Gary49 building my first hot rod

[Gary49]

Looks awesome, Gary. Way to go!!!

Thanks Spanky, it will be one year next month that I bought the steel to start building the frame and brackets.

 

[Indycars]

Nice looking and fast also!

One year is pretty short for building a car like you have!

 

[Gary49]

Nice looking and fast also!

One year is pretty short for building a car like you have!

LOL, yeah, once I start something I can't rest until it's done. Now I have to go through the rest of the process to get my plates. Then the real fun begins.

 

[Spanky]

Love your enthusiasm, Gary. A word of caution: once you begin to drive your bucket regularly, there is a natural sorting out process that takes place. Don't let these little 'bugs' discourage you. I remember getting all balled up when I couldn't get my steering wheel to self-center after going around corners; I thought I had got the ackerman all wrong or worse - turned out to be a simple adjustment of the front radius rods! Take your time, work out the kinks and enjoy your hot rod! It's a keeper.

 

[Gary49]

Love your enthusiasm, Gary. A word of caution: once you begin to drive your bucket regularly, there is a natural sorting out process that takes place. Don't let these little 'bugs' discourage you. I remember getting all balled up when I couldn't get my steering wheel to self-center after going around corners; I thought I had got the ackerman all wrong or worse - turned out to be a simple adjustment of the front radius rods! Take your time, work out the kinks and enjoy your hot rod! It's a keeper.

Thanks Spanky, that's good advice for sure.

 

[Gary49]

This was a while back when I first got it running. I had to take my helper, best buddy and granddaughter for the first ride. We went to the end of the driveway and back. I didn't even have the wiring finished as you can see. She likes telling everyone she is helping Pap build a car. LOL

 

[Neshkoro]

Nice picture. She'll keep that one for ever. Car looks cool, too!

 

[Gary49]

Nice picture. She'll keep that one for ever. Car looks cool, too!

Yeah, her grin says it all.

 

[Gary49]

The green lug nuts will be here tomorrow so I can finish off the rear wheels.

 

[Gary49]

The wait is almost over. Waiting for my title and plates.

 

[Gary49]

Although I'm pretty much done with my build except for the interior, I want to thank everyone on this forum for all your help, encouragement and constructive criticism along the way. I don't think I've been associated with a finer group of people.
Gary

 

[fletcherson]

Although I'm pretty much done with my build except for the interior, I want to thank everyone on this forum for all your help, encouragement and constructive criticism along the way. I don't think I've been associated with a finer group of people.
Gary

Looks good!

 

[Bowtie T]

Although I'm pretty much done with my build except for the interior, I want to thank everyone on this forum for all your help, encouragement and constructive criticism along the way. I don't think I've been associated with a finer group of people.
Gary

Your car looks great Gary. Getting it done in one year is crazy, took me 5 years!

 

[Pushrod]

Well done, sir. Thanks for taking us through your build.

 

[Gary49]

Your car looks great Gary. Getting it done in one year is crazy, took me 5 years!

Thank you sir.

 

[Gary49]

Well done, sir. Thanks for taking us through your build.

It's been my pleasure. Thank you.

 

[Indycars]

It's a shame you didn't have it running last year at this time. The NTBA had a regional event in Ocala Florida, just 2 hours from you. They are so much fun, lots of cruising and more cruising !!!

 

[Gerry]

Just need a video of the finished T: please

 

[tfeverfred]

VERY nice job, Gary!

 

[Gary49]

VERY nice job, Gary!

Thanks Fred.