Another Hot Rod....

[DBasher]

After seeing this lil hot rod in person I gotta tell you, it's perfect! Not damn near, not really nice or kinda cool, it's perfect. Just the right amount of chrome, the paint looks a mile deep, hell the mauve interior works!

Never did hear it running but that LS looks right at home in the engine bay. I know Brizio doesn't build crap but this hot rod is so basic and clean that it puts it over the top! I say you just by Gwen her BMW and keep this one for yourself.

Nicely done Greg, the right builder and a perfect little hot rod!

:cheers:
Dan

How do you go from driving this back to the RPOS?

[GregWeld]

After seeing this lil hot rod in person I gotta tell you, it's perfect! Not damn near, not really nice or kinda cool, it's perfect. Just the right amount of chrome, the paint looks a mile deep, hell the mauve interior works!

Never did hear it running but that LS looks right at home in the engine bay. I know Brizio doesn't build crap but this hot rod is so basic and clean that it puts it over the top! I say you just by Gwen her BMW and keep this one for yourself.

Nicely done Greg, the right builder and a perfect little hot rod!

:cheers:
Dan

How do you go from driving this back to the RPOS?



Thanks Dan!

I like the little red POS now that it all got fixxexededed up. It's a real nice car now! I might change the wheels and tires on it after seeing these that I had built for the '33....



You shoulda jumped in the rig and headed to Texas Motor Speedway with me! LOL


Just arrived here --- parked on the infield --- just WOW is all I have to say about that!

[GregWeld]

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



THANK YOU!




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



Love ya buddy! Your's is going to be far finer! LOL

[fleet]

Even experiencing 2nd hand what it's like to be 'Brizzed' is a good thing. :cool:

[DBasher]

Trust me Greg, I was looking for a spot to stowaway! I can see why you travel to these events, the cars and action are great but its the people that made the event for me.

I was joking with the guys that I'm now best friends with Popp! Before going out on the road course he said "hey bud, could you buckle up the belts on the passenger side for me?" After springing into action he said "thanks, I appreciate it" I'm expecting a call any day now for a full time position! :bitchslap:

Have fun in Texas and try not to slop any BBQ on the interior of "her" car.

:cheers:
Dan

[67zo6Camaro]

Outstanding!

[cspecken]

I got a chance to look at this car up close, and it is very very impressive. Told my wife that it was for Greg's wife and she said why didn't you build a car like this!!!! Yikes, guess what I will have to put down on the bucket list.......Build Hot Rod for wife....nah more like build Hot Rod for myself and say its for my wife!!!!

[FETorino]

....nah more like build Hot Rod for myself and say its for my wife!!!!

Now who would do that?:rolleyes:

[GregWeld]

Build Hot Rod for wife....nah more like build Hot Rod for myself and say its for my wife!!!!



Personally, I don't see any issues with this strategy.....

[RussMurco]

Build Hot Rod for wife....nah more like build Hot Rod for myself and say its for my wife!!!!

Ummm... that's how my "wife's Camaro" ended up with the "big engine, stiff suspension, and way-too-loud stereo"! Yea, I was busted but Greg has taken a much subtler approach... Pure quality!!!
:idea:

[canrc]

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


This is a great picture! Good call on the body colored spreader bar!

[Panteracer]

My wife says if I ever leave her that the
Pantera has her name on the registration and she loves it...
as if I would ever leave her.. it took too much time to figure
out one woman.. not going to do it again

Any other time it is too loud, uncomfortable and smells

Now the Firebird was a junker 26 years ago and when I
registered it she was out of town so no name there
So that is really my car.. at least I say it is:)

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[GregWeld]

The USCA Laguna Seca event took us to the Baja Cantina.... pretty good photo op!!







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_5151.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_5151.jpg.html)







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[Penny]

That's a great photo.

[clill]

Great chip and salsa and greater chicken tacos.

[Ketzer]

So GW, you're just wurkin' all the bugs out and drive testing everything before you give it to your bride, right? How thoughtful you are!!


Jeff-

[GregWeld]

So GW, you're just wurkin' all the bugs out and drive testing everything before you give it to your bride, right? How thoughtful you are!!


Jeff-



When she gets it -- it WILL BE perfect.

I'm having Don Hardy Jr dyno it (he's here in Texas)... and there's already a tail light out... and the driver window glass needs adjusting... and Phil (The Roadster Shop) was here and told me about some top adjustments...

So "maybe" the Good-Guys Pleasanton show..... and then back to Brizio until she gets it in June. I don't want the Lotus leaking on it.... :>)

[GregWeld]

2975 pounds..... 44.8% on the nose.



Thank you RideTech!!!





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/image001.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/image001.jpg.html)

[clill]

When she gets it -- it WILL BE perfect.

I'm having Don Hardy Jr dyno it (he's here in Texas)... and there's already a tail light out... and the driver window glass needs adjusting... and Phil (The Roadster Shop) was here and told me about some top adjustments...

So "maybe" the Good-Guys Pleasanton show..... and then back to Brizio until she gets it in June. I don't want the Lotus leaking on it.... :>)
The Lotus will be out of oil by then.

[Panteracer]

Baja Cantina.. my favorite event of the year
The Thursday night before the Historics, Italiano and Pebble

Park the Pantera and get out and walk down two cars
and the Hemisphere is parked there. another year a real
Daytona coupe pulls up and parks.. sold later in the weekend

Every kind of car imaginable pulls up or passes thru

So the Brizo ride weighs 2900lbs plus.. I was thinking
more like 2500.. All steel, maybe heavier to make
it ride better

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[Sieg]

Priceless! :rofl: :rofl:

[tones2SS]

The Lotus will be out of oil by then.

lol :tv_happy:
Hot rod looks great Greg. Let us know how she does on the dyno!

[fleet]

2975 lbs...trim butt though.

:thankyou:

[GregWeld]

The Lotus will be out of oil by then.



Think of it as floor conditioning... kinda like using a conditioner on your hair.


There's just something about those British cars isn't there? :>(

[Panteracer]

Just found a leaking tray on the lift under my buddies Pantera
at the shop.. problem is it is leaking on the girls car (Boxter)
another buddies car.. not real good for the paint
He usually has his Pantera parked there.. so lucky
thing it was just that German car

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[GregWeld]

I had lotus put the race pan on and apparently they didn't get something right. So I'll tear into it if charley doesn't charge me too much for the floor repairs.

[dontlifttoshift]

2975 pounds..... 44.8% on the nose.



Thank you RideTech!!!


Likely in the 2800 to 2900 range

Just a bit low.

Car looks really good. Can't figure out why the sun is shining and the top is up.....

[fleet]

Just a bit low.

Car looks really good. Can't figure out why the sun is shining and the top is up.....

Cuz flying squirrels like to cuddle on Sid Chavers' leather duds apparently.

:badidea:

[GregWeld]

Donny


I've found the weather and wind in Texas to be less than ideal... To say the least. I don't want to mess up a brand new car before it's gift time. Texas seems to have a bit of "dust". As in OMG.

[Spiffav8]

Texas seems to have a bit of "dust". As in OMG.

It is Texas...

[GregWeld]

Okay --- The motor (LS3) was built by Don Hardy / Don Hardy Junior --- the father and son team "EX" drag racing legend...


http://www.hotrod.com/thehistoryof/113_0205_don_hardy/


It has a "extremely" restrictive intake and shorty little tube headers. The motor WAS NOT BUILT to make a bunch of crazy ass horsepower but rather - be very drivable for my darling bride. The car weighs in a exactly 2975 pounds so doesn't require too much to get it scootin' right along.... just ask Chris Gonzales.... HAHAHAHAHAHA


This was the only power pull I videoed ---- and the blue smoke was due to it being PIG FAT.... that all cleared right up in subsequent pulls. Advanced Motor Performance did the tuning --- and they only work on big HP LS stuff.... like 1500 twin turbo Vettes -- and several 750 to 900 hp late model Camaro's and CTS V's.... that's all they had in their shop. AMP is located in Arlington Texas....







CH-pfN3zusE&feature

[GregWeld]

The fans made more HP than the car did..... LOL






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[GregWeld]

I was VERY impressed with Sam - the tuner and partner in this speed shop!


I don't impress easily....




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_5289.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_5289.jpg.html)

[DBasher]

And deeeen? Did I miss the numbers it put out?

[GregWeld]

And deeeen? Did I miss the numbers it put out?




No you didn't. I purposely didn't publish them. Only the losers will see the result if they line up next to it...


Let's put it this way. It's very quick.

[DBasher]

:thumbsup:

So after the tune does it feel A-hole lot better or is it even noticeable? I know after we put the Stude on the dyno it was waaay mo betta!
:morepower

Oh and I may need you pick up a few things on your way back north...:underchair:

Eeeeeeehhaaaaaw!
Dan

[GregWeld]

:thumbsup:

So after the tune does it feel A-hole lot better or is it even noticeable? I know after we put the Stude on the dyno it was waaay mo betta!
:morepower

Oh and I may need you pick up a few things on your way back north...:underchair:

Eeeeeeehhaaaaaw!
Dan




A WORLD of difference in running and the sound even changed.


As I told "Sam" ---- "dude! It's lazy and my guess is it's pig fat"....... OH YEAH --- it was pig fat -- and it ain't lazy now. Nice torque right off idle... rev's very quickly.

He also tuned the transmission to the drivetrain/gears/tall tires.... put the lockup to kick in at 50 MPH. Nice difference in holding the car in 3rd gear under that. Much mo snappy. But not stupid... My '32 gets a little stupid quick in the lower gears -- but it's running 4:30 rear gears and a 5 speed and the 8 stack... which is very quick throttle response.

If we'd left room for a "performance" intake and put some real headers on this one --- and changed the rear end gearing (it now has 3:57) it'd be scary. I don't want scary for Gwen. Quick and sporty is okay... and it's very linear.

[tones2SS]

She sounds really healthy. :thumbsup:

[clill]

No you didn't. I purposely didn't publish them. Only the losers will see the result if they line up next to it...


Let's put it this way. It's very quick.

So your saying it doesn't make bragging hp ?:guns:

[Lenie]

Sweet music, I'm now looking for an LS to put into my 75 chev van to use as an everyday spring and summer driver. Love the car and the sound of that dyno run doesn't get any better.

[GregWeld]

So your saying it doesn't make bragging hp ?:guns:




I was very clear when I stated the FANS made more HP than the car did.

[gerno]

As we were discussing this weekend, did you find any of the vacuum hoses incorrectly routed or learn of any other small tricks to making it run better while tuning?

[Vegas69]

Sounds like a 1994 Chevy Beretta.

[GregWeld]

As we were discussing this weekend, did you find any of the vacuum hoses incorrectly routed or learn of any other small tricks to making it run better while tuning?



No Steve --- the one hose that was run from the VC to the back of the air filter housing was all that was needed according to Sam at AMP. They did everything correctly and no changes where made to the physical install.

[GregWeld]

Sounds like a 1994 Chevy Beretta.





You have no idea how appreciative I am of your letting me have the motor from your DD. I'm not sure how I'll ever be able to repay your kindness!

[fleet]

Dude! I stepped up to the 480 hp version... did I really need to do the 525 just for a bit more choppy lope? I'm OLD --- I'm gray -- I'm weak -- I can barely handle 300 hp and a 3:08 rear end...


So apparently your motors output is perfect for you Greg. :thumbsup:


:lol:

[Vegas69]

You have no idea how appreciative I am of your letting me have the motor from your DD. I'm not sure how I'll ever be able to repay your kindness!

:lol:

[waynieZ]

Glad to hear your happy with everything on this build. OK So when do you turn it over to Gwen???

[GregWeld]

Glad to hear your happy with everything on this build. OK So when do you turn it over to Gwen???



It left Brizio's yesterday for a photo shoot in LA...


Gwen will see it (learn about it) for the first time on June 12th at 7AM when we show up at his shop... to drive it (along with 20+ other Brizio builds) to the L A Roadsters Show in Pomona... then we'll leave there and cruise up California 1 to the Carmel / Monterey area... spend a couple days messing around there. Then finally bring it home.

[Payton King]

Sounds like a wonderful suprise. Don't know how you do it, I would have already let the cat out of the bag.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

She has no idea about this car, WOW your good

[Ns RS]

It left Brizio's yesterday for a photo shoot in LA...


Gwen will see it (learn about it) for the first time on June 12th at 7AM when we show up at his shop... to drive it (along with 20+ other Brizio builds) to the L A Roadsters Show in Pomona... then we'll leave there and cruise up California 1 to the Carmel / Monterey area... spend a couple days messing around there. Then finally bring it home.

This reminds of an old Simpsons episode where Homer gives Marge a bowling ball for her birthday...:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

She has no idea about this car, WOW your good





Almost 2 years in the making and so far -- she's clueless about it.




This reminds of an old Simpsons episode where Homer gives Marge a bowling ball for her birthday...:thumbsup:




It may very well end up being just like an episode of The Simpsons.... or worse... LOL

[Ns RS]

It may very well end up being just like an episode of The Simpsons.... or worse... LOL

Get your daughter to buy a couple of Italian/French handbags and a pair of Louboutins in her favorite color/size as plan B and she'll walk past the Brizio then its officially yours mission accomplished!!!!

[96z28ss]

They have been married so long that she probably just tunes him out.
So it was easy to keep it a secret.

[GregWeld]

They have been married so long that she probably just tunes him out.
So it was easy to keep it a secret.




Hey now....... We've only been together for 43 years. I swear I do everything she tells me to!

[groovyjay]

I keep coming back to this just to drool over the pics. Love everything about it.

[waynieZ]

Sounds like a great plan, And I agree nice job on hiding the build from her.

[tones2SS]

Hey now....... We've only been together for 43 years. I swear I do everything she tells me to!

Yeah,.......... :lmao:
43 years is a long time. Some marriages don't last 43 days these days. Congrats man.

[Lenie]

Greg, you doing pleasanton 5/31-6/1 this year?

[Al Moreno]

Hey now....... We've only been together for 43 years. I swear I do everything she tells me to!

Sounds like when you married her, you knew you had married "MRS RIGHT" you just didn't realize her first name was "ALWAYS" :stirthepot:



:mock:

[spooled2]

Way to go IDAHO! Very well done sir. Gorgeous car and build. Congrats. Come on down to Cars and Coffe in Boise one of these days if you get a chance. Would love to see that gorgeous beast in person.

[GregWeld]

I keep coming back to this just to drool over the pics. Love everything about it.




Thanks buddy!! I like the pics I took of it in front of Cantina Baja so much I'm having Kenny Youngblood do a painting of it. I just go back to that pic and think -- Alrighty then! We done good! HAHAHHAHAHAHA




Sounds like a great plan, And I agree nice job on hiding the build from her.


Thanks Wayne!!





Yeah,.......... :lmao:
43 years is a long time. Some marriages don't last 43 days these days. Congrats man.





We've had a great run at it! We're very compatible - she goes to Europe -- I go to Willows (Thunderhill race track). LOL







Greg, you doing pleasanton 5/31-6/1 this year?




No Lenie --- I've got to stay on top the house build and shop rehab. Maybe next year





Sounds like when you married her, you knew you had married "MRS RIGHT" you just didn't realize her first name was "ALWAYS" :stirthepot: :mock:




Best damn bride in the entire UNIVERSE! Just don't cross her...

I keep it simple. "yes ma'am".



Way to go IDAHO! Very well done sir. Gorgeous car and build. Congrats. Come on down to Cars and Coffe in Boise one of these days if you get a chance. Would love to see that gorgeous beast in person.




I will do that!! Didn't know there was a Cars and Coffee in Boise! Tell me more!

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Greg ,If u ever are thinking of a roadster pickup well here's a start...But's it's goin to take a lot of them "Weld touches" to get this right!!....:hairpullout: .lol....jim


http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/4418711175.html

[snappytravis]

GW car looks awesome, It's old school hot rod dude, meets technology, I bet it's gonna be a blast to drive, Have fun, New shop looks like it gonna be great as well,

[GregWeld]

This is going to make a nice T Shirt for this weekends Shop Party at Brizio's....



Oh hell yeah I'm happy about it!! :>)







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/Brizio_SP_2014-med.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/Brizio_SP_2014-med.jpg.html)

[HWY Nova]

That will make an awesome T-shirt!!!!!


--Eric

[Ns RS]

Beautiful. The subtlety of detail, balance of colors and materials, stance...just fantastic.

[Sieg]

Dynamite Shirt!

I had the pleasure of seeing this car in person yesterday and it is so good in so many ways - elegant with just the right amount of nastiness IMO.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Brizios-Street-Rods/i-Cp7WL3N/0/XL/_MG_6172-XL.jpg

[Lenie]

This is going to make a nice T Shirt for this weekends Shop Party at Brizio's....



Oh hell yeah I'm happy about it!! :>)







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/Brizio_SP_2014-med.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/Brizio_SP_2014-med.jpg.html)

:hapdance: :thumbsup: You should take a poll on how many would like to purchase one, I'd buy one, Large. Gook looking shirt Greg, congrats.

[96z28ss]

Yeah I'd buy one also. That would make a great t-shirt.

[Track Junky]

Greg, I'm an extra large. Get me a couple of those. One for the garage and one for me.

[waynieZ]

Nice!

[68LS1]

I'd be in for 2 large T-Shirts

[Craig67]

XXL for me. Congrats!!

[Flash68]

Greg, I'm an extra large. Get me a couple of those. One for the garage and one for me.

I've stood next to you (actually looked down upon you) and you ain't no XL.

:D

:action-smiley-027:

[Sieg]

Based on first hand experience their shirts run just shy of a half size small.

[Track Junky]

I've stood next to you (actually looked down upon you) and you ain't no XL.

:D

:action-smiley-027:


Fricken ball buster. All my T's are XL smart azz. By the time you wash'em, dry'em, etc :twak:

[Vegas69]

I've stood next to you (actually looked down upon you) and you ain't no XL.

:D

:action-smiley-027:

Get him xxl. I'm assuming we are talking between the ears?

[camcojb]

Let me know if you're taking shirt orders. :thankyou:

[GregWeld]

I understand people wanting the T Shirt - but they're not mine to sell... and I won't have any inventory. This is Roy's annual party not mine -- he just chose Gwen's car for the design.


I ASSume that they'll be available thru Andy's T's (his Dad's company) -- or directly thru Brizio Street Rods.

[Sieg]

I understand people wanting the T Shirt - but they're not mine to sell... and I won't have any inventory. This is Roy's annual party not mine -- he just chose Gwen's car for the design.


I ASSume that they'll be available thru Andy's T's (his Dad's company) -- or directly thru Brizio Street Rods.

EggSackLee

I'd guess if they get enough requests they may accomodate: http://www.andystees.com/

Though maintaining the exclusivity of the event would be a limiting factor IMO.

[Track Junky]

Is he going t be selling them at the party. I can have my brother-n-law stop by and pick a couple up.

[GregWeld]

Is he going t be selling them at the party. I can have my brother-n-law stop by and pick a couple up.



I really don't know what he does with them. I will send an email and ask.

[waynieZ]

If they list the shirts I'm in for one. I'm a big guy lot of realestate for free publicity. lol

[GregWeld]

Is he going t be selling them at the party. I can have my brother-n-law stop by and pick a couple up.




I've just been informed that Andy's Tees IS going to be selling the T Shirts with my car - and the Brizio Logo etc. It's going to be The Brizio Street Rods T-shirt for the year. They'll simply change the "29th annual blah blah blah" to just being a Brizio shirt...


Not sure if they're on the website yet or not. I tried to find them on the Andy's Tee's website but that was an epic fail... and The Brizio store front is also not updated.

[Sieg]

Guess I'll have to buy a couple..............need some new detailing rags for the Camaro. :mock:


:peepwall:

[waynieZ]

Cool !

[bulldog19]

The cat's out of the bag this weekend correct? Good Luck and Happy Father's Day to you and all the Dad's out there!
New shop turned out Awesome Greg!

[GregWeld]

The cat's out of the bag this weekend correct? Good Luck and Happy Father's Day to you and all the Dad's out there!
New shop turned out Awesome Greg!

Yes! Finally!! 2years of skunkworks secretism is not for me!

She saw the car at Brizio's on Wednesday afternoon. Loaded it up and drove it Thursday to LA with the Bay Area roadster club. About 35 cars.

It's now parked at the fairgrounds with 20 or so other Brizio cars.

She loves it!


Find pics on Instagram under my name gregweld33

[Lenie]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fleet]

Yes! Finally!! 2years of skunkworks secretism is not for me!

She saw the car at Brizio's on Wednesday afternoon. Loaded it up and drove it Thursday to LA with the Bay Area roadster club. About 35 cars.

It's now parked at the fairgrounds with 20 or so other Brizio cars.

She loves it!


Find pics on Instagram under my name gregweld33

Glad it worked out so well for both GW's. ;)

And Roy got a good customer. :thumbsup:

[Che70velle]

You're a class act Greg. The car is super, and the execution of delivery was well done. Pics of your little lady doing burn outs?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

That's great!!!!! Have fun getting her out of it.

[Musclerodz]

Been following on Instagram, she looks very happy!

[GregWeld]

You're a class act Greg. The car is super, and the execution of delivery was well done. Pics of your little lady doing burn outs?



Her response was ..... Oh that's so yesterday! LOL




That's great!!!!! Have fun getting her out of it.



She's a bit intimidated in traffic so I've gotten that short straw. She'll be happier putting up highway 1 to San Louis obispo Monday.





Been following on Instagram, she looks very happy!





She is Mike! And I only wish Charley was there to see the grin!

[Track Junky]

Man, that's great news Greg. :thumbsup:

[clill]

You r so full of crap. You will be the dope putting most of the miles on it.

[waynieZ]

That's sweet Greg, glad it stayed under wraps for the surprise reveal . Now the fun starts enjoying it .

[mdprovee]

Congrats Greg, glad she likes it.

[Greg from Aus]

Common Greg, Pic's or it never happened.

[tones2SS]

That is awesome Greg.
Glad she loves it. It really is a great looking car. I can only imagine how well it handles and drives. Good job!

[Chevy Kid]

Saw the car this weekend at the Roadster Show. Missed talking with you, Greg.
This car is over the top nice. And there were some nice cars around it!

Tim

[Sieg]

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-Cp5BQCT/2/XL/i-Cp5BQCT-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZgK6xFM/1/XL/i-ZgK6xFM-XL.jpg

:whistling:

[HWY Nova]

California Cruzin'!!!!!

[waynieZ]

Nice pictures. It looks like you had beautiful weather for a cruise.

[ironworks]

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-Cp5BQCT/2/XL/i-Cp5BQCT-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZgK6xFM/1/XL/i-ZgK6xFM-XL.jpg

:whistling:

The only thing I don't like about the car is the rich guy who owns it. His wife must be a saint and the car is bad ass.

I can't tell if he is in the drivers seat right now or not.

[hifi875]

best looking convertible street rod ive ever seen. great lines and nothing overdone. just right

[carbuff]

I can't tell if he is in the drivers seat right now or not.

:rofl:

[Orng Crsh]

Perfection!

[Bryan O]

Very nice!

[fleet]

It runs too. ;)

:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

This thing is like driving a Rolls Royce.... What a great way to cruise up California 1... Yipppppppeeeeeeeee

[TorqDork]

This thing is like driving a Rolls Royce.... What a great way to cruise up California 1... Yipppppppeeeeeeeee

Have fun at the Roadster Show? You probably saw my buddy Jeff who was working the Roadster gate and let you in.

[GregWeld]

Have fun at the Roadster Show? You probably saw my buddy Jeff who was working the Roadster gate and let you in.

We had a great time! Great hot rods. Great people. The L A Roadster club is first class. My buddy John Kiley (Pres of the club) just runs it so smoothly. I heard there were 900+ roadsters..... My son Alex came up from redondo beach and spent the weekend. He's FINALLY gaining an appreciation for fine hot rods and now wants to build a '37 to '39 Ford pick up...

[fleet]

This thing is like driving a Rolls Royce.... What a great way to cruise up California 1... Yipppppppeeeeeeeee

Amazing it can do that with a really old skool suspension. :cool:

[carbuff]

He's FINALLY gaining an appreciation for fine hot rods and now wants to build a '37 to '39 Ford pick up...

I (and you, actually) know someone who has a scratch-built fully custom truck cab/body that he's looking to sell. It will be a gorgeous one once it gets finished. ;)

[Chevy Kid]

We had a great time! Great hot rods. Great people. The L A Roadster club is first class. My buddy John Kiley (Pres of the club) just runs it so smoothly. I heard there were 900+ roadsters..... My son Alex came up from redondo beach and spent the weekend. He's FINALLY gaining an appreciation for fine hot rods and now wants to build a '37 to '39 Ford pick up...

940 roadsters, 2100 "other" cars. My first time and a great show. We had fun cruising down in Dad's '36 coupe.

Tim

[GregWeld]

I (and you, actually) know someone who has a scratch-built fully custom truck cab/body that he's looking to sell. It will be a gorgeous one once it gets finished. ;)



Email me

[GregWeld]

940 roadsters, 2100 "other" cars. My first time and a great show. We had fun cruising down in Dad's '36 coupe.

Tim



Yeah I'd heard numbers like that. Crazy!

Glad you two had fun. Sorry we missed each other! But there's always next year.

[GregWeld]

So #1 -- Gwen LOVES her new '33 regardless of what Charley says... Maybe he'd be happier if he'd just go have his own built. LOL


So when I had the car at Laguna Seca for the USCA event (shake down miles before she got her first drive) --- on the tour portion of that event - we stopped for lunch at The Baja Cantina in Carmel Valley -- and I snapped off a couple of cell phone pics of the car sitting in front. I then commissioned Kenny Youngblood to do a painting of the pic I took. So this is a pic of his PAINTING.....

You guys that are on Instagram have already seen this - but I wanted to share with those that are not on there.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_0105.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_0105.jpg.html)

[SSLance]

Holey crap!! That is cool Greg. Nicely done...

He painted that from a cell phone pic? :hail:

[GregWeld]

So here's Gwen seeing the car at Brizio's for the first time -- of course she's moving so I couldn't get a decent picture...





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_0073.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_0073.jpg.html)








She opens the door.... and she's IN!!






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So this was all planned so that we could pick up the car - leave our normal car at the shop - and drive to the L A Roadster show with the Bay Area Roadster Club - and a group of Brizio built cars... about 35 of us all together. This really made the trip fun and we had some stops along the way which was all planned by the BAR group.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_5742.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_5742.jpg.html)






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A SELFIE using the camera places Gwen on the wrong side in this picture - but that's her driving...






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_5761.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_5761.jpg.html)






Parked at the show with the "group" in Brizio's booth....





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And the very first L A Roadster Show -- a 50th Anniversary sticker on the headlight!! Yippppeeeeee






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_0080.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_0080.jpg.html)





We left LA and drove up Highway 1 -- to Big Sur.... for a little R&R (it is HER birthday MONTH after all...)





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Left there (Carmel and Monterey area) and headed back to the Briz's shop... after a stop at Canepa -- and Sid Chavers to have the seat rebuilt --- it doesn't fit HER at all... (what happens when you're just guessing!)....





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_5782.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_5782.jpg.html)

[Vegas69]

I hope my old lady doesn't see this, she seems happy with the vacuum cleaner. :D

Good stuff Greg...

[GregWeld]

Holey crap!! That is cool Greg. Nicely done...

He painted that from a cell phone pic? :hail:






Yep! No kidding! The man has some serious talent!

I posted the actual cell phone pic earlier in the thread -- he used the very same pic --- just cropped to place the car "bigger".

[GregWeld]

I hope my old lady doesn't see this, she seems happy with the vacuum cleaner. :D

Good stuff Greg...



Thanks buddy! She was truly surprised... and thrilled... and she had a GREAT week cruising with the gang... met some new friends... it was really a good week.

[Sieg]

Hmmmmm what to get the wife for her birthday?


.............NAILED IT!

[GregWeld]

Hmmmmm what to get the wife for her birthday?


.............NAILED IT!




Well - to be perfectly honest - it makes it a hell of a lot easier when you don't have to shop the vacuum cleaner aisle. LOL

[Track Junky]

That's awesome Greg. Is this the first time Gwen has done a car thing with you? My wife is finally starting to get into it.

[GregWeld]

That's awesome Greg. Is this the first time Gwen has done a car thing with you? My wife is finally starting to get into it.





No -- we've been together for 42 years - and I've been doing car stuff even longer than that.... and she's done quite a few things car related. She's just never been into it that much. I have to make it "special" --- like this trip... where we did some car stuff - and then some Gwen stuff... Where most of us can just do all car and nothing else and be happy as little clams.

Or like racing at Laguna the day after Thanksgiving.... we did Thanksgiving with the kids there -- and it's a beautiful area - so a little car tossed in is fine.

[Sieg]

Well - to be perfectly honest - it makes it a hell of a lot easier when you don't have to shop the vacuum cleaner aisle. LOL

Also makes it a lot tougher to nail a 4-bagger. :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Greg, the car's absolutely beautiful. Gwen looks like she loved the car and sounds like you two had a great time on the trip together, man that's all that matters! Great idea, chalk one up for Greg Weld.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Also makes it a lot tougher to nail a 4-bagger. :thumbsup:




HUH??? That's a Cosmo Mints kinda comment.... What are you trying to say?? LOL





Greg, the car's absolutely beautiful. Gwen looks like she loved the car and sounds like you two had a great time on the trip together, man that's all that matters! Great idea, chalk one up for Greg Weld.:thumbsup:





Thanks Lenie! I feel the very same way -- this was all about her.... and we had a great time in a great car.

Sid will make it more comfortable for her to drive after we stopped by his shop for some consultation and fit up. And Briz is going to replace the Vega steering box... this one is punked (even though it's brand new)... which made Hiway 1 a lot of work... but cruising a nice hot rod up that Hiway ain't all bad regardless.

[Sieg]

HUH??? That's a Cosmo Mints kinda comment.... What are you trying to say?? LOL
Let me go change into my purple shirt and I'll rephrase it for you..............not! :D

[fleet]

HUH??? That's a Cosmo Mints kinda comment....



Not my fault.

Doc Sawbones told me I swim in the deep end of the gene pool.

:innocent:

lol

[GregWeld]

Not my fault.

Doc Sawbones told me I swim in the deep end of the gene pool.

:innocent:

lol




I believe you've turned poor Doc Sawbones statement around just a bit... perhaps he more likely stated:


You are swimming in DEEP SH!T because you're from the SHALLOW END of the gene pool.




I still have absolutely no idea what The Siegymeister was trying to say. I think BEER may have played a part - on his part.

[Sieg]

I still have absolutely no idea what The Siegymeister was trying to say. I think BEER may have played a part - on his part.
........all positive. I'm absolutely thrilled that your plan played out so well and Gwen appears to be wholeheartedly enjoying the car. Doesn't get much better than that IMO.

Regarding 4-bagger, reference your comment regarding GWPH.

As for the purple shirt comment I didn't want to come across as all teary eyed and jubilant........after all this is a manly car forum. :D

[GregWeld]

........all positive. I'm absolutely thrilled that your plan played out so well and Gwen appears to be wholeheartedly enjoying the car. Doesn't get much better than that IMO.

Regarding 4-bagger, reference your comment regarding GWPH.

As for the purple shirt comment I didn't want to come across as all teary eyed and jubilant........after all this is a manly car forum. :D



AH HA! Tough to tie in a personal email comment.... about a stock I bought - back a couple of weeks - then drag that into a car thread... and be able to make ANY kind of connection. That connection - thin as it is/was - was only made in your mind. LOL OMG... You must have been really spent after long days of cutting and welding to come up with that one! LOL

[fleet]

I like the baseball definition of '4 bagger'.


Ubp_f3J0ZR4

...and that is how I took your comment Sieg since the 33 is a huge (car) home run.

[glassman]

Congrats on the great trip Greg!! :thumbsup:

Where was that pic taken in Big Sur? What a beautiful looking place....

[GregWeld]

Congrats on the great trip Greg!! :thumbsup:

Where was that pic taken in Big Sur? What a beautiful looking place....



The Post Ranch Inn @ Big Sur California

[buickfunnycar.com]

Looks awesome Greg, I saw this car guys when Greg had it @ Laguna when it only had 100 miles or so in it...stared at it all day long!

I take it you guys were already here on the Peninsula and didn't call or write? :rolleyes: Oh well, looks like you had fun and glad Gwen is enjoying her present...looks like you stayed at the Post Ranch, love that view, have got to get back.

Mine's still in paint jail, hope to have it out soon...I miss driving it. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Looks awesome Greg, I saw this car guys when Greg had it @ Laguna when it only had 100 miles or so in it...stared at it all day long!

I take it you guys were already here on the Peninsula and didn't call or write? :rolleyes: Oh well, looks like you had fun and glad Gwen is enjoying her present...looks like you stayed at the Post Ranch, love that view, have got to get back.

Mine's still in paint jail, hope to have it out soon...I miss driving it. :thumbsup:



We didn't stop to see any car buddies.... this trip was all about Gwen and HER birthday - so the only car part was the "excuse" of the Fathers Day show in Pomona.... after that it was just relax and cruise up the coast.

Thanks for the nice compliments on the car. I think it turned out just killer! It's exactly what I had in my head when I described it to Roy and Dave. The rest is just magic the way those guys build cars.

[buickfunnycar.com]

To say the car is stunning is an understatement...it's perfection personified...I just hope I didn't drool on it too badly!

[GregWeld]

To say the car is stunning is an understatement...it's perfection personified...I just hope I didn't drool on it too badly!




It'll buff out!

[89 RS]

Greg, Congrats on the build, that hotrod is phenomenal! That is awesome to surprise your wife and then take the car out on that trip like that! :thumbsup:
The painting you had commissioned is also amazing! Talk about having one heck of a month...lol.

[waynieZ]

That looks like a beautiful drive up the coast, and I agree what an awesome view. I love the picture of the car in post 1371, perfect shot!

[GregWeld]

That looks like a beautiful drive up the coast, and I agree what an awesome view. I love the picture of the car in post 1371, perfect shot!




Thanks Wayne -- that's a painting

[waynieZ]

Wow Amazing. I wish I could take a picture that nice. I just went back to look again and I would still believe it was a picture .

[tones2SS]

That's awesome Greg. Good job,.....except for the seat. lol j/k
The smile on her face says it all. :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Glad this worked out so well for you two, Greg. Congrats on having a well built and fun to drive roadster for you two to drive around. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

The Kenny Youngblood painting just arrived... It's better in person!!








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[tones2SS]

The Kenny Youngblood painting just arrived... It's better in person!!
http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_0118.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_0118.jpg.html)

That looks great for a painting. Very nice.
Is your wife enjoying the hot rod?

[GregWeld]

That looks great for a painting. Very nice.
Is your wife enjoying the hot rod?




We left it at Brizio's on our way back up the coast from LA. The Seat needed to be completely re-done in order to fit Gwen. She's taller than I am - and her height is considerably longer from the waist down -- and we just didn't guess close enough to what the seat needed to be to fit her. So it went back over to Sid Chavers today as a matter of fact - and he'll make the seat over. Then we also are going to replace the steering box. The steering was heavy and didn't have the "return to center" that it should have. Roy and I had discussed this before the LA trip and I had asked him just to leave it alone and let me put some more miles on the car before they went to the effort to R&R it -- and of course it's painted etc. But after putting on 1000 miles -- it never felt any better. He had an original Vega box - and was having that completely rebuilt before installing it. Seems they've been having the same issues with the manufactured versions as this isn't the first goat rodeo with these new boxes. They probably all come out of the same Chinese factory.

I'll pick the car up on September 1st when I head that direction for the Shelby Club Mini-Nat track event at Sonoma. And if all is right with the world I'll haul it back to Sun Valley.

Then at the end of September - we're signed up to drive it on the Good-Guys Haul (the way they should have spelled it!) of Fame Road Tour from Pleasanton California to Fort Worth Texas.

https://www.good-guys.com/goodguys-road-tour


At that time there is a stop planned in Colorado @ Pinkee's Rod Shop where my '40 Ford pickup should be sitting on it's freshly built Roadster Shop chassis.


http://pinkeesrodshop.com

[tubbed69]

The Kenny Youngblood painting just arrived... It's better in person!!








http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_0118.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_0118.jpg.html)

That is a great painting Greg,looks just like picture,what's the new toy you mentioned you are doing? A 40 model pickup?we need details on this cool build.

[fleet]

They posted this today...

@goodguys: Motorsports artist and illustrator Kenny Younglood is here this weekend doing his amazing free souvenir drawings...

http://t.co/aVT5fLmrrX

[Paraman1]

Nice car ! I will have to keep my eyes peeled whenever I am in the SV area to see if I can spot one of your cars . We live in Boise and my Sister in law lives in Bellevue so we are up that way several times a year .

[GregWeld]

Nice car ! I will have to keep my eyes peeled whenever I am in the SV area to see if I can spot one of your cars . We live in Boise and my Sister in law lives in Bellevue so we are up that way several times a year .






We have the blue '33 and I drive a red '32.... hunt me down! Or just go to Starbucks and ask 'em where I am... LOL







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[GregWeld]

So after the trip from the Bay Area to the LA Roadsters show -- and then up California Hiway 1... we dropped the roadster off at Brizio's with a punch list of "to do's". This is perfectly normal for a brand new build - and the car now had over 1000 miles on it.

The first thing to fix was the steering box -- it was just too stiff and didn't return to center. Coming up the coast hiway was a lot of work as it took far too much effort to turn the car. We had discussed this issue before I left and Roy wanted to replace the Vega box but I said to just wait and see if this one would loosen up. It didn't.

The new original Vega box was sent out for a complete rebuild - painted and installed and the steering is now 100% perfect.

The top needed some adjusting -- and the owners of American Speed came over during the show (LA) and discussed with Sid Chavers and Roy exactly where to tweak what... the top now fits 100% perfect.

A complete new seat was built... which is wonderful and now fits Gwen really well. I had Sid make a pad that looks like the upholstery to go behind my back when I want to drive. Perfect!

The BEST ADDITION OF ALL.... new RideTech shocks on the front and CoilOvers on the rear (all polished and gleaming!). I can't tell you how much better the car rides!! Thank you BRET!! You are THE MAN! The car was a bit "harsh" before with the usual "hot rod" shocks on it. Now - it's like silk. Harshness is all gone and it rides like a really nice hot rod should. It's "firm" but compliant and smooth... hard to describe - but here's the tell. GWEN said - "it rides better" the first time she drove it --- and she knew nothing about the shock change. BINGO!! XOXO buddy!


There was hot air coming in from the motor/trans from the console area... a simple "oops" because the way the console sits on the floor it wasn't sealing out the air even though the boot was proper. A simple fix was to put a boot on the floor/shift lever... and then install the nice console with it's pretty leather boot. Another home run BINGO.

The speedo was "sticky" -- turns out the hole in the dash was a smidge too tight... FIXED and another BINGO...

The PCV was leaking just a couple drops of oil... I HATE OIL LEAKS... fixed! The fix was to install a catch can and K&N filter... ALL FIXED.

After paint - the windows were installed so that they disappeared down in the door too far... that caused an ugly sound when shutting the doors with the windows down. The fix was just to re-adjust them so that the top of the window is held with the weatherstrip... Trust me when I tell you -- these doors open and close better than a Rolls Royce. Every time I use them - I'm amazed. It's a tactile feel and sound that just says HOLY CRAP THIS THING IS A BEAUTY.

We raised the nose of the car an inch and a half. You can not tell this from looking at it... but it will keep us from having to be so careful going over small humps and bumps. This is no show car -- this is a driver.... we just want to be able to use it comfortably.

The car runs like a swiss watch... a little too perfect for me - but it's Gwen's car and she's happy as hell with it. It drives great - runs flawlessly - is smooth... yet sounds like a hot rod.... and now the seat fits her! It's all good.

[fleet]

Thanks for the update Greg.

Really liked all the detail you went into.

Nice to read more about this home run build. :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

I love it when a plan comes together!! Glad you and Gwen are happy with the final out come!!

[lilcraigford]

Instantly recognized the '33 in some Speedhunters coverage:

http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Brizio-Street-Rods-3-copy-800x533.jpg

http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/08/brizios-building-em-pride-style/

I haven't yet taken a moment to compliment you on the build; especially love the color!

[GregWeld]

I haven't yet taken a moment to compliment you on the build; especially love the color!


Thank you for the heads up on the article! And Gwen thanks you for the compliment... Girls are like that. LOL

[tones2SS]

The car runs like a swiss watch... a little too perfect for me - but it's Gwen's car and she's happy as hell with it. It drives great - runs flawlessly - is smooth... yet sounds like a hot rod.... and now the seat fits her! It's all good.

^^^That's all that matters.
Congrats to you and Gwen on an awesome hot rod.

[DBasher]

Nice to see it get all sorted out without the drama. If Roy drove the car after the Ridetech install I'm sure he's changing the way his cars leave the building. A buddy switched from the Pete&Jakes to Bilstein and just like Gwen's it was night and day, much mo betta!

You done good Weld!

:thumbsup:
Dan

[GregWeld]

Thanks Dan!

The car is pure "Brizio". There's a very good reason he builds multiple cars for return clients year after year. They put a big fat smile on your face. The fit - the finish - the way things work... the way they drive. The guy has it down pat. You hit bumpy roads in this car - nothing rattles - nothing squeaks - it just goes "thump thump". It's something about the cars he builds that are just different yet they're no big deal - they're usually not customized much in the way of body mods etc... they're really mostly pretty "normal" -- but driving them is a whole different story. They just work. I guess that's why so many of his builds are driven so many miles. His personal hot rod has 75,000 miles on it. And his Dad Andy is legendary for leading trips to Columbus or back east... People aren't afraid to drive them... and once you have - you understand why.

I'm really looking forward to our trip to Texas... and Gwen is already trying to figure out how to pack for it. That's a good sign right there.




Nice to see it get all sorted out without the drama. If Roy drove the car after the Ridetech install I'm sure he's changing the way his cars leave the building. A buddy switched from the Pete&Jakes to Bilstein and just like Gwen's it was night and day, much mo betta!

You done good Weld!

:thumbsup:
Dan

[waynieZ]

Great to hear this Greg. That's the whole idea is to drive and enjoy them. I hope you and Gwen get to put a ton of miles on it. Enjoy.

[Vegas69]

Success=Refined study of the obvious.

It's rarely rocket science, it's attention to detail formed through experience and pride in your work..

[glassman]

Thanks Dan!

The car is pure "Brizio". There's a very good reason he builds multiple cars for return clients year after year. They put a big fat smile on your face. The fit - the finish - the way things work... the way they drive. The guy has it down pat. You hit bumpy roads in this car - nothing rattles - nothing squeaks - it just goes "thump thump". It's something about the cars he builds that are just different yet they're no big deal - they're usually not customized much in the way of body mods etc... they're really mostly pretty "normal" -- but driving them is a whole different story. They just work. I guess that's why so many of his builds are driven so many miles. His personal hot rod has 75,000 miles on it. And his Dad Andy is legendary for leading trips to Columbus or back east... People aren't afraid to drive them... and once you have - you understand why.

I'm really looking forward to our trip to Texas... and Gwen is already trying to figure out how to pack for it. That's a good sign right there.


Is that where "Andy's picnic" came from?

[GregWeld]

Success=Refined study of the obvious.

It's rarely rocket science, it's attention to detail formed through experience and pride in your work..



Good thoughts. His group of guys make a pretty good living... he treats them right and most everyone has been with him for years and years. They're all hot rodders themselves... and when you do something well for years, I think you get even better at it. If you'd have watched Jim building my brake lines and fuel lines all while chatting with me... in a matter of an hour and a half he was DONE - and they were perfect. He made the reference marks and bends without even thinking. Half the time I make a mark and then promptly bend the tube in the exact opposite direction it needed to go. LOL






Is that where "Andy's picnic" came from?




That's a different event. That is his car show that he's been putting on for 40 years. His cruises are legendary - thus the RODFATHER moniker. He started these road tours back in 1970.

[GregWeld]

This car was just too big for me - I couldn't reach the pedals after I had the seat rebuilt for Gwen.... so Charley loaned me some more money and I had it "chopped". So much better now!







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[camcojb]

:lol:

[tones2SS]

LMAO
Too funny Greg.

[JB64CHEVELLE]

Hey your not the only one with that problem, I think your new version is still to big for me! LOL

[waynieZ]

Wow they did a nice job you can't even tell you had work done to it! lol

[carbuff]

:confused59:

[Sieg]

Avatar.

[waynieZ]

Avatar.

X2 !!!!!

[RussMurco]

Avatar.

PERFECT! x3!!!!
:slingshot:

[GregWeld]

A nicely done video on Roy Brizio.... He truly is what this video says... Just a great guy and a great guy to be with and have build you a hot rod.

Near the end of the video is a full down the side pan of Gwen's '33




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[Vegas69]

He has his heart in the right place and that's exactly why he's such a success.

[RussMurco]

A nicely done video on Roy Brizio.... He truly is what this video says... Just a great guy and a great guy to be with and have build you a hot rod.

I was at the Sheraton bar in Pomona last year and he was sitting next to me, enjoying a drink. I didn't know who he was (I'd never seen his picture) but I started talking to him and even after he introduced himself as "Roy" it still didn't click. Lot's of people were walking by and saying hi to him and I knew he built cars, but I still didn't know just who he was. My coworker came in and was thrilled to meet him, then I knew who I'd been talking to for 15 minutes. Of all the builders I've met he's one of the most genuine and accessible out there.

[Ns RS]

Greg, since Charley is your finance guy can you be mine so I can do a Roy build? I want to keep my $$ in the market per Investing 102 rules lol

[Panteracer]

Actually the money will cost too much after he borrows
From charley then loans it to you

Kinda like our banks who get it almost
Free from the government and then jack the prices
up with all kinds of BS conditions etc

When you don't need money they want to loan it
but if you do need it then they make it difficult

Not like the old days where they really wanted to help you
and actually acted like a bank

Better off financing yourself

Panteracer

[GregWeld]

Greg, since Charley is your finance guy can you be mine so I can do a Roy build? I want to keep my $$ in the market per Investing 102 rules lol





Every time I ask Charley for more - he tells me he's "between money".... Keep reading Investing 102 - then you become the bank.






Actually the money will cost too much after he borrows
From charley then loans it to you

Kinda like our banks who get it almost
Free from the government and then jack the prices
up with all kinds of BS conditions etc

When you don't need money they want to loan it
but if you do need it then they make it difficult

Not like the old days where they really wanted to help you
and actually acted like a bank

Better off financing yourself

Panteracer





I'm able to borrow all the money I'd never need.... at usually less than 2%.... And I agree with you. If you don't need the money it's easily accessible....
Banks were never there to help you. They were there to make money off you lending you someone else's money and making the spread.

I think the banks changed when people changed. It used to be that PEOPLE WANTED to pay their debts.... now they just want everything and if they screw the bank and keep the stuff - they think they're smart.

My ex partner used to sum it up ==== The only people that ever screwed me - where the ones I trusted.

Simple enough... you only ever opened credit up to those you thought you could trust. Sometimes they screwed you. The guy you never trusted - was never given the chance.

[GregWeld]

I just got off the phone with Mister Brizio.... seems they finally came up with a fix and found some reasons the '33 was overheating. As it turns out - Ed Pink was also in on the fix! For those of you that are unfamiliar with Ed Pink - I feel sorry for you... go look him up.


So -- several things stacked up to be an overall issue. Not necessarily in the order of fault.

The upper radiator hose was taken DOWN under the fan motor and then back up to the radiator. This looked like and acted like a plumbing "P trap"... Add to this that the "U" bend to make the P part was metal tubing - and it was attached via a bracket to the fan to hold it... As the motor heated up -- this caused "movement" albeit slowly - but enough - to put torque on the fan housing causing the blade to engage the housing... slowing the fan. You wouldn't hear this driving - and it had worn a considerable groove in the housing. Probably during the first few outings - so the interference was there but without any "clicking" to tip you off.

Now then -- enter mister Ed Pink -- since the Brizio crew was still having the overheating issue even after finding the P trap / fan issue and replacing those parts of the problem.... Ed had seen the car and we'd spent time together at the LA Roadster show... He stopped by the shop when visiting San Francisco and, seeing it back at the shop, asked "why". When told why - he said he'd run into a similar problem before -- and asked if there was an overflow/catch can in the system since he couldn't see one. There was none... and he said that he had fixed a similar problem by simply adding one. Seems without this - the engine sucks in air - and then creates hot spots... They added one - and the problem is solved.

Now it's off to Sid Chavers to replace the lower seat leather where I punctured it when I sat down with a side cutter in my back pocket - during one of the many in and outs starting the car when I was trying to solve the problem before taking it back to Brizio. DOH! WTF.... it keeps people employed... whatever... I'm over it. LOL

[Boss 5.0]

I just got off the phone with Mister Brizio.... seems they finally came up with a fix and found some reasons the '33 was overheating. As it turns out - Ed Pink was also in on the fix! For those of you that are unfamiliar with Ed Pink - I feel sorry for you... go look him up.


So -- several things stacked up to be an overall issue. Not necessarily in the order of fault.


Now then -- enter mister Ed Pink -- since the Brizio crew was still having the overheating issue even after finding the P trap / fan issue and replacing those parts of the problem.... Ed had seen the car and we'd spent time together at the LA Roadster show... He stopped by the shop when visiting San Francisco and, seeing it back at the shop, asked "why". When told why - he said he'd run into a similar problem before -- and asked if there was an overflow/catch can in the system since he couldn't see one. There was none... and he said that he had fixed a similar problem by simply adding one. Seems without this - the engine sucks in air - and then creates hot spots... They added one - and the problem is solved.




I guess that is why Ed Pink is so good. Never in a million years would it dawn on me that a catch can would aid in a heating issue.

Glenn

[GregWeld]

I guess that is why Ed Pink is so good. Never in a million years would it dawn on me that a catch can would aid in a heating issue.

Glenn



You, Me, and the Brizio crew either!!

It was left off because it's a packaging issue with the nose being so pinched on these cars... it's just tight as hell up there... and we never used to have to have them. Today every car has them but I would have thought that was an EPA type rule.

[Sieg]

Great News! :thumbsup:


where I punctured it when I sat down with a side cutter in my back pocket
I hate those moments with a passion! :bang:

[GregWeld]

Great News! :thumbsup:



I hate those moments with a passion! :bang:



NOBODY likes those moments for sure! I do tend to just shrug it off rather than get upset about it. My view is - Oh well - something else we have to get fixed.

Then I go shoot myself for being such an idiot. I know better than to do stuff like that.

[57hemicuda]

Drives me crazy that sorting is so much harder then building. Glad they got it figured out. I know you and everyone involved have to be pissed that it ended up being something so simple, always the way though.

[GregWeld]

Drives me crazy that sorting is so much harder then building. Glad they got it figured out. I know you and everyone involved have to be pissed that it ended up being something so simple, always the way though.


You know -- I don't know that I'd characterize it as simple. Roy said they discovered the movement of the upper radiator hose by accident - and then looked further into it and noticed the fan blade contact "witness" mark. I might have torn the heads off the motor before I ever figured it out and had the block x-rayed... LOL

Going for complicated over simple... like most of us do!

The stupid part is that of all the things that can go wrong with a motor like the LS with all the drive by wire - and ECM's and relays and harness and blah blah blah... the last thing I'd think would become an issue is the cooling system. And what brought it to the forefront was that the car sat idling for several minutes - thus ZERO air movement being forced thru the radiator... and it needed ALL of the fan CFM to stay in control. And again -- all of my "testing" was done inside the shop with no air movement. I could have used my big (36") fan in front of the engine but I was trying to test the cooling system so I didn't want to have any artificial cooling aids. Thus the problem repeated itself over and over.

Funnier yet is that I had commented to Roy that his fan "sucked" earlier... it was noisy... but then I also knew that with just the single smallish fan - it would have to have healthy CFM numbers and when they're moving lots of air - that makes noise. Little did I know that some of the noise was the blade pounding the housing and that friction causing the motor to work harder. It NEVER sounded like a fan blade hitting anything.

Now I guess that with the motor running "hot" - the cool down side of things must have brought in ever more air to the system exacerbating the whole "burping" / "steam venting" thing.

[Vegas69]

So you fixed it by installing a part that has been on every factory car for 75 years? :action-smiley-027: :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

So you fixed it by installing a part that has been on every factory car for 75 years? :action-smiley-027: :unibrow:



Pretty much sums it up.

[GregWeld]

Roy Brizio called and asked if I'd like a join a small group of guys and head down to Austin Texas for the Lonestar Round Up... I asked Gwen if she was interested - and of course, she was, since our daughter lives in Austin.... Lucky for us the '33 was already at Roy's shop waiting for me to pick it up... so we flew to SF and picked up the fully detailed '33 (I had to laugh because Roy said he's spent $1000 having the car detailed after every time I drop it off there).

We departed Andersons Pea Soup right on schedule with about 15 or so cars. Roy Brizio and friend Tami - Andy and Sue Brizio (The Godfather) in their 32 (Andy is 83) - Sid Chavers - Darryl and Terri Hollenbeck (painted our '33) in their brand spankin' new '32 - Scott Hawley in his '32 Fordor... Dennis Varni (a member of the 200 and 300 MPH Bonneville club)... and several others. First day was short as we were only going to Redlands --- but we took off the interstate - and had a very nice drive thru some countryside.... next day we pounded I-10 to Tucson... where Gwen and I have friends so we split off and did cocktails at their place. The usual departure time is 7AM - so day 3 - we're off for El Paso... a longer day but so far the trip is going as planned and by now we've picked up John Mumford in his 32 coupe and Tom Gloy in his yellow '36 Cabriolet - and a few others along the way.... Diner in El Paso was about 40 or so people -- and to all of our surprise the whole thing was picked up by the President of MSD! What a gracious and unexpected "nicety"!

Day 4 was supposed to be a stop at Sonora, Texas but a buddy and I discussed the fact that it was only 200 more miles to Austin -- so we punched on thru and skipped this stop altogether.

The weather thru New Mexico and into Texas was COLD for the folks in the roadsters!! Wow was I happy Gwen's '33 has a top and side windows and a heater!! When you're 80+ and cruising with either no top and no windows or just a top and no windows... You are one tough rodder!!! We had 4 guys on the trip that were 80 or more! Talk about diehard hot rodders! Trust me when I tell you these cars ain't that comfortable for long days behind the wheel.

One of the guys in a '40 Ford had a U-Joint going out - and luckily he had a spare with him. At a lonely spot in the Texas "weeds" - we stopped for fuel - and when getting back on the highway he spotted a sign that said "Drivelines"... he and Roy stopped there - and in 35 minutes they had a new U Joint....

At a couple of the stops I noticed the temp creeping up quickly -- but lucky for me - the stops were just for some gas and a pit stop -- and then we'd be right back on the road and the temp would never budge. Coming into Austin though - we hit normal city traffic and the temp began to be uncomfortable... the fan seemed to be working intermittently -- or not at all -- and then would roar to life and the temp would drop - only to go back up - like a yoyo. Hummmmmmm Go figure. Roy and I pulled the side panel off when they all arrived in Austin and we couldn't see anything wrong. Thinking it might be a failing relay he had the shop overnight a replacement. The next morning I go out to the car - fire it up and the fan works like a charm.... hmmmmmm... weird. I shut it off - only to go back in the afternoon to try it again - and NO FAN. Okay -- this is goofy. Roy and I pull the side panel and start looking at wire connections and the fan comes on and goes off - or runs slowly... obviously there's an issue with the wiring and a quick investigation and the nose piece pulled off - reveals a loose ground! That explains the whole problem. 1 minute later it's fixed....

The car ran great - is a joy to drive... and comfortable for what it is.

Gwen had torn her ACL 5 weeks ago while hiking at home.... and had been nursing it along to see if she could do without surgery. Well -- while walking from the hotel to diner - she and Adrienne (our daughter) decide they're going to climb up on a lifesize Willie Nelson statue - and the knee comes apart. Now she can't walk at all without the knee going wonky - and we're blocks from the hotel - and she is NOT doing well... so off to the ER we go... some examination and a "immobilizer" and crutches and pain meds -- and she's now hobbling/hopping/struggling all weekend. UGH.

The show was 100% "rat rods" -- which was a surprise to all that traveled on this journey --- and I think "we" were the only painted cars in the show (of about 2000 hot rods!!). But the show was fun - with live music and fun people etc.

Last night (Saturday night) SW invites us to join him over on South Congress street -- where the car show has "moved" to (unofficially). The streets are lined for as far as you could see on both sides of the road - with hot rods! How fun! This street is fun to begin with - but now we have killer restaurants and bars and cars! We sit outside on the outdoor patio and order some food and drinks and Adrienne and SW are "on edge" about a predicted storm heading our way... Next thing Adrienne's phone issues a Severe Thunderstorm warning - and we start to see flashes of lightening --- and the trees start to rustle.... I'm thinking - 'big whoop' - but in a matter of seconds the night went from fun to utter chaos!! The rustling tree leaves went into full on wind storm and the sky opened up and dumped BUCKETS of rain and hail! The completely packed patio was emptied in nanoseconds as people rushed for any cover they could find!! LOL I managed to give Gwen the roller derby elbow technique as she reached for her crutches and by god I beat her to the restaurant door! SW, being the good Texan he is - stayed back to help her.... HAHAHAHAHAHA Oh man!

Anyway - we had a great server who managed to round us all up and served our dinner at the bar. What a hoot!

I can only imagine the mess this made out of the cars parked on the street -- and by the time we finished dinner the storm had moved thru the area leaving rivers of water... and the cars had vanished. I hope none were damaged.

We left the '33 at SW's to be shipped back to Brizio's shop (so we can go to the LA Roadsters Show mid June)... and I can't thank him enough for taking care of it for us. Next up is tracking at Thunderhill.... EEEEEEHHHHHAAAAAAWWWWWW.

Build 'em to drive and drive 'em! That's the most fun you can have with your cars. Get out there and do it!

[GregWeld]

I have to apologize to Bryan and Steve for not getting in touch with them on this trip -- it wasn't my "trip" and I was just one of the group... and trying to round up and keep a group of 20+ cars and 40ish people was like herding cats! Way too much going on and keep the group together... and there just was no time left in the day or outside "stuff". WTF -- I never even got out to The Salt Lick!

[Greg from Aus]

Great story GW.

[GregWeld]

After our trip to the ER in Austin -- which got us back to the hotel at about 1AM.....



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[glassman]

Nice write up Greg and sounds like alot of fun....Hope your wifey does better soon and post some pics when ya can.....Hope to see ya at t-hill

[Greg from Aus]

I hope Gwen recovers fast, knees are a pain in the ar$e.

[Flash68]

Sounds like a blast of a road trip, minus the ER trip of course... once Gwen recovers put her in that Mustang so we can all see what that car is capable of please. Thanks.

[fleet]

GW performing 'No mercy'...

https://instagram.com/p/1g5K8xF3Nw/?taken-by=adrienneweld


:waveflag:

[Vegas69]

Cars are meant for driving? Get out of here....

[wiedemab]

Sounds like quite the adventure. That sucks about the injury......hope she has a relatively easy recovery after getting it fixed.

[AMSOILGUY]

Holy Sh*t i've been a member longer then this thread has existed and never seen it before. Good thing i've got nothing better to do then read 146 pages at work. Awesome car and surprise Greg!

[Che70velle]

Greg, sounds like a great time, minus the acl issue. I hope the video starring yourself on Instagram doesn't get you into too much trouble with the wifey.

[GregWeld]

The bad part about Gwen's knee is that this one was her good one... She destroyed the other one 31 years ago when we used to "bash bamboo" on the mountain. Now they fix them better than they used to.

Even if she has surgery the day before I leave for thundehill - I'm not staying home!!! I'm ready for an entire weekend of driving the Mustang.... And nothing will keep me away.

[Greg from Aus]

The bad part about Gwen's knee is that this one was her good one... She destroyed the other one 31 years ago when we used to "bash bamboo" on the mountain. Now they fix them better than they used to.

Even if she has surgery the day before I leave for thundehill - I'm not staying home!!! I'm ready for an entire weekend of driving the Mustang.... And nothing will keep me away.

Very very brave talk. :hairpullout:

[ironworks]

Very very brave talk. :hairpullout:

I think Gwen would force him to go, just for some piece and quiet.

[Greg from Aus]

I think Gwen would force him to go, just for some piece and quiet.

Hahaha, yep get out of the house now and don't rush back, I've had that talk.

[69x22]

Roy Brizio called and asked if I'd like a join a small group of guys and head down to Austin Texas for the Lonestar Round Up... I asked Gwen if she was interested - and of course, she was, since our daughter lives in Austin.... Lucky for us the '33 was already at Roy's shop waiting for me to pick it up... so we flew to SF and picked up the fully detailed '33 (I had to laugh because Roy said he's spent $1000 having the car detailed after every time I drop it off there).

We departed Andersons Pea Soup right on schedule with about 15 or so cars. Roy Brizio and friend Tami - Andy and Sue Brizio (The Godfather) in their 32 (Andy is 83) - Sid Chavers - Darryl and Terri Hollenbeck (painted our '33) in their brand spankin' new '32 - Scott Hawley in his '32 Fordor... Dennis Varni (a member of the 200 and 300 MPH Bonneville club)... and several others. First day was short as we were only going to Redlands --- but we took off the interstate - and had a very nice drive thru some countryside.... next day we pounded I-10 to Tucson... where Gwen and I have friends so we split off and did cocktails at their place. The usual departure time is 7AM - so day 3 - we're off for El Paso... a longer day but so far the trip is going as planned and by now we've picked up John Mumford in his 32 coupe and Tom Gloy in his yellow '36 Cabriolet - and a few others along the way.... Diner in El Paso was about 40 or so people -- and to all of our surprise the whole thing was picked up by the President of MSD! What a gracious and unexpected "nicety"!

Day 4 was supposed to be a stop at Sonora, Texas but a buddy and I discussed the fact that it was only 200 more miles to Austin -- so we punched on thru and skipped this stop altogether.

The weather thru New Mexico and into Texas was COLD for the folks in the roadsters!! Wow was I happy Gwen's '33 has a top and side windows and a heater!! When you're 80+ and cruising with either no top and no windows or just a top and no windows... You are one tough rodder!!! We had 4 guys on the trip that were 80 or more! Talk about diehard hot rodders! Trust me when I tell you these cars ain't that comfortable for long days behind the wheel.

One of the guys in a '40 Ford had a U-Joint going out - and luckily he had a spare with him. At a lonely spot in the Texas "weeds" - we stopped for fuel - and when getting back on the highway he spotted a sign that said "Drivelines"... he and Roy stopped there - and in 35 minutes they had a new U Joint....

At a couple of the stops I noticed the temp creeping up quickly -- but lucky for me - the stops were just for some gas and a pit stop -- and then we'd be right back on the road and the temp would never budge. Coming into Austin though - we hit normal city traffic and the temp began to be uncomfortable... the fan seemed to be working intermittently -- or not at all -- and then would roar to life and the temp would drop - only to go back up - like a yoyo. Hummmmmmm Go figure. Roy and I pulled the side panel off when they all arrived in Austin and we couldn't see anything wrong. Thinking it might be a failing relay he had the shop overnight a replacement. The next morning I go out to the car - fire it up and the fan works like a charm.... hmmmmmm... weird. I shut it off - only to go back in the afternoon to try it again - and NO FAN. Okay -- this is goofy. Roy and I pull the side panel and start looking at wire connections and the fan comes on and goes off - or runs slowly... obviously there's an issue with the wiring and a quick investigation and the nose piece pulled off - reveals a loose ground! That explains the whole problem. 1 minute later it's fixed....

The car ran great - is a joy to drive... and comfortable for what it is.

Gwen had torn her ACL 5 weeks ago while hiking at home.... and had been nursing it along to see if she could do without surgery. Well -- while walking from the hotel to diner - she and Adrienne (our daughter) decide they're going to climb up on a lifesize Willie Nelson statue - and the knee comes apart. Now she can't walk at all without the knee going wonky - and we're blocks from the hotel - and she is NOT doing well... so off to the ER we go... some examination and a "immobilizer" and crutches and pain meds -- and she's now hobbling/hopping/struggling all weekend. UGH.

The show was 100% "rat rods" -- which was a surprise to all that traveled on this journey --- and I think "we" were the only painted cars in the show (of about 2000 hot rods!!). But the show was fun - with live music and fun people etc.

Last night (Saturday night) SW invites us to join him over on South Congress street -- where the car show has "moved" to (unofficially). The streets are lined for as far as you could see on both sides of the road - with hot rods! How fun! This street is fun to begin with - but now we have killer restaurants and bars and cars! We sit outside on the outdoor patio and order some food and drinks and Adrienne and SW are "on edge" about a predicted storm heading our way... Next thing Adrienne's phone issues a Severe Thunderstorm warning - and we start to see flashes of lightening --- and the trees start to rustle.... I'm thinking - 'big whoop' - but in a matter of seconds the night went from fun to utter chaos!! The rustling tree leaves went into full on wind storm and the sky opened up and dumped BUCKETS of rain and hail! The completely packed patio was emptied in nanoseconds as people rushed for any cover they could find!! LOL I managed to give Gwen the roller derby elbow technique as she reached for her crutches and by god I beat her to the restaurant door! SW, being the good Texan he is - stayed back to help her.... HAHAHAHAHAHA Oh man!

Anyway - we had a great server who managed to round us all up and served our dinner at the bar. What a hoot!

I can only imagine the mess this made out of the cars parked on the street -- and by the time we finished dinner the storm had moved thru the area leaving rivers of water... and the cars had vanished. I hope none were damaged.

We left the '33 at SW's to be shipped back to Brizio's shop (so we can go to the LA Roadsters Show mid June)... and I can't thank him enough for taking care of it for us. Next up is tracking at Thunderhill.... EEEEEEHHHHHAAAAAAWWWWWW.

Build 'em to drive and drive 'em! That's the most fun you can have with your cars. Get out there and do it!

Even had a little bit of hail on S Congress st during the storm.

[Lenie]

Greg/Gwen, sounds like a hoot...Food/music and cars w/good company...doesn't get much better. SW's a good guy.

[waynieZ]

Sounds like a great time was had by the group, and you got to put some time on the cars. Too bad about Gwen's knee, I hope it goes well for here getting it back in shape.
As always a great read.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

GW performing 'No mercy'...

https://instagram.com/p/1g5K8xF3Nw/?taken-by=adrienneweld


:waveflag:

asktard.


LOL

[DBasher]

Someone needs to put music to that...too funny!

[Chassisworks]

WTF -- I never even got out to The Salt Lick!

Greg, last year six buddies and I were in Austin for MotoGP. We were there three full days and EVERY meal was eaten at a BBQ joint. I would skip Salt Lick. It's great for West Coast bbq but really fell short of expectations in all of our opinion. Although the desserts were delicious and the help wasn't too bad either.

Make the drive to Kreuz Market (https://www.kreuzmarket.com/) in Lockhart. It's the best BBQ I have had in my entire life. "No Sauce, No Forks" is their credo and oooohwheeee is it worth it! I got a pork chop that was about three inches thick and half a pound of brisket. One of the guys ordered a pound of brisket, then went back for another half pound. Just insanely good food. When you walk in the FIRST front door it smells like a forest fire.

Dangit, now I am starving. It's all your fault, Greg!

Pics from their site.
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Left out some beef!
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https://www.kreuzmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kreuz-brisket-smoker.jpg

[Panteracer]

Greg cool stuff.. like you said drive them
Going to Texas next month with the Pantera
group and want to get some good BBQ... one
of the Texas boys has a ranch and they do a pig
roast every year.. that is after our second track day
at TWS

Bob

[GregWeld]

Greg, last year six buddies and I were in Austin for MotoGP. We were there three full days and EVERY meal was eaten at a BBQ joint. I would skip Salt Lick. It's great for West Coast bbq but really fell short of expectations in all of our opinion. Although the desserts were delicious and the help wasn't too bad either.

Make the drive to Kreuz Market (https://www.kreuzmarket.com/) in Lockhart. It's the best BBQ I have had in my entire life. "No Sauce, No Forks" is their credo and oooohwheeee is it worth it! I got a pork chop that was about three inches thick and half a pound of brisket. One of the guys ordered a pound of brisket, then went back for another half pound. Just insanely good food. When you walk in the FIRST front door it smells like a forest fire.

Dangit, now I am starving. It's all your fault, Greg!





The whole "The Salt Lick" thing is an inside joke -- from when a group of us from Lat G went to Austin for the V8 Supercar race.... and Bryan Cope (lives there) refused to take us there -- we all asked to go because it was the only one you hear about....

Closest thing I got to BBQ all week was a doggie bag of left overs from Lambert's - where we were walking to eat when Gwen tore the rest of her knee out - and we ended up missing the dinner. Adrienne brought me the doggie bag to eat in the ER.

With 20+ cars and about 35 people or so (herding cats) it was just hard to do much of anything in an organized way.... and we tended to just spend more time with Adrienne and her friends on this trip. Since she's in Chefs school there - she saves up all the cool places for Mom and Dad to take her... $$$$$$ LOL

[GregWeld]

Great story GW.





I never have much to say.....





Nice write up Greg and sounds like alot of fun....Hope your wifey does better soon and post some pics when ya can.....Hope to see ya at t-hill





I can't thank you enough for the fair warning!! LOL I really can hardly wait to hit the road and get the "new and improved" Suttonstang sorted. BTW, asking Sutton questions will cost YOU $125 per hour... bring some cash.





Sounds like a blast of a road trip, minus the ER trip of course... once Gwen recovers put her in that Mustang so we can all see what that car is capable of please. Thanks.




#1 -- ER's are scary!! I happened to be wearing one of my nicer watches -- I took it off and shoved it in my pocket. The good news was - since we got there by ambulance -- they put her in a room right away. I couldn't figure out how to leave her (she's just about passing out) on the street while I went to get our only transportation (the '33) - get her in it - and find a hospital... so a call to 911 was it. I did tell them it was NOT an emergency.



#2 -- She'd go thru a set of tires per weekend on the Muttstang because she'd carry way more corner speed than me. F that! I get months out of a set.





GW performing 'No mercy'...

https://instagram.com/p/1g5K8xF3Nw/?taken-by=adrienneweld


:waveflag:




Thanks.... I think.








Cars are meant for driving? Get out of here....





DOH!





Sounds like quite the adventure. That sucks about the injury......hope she has a relatively easy recovery after getting it fixed.





All I can say is --- UGH!



Holy Sh*t i've been a member longer then this thread has existed and never seen it before. Good thing i've got nothing better to do then read 146 pages at work. Awesome car and surprise Greg!





Done yet??




Greg, sounds like a great time, minus the acl issue. I hope the video starring yourself on Instagram doesn't get you into too much trouble with the wifey.






Not the wife I'm worried about -- it's the folks that actually walk like that I'm concerned about. You know - being PC and all that.... Probably get death threats and a cease and desist letter from some organization.





Very very brave talk. :hairpullout:





I just need April to call and talk her into putting the gun down.....






I think Gwen would force him to go, just for some piece and quiet.






What he said /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\






Hahaha, yep get out of the house now and don't rush back, I've had that talk.





I seem to hear that daily.... I just squint and cup my ear and say HUH?!?!?!

[GregWeld]

First morning in Redlands (LA) California. Each day we picked up a couple here and a couple there....



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Brizio hot rods - Built to be driven!!





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One of the stops on the "garage crawl"..... Jesse James doesn't own it anymore BTW....






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The Cackle Fest cars at The Lonestar Round Up - Austin Texas.... always love to hear and smell nitro!







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This show was about 100% "rat rods"...... which I personally love for a number of reasons - mostly because it gets younger people involved.

This door sums up hot rodding....






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Following THE RODFATHER (Andy and Sue Brizio).... they're driving BOTH WAYS -- he's 83 years old! #nowindows #noheat #hugesetofballs #waybiggerthanmine





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This "designer" T shirt was in Nordstrom.... $100 !! Anyone that has ever done any overhead welding has several of these! I'll sell mine for HALF OF THIS!!! Send email and PayPal!! I'll include shipping!! WTF!!! LOL





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[Flash68]

Greg, last year six buddies and I were in Austin for MotoGP. We were there three full days and EVERY meal was eaten at a BBQ joint. I would skip Salt Lick. It's great for West Coast bbq but really fell short of expectations in all of our opinion. Although the desserts were delicious and the help wasn't too bad either.

Make the drive to Kreuz Market (https://www.kreuzmarket.com/) in Lockhart. It's the best BBQ I have had in my entire life. "No Sauce, No Forks" is their credo and oooohwheeee is it worth it! I got a pork chop that was about three inches thick and half a pound of brisket. One of the guys ordered a pound of brisket, then went back for another half pound. Just insanely good food. When you walk in the FIRST front door it smells like a forest fire.

Dangit, now I am starving. It's all your fault, Greg!

Pics from their site.
https://www.kreuzmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kreuz-pitmaster-roy-perez.jpg
https://www.kreuzmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kreuz-pork-chops-02.jpg
https://www.kreuzmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kreuz-koozies-03.jpg
https://www.kreuzmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kreuz-pit-smoke.jpg

Left out some beef!
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https://www.kreuzmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kreuz-brisket-smoker.jpg

The whole "The Salt Lick" thing is an inside joke -- from when a group of us from Lat G went to Austin for the V8 Supercar race.... and Bryan Cope (lives there) refused to take us there -- we all asked to go because it was the only one you hear about....

Closest thing I got to BBQ all week was a doggie bag of left overs from Lambert's - where we were walking to eat when Gwen tore the rest of her knee out - and we ended up missing the dinner. Adrienne brought me the doggie bag to eat in the ER.

With 20+ cars and about 35 people or so (herding cats) it was just hard to do much of anything in an organized way.... and we tended to just spend more time with Adrienne and her friends on this trip. Since she's in Chefs school there - she saves up all the cool places for Mom and Dad to take her... $$$$$$ LOL

Greg, we were at Kreuz.... and walked through it... but it was closed. :ohsnap:

[GregWeld]

Greg, we were at Kreuz.... and walked through it... but it was closed. :ohsnap:




Funny you mention that --- I was telling someone on this trip about "BBQ" and that you don't realize this process takes hours and hours.... That it's not like going to a regular restaurant where they cook to order --- and if they sell out - they're OUT! They can't possibly make more! I was telling them that I had to have that explained to me.... because I was like WTF do you mean you don't have any <whatever kind of meat>!!! I was indignant!! LOL Then it was well DOH!!!

[Chassisworks]

Kreuz was an amazing place to eat. I seriously want to get on a plane and go there right now. I might even ask the wife about spending some flyer miles...then I woke up and was still alive.

Love the hastags, Greg! I have some battery acid styled shirts to match that one. Maybe I'll have to start my own line. Hanes, custom labels, red clay, and electrolyte!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Now I understand what you told me today, i forgive ya for flying back, And hell yeah to driving them, I love my 32 Roadster but after about 10 hrs the wind just starts to beat ya down. Hope Gwen gets better soon buddy

[waynieZ]

Hey Greg. I got a new shirt and it was only $28 to the house.

Anyone here could wear this and be proud of it!

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[GregWeld]

Hey Greg. I got a new shirt and it was only $28 to the house.

Anyone here could wear this and be proud of it!

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Your new shirt reminded me of something... Love the shirt BTW!
Most of you know I used to do some of the major fireworks shows - New York etc - a TV crew from CBS stuck a microphone in my face and asked why someone would do this - to which I responded - "we're still just big kids" or some such statement.

[Ron Sutton]

Your new shirt reminded me of something... Love the shirt BTW!
Most of you know I used to do some of the major fireworks shows - New York etc - a TV crew from CBS stuck a microphone in my face and asked why someone would do this - to which I responded - "we're still just big kids" or some such statement.

Too true. Here we are all still playing with cars. How's that saying go ...?

The only difference between men & boys is the price of their toys." LOL

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

I found a arial drone video of the Austin Lonestar Roundup 2015.... the rumor is 3000 cars.... I'd have said 2000. Everything is bigger in Texas! LOL




tPZa7JAhzJg

[waynieZ]

That's a lot of area to cover to see all the cars. Nice video.

[fleet]

...safer than Willie statues.



Generally. :rolleyes:


lol

[GregWeld]

...safer than Willie statues.



Generally. :rolleyes:


lol



Surgery to repair the knee tomorrow at 3:00..... and I don't care how ambulatory she is -- I'm punching the throttle on the rig April 30th.... I can set up a camp stove with a stock of soup by her bed. She can make and eat soup from a prone position.

[tones2SS]

Surgery to repair the knee tomorrow at 3:00..... and I don't care how ambulatory she is -- I'm punching the throttle on the rig April 30th.... I can set up a camp stove with a stock of soup by her bed. She can make and eat soup from a prone position.

Good luck to your wife and wishing for a speedy recovery!
What happened to her knee?

[Ketzer]

Surgery to repair the knee tomorrow at 3:00..... and I don't care how ambulatory she is -- I'm punching the throttle on the rig April 30th.... I can set up a camp stove with a stock of soup by her bed. She can make and eat soup from a prone position.

If I had a big trip planned, my wife would try to make me go even if she was non-ambulatory. I'm betting Mrs. GW is exactly the same and someone is smack talking on the interwebz...

[96z28ss]

Surgery to repair the knee tomorrow at 3:00..... and I don't care how ambulatory she is -- I'm punching the throttle on the rig April 30th.... I can set up a camp stove with a stock of soup by her bed. She can make and eat soup from a prone position.

Good thing she doesn't come on Lat-g. LOL

[GregWeld]

Good luck to your wife and wishing for a speedy recovery!
What happened to her knee?



She tore the ACL and meniscus 5 weeks or so ago hiking up Adams Gulch in knee deep snow without snowshoes... Then had to hike 3 miles to get out. Both Doctors here told her she may be able to do without the ACL and that she should try to just do physical therapy and see how she would get along. She was doing great.... and then tried to climb on the Willie Nelson statue in downtown Austin - and the knee separated and down she went. So now it's surgery repair it or she can't walk.



If I had a big trip planned, my wife would try to make me go even if she was non-ambulatory. I'm betting Mrs. GW is exactly the same and someone is smack talking on the interwebz...



Totally true! And she'll do better and have more fun with me gone.




Good thing she doesn't come on Lat-g. LOL





Hey -- after 43 years together... it's a good thing she doesn't know a lot of things!!! LOL

[waynieZ]

Good luck to the misses on the surgery and hopefully a speedy recovery.

[SBDave]

Thanks for sharing the adventures GW and good luck to her on the surgery!
I recently came across this ACL story... oooof!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6m-wLxvWsw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6m-wLxvWsw)

[tones2SS]

She tore the ACL and meniscus 5 weeks or so ago hiking up Adams Gulch in knee deep snow without snowshoes... Then had to hike 3 miles to get out. Both Doctors here told her she may be able to do without the ACL and that she should try to just do physical therapy and see how she would get along. She was doing great.... and then tried to climb on the Willie Nelson statue in downtown Austin - and the knee separated and down she went. So now it's surgery repair it or she can't walk.

Man,....that sucks. Hopefully the healing process will be smooth and short!

[GregWeld]

Man,....that sucks. Hopefully the healing process will be smooth and short!

She just got home from surgery this afternoon -- 6 months for full recovery --- biking in a few short weeks (she bikes 50 to 60 miles about 3 or 4 times a week)....

[WSSix]

Good luck to the Mrs, Greg. 6 months sounds miserable.

[waynieZ]

Sending Gwen prayers and best wishes for an easy recovery

[Panteracer]

Greg hope all is well
I know it's tough to hear a phone at the track
and in the race car. That's what I tell my wife and
all my workers and clients. Race time is my time!

Was talking to a guy at the Virgina City Hill climb that
has been to every one. He sat his family down and told
them I don't care what happens they better not mess up
his one big weekend a year. Any issues can wait until
after the event

It's all about Racing everything else is waiting

Bob

[GregWeld]

The original "breather" system on the '33 wasn't working very well.... On the San Francisco to Austin, Texas trip - I'd get little drips of oil from the filter - and it would blow back on "everything".

Since the car was being shipped back to Brizio's in SF for storage until we go out to drive it down for the LA Roadster Show.. I asked Roy to come up with a better solution. There's now TWO -8 AN lines (one from each valve cover) to a catch can mounted on the firewall - versus the ONE -6 AN line (from one valve cover) it used to be.


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[FaBrycation]

I dig the car Greg. Looks like fun to drive.

[GregWeld]

I dig the car Greg. Looks like fun to drive.


It's a great driving little hot rod Brycen. Smooth - fast - solid. The one thing Brizio does is builds a SOLID hot rod. Everything works perfectly and fluidly. I wouldn't change a thing.

[FaBrycation]

It's a great driving little hot rod Brycen. Smooth - fast - solid. The one thing Brizio does is builds a SOLID hot rod. Everything works perfectly and fluidly. I wouldn't change a thing.

Right on! I'll have to find you at the LA roadster show and take a look at it.

[GregWeld]

I'll be there parked with a larger group of BRIZIO cars..... not hard to find. You've got my number.

XOXO

[FaBrycation]

I'll be there parked with a larger group of BRIZIO cars..... not hard to find. You've got my number.

XOXO

Sounds good. See you there.

[waynieZ]

I love those valve/coil covers on there. So sweet but so pricy.