to feel welcomed and I enjoy reading the threads. Never too old to learn.....

 

[32 Essex]

Welcome, glad to be alive every day also, have fun with your new rod.

 

[Tripper]

Geezer,
Welcome to the forum & congrats on u're new ride. Looks kool... how does it drive?! Make u're self @ home & feel free 2 join rat in!!!

BoB

 

[ratdog]

Welcome to the site and that rod looks great. Should be lots of fun to drive.

 

[imnezrider]

Geezer,
... how does it drive?!
BoB

Drives great...no hemi or 383, but it's got a lot of punch. I'm thinking the 295 stroker kit may be a factor. Engine was built by a real flathead pro. Zephur tranny gears/S10 4:11 rear end.

 

[jfg455]

I'm digging the bomber seats! nice ride! welcome.

 

[imnezrider]

I'm digging the bomber seats!

Funny you commented. Here's a tip regarding them. They can be a fire hazard. After unloading it from the truck, my wife said. "Look...there's smoke coming from that vinyl cushion." Of course, I said it was her imagination, but then the wife of the driver said the same thing. I finally figured out that the sun was reflecting off the aluminum and was acting like a mirror (magnifying glass) and could easily started a fire if we hadn't nothiced it.

 

[BruceR&C]

Welcome to RRR, imnezrider. Nice looking ride. Glad your still rodding.

 

[Gregster]

Welcome , make sure you carry that fire extiguisher with you . I would rather do that than ride without cushions !

 

[imnezrider]

make sure you carry that fire extiguisher with you .

yeah...I consider that standard equipment and I already have a new and better cushion idea.

 

[metalman]

welcome from texas

hope you enjoy this site as much as i do

 

[imnezrider]

Thank you....looks like a nice place to hang out. Good folks and seems like one or two of them actually know some things. Hahaha

 

[imnezrider]

I would rather do that than ride without cushions !

Lost the vinyl......