Another Hot Rod....

[GregWeld]

LOL, I was wondering if I was the only one to think that. Is that a lotion dispenser on the end? :confused18:



For girls only -- and they have to push on it to get any out!


LOL

[GregWeld]

So here's a couple more pics of some progress....


NO Art Himsl was not there overnight and pinstripping the car... the red is just a reflection from the big tool box that sits in front of the poor little thing.




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/img_52_std.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/img_52_std.jpg.html)





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[Sieg]

It's officially a Car!

.......and a damn nice one at that.

So when is Art going to lay a little petite stripe on it?

[jarhead]

WOW, very nice Greg, the color contrasts are incredible.

Although it did take a while to wade through all the funny comments :lmao:

Joe

[pokey64]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/img_55_std.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/img_55_std.jpg.html)


I bet that Grille puts a smile on your Grill! :D

[GregWeld]

I bet that Grille puts a smile on your Grill! :D



Well I have to tell ya --- I almost had an apoplectic attack when I saw what at first appeared to be "color" on the grill and on the front spreader bar!! Then I realized it was nothing more than a reflection. OMG.... because I'm trying to keep this car from being "over done". Over done - to me - is when someone couldn't just STOP and let the car just be the car. They just have to have one more scoop -- or more pinstripe - or.... well... you get the point. Roy asked about pin stripes when I was down there last - and I said that I wanted to "live with" the car a bit before I did anything like that. Ya know - to each his own... and for me -- pin stripping just kinda takes the "bad boy" out of it -- and turns it a little bit more traditional... so I kinda want to see it in real life - against other cars - and just get a feel for it "complete". I can always "ADD".... it's hard to take away once you've added.


:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

WOW, very nice Greg, the color contrasts are incredible.

Although it did take a while to wade through all the funny comments :lmao:

Joe



These threads have a way about them don't they?? While I'm certain it makes some people mad - having their thread go all sideways on them - I personally find it boring if they don't go that way. It's much more fun to have some fun IMHO. Otherwise it's just metal. The sideways part is when it becomes "people".

[carbuff]

It's officially a Car!

I dunno, still doesn't have a hood. :peepwall:

[GregWeld]

I dunno, still doesn't have a hood. :peepwall:



They had to re-do the hood because the shaker was causing some fit issues.

[Sieg]

I dunno, still doesn't have a hood. :peepwall:

Look at it from the perspective of a fine lady with her bra off. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Look at it from the perspective of a fine lady with her bra off. :thumbsup:




Some "fine woman" --- she's full of plastic!! Oh wait -- new age woman are like that aren't they!

[ccracin]

Some "fine woman" --- she's full of plastic!! Oh wait -- new age woman are like that aren't they!

It's about feeling good about yourself, if it requires a little plastic enhancement so be it! She is a fine lady Greg!

[GregWeld]

YoooooooHooooooooo...... Oh L E N N N I E E E E E........ Lookie what I got in the mail yesterday.....








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[clill]

It's officially a Car!

.......and a damn nice one at that.

So when is Art going to lay a little petite stripe on it?


If the car is really for Gwen then she should be the one to pic the pinstripe. Maybe a pink one so Greg will be too macho to be seen driving a car with a pink pinstripe. Then it will really be her car.

[GregWeld]

If the car is really for Gwen then she should be the one to pic the pinstripe. Maybe a pink one so Greg will be too macho to be seen driving a car with a pink pinstripe. Then it will really be her car.




You just pipe down....



LOL



Didn't you have a "pinkish" '32 once?? :lol:

[intocarss]

The car is outstanding GW.. Congrats :hello:

[toddshotrods]

The car really is beautiful Greg - kudos! :hail:

You've also, once again, reminded me why I love street rods, and helped me get back on track with my own. :cheers:

[GregWeld]

The car is outstanding GW.. Congrats :hello:



Thanks Jerry!





The car really is beautiful Greg - kudos! :hail:

You've also, once again, reminded me why I love street rods, and helped me get back on track with my own. :cheers:




Now that right there was worth all the effort!!! Just to think I "inspired" someone to get out to the shop and pick up a tool!! EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAA


That's hot rodding!

[toddshotrods]

...Now that right there was worth all the effort!!! Just to think I "inspired" someone to get out to the shop and pick up a tool!! EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAA


That's hot rodding!
Lol! You did. Watching the build of this car, and hearing you express your side of the coin, reminded me of "why"... Sometimes, it's hard to not get lost in all the other BS that can accompany a project, and lose sight of the original goal.

My 49-yr-old body is not very happy with how much it was in the shop, and how many tools it picked up, over the last week, but I had a deadline to meet. That was the inspiration part, and the lesson learned from watching you - my drive to push my aching body through last week was to get back to that simple little go-kart of a car...


And, I'm only still babbling because you said:
These threads have a way about them don't they?? While I'm certain it makes some people mad - having their thread go all sideways on them - I personally find it boring if they don't go that way. It's much more fun to have some fun IMHO. Otherwise it's just metal. The sideways part is when it becomes "people".
:rofl:

[GregWeld]

Glad I could build a fire under you!


49 year old body!! Hells bells --- wait 'til you hit 60 and you're bending over picking up those same tools... and humping that same tranny. Do you know that all that stuff puts on weight at the same rate you do?? LOL

I've pressed many a 4 speed Muncie off my chest and up into the hole - only to lift it down again to do something and lift it up there again...

Now I have an air driven tranny jack!! HA!! Now I complain because I have to bend over to pick up the air hose and hook it up!

[toddshotrods]

...and humping that same tranny. Do you know that all that stuff puts on weight at the same rate you do?? LOL

...Now I complain because I have to bend over to pick up the air hose and hook it up!
:lmao:

[GregWeld]

Sid is such a good guy - he went up to Brizio's and attached the door pulls I'd asked him to make... That's some good people right there!!





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[glassman]

The great Rodney Dangerfield once said "you know your getting old when you go to bed feeling pretty good and wake up injured" :lmao: :lmao:

[Lenie]

YoooooooHooooooooo...... Oh L E N N N I E E E E E........ Lookie what I got in the mail yesterday.....


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_4778.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_4778.jpg.html)

:action-smiley-027: :action-smiley-027: :drool: :drool: :censored:

[INTMD8]

I just keep looking at all the little details. The fit and finish on everything is amazing and the reflection of the floor in the paint is a mile deep. What a great car!

[GregWeld]

I just keep looking at all the little details. The fit and finish on everything is amazing and the reflection of the floor in the paint is a mile deep. What a great car!




Thank you!





I think this is my personal favorite car out of all of 'em I've owned. Although I really loved my '67 BB Vette.... that was a really nice car. But this is different than all of my others.

[lhkustoms]

If the car is really for Gwen then she should be the one to pic the pinstripe. Maybe a pink one so Greg will be too macho to be seen driving a car with a pink pinstripe. Then it will really be her car.

Pink won't deter him. Greg likes pink especially pink bandaids but maybe he just likes them on his Nomad. Right Greg?

[MattO]

Seeing this car will definitely be the highlight of my trip to LA in a couple weeks.

[GregWeld]

Pink won't deter him. Greg likes pink especially pink bandaids but maybe he just likes them on his Nomad. Right Greg?



Hey! That bandaid is long gone buddy -- she's all painted and cut and buffed - upholstery re-dyed and cleaned... She's gussied up real purdy like for Barrett Jackson (Lot #1363). I sold it to Mark Young the same day I bought the Lotus - during a Wednesday Beaches show... and he's taking it to BJ.






Seeing this car will definitely be the highlight of my trip to LA in a couple weeks.





Thanks Matt! I'll be there Thursday setting up --- and all day Friday. Won't be there after that. PM or email (preferred method) me and I'll give you my cell number... and we can meet up.

[waynieZ]

I'll definitely watch for (Lot #1363) to go through. I love that car.

[GregWeld]

I'll definitely watch for (Lot #1363) to go through. I love that car.



Saturday afternoon.... it has a good slot. I'd like to see it hit 85 grand or so just because I have a lot of time in the old beast.. but it is an older "restoration" and back when this car was built - ya just didn't put 100K into paint and bodywork - I've been driving the car since 1998! It has a lot of really good stuff in the car. I put quite a few miles on her. And the paint has all been fixed of road rash... the interior was always remarkable (an older Gabe Lopez) as it never showed much wear and tear despite being driven extensively... and the chassis is well sorted. It has the best motor in it I've ever built. Period. Sweet running - starts instantly - and thumps. And while I really don't care what it sells for, because I sold it to Mark - I'd still like to see him come out on it - and it's also nice to see something you've done get "rewarded". But at these auctions - you just never know.

[Chassisworks]

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1363&aid=525

Can't go wrong with two-tone.

[GregWeld]

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1363&aid=525

Can't go wrong with two-tone.



Thanks Carl!


I always called it "my happy car" -- people LOVE those old two tone colors. Didn't make any difference if it was some nice older lady -- or kids -- the car always got two thumbs up.


I'll have to find out who buys it - 'cause there's lots of little things in the car that are cool... like the A/C in the dash - those are NOS factory vents I found and paid a friggin' fortune for! Then because they're a compound curve -- I bought an entire A/C (padded!) dash and had it shipped to me from Texas --- so I could pattern the holes and location....


And the radio has a removable face plate --- when you remove it -- you push down on the fiberglass 'plate' back between the two cup holders and it pops out the top so you can lift the whole painted plate off --- and there's a hidden compartment there. Takes two seconds to access but nobody would ever know it's there.

And while Charley doesn't like stereo -- this thing has a thumping killer system in it. The amps etc are all under the rear seat -- and the speakers are kevlar Focals... and a pair of Dub 7's in the rear... It's got a big ass "cap" and the sound is incredible.




That's NOT wrinkled fabric or something which it looks like in the picture -- that's painted plexiglass (the turquoise portion) and it's just a bad photo with reflections in it which makes it look distorted.




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Nomad/file-12.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Nomad/file-12.jpg.html)





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Nomad%20build/MoreStereo1.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Nomad%20build/MoreStereo1.jpg.html)









Building the center console









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And like all my cars --- it's been "used" --- not abused but well used for what they were built for!







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[GregWeld]

In this pic you can see why I went to the effort to fix the A/C vents --- I just couldn't live with the plastic under dash junk!




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Nomad%20build/MoreStereo14.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Nomad%20build/MoreStereo14.jpg.html)







It has TWO pair of Focals with the tweeters -- and the crossovers....








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[GregWeld]

While going back thru some photos --- of which I have HUNDREDS of this car since I did so many different projects on it (like 5 different motors - suspension and brake work = then a full chassis etc)..... I found this picture I took of the "BIG" Baer brakes (this is going on the front... dated APRIL 1st, 2002



Wow -- we've come a long ways since then!!




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Nomad021.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Nomad021.jpg.html)





By April 7th --- they were installed and back on the ground....








This pic was taken February 25th, 2002..... and OH GEE!!! Look in the garage back there.... Bet you guys never knew I've had a few '69 Camaros!!! HAHAHAHAHA That is a Dusk Blue - Z/28 RS with Endura bumper...







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[GregWeld]

I didn't like the stinky little 302 -- the 4 speed -- or the suspension... and I'm not a guy that's hung up by the whole numbers matching thing --- Camaro's were so CHEAP back then compared to restoring '66/67 Corvettes -- I really didn't care about them (Camaro's) at all... they were just junky little "fun" cars... YES I KEPT ALL THE STUFF and when I sold it - the new owner got all the original stuff AND all the new...





Note the date stamp on this pic!! HAHAHAHAHAHA






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[glassman]

Ya gonna change your avatar when this thing sells?

When did you sell that 69? That was a beautiful car, one thats on my "someday" list

[DaleTx]

I saw the Nomad at PIR this summer and it is one fine machine... the engine compartment was amazing. The new owner will get one heck of a nice car!

The pictures are great... nice Z28. For some reason I just never imagined that you were into 69 Camaro's... you're all right...

:cheers:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looking good, I need to get that So-Cal brake kit for my 32. Color combo works !!!!

[GregWeld]

Ya gonna change your avatar when this thing sells?

When did you sell that 69? That was a beautiful car, one thats on my "someday" list




I should change that shouldn't I. I just forget. Maybe today - If I can remember how to do it. LOL


I can't remember when I sold that particular car --- but I remember WHY I sold that car. It was a real Z/28 RS and I am not much of a fan. I wanted to rip everything out and hot rod it. That wasn't the car to do that to so I sold it and bought TWO '69 Camaro drop top cars - and a Wayne Due clip - and a ZO6 LS motor... Drove both Camaro's and inspected them etc to decide which one was going to get ripped up. They both had TERRIBLE COWL SHAKE... really -- sorry Camaro lovers around the world... they were pretty poor little cars. So kept one and sold one. Kept the 30,000 mile So Cal original owner car... then in the process - decided I needed a real shop and started with the architects to figure that all out. When that didn't really work out the way I liked -- we started to shop for a commercial building... then found a house on 1.25 acres not more than a mile from where we were. DONE. Bought that house and started on a remodel and shop and pool build... in the meantime the poor little Camaro sat. I also had a '36 Ford project... and a couple '67 Corvettes... and the Nomad... and kids in high school etc. And then I could write a book on what came next. But I decided not to build any more Camaro's - there's plenty of really really nice ones around.






I saw the Nomad at PIR this summer and it is one fine machine... the engine compartment was amazing. The new owner will get one heck of a nice car!

The pictures are great... nice Z28. For some reason I just never imagined that you were into 69 Camaro's... you're all right...

:cheers:




Thanks Dale. What they'll get with the Nomad is a car that will surprise the hell out of them --- 'cause it drives GREAT.... purrs.... and thumps at the same time.... It's just a very streetable reliable drivable neat old car with gobs of power on demand - instant throttle response... never overheats or makes any weird noises. It took me awhile and a lot of work - but it's a really well sorted out car. I used to call it my rolling experiment. If I didn't like the way something worked or looked - winter was re-do time... after awhile -- it all works and acts the way it should. I guess that's when you move on. If I kept it - I'd yard the body off and take it to bare steel and I'd do a one piece tailgate that looked like stock - but would open like the handyman version.... and I'd add down bars and a stealth cage... just to further stiffen the package.... and of course update the interior. But there's just other stuff I want to build... and that damn Charley has hooked me on the track cars -- so something has to move down the road. The new shop under the house is only 4100 square feet -- and the semi is taking a lot of that -- so with tools etc... well. Off she goes!

[DOOM]

Greg that would absolutely kill me to sell that car!!!!!!!!!!:(

[GregWeld]

Looking good, I need to get that So-Cal brake kit for my 32. Color combo works !!!!



Thanks Tracey! You know you would have done this interior except that Roy has his "team" --- and I'm not fighting that fight.

I did have to email Sid the other night after he posted pics of the braided door pulls on Instagram... and ask him "where the hell are the power window switches"?? HAHAHAHAHA He hid them in the door pockets 'cause he didn't like the looks of them in the "traditional" interior. I like his way of thinking!!!

[GregWeld]

Greg that would absolutely kill me to sell that car!!!!!!!!!!:(




Gotta tell ya buddy ---- GWEN is the one that was the most surprised. But after all the cars that have come and gone around here --- she understands. The best was when she found out my Red '67 BB 'Vette had been completely restored AGAIN (long story on that one - and the owner is still in federal prison)... and was going for auction at Barrett Jackson -- and she said "well - you are going to buy it back aren't you?" I think she's still mad that I didn't. The kids grew up in that particular one.

[Chassisworks]

Geez, you don't geek out on details at all, do ya?

You should write a book called "Loved and Lost (Cars) of the Pacific Northwest. A Memoir Of Automotive Excess."

Or not.

[waynieZ]

When I first joined Lateral-g I was starting on my Camaro then I saw your Nomad and was hooked on it. They are one of my favorite cars and would always go back and check it out every time I logged on. Its not even mine and I hate to see it go.

[kennyd]

Looking good, I need to get that So-Cal brake kit for my 32. Color combo works !!!!

no use the Allan Johnson kit that look like kingmont brakes

[GregWeld]

Geez, you don't geek out on details at all, do ya?

You should write a book called "Loved and Lost (Cars) of the Pacific Northwest. A Memoir Of Automotive Excess."

Or not.


So not sure if the "detail" comment is about the interior -- or the details in my posts.... if it's my interior -- it's really easy to be a copy cat and remember things you've seen that you say "next time". If it's my writing.... I type fast -- and it's just the way I am. LOL


RE: Writing a book. It would be a better more accurate book if I titled it -- Wasted days and wasted nights - how to turn a perfectly good car into a loss.

[GregWeld]

When I first joined Lateral-g I was starting on my Camaro then I saw your Nomad and was hooked on it. They are one of my favorite cars and would always go back and check it out every time I logged on. Its not even mine and I hate to see it go.


Thanks Wayne --- and yeah I kinda hated to part with it --- for me I have to remember that this is just a hobby. I'm not a "collector"... I like getting dirty and working on stuff... and while I've had fun working on the Nomad -- the entire car needs to be completely re-done if I was to keep it (I re-did the Red Vette at least 3 times top to bottom!)... and I just have other stuff I'd like to do now. When the kids were home -- I used the days while they were at school etc to bang away on the cars.... now with building a new house over here - that's going to take almost 2 years -- and with the new(er) track cars - I want to do more of that.... and realistically -- it'd be 3 years before I'd start that project and then a couple to complete... and I'd end up with the same basic car I had. It's the same reason I sold my '37 Ford to a buddy. I just knew I wasn't going to work on it for some time -- and then what's the point... ya end up just pushing 'em around the shop. I'd rather just acknowledge "life" and roll with it.

When the new house is done -- I want to build a "patina" hot rod... the kind you can drive in mud and snow... well maybe not the snow part... but that's what I decided I want to do. I'm kinda over the whole chrome and show car thing --- so will go racin' and road trippin'.

[Chassisworks]

My comment pretty much applies to everything you mentioned. :D

[GregWeld]

My comment pretty much applies to everything you mentioned. :D



FINE!!




HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

[Garage Dog 65]

Love it GW !!! Colors, interior, wheels, stance and the entire package is turning out fantastic sir !

I'll have to find some pics of one we did at a shop I use to work at. Heidts ifs front and rear. LS7 (with oil tank in trunk) and tremec 6, custom SS headers by one of the guys here on Lat-g - everything polished. Black outside, tan Lewellen custom leather interior, etc...

They are very nice vehicles ! Gwen with enjoy driving it !

Looking forward to seeing it in person some time !

Jim

[GregWeld]

Love it GW !!! Colors, interior, wheels, stance and the entire package is turning out fantastic sir !

I'll have to find some pics of one we did at a shop I use to work at. Heidts ifs front and rear. LS7 (with oil tank in trunk) and tremec 6, custom SS headers by one of the guys here on Lat-g - everything polished. Black outside, tan Lewellen custom leather interior, etc...

They are very nice vehicles ! Gwen with enjoy driving it !

Looking forward to seeing it in person some time !

Jim



Thanks Jim!!


I hope she likes it... And I think the proof in the pudding so to speak will just be getting her behind the wheel - heading south out of Los Angeles and a nice cruise up Highway #1 --- and cursing around Monterey and Carmel.... that ought to get her hooked!

[GregWeld]

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[jy211]

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:king:

[Lenie]

Almost looks like they airbrushed the checker board floors on the door panels the paint so good. really digging those wheels Greg!

[RussMurco]

Love that stance, Greg, this car will probably become your favorite!!!

It's amazing, even when they aren't on a TV show they're always ready right before show-time! lol

[GregWeld]

Time to hit the GNRS!!! You never know who you might run in to!!! Circa 2004...




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[LS7 Z/28]

Turned out great Greg. I really like the color you guys picked, it's just right.

[Sieg]

Looks great I hope Gwen is head over heals with it. :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

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That looks really good. I'm happy for ya.

[tones2SS]

Now that's a Hot Rod!! :thumbsup:
I am in love with that interior. What color is that exterior Greg? (Sorry if you have to repeat yourself. I'm asleep at the wheel. :underchair: )

[zz430droptop67rs]

Awesome rodney Greg! Everything about it is outstanding! :thumbsup:

The Nomad really had an impact on me though. Way back in the day I had a 55, 56, and a 57. The 55 had a screaming 301 with an Isky solid, 4 speed. That thing would rev to the moon. 7200 redline.

One day on the streets of San Diego being a foolish young man, I engaged in an illegal act with a Mustang. The streets were slightly wet. When I hit 2nd it spun of course, and all I remember was seeing the Sun tach somewhere north of 8200...lol

That was followed shortly by some disturbing noises coming from under the hood. Limped back home and took the valve covers off. To my horror (lol) I saw 6 pushrods poking through the stock stamped rockers. Ahh...the memories...

[Che70velle]

Outstanding car Greg! Very tastefully done! This car is magazine cover bound.

[GregWeld]

That looks really good. I'm happy for ya.




Thanks Rodger.... we'll see it in a few days huh!!




Now that's a Hot Rod!! :thumbsup:
I am in love with that interior. What color is that exterior Greg? (Sorry if you have to repeat yourself. I'm asleep at the wheel. :underchair: )



It's a custom color so I have no idea what the "name" of it is... and the funny thing is -- When I went down to see it after it was out of paint --- Roy had a '32 in the shop (an older build) that was dang near identical... and the more we talked about it - the more I find out they've done several builds - each slightly different - but all in that same color family. Mine was stolen fair and square from Phil Reminington's '27 Track Nosed T.... which the owner was kind enough to remove a panel from and send it to Roy so they could duplicate the color.

It was painted by Darryl Hollenbeck - Vintage Color Studios in Concord, California. He'd have the color code and brand info etc.


http://vintagecolorstudio.com

[GregWeld]

Awesome rodney Greg! Everything about it is outstanding! :thumbsup:

The Nomad really had an impact on me though. Way back in the day I had a 55, 56, and a 57. The 55 had a screaming 301 with an Isky solid, 4 speed. That thing would rev to the moon. 7200 redline.

One day on the streets of San Diego being a foolish young man, I engaged in an illegal act with a Mustang. The streets were slightly wet. When I hit 2nd it spun of course, and all I remember was seeing the Sun tach somewhere north of 8200...lol

That was followed shortly by some disturbing noises coming from under the hood. Limped back home and took the valve covers off. To my horror (lol) I saw 6 pushrods poking through the stock stamped rockers. Ahh...the memories...




I used to work at Portland International Raceway -- during the late 60's and early 70's... and I owned a '55 Handyman Wagon - 277 cu in - 8 stack mechanical fuel injection - D/Gas car. Body was acid dipped - lexan windows - jacked to the moon in the nose on a straight axle... I'd drop the hammer at 5,000... Muncies didn't live long... and you had to have a real valve train! Only way to make any power was RPM's. If the guy in the next lane was ahead - you ran it up til the nose dropped and shifted... WHAT TACH!?!?!?! It was still pulling! HAHAHAHAHAHA



Outstanding car Greg! Very tastefully done! This car is magazine cover bound.





Roy has it lined up for a magazine spread... but we won't do that until after the L A Roadsters show in June. I have to keep the car a secret until then.

[GregWeld]

Looks great I hope Gwen is head over heals with it. :thumbsup:





If she's not - I'll just drive it. HAHAHAHA

[FETorino]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/20140108_181221.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/20140108_181221.jpeg.html)









http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/20140108_181236.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/20140108_181236.jpeg.html)

Sooooo Much better with a hood.:drool:

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

So much better to run a GM LS motor in a FORD...


Look Ma!! No drip diaper! 480 ponies of pure bliss that don't miss....

[GregWeld]

Oh yeah ---- and running the skinny little LS motor instead of some big old iron block boat anchor of a motor allowed us to pinch the nose.... making that poor old FORD look a little better... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[JB64CHEVELLE]

It looks like you got a great group of guys to put this one together! I love the classy style and hope to go to the show to see it in person.

[carbuff]

Very nice! And yes, the hood looks great!

[GregWeld]

It looks like you got a great group of guys to put this one together! I love the classy style and hope to go to the show to see it in person.




Well -- I always wanted a "Brizio" car --- so now I guess we have one! Thanks!





Very nice! And yes, the hood looks great!






Thanks Bryan! Roy and I both thought the hood and the shape of it was important.

[96z28ss]

looking good.
hope I get a ride in it someday.

[ccracin]

Looks fantastic buddy! You know what just hit me! This is a top notch build with a very important show looming for it's debut and there is no "OMG are we going to get it done." No all nighters, corners cut, gotta get it to the show drama. I think that speaks volumes as well about The Briz and about you sticking to the plan. :)

[GregWeld]

looking good.
hope I get a ride in it someday.



You'll probably have to bribe Gwen with a bottle of red.




Looks fantastic buddy! You know what just hit me! This is a top notch build with a very important show looming for it's debut and there is no "OMG are we going to get it done." No all nighters, corners cut, gotta get it to the show drama. I think that speaks volumes as well about The Briz and about you sticking to the plan. :)






I REFUSE to pay for drama -- or to get something to a show "just because" -- and it's only going to the show because Roy is taking it. I didn't set out to build a "show car" so there's nothing fancy, or out of the ordinary, or custom, in this build... pretty straight forward hot rod. Built to be driven. BUT -- here's what amazes ME -- they've built NINE cars to take to this show. NINE. Not one but NINE all going to debut at GNRS. Think about that number. NINE complete builds start to finish.

[clill]

I think Brizio has built more street rods than any other shop on the planet. I'm serious about that. Great bunch of guys.

[214Chevy]

Greg, the car is beautiful. I love the color. Is that like a blue-black or a dark navy? :flashie:

[GregWeld]

Greg, the car is beautiful. I love the color. Is that like a blue-black or a dark navy? :flashie:




No..... I think it's called "black and blue dark navy". LOL



I really have no earthly idea. It's just a color I saw and I thought was pretty timeless on a build like this. It's very dark blue.

[214Chevy]

No..... I think it's called "black and blue dark navy". LOL



I really have no earthly idea. It's just a color I saw and I thought was pretty timeless on a build like this. It's very dark blue.

Hahahhaa!! Whatever it is, it sure is sweet. During the day, it'll be blue and at night it'll be black. So, we'll just call it blue-black. :poke:

[waynieZ]

Greg it looks great, I love the way the top sits in relation to the the body perfect hight. Good luck at GNRS its going to show awesome! Heve a great time.

[GregWeld]

Greg it looks great, I love the way the top sits in relation to the the body perfect hight. Good luck at GNRS its going to show awesome! Heve a great time.



Thanks Wayne!!

Roy originally wanted me to order the tan top... I'm so glad I didn't listen and got the black one instead... I think it helps the attitude of the car -- and makes it "go away" better --- rather than the tan top which would have been more "prominent".


Gwen's 650i Convertible (that I traded in without her permission) was this dark blue with a black top and I always liked that combo.

[canrc]

Beautiful car Greg -- looks so aggressive and so clean with the black top

[GregWeld]

Beautiful car Greg -- looks so aggressive and so clean with the black top




Thanks Raj!


Aggressive attitude but traditional was the goal... I think it works. Just simple not too much chrome or glitz... looks like it's ready to race just standing still... and it sounds good without being stupid lumpy.

I hope she likes it.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

ok, hood and top seems to work alright. I still like it.

[DOOM]

Greg all I can say is its SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!! Man I can't believe its finally done!!

[GregWeld]

Greg all I can say is its SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!! Man I can't believe its finally done!!



Thanks buddy!!




If you weren't trying to build a friggin' Riddler car - your's might be done too! LOL



Mine is nothing but a body on a chassis with a motor in it.

[GregWeld]

And for those of you that are NOT going to The Grand National Roadster Show... (I'm truly sorry you're not!)


A couple more pics



The ugly duckling doesn't look so bad now with the hoodsides on.... (I'll hear from Charley about this comment I'm sure).






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/img_63_std.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/img_63_std.jpg.html)







And the prerequisite "Buick" finned front brake drums....






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/img_59_std.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/img_59_std.jpg.html)






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/img_58_std.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/img_58_std.jpg.html)






Wherein there are these HUGE (LOL) Wilwoods.....






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/img_57_std.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/img_57_std.jpg.html)






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/img_61_std.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/img_61_std.jpg.html)







And now you see why I had the spreader bar painted instead of chromed... I thought it being chromed would take away the nice curves of the grill... So I had it painted to make it go away.







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/img_59_std.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/img_59_std.jpg.html)

[Al Moreno]

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnniiiiiiiiicccccccccccccccceeeee eeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sieg]

Winning! That motor looks just fine in there, right Charlie?

[carbuff]

Looks great! I saw one yesterday that reminded me of your project. Eric actually did some work on this car when it was being built, he handcrafted the valve covers as I understand it...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/carbuff69/IMG_20140111_143946_zpsnottlyh3.jpg (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/carbuff69/media/IMG_20140111_143946_zpsnottlyh3.jpg.html)

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/carbuff69/IMG_20140111_151737_zpsp2mjgck2.jpg (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/carbuff69/media/IMG_20140111_151737_zpsp2mjgck2.jpg.html)

[glassman]

^^^^^^^That car did the distance on the Goodguys California to Texas Road trip. Built to drive!!!!! 2038 miles.

Greg, I hope you and your wife do the same with this beautiful work of art Brizio created via your eye for detail!!!!!!

Great job, hopefully will see it in person some day as i cant make the unveiling....

[jimbo]

What are you going to do if your wife really does like it and wants to drive it all the time? Drive the red car?

[GregWeld]

What are you going to do if your wife really does like it and wants to drive it all the time? Drive the red car?



Yeah -- I'm a goat herder so have other stuff to tear the tires off of.



I'm already cooking up my next project to build in the new "shed".


And by the way -- I hope she loves it so much she never let's be drive it. Life would be complete then!

[Musclerodz]

If I wasn't going to sacramento the weekend after, i would be there. Definitely sucks.

[SSLance]

Those front brakes aresweet.

When I saw the drums I was like "I know the look he's going after and it works, but I thought Greg was building this thing to drive..." then they were unveiled... :hail:

Should keep the brake pad dust to a minimum as well, nice kit. Car looks great. How much does Gwen know about it? Any at all, total surprise or general idea just waiting on the reveal?

[GregWeld]

Those front brakes aresweet.

When I saw the drums I was like "I know the look he's going after and it works, but I thought Greg was building this thing to drive..." then they were unveiled... :hail:

Should keep the brake pad dust to a minimum as well, nice kit. Car looks great. How much does Gwen know about it? Any at all, total surprise or general idea just waiting on the reveal?



So far I've managed to keep it a total secret - going on almost 2 years now! I just have to keep her away from Charley.

[SSLance]

Seriously? That is cool... :D Nice job on the surprise.

[waynieZ]

I love the idea of the hidden front rotors. A big show like GNRS is on my bucket list before I croak. It looks awesome!

[GregWeld]

I love the idea of the hidden front rotors. A big show like GNRS is on my bucket list before I croak. It looks awesome!




Wayne -- the thing that's fun about this show is that for most of us -- the weather is usually pretty decent --- It's Los Angeles -- there's tons of stuff to do... Most of us need a car fix come January.

What I do is go to the show FRIDAY while everyone in LA is working.... and then on Saturday I go do shop tours because there's a ton of em around there. Usually end up at the Starbucks on the Pacific Coast Hiway -- in Newport Beach watching the sunset and all the killer cars that use the road.

So for me -- it's more than a car show (which to me are BORING) -- it's a trip with a car show that sets the date to have to be there.

[tones2SS]

I love the idea of the hidden front rotors.

I agree with Wayne. Those look awesome. Makes for a clean look.

[DaleTx]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/20140108_181221.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/20140108_181221.jpeg.html)

^^^
Just perfect... congrats!

Enjoy the car show and the new toy!

[clill]

Can someone photo shop the above pic to show it with a red top that matches the interior ?

[Sieg]

Can someone photo shop the above pic to show it with a red top that matches the interior ?

My finest work ever :sieg:

[GregWeld]

Well thank gawd I don't listen to his design ideas... 'cause that's FUGLY.

[clill]

I like it. Show it to Roy and Sid. :lol:

[GregWeld]

I like it. Show it to Roy and Sid. :lol:



I only take their advice when I agree with them.


Think about it -- Roy has a '32 Ford with chameleon paint... and a GOLD '55 with wide whites... I love him -- and have told him so - but I've also ridden him like a bad pony over getting those two painted - since he seems to have a Brother in Law that can lay it down.


Now Sid on the other hand has a really really sweet Black '32 that I'd own in a heartbeat - but it's his daily driver (it will also be at GNRS on display).

[Ketzer]

That maroon top with that black paint is money!...



Jeff-

[Sieg]

That maroon top with that black paint is money!...

Jeff-
Wait until Charlie gets together with Gwen and tells her how much it would improve "the look." :D

[GregWeld]

Wait until Charlie gets together with Gwen and tells her how much it would improve "the look." :D



I can keep that from happening...



All I have to do is tell Gwen -- "Charley is going to be there"... and she'll stay home.


She did love the trip to Laguna Seca though! So maybe I can only keep her away from Thunderhill. That's not her favorite track/town.

[GregWeld]

That maroon top with that black paint is money!...



Jeff-




You just pipe down! Ya brown noser!

[LILBuzzy]

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/ichyrowe/weldcar2_zps0f061c82.jpg (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/ichyrowe/media/weldcar2_zps0f061c82.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

Who'd build a POS like that?

[coolwelder62]

What an amazing ride. I love these car's,but could never have one. I'd be the only street rodder running around in one with a top 3in taller:badidea: than stock.

[GregWeld]

What an amazing ride. I love these car's,but could never have one. I'd be the only street rodder running around in one with a top 3in taller:badidea: than stock.




You and Jody could share it!!



Wonder what they call the opposite of chopping a top???



Raising the roof?? LOL




IDK.




Thanks Scott! Hope she likes it.

[toddshotrods]

What an amazing ride. I love these car's,but could never have one. I'd be the only street rodder running around in one with a top 3in taller:badidea: than stock.

Just scale up, Blastolene style, or build a larger vehicle in the old channeled/unchopped big roof style - that's what they looked like.

[DOOM]

That maroon top with that black paint is money!...



Jeff-

I'm with Jeff on that one! Do it Greg!!!:G-Dub:

[GregWeld]

I'm with Jeff on that one! Do it Greg!!!:G-Dub:






That's not going to happen -- I hate it. Roy tried to talk me into ordering the body with the tan top.... Then when we were at Sids he said -- Glad you ordered the black top instead of the tan one...

That maroon (you maroon's!) would clash with the RED interior. The pictures are off color (I didn't take them so can't be held accountable). The interior is really RED not the brownish red color as posted.


THIS is the color....





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-179.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-179.jpg.html)

[DOOM]

Okay I see it now! Hey it's you $350,000,00 you put whatever top you want on there what am I thinking!!:G-Dub: :hitaxeonthehead:

[GregWeld]

Okay I see it now! Hey it's you $350,000,00 you put whatever top you want on there what am I thinking!!:G-Dub: :hitaxeonthehead:



I just borrow it from Charley and then don't pay him back - so to me - it's free.

[Ketzer]

That maroon (you maroon's!) would clash with the RED interior. The pictures are off color (I didn't take them so can't be held accountable). The interior is really RED not the brownish red color as posted.




Wait... it's not black with a brown interior?!?....





:rofl:



Jeff-

[GregWeld]

No Jeff --- See that's your problem... my car is the one in FRONT (aka Foreground) of this pic --- not the Model T buggy being built in the BACKGROUND of this pic..LOL






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/20140108_181221.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/20140108_181221.jpeg.html)

[DOOM]

Yea Jeff Greg has the one with the airbrusched checkerd flag on the side!:knock:

[Ketzer]

Yea Jeff Greg has the one with the airbrusched checkerd flag on the side!:knock:

... and purdy pink accent stripes! :stirthepot:





Sure am gonna miss this fun once you finally give this to your bride GW ! :headspin:


Jeff-

[GregWeld]

Just got a text message she's all finished -- detailed -- and ready to load up for GNRS!!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/20140117_163111.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/20140117_163111.jpeg.html)

[rwhite692]

Just got a text message she's all finished -- detailed -- and ready to load up for GNRS!!



Congrats GW

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome. What a hot rod!

[Stuart Adams]

Very cool.

[Boss 5.0]

Wow, that is sweet. Congrats to you.

[68LS1]

Just got a text message she's all finished -- detailed -- and ready to load up for GNRS!!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/20140117_163111.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/20140117_163111.jpeg.html)

Awesome

[INTMD8]

Looks awesome. What a hot rod!

x2 very nice!!!

[Matt@BOS]

The exterior looks very clean, and timeless. Better bring your nicest, cleanest car show t shirts and jeans down for when you pose next to it!

[Sieg]

Perfect! :hapdance: :hapdance: :hapdance: :hapdance:

[Craig67]

That thing just sits right. Well done!!!

[Lenie]

Can't wait to see it in person. Nicely done:drool:

[BBC71Nova]

that turned out awesome! Congrats. Sure she'll love it.

[bentfab]

Greg,

That thing is bad A$$ !!! Sits and looks perfect!

Can't wait to SIT in it next Friday... Ummm see it..... Yeah I mean see it ....


Mark

[WILWAXU]

Congrats Greg, Awesome car!

[Big Oak Garage]

Perfect stance, great wheel tire combo. Awesome car and good luck at GNRS

[fleet]

Didn't think it was possible, but it's cuter than DG's new rig 'Betsy'. :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Congrats GW



Thanks Rob!! See you there???





Looks awesome. What a hot rod!



Thanks Tones! I know this isn't the right forum for Hot Rods - but I hope people can get into all the builds...




Very cool.



Thanks buddy!!



Wow, that is sweet. Congrats to you.




I just hope Gwen loves it... otherwise I'm dead!




Awesome





You still have time to fly over for the big debut Roger!!





x2 very nice!!!




Thank you!!!





The exterior looks very clean, and timeless. Better bring your nicest, cleanest car show t shirts and jeans down for when you pose next to it!





I rumbled around in the gym bag.... best I could come up with clean and stink free was a wrist band. Will that work??




Perfect! :hapdance: :hapdance: :hapdance: :hapdance:




That's a mighty big statement... best I could come out with is "that's okay if that's what you're in to"....






That thing just sits right. Well done!!!




Thanks Craig!





Can't wait to see it in person. Nicely done:drool:




And I can't wait to see yours!!!



Wait -- did that come out right?? UGH.....





that turned out awesome! Congrats. Sure she'll love it.




If she doesn't --- I'm just done! :>)




Greg,

That thing is bad A$$ !!! Sits and looks perfect!

Can't wait to SIT in it next Friday... Ummm see it..... Yeah I mean see it ....


Mark




You are welcome to SIT in it all you want to!!




Congrats Greg, Awesome car!




Thanks buddy!




Perfect stance, great wheel tire combo. Awesome car and good luck at GNRS





Wheels and tires were stolen fair and square.... And thank you!! Not going for anything at GNRS -- it's just on display in Roy's booth along with 8 others he's bringing down.






Didn't think it was possible, but it's cuter than DG's new rig 'Betsy'. :unibrow:






Dave would love it if it had two white stripes.... and was on the back of Betsy. Thanks Skeepers!

[GregWeld]

Well -- it seems the old pig made it outside.....






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/33outside.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/33outside.jpg.html)

[HWY Nova]

Looks great!


--Eric

[CornHusker4Life]

I know it has already been said many times but Damn Greg that thing is Gorgeous!

[fleet]

Well -- it seems the old pig made it outside.....

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/33outside.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/33outside.jpg.html)

Best shot yet...Gwen must be very pleased. :BlahBlah:

lol

:secret:

[GregWeld]

Looks great!


--Eric





Thanks Eric! Text me when you get to Pomona will ya - let's make sure we get together.

[GregWeld]

I know it has already been said many times but Damn Greg that thing is Gorgeous!




Thanks --- and as you know --- you can never here that enough. So I DO appreciate it. I truly do.





Best shot yet...Gwen must be very pleased. :BlahBlah:

lol

:secret:




SHHHHHHHHHHHH......... we have to keep this POS under wraps for another SIX FRIGGIN' MONTHS!!! OMG.....

I was sure that Brizio or one of the other guys was going to spill the beans this last summer at Victoria Deuce Days... but by gawd we made it thru that weekend.... Now I'm starting to get nervous - once it's out in "public".

[68LS1]

You still have time to fly over for the big debut Roger!!



That's just nasty :D You know I want to so badly

Love the outdoor shot, it is just pure from every angle

You may just be the first bloke I know to be able to please a women :G-Dub:

[E.rodz]

Looks awesome Greg did you get to drive it yet? I love it this will be a awesome fun car!!! congrats buddy.

[GregWeld]

That's just nasty :D You know I want to so badly

Love the outdoor shot, it is just pure from every angle

You may just be the first bloke I know to be able to please a women :G-Dub:




Or I may fail miserably and get a divorce.....





Looks awesome Greg did you get to drive it yet? I love it this will be a awesome fun car!!! congrats buddy.





No --- It's just now being finished up Eric --- I won't get to drive it until June. It's ready to drive now - but I won't have time because it's going straight from Brizio's shop to the show...

[intocarss]

1 YEAR AND 7 DAYS LATER = :thumbsup: :king:

[GregWeld]

1 YEAR AND 7 DAYS LATER = :thumbsup: :king:




Well --- The project actually started June 14th, 2012... and I cut Brizio a check a week later when we made it to San Francisco from LA via Hiway One... So a little longer in reality. But not bad!!! Not bad at all!

[tubbed69]

Well --- The project actually started June 14th, 2012... and I cut Brizio a check a week later when we made it to San Francisco from LA via Hiway One... So a little longer in reality. But not bad!!! Not bad at all!

Good Luck at show Greg this car really got me more into street rods,great job on this one and I really liked the Nomad ,especially that engine w/stacks:king:

[waynieZ]

Well --- The project actually started June 14th, 2012... and I cut Brizio a check a week later when we made it to San Francisco from LA via Hiway One... So a little longer in reality. But not bad!!! Not bad at all!

At least the time was stress free and very exciting, and enjoyable for us to watch.

[fleet]

At least the time was stress free and very exciting, and enjoyable for us to watch.

So many builds aren't as we know, and I think Greg communicating how it should be/can be is illuminating. :)

[tones2SS]

Well -- it seems the old pig made it outside.....
http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/33outside.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/33outside.jpg.html)

Looks even better outdoors! :thumbsup:

[porkchop]

WOW! Thats the money shot!

[GregWeld]

Good Luck at show Greg this car really got me more into street rods,great job on this one and I really liked the Nomad ,especially that engine w/stacks:king:



Thanks buddy! The Nomad was a very fun car to have owned all these years. It was first on the road in 1997/98. So some of it was dated -- not hugely out of date but dated. I had that car apart so many times I can't even remember 'em all... But I do know -- the chassis change was the biggest IMPROVEMENT... Then I saw The Mule at Sacramento --- and the big inch small block with 8 stacks was just burned in my mind and I had to do that... Then a different motor --- and another --- and another...The last one being the best motor I've ever owned/had built. It was just the right combination. Big torque at low RPMS and it was just right for that heavy car.

I'll miss her -- but it's like getting new clothes -- even though you still like the old clothes -- you seem to keep putting on the newest ones given the choice. That's the way cars are too.... I drive the newer ones - and the poor old girl was left wanting.



At least the time was stress free and very exciting, and enjoyable for us to watch.


The key to that was to go with a builder that you absolutely KNOW can do the build you want. You have to be willing to pay for that.... but in the end -- I think it's less expensive and more productive.

There are people that can build "customs" -- there are people that can build "show cars" -- there are people that do Camaros really well be it stock resto or pro touring.... The top of the heap don't come cheap. But you get what you pay for and then some. I made a mistake not going with my gut on the '32... and I paid a price for that. I will never make that mistake again.


So many builds aren't as we know, and I think Greg communicating how it should be/can be is illuminating. :)



I love sharing with my friends... which means sharing with Lat G. Sometimes I think I share too much. But I also think that sometimes it might help someone else along the way. We can't learn anything by sitting in a corner... I learn from others here daily...



Looks even better outdoors! :thumbsup:



AGREE!!!




WOW! Thats the money shot!





Well --- it's a phone pic... but I still like it!!

We have plans to do a full on photo shoot.... and there's a magazine scheduled but I had to stall that because I can't spill the beans until Gwen takes possession in June.

[waynieZ]

I love that shot from the front that Tony reposted.

[Sieg]

Home Run!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-prmfbRr/0/XL/i-prmfbRr-XL.jpg

[Stuart Adams]

Home Run!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-prmfbRr/0/XL/i-prmfbRr-XL.jpg

Grand Slam. Bad.

[scherp69]

That thing turned out amazing Greg. Very classy style to it. Nicely done :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[snappytravis]

Greg, car looks great. I like the old school look with the technology of the ls powertrain. The finned front drums with a disc brake! Sweet interior, and that grille,, they build that car from the grille back. Hope you have lots of fun with it!

[GregWeld]

Home Run!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-prmfbRr/0/XL/i-prmfbRr-XL.jpg

Grand Slam. Bad.

That thing turned out amazing Greg. Very classy style to it. Nicely done :thumbsup: :thumbsup:



Thanks guys!!!


I've been really really happy with the amount of builders coming by the booth - and they make a beeline to my (Gwen's) car... they skip over all the others (8 others) in the booth... and hang around mine (Gwen's).

Troy Ladd came down and asked me if I wanted to bring it up for AMBR judging... but it doesn't qualify because it has windows.

Today a group from the GoodGuys show came by and invited me to Del Mar for Street Rod of the Year competition.

Oh yeah -- I'm grinning from ear to ear.


Best part... Steve Frisbee's booth is directly across the aisle from the car. He's getting an eyeful all day long. I love it.

[Sieg]

Today a group from the GoodGuys show came by and invited me to Del Mar for Street Rod of the Year competition.
Think Gwen will let you take it?

:whistling:

[waynieZ]

Oh Yeah Baby!!!!!!!!!!!

[INTMD8]

Damn!!!!

[Flash68]

if that's what you're into....

[Lenie]

Mmmmm Mmmmm!

[68LS1]

if that's what you're into....

Yeah, it's ok for a girls car :mock:





Looks so good, hope you you are having a ball with it

[ccracin]

Outstanding Greg! When does Gwen get to see it and know that it is hers?

[jimbo]

Pics found of move in night
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=859409

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/12113631553_f0e20e4d7d_b.jpg

[KPC67]

in the words of Bruce Almighty.

nVCe0oWdnrE

[Evan Iroc-Z]

That car is so beautiful! So subtle, yet so wild! You're wife is one lucky lady!

[RussMurco]

Greg, this car is a knockout and I bet Gwen will love it! I wish I were there this year to check it out but scheduling ruled that out... :shakehead:

Best part... Steve Frisbee's booth is directly across the aisle from the car. He's getting an eyeful all day long. I love it.
Now that's karma!

[GregWeld]

Thanks everyone!!!



It's funny --- This car is SO SIMPLE.... yet seems to appeal to everyone. I'm not sure I understand it. I love it. But don't really understand how such a simple hot rod can attract so much attention.

My red '32 --- NOBODY stops to look at it - or even turn their head to give it a glance..... This car -- people walking down the aisle... they just come to a dead stop -- and then soak it in.... and then do the slow walk around. IDK what the attraction is exactly. I mean -- I love it -- but I designed it so I should love it.

Couldn't be any happier with the way it turned out. And the doors...... they open and close like a Rolls Royce. OMG! These Speed '33 bodies are absolutely beautifully built.

[GregWeld]

I think chopping the grill an inch and a half ---- makes it look like it's going fast just sitting there.... That part really helped with my "traditional with ATTITUDE" I was going for.

[Stuart Adams]

Thanks everyone!!!



It's funny --- This car is SO SIMPLE.... yet seems to appeal to everyone. I'm not sure I understand it. I love it. But don't really understand how such a simple hot rod can attract so much attention.

My red '32 --- NOBODY stops to look at it - or even turn their head to give it a glance..... This car -- people walking down the aisle... they just come to a dead stop -- and then soak it in.... and then do the slow walk around. IDK what the attraction is exactly. I mean -- I love it -- but I designed it so I should love it.

Couldn't be any happier with the way it turned out. And the doors...... they open and close like a Rolls Royce. OMG! These Speed '33 bodies are absolutely beautifully built.

Kinda like chicks at SEMA. Just because they buy a rack and put on a ton of makeup doesn't translate to being attractive.

I personally like the cars that draw you in and keep you there looking at the little things.

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks fantastic Greg! I'm hoping to see the car and you later today :cheers:

[RussMurco]

It's funny --- This car is SO SIMPLE.... yet seems to appeal to everyone. I'm not sure I understand it. I love it. But don't really understand how such a simple hot rod can attract so much attention.

My red '32 --- NOBODY stops to look at it - or even turn their head to give it a glance..... This car -- people walking down the aisle... they just come to a dead stop -- and then soak it in.... and then do the slow walk around. IDK what the attraction is exactly. I mean -- I love it -- but I designed it so I should love it...

That's the magic I used to go for with my model cars. It didn't have to be a fancy model, didn't even have to be a vehicle you'd normally be drawn too. I saw a 1950 GMC Pick-up model at a show once, it was a bone-stock build, light blue paint, but holy-cow, it was mesmerizing! I think it took honors at the GSL Championship (the model version of AMBR) that year, it was that good!

As a builder you know you've done a good job when someone walks by it on the table, glances at it, you can see the clicks going off in their head, then they'd come in for a closer look and end up spending 15 minutes looking over a 6" long model car. It's those little details... Stance, that "just right" look, proportions, symmetry, a totally cohesive package, details that pull you in and that make you look for more, and you keep finding more! The best part is when, without conversation, the looker starts smiling involuntarily just looking at the car!
When you start really looking at the little things you can really separate the amateurs from the pros really quickly. It doesn't need the latest this or that, doesn't need to be the most expensive, it just needs to be built with subtle details and craftsmanship that draw you in. I hope I can pull-off that same magic with my full-size Firebird! It's hard to describe the magic but when you nail it the response is pretty satisfying. Your car has it, Greg, no doubt about it!

[mdprovee]

Awesome work Greg!! Now, enjoy your fame.

[DOOM]

OMG I love that your across from SARS!! :G-Dub:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Awesome work Greg!! Now, enjoy your fame.

LOL, now he's gonna need a makeup girl. :lmao:

Lets see more pictures of it under the lights!!!!!

[kwhizz]

OMG I love that your across from SARS!! :G-Dub:



LOL............Greg.......The car is Freak'in AWSUM!!!!!!!!!!

[fleet]

Dreams do come true... :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

It's even better in person :yes:

Congrats GW!

[Sieg]

OMG I love that your across from SARS!! :G-Dub:

Doesn't get much better than that! :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

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And just for fun.... When you are hanging around in "The Brizio" booth... you automatically get to hang with the beautiful people... HAHAHAHAHAHAH



Roy -- Bruce Meyer - Ed Pink - Dick DeLuna - Tom Gloy with "MY" (we were joking) trophy.






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[Ummgawa]

Greg

Your car is just beautiful. Will it ever see a good burnout?


"Strong letter to follow...":D

[GregWeld]

Greg

Your car is just beautiful. Will it ever see a good burnout?


"Strong letter to follow...":D



I am of the belief that side windows are used to see where we are going...



You're letter is in the mail.

[Sieg]

Greg

Your car is just beautiful. Will it ever see a good burnout?


"Strong letter to follow...":D

I am of the belief that side windows are used to see where we are going...



You're letter is in the mail.

Obviously a "good burnout" is somewhat crossed-up. :unibrow:

[Ummgawa]

I am of the belief that side windows are used to see where we are going...



You're letter is in the mail.

I'm awaiting it's arrival.

As the lone Moron here, did that heap win an award? I saw the group shot, but I'm a bit slow on the uptake. Spot me one, Greg, for being so dim.

[Che70velle]

Does Gwen know how to do a burnout? After all, she's piloting this beauty. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I'm awaiting it's arrival.

As the lone Moron here, did that heap win an award? I saw the group shot, but I'm a bit slow on the uptake. Spot me one, Greg.




No it did not. Bruce Meyer was taking that trophy somewhere... and then they were joking about me "winning".. and I grabbed my phone and took the hasty shot.





Does Gwen know how to do a burnout? After all, she's piloting this beauty. :thumbsup:






She would not.... I will do my best to show her how it's done if allowed to. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Ummgawa]

That car has Tits Greg, very nice ones too.

[Ketzer]

All this hob-knobbery and elbow rubbing is great and all...


has the Mrs seen the car yet??

[MattO]

Good meeting you Greg. Thanks for helping dad finish his kettle corn :popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

All this hob-knobbery and elbow rubbing is great and all...


has the Mrs seen the car yet??




No! It's a secret until the LA Roadster Show. That is not until JUNE 15th

This is the Grand National Roadster Show! Get your shows right!! LOL

[waynieZ]

No! It's a secret until the LA Roadster Show. That is not until JUNE 15th

This is the Grand National Roadster Show! Get your shows right!! LOL

So as I see it while the cats ( Gwen ) away the mice (Greg ) will play!
I'm on to you now buddy! Smart move.

[GregWeld]

Good meeting you Greg. Thanks for helping dad finish his kettle corn :popcorn2:



Was great to meet you - your dad - and gramps! Hope you guys had a great time at the show.


The Kettle Corn was amazing! Too bad I can't get into my pants now -- but I'll do some sit ups before heading home. :>)

[Ketzer]

No! It's a secret until the LA Roadster Show. That is not until JUNE 15th

This is the Grand National Roadster Show! Get your shows right!! LOL

JUNE!?!
Jeeze, I can't keep something from my wife overnight. No way I could hide this beauty for 5 months.


Jeff-

[Seeing Red]

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And just for fun.... When you are hanging around in "The Brizio" booth... you automatically get to hang with the beautiful people... HAHAHAHAHAHAH



Roy -- Bruce Meyer - Ed Pink - Dick DeLuna - Tom Gloy with "MY" (we were joking) trophy.






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Wow, great photo. I've known Roy since he was a teen. He's sure come a long way, couldn't have happen to a nicer guy. I used to paint frames for his dad way back when. Andy's instant T days!
And Dick Deluna..has quite a collection himself. Been to his house and seen his cars, great guy! His best friend Travis (RIP) was a mentor to me.
Thanks for sharing. Great car too.

[69c4x11]

Greg ,,, And to think there were doubters about the LS !! IT'S SICK !! Love it ! How can anyone top this ???:trophy-1302:

[E.rodz]

Greg the car turned out amazing ! now that you have the trophy remember why you wanted to build it. Now get out and drive this thing! we want burnout picts. and some drifting.lol I guess just cruising will do too!:whenitsdone:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Nice to see everyone here giving a Street Rood love, take it to Indy and go for Goodguys Hot rod of Year. You get to beat on it

[MattO]

Was great to meet you - your dad - and gramps! Hope you guys had a great time at the show.


The Kettle Corn was amazing! Too bad I can't get into my pants now -- but I'll do some sit ups before heading home. :>)

Dad had to work it off by walking around alot. Thankfully, I'm a skinny little prick and can eat whatever I want and will never gain a single pound :relax:

[n77nxc]

Awesome car Greg!

[Boss 5.0]

Did you win anything at GNRS?? I know it's not about the awards, but I am curious how the car did. It looks awesome!

[GregWeld]

Greg ,,, And to think there were doubters about the LS !! IT'S SICK !! Love it ! How can anyone top this ???:trophy-1302:



Yeah -- it's going to be tough to get people to realize that an LS in a hot rod is a far better option than another hot rod with the standard 350.... And I would have put a SBF with 8 stacks in it if it was going to be my car... rather than Gwens.




Greg the car turned out amazing ! now that you have the trophy remember why you wanted to build it. Now get out and drive this thing! we want burnout picts. and some drifting.lol I guess just cruising will do too!:whenitsdone:





The only trophy I ever care about is owning the car. Trophies are landfill.






Nice to see everyone here giving a Street Rood love, take it to Indy and go for Goodguys Hot rod of Year. You get to beat on it





I feel the same way buddy! It's really nice to see all these guys loving some old iron!!




Awesome car Greg!




Thank you!!!





Did you win anything at GNRS?? I know it's not about the awards, but I am curious how the car did. It looks awesome!






I got a "Participation" plaque.... GNRS judges apparently aren't keen on LS motors in old Fords..... You should have seen the butt Fugly car that won the class.... It looked like something Steve Frisbee would have designed.


What was KILLER was that the designer that works for Steve Frisbee made it a point to come over and tell me that he LOVED my car.... Steve on the other hand just paced around his little booth... and I loved it that all these people would gather around the car and then we'd stand there and discuss all the details. So there was not chance he didn't know it was my car. HAHAHAHAHA

[96z28ss]

What was KILLER was that the designer that works for Steve Frisbee made it a point to come over and tell me that he LOVED my car.... Steve on the other hand just paced around his little booth... and I loved it that all these people would gather around the car and then we'd stand there and discuss all the details. So there was not chance he didn't know it was my car. HAHAHAHAHA

Dave is a super nice guy, I liked working with him.

[GregWeld]

Dave is a super nice guy, I liked working with him.



Me too Bob... and Tim as well.... it's the little prick with his name on the door that's the problem over there. As well as Chuck --- whom I was glad to see was not in the booth at GNRS so maybe he finally got fired or moved on.

[dontlifttoshift]

Yeah -- it's going to be tough to get people to realize that an LS in a hot rod is a far better option than another hot rod with the standard 350....

LS3 is the new 350. It's not a hard sell. The Speed33 we are working on is for a guy that bleeds Ford Blue. Here is the pitch, "lighter, faster, cheaper, doesn't leak, and do you want to look at it or drive it?" Done deal.

The car looks _really_ good, I hope you and your better half enjoy it.

[Boss 5.0]

In all seriousness, do you really think the judges didn't like the engine that much? From what I have seen here I think your car is stellar. I obviously wasn't there and didn't judge, but based on what I see in your car I would be curious to see what beat you. Of course we all know politics are at play.

To me just being a part of that event would be awesome enough. Plaques and trophies don;t matter much. But it can be frustrating for sure to see a lesser car win of another better build.

Glenn

[GregWeld]

I don't know Glenn --- I just threw that out there since there was so much "to do" about the motor choice.


Here's my real take on it.... It's a very simple unassuming ordinary hot rod. I didn't build it for shows... so there's no trick fab... nothing that says "look at me" in a show car kind of way. So I think there's just nothing there that the judges thought was class winner material.

The '34 that won the class was super swoop -- big carbs busting out the hood - no hood sides... wild paint - big wheels.... a "show car". I thought it was hideous --- but hot rods are hot rods and as long as the owner loves it (as did the judges apparently) so be it.

[GregWeld]

LS3 is the new 350. It's not a hard sell. The Speed33 we are working on is for a guy that bleeds Ford Blue. Here is the pitch, "lighter, faster, cheaper, doesn't leak, and do you want to look at it or drive it?" Done deal.

The car looks _really_ good, I hope you and your better half enjoy it.



Thanks Donny!



If anyone has ever driven an LS ---- they'll fall in love with it. They're just ugly motors -- but that can be fixed. Ya just don't open the hood!

[kwhizz]

LS3 is the new 350. It's not a hard sell. The Speed33 we are working on is for a guy that bleeds Ford Blue. Here is the pitch, "lighter, faster, cheaper, doesn't leak, and do you want to look at it or drive it?" Done deal.

The car looks _really_ good, I hope you and your better half enjoy it.

I wish Donny would start a build thread on the car he is building for Jesse. Freak'in awsum build going on at Frame-Up. Hint!!!!!! Hint!!!!!

[redsand]

Honestly all that matters in anything you do or attempt to do is that you are happy and satisfied. Everything else is noise that does not matter....spoken from someone who is crushed that nobody commented on my Camaro update...:)

Yeah it is great to have people give you kudos but in the end you did exactly what YOU wanted to do with it the and it turned out great...99% of us would give our left nut to drive that machine home

[GregWeld]

Honestly all that matters in anything you do or attempt to do is that you are happy and satisfied. Everything else is noise that does not matter....spoken from someone who is crushed that nobody commented on my Camaro update...:)

Yeah it is great to have people give you kudos but in the end you did exactly what YOU wanted to do with it the and it turned out great...99% of us would give our left nut to drive that machine home



Thank you! I was thrilled with seeing it completed. It's way better in person than the pictures show. Brizio quality of fit and finish and detail is just superb.

I never win trophies.... have never cared about them. My favorite saying when people ask about trophies is --- Yeah - I got a trophy.... and I'm going to drive it home.


Sorry about your updated Camaro post. It's hard to gain any traction on these forums... and especially when you're relatively new (I see 81 posts). Many of us on here are long time friends -- none of us started out that way.... it happens over time -- and meeting up at various events... and grows... So just hang around - get to know people - leave good constructive comments on other folks threads - and eventually you'll get comments back as people recognize your name etc.

[srh3trinity]

Trophy or not, that is a classy looking Rod. I went through a pro-touring elitist phase after I discovered the hobby, but after getting out and meeting some folks that build and enjoy their cars, I can appreciate anything with some effort put into it. The show cars look dated by the time they hit their second show. This car is classic, clean and would look great if it was built this way tomorrow, next year or thirty years from now. Well done.:trophy-1302:

[redsand]

Thanks I will keep it in mind. You guys have been a lot of help on giving knowledge(even on the financial side) I appreciate it. I actually got beat at a show by a 77 4 door bonneville in Michigan. it hurt at the time but when I look back on it it was pretty cute, it was an older couple that had matching sweatshirts with their bonne on the front....I assumed they had lots of friends show up and vote.

Thanks again for the thread I really enjoyed it

[GregWeld]

Trophy or not, that is a classy looking Rod. I went through a pro-touring elitist phase after I discovered the hobby, but after getting out and meeting some folks that build and enjoy their cars, I can appreciate anything with some effort put into it. The show cars look dated by the time they hit their second show. This car is classic, clean and would look great if it was built this way tomorrow, next year or thirty years from now. Well done.:trophy-1302:



Thanks Stephen! In your eyes at least == I hit the goal! Timeless classic hot rod... I appreciate your comments!







Thanks I will keep it in mind. You guys have been a lot of help on giving knowledge(even on the financial side) I appreciate it. I actually got beat at a show by a 77 4 door bonneville in Michigan. it hurt at the time but when I look back on it it was pretty cute, it was an older couple that had matching sweatshirts with their bonne on the front....I assumed they had lots of friends show up and vote.

Thanks again for the thread I really enjoyed it





The only thing I've ever gotten with my '32 Ford is the bill.... I could seriously care less. Although I do always wonder why nobody even turns their head to see the details... apparently they don't care. It's okay. Ya can't get everything right every time. I was happy my old '56 Nomad was the third highest bidding '56 Nomad BJ ever sold --- so that was a "trophy" right there. People paid up for my work. So life is good!

[FETorino]

GW

I'm bummed I didn't make it back in time to see the 33. Win some, lose some, I guess.:shakehead: Missed it by a clutch swap.

How was the shop tour and Orange hill this year?

[Boss 5.0]

Greg, thanks for the reply to my questions. I certainly wasn't trying to put any importance on the win or loss of an award. I have never competed on any level like that was just really curious on your take away after being a part of such a major event.

The real trophy is the car, so you have already won the best award there is. Congrats on a spectacular car.

Thanks,
Glenn

[SSLance]

Back when my car was pretty much restored but still pretty stock looking, I went to a large once a year cruise in with a friend in his highly modified Monte Carlo SS...not a stock part left on it.

We were parked side by side and it was very interesting to me to watch as half of the people would walk right past my car to look at his, and the other half would walk right past his to look at mine.

I think I was kind of taken aback that after all of the hours I spent restoring my car it wasn't getting more attention. That might have been about the time that I decided to start driving the car more and be done with the looking at it in a parking lot scene. So glad I made that move and I haven't looked back since.

Having fun driving what you built is by far the best trophy one can get for participating in this hobby of ours.

[GregWeld]

GW

I'm bummed I didn't make it back in time to see the 33. Win some, lose some, I guess.:shakehead: Missed it by a clutch swap.

How was the shop tour and Orange hill this year?



It's okay -- the road trip was an epic event -- this was just a car show. There's 5 of 'em every weekend.


Saturday our first usual shop tour is a So Cal Speed... it was locked up like Fort Knox... No biggie - we'll just swing over to Bobby Walden's. He was just locking his door and headed over to the show.. Strike Two. I looked at Rudy and said WTF -- First two shops that are ALWAYS open on Saturday are closed.... Let's just go back to the show and we'll do the outside show (They allow all these cars to come in on Saturday morning that aren't there Friday)... and Lenie was at the show... so back we went.

3:30 rolls around... we high tail it all the way to our favorite Starbucks at Newport Beach. Ah........ Life is good! Then off to Orange Hill. The night was spectacularly clear! Sparkling! The Disneyland fireworks in our honor! Lenie - his buddy Jim - My niece and BF - Rudy - Alex and his GF... a couple bottles of wine... The only thing that was missing was you. Next year!



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If the owner was around -- it wasn't for sale -- I'd have laid $100 bills on him until this was mine. The PERFECT Sun Valley 'rig'!!







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[GregWeld]

Having fun driving what you built is by far the best trophy one can get for participating in this hobby of ours.



Lance -- I can't even remember how many cars I've owned - restored - hot rodded... etc. This includes NCRS Top Flight - Bloomington Gold winners... I've driven every one of them... including driving to Springfield, Ill to be judged for Bloomington. When I got home from that trip. The car came completely apart and was restored for the third time by me.

Driving 'em is the only way a guy will truly ever enjoy what he's built. I've always said - if you want a trophy - go to the store and buy one.

I've never been a "show car" guy - and I've never been a "show" guy. I like to drive to the show - get out - walk around - talk to my buddies - and leave and go on a drive to somewhere else. Sitting in a chair and listening to people - and talking to people that ask silly questions - and make silly comments... is not how I choose to spend my life. I have friends that go to two shows a weekend. For the life of me I can't figure out how they can do it. I can't sit still that long... and I can't retell the story of every detail of how I built the car over and over and over. Just shoot me!

[Ketzer]

If the owner was around -- it wasn't for sale -- I'd have laid $100 bills on him until this was mine. The PERFECT Sun Valley 'rig'!!







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_4940.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_4940.jpg.html)

I like your taste there GW.... very cool.


Jeff-

[Sieg]

If the owner was around -- it wasn't for sale -- I'd have laid $100 bills on him until this was mine. The PERFECT Sun Valley 'rig'!!


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_4940.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_4940.jpg.html)
Sun Valley heck! That's a Tucker Toter right there! :D

[jy211]

If the owner was around -- it wasn't for sale -- I'd have laid $100 bills on him until this was mine. The PERFECT Sun Valley 'rig'!!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_4940.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/IMG_4940.jpg.html)

awesome :ups:

[Sieg]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-txbrB3H/0/XL/i-txbrB3H-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vNGcS97/0/XL/i-vNGcS97-XL.jpg

Yeah.......it looks OK. :D

[fleet]

Sure does. :cool:

That's nice of GW to test it out first ... for Gwen. ;)

And the 'extra' finger is a classy touch too.

:hello:

lol

[Lenie]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-txbrB3H/0/XL/i-txbrB3H-XL.jpg


That thing is insane!

[214Chevy]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-txbrB3H/0/XL/i-txbrB3H-XL.jpg

Now, that's one mean pic right there. The perfect angle too. :flashie:

[96z28ss]

Car looks awesome.
To bad you won't be around for the Portland Roadster Show.

[b757jetdr]

Greg,
I just read thru a bunch of this thread. You have a awesome hot rod there, it is amazing looking car. Over the last few years after hitting some great car shows and going to the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville I have really developed a new love for these type of cars and the trial fives and those era of cars.

Great job hope to see it some day in person maybe! Congrats on a project well done.

[waynieZ]

I love the way it looks driving down the road. It looks Sweet Greg.
Sieg Nice job on the pictures too!

[Sieg]

I love the way it looks driving down the road. It looks Sweet Greg.
Sieg Nice job on the pictures too!
Thanks.........but I "borrowed" them :sieg: :unibrow:

[DaleTx]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vNGcS97/0/XL/i-vNGcS97-XL.jpg

Yeah.......it looks OK. :D

Good to see it out on the road... looks so nice :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Thanks for all the Hot Rod love guys!


Now I just hope Gwen likes it as much as you guys do....

[Sieg]

Thanks for all the Hot Rod love guys!


Now I just hope Gwen likes it as much as you guys do....

If she doesn't my birthday isn't too far off. :whistling:

[kwhizz]

Don't you just Love it when a Plan comes together!!!!......Great Job!!!!:trophy-1302:

[fleet]

Greg,

So the question is, how does this very ole skool suspension ride and drive?

[Rick D]

All I can say is well done!!! And Greg if Gwen doesn't like then I guess YOU have a new car to drive?? :relax: :trophy-1302:

[GregWeld]

Greg,

So the question is, how does this very ole skool suspension ride and drive?



This hot rod with it's live axle / coil over rear --- and dropped straight axle front rides way better than the '32 does with it's Kugel IFS/IRS suspension.

It's longer wheelbase... and it's heavier... and it was built by a guy (Brizio Street Rods) that understands what it takes to make 'em real drivable. Spring rates - shocks etc.

This body is also way heavier than the Wescott bodied '32 and that can't hurt either... add an automatic that's heavier than a 5 speed...

Basically this hot rod is a Rolls Royce in the way the doors and trunk close and open... it's pretty amazing to me! There's zero rattles...

[fleet]

Greg,

That is tremendous to hear. :thumbsup:

Ole Skool...#FTW!


:D

[E.rodz]

congrats Greg! I love the car and I hope you do as well! I must say it looks way better on the road then it does in a show! I am really happy for you buddy!

[INTMD8]

^^ Yes, it looks awesome on the road!

[tones2SS]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-txbrB3H/0/XL/i-txbrB3H-XL.jpg
That thing is insane!

I agree. Looks even better out in the sun.
Beautiful!

[intocarss]

Speechless :trophy-1302:

[rickpaw]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-txbrB3H/0/XL/i-txbrB3H-XL.jpg


That thing is insane!

The car looks incredible, especially in the sun. :king:

[DOOM]

The car is a work of art! I have no more to say!!:king: