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Not quite (guess I am not pretty enough to qualify :rolleyes:) but I am pretty enough to have a small photo of me on page 16 of the Deluze current issue hehehehe...
Well, beggers can't be choosers :LOL:
I didn't even know I was in the issue, a friend called me and said: "hey, are you going to autograph my magazine for me?" (of course he was kidding), so I go: "?? what magazine??" and that's how I found out. My reaction to the news:
:eek: , then: :D , then **)
but I'm over it now ;)
No picture you can share?
Congrats on the magazine picture. Page 16 not bad, unless only 14 pages in the magazine.
Jack
I would not be too upset about it, do you really want to be connected with such trash, not implying anything bad about your looks, but in all honesty they do not choose the best models in ol skool rods or deluxe, and you appear to have more class than those girls, just my opinion
Oh and btw congrats on the other pic though, from my experience with those two mags, they usually only put there buddies pics in there, so you are a little special
2 mags? No, I only know of one, but since it was coverage of the Pimer nationals 2006, I could be in more than one magazine, if more than one is covering that event in their current issue...Quote:
Originally Posted by hotroddaddy
IF ANY OF YOU GUYS SPOT A MAGAZINE CURRENTLY COVERING THE 2006 PRIMER NATIONAL WEST COAST LET ME KNOW ASAP, so I check :) .
The only reason they published my photo is cause Hiboy took 1rt place (one of the 7 cars picked in each class) so they snapped photos of me when I went onstage to get my trophy.
For more details and muy own photos of the event see http://www.bettatalk.com/first_car_show.htm
Yes, the deluxe models are sometimes drop dead gorgeous but invariably look very "nasty" ... In a vulgar kinda way... As opposed to a Marylin Monroe glamor sexy pin up kinda way... Which I favor.... Too bad... but I guess that's what sells? :LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by hotroddaddy
that's okay, too.
i only like "classy" ladies who wear leopard print
Very nice and respectful IMO as is all of your work.
But the world abounds with exploiters so please beware as I'm sure you are.
And I am a bit jealous. I built (still building) mine piece by piece pretty much and it will never have the accolades of yours as I am a big fat ugly dude. Although I do know some sexy mammas who would pose sexy for it! :LOL:
But that is OK. Mine would blow yours off the road in a race, and somehow being the dumb-ass man I am, I take solace in that.
OK, acceptance, keep up the good work, and peace out, Dr. Kitz
I was not saying you were in both, i was implying both mags ,cause they are owned by the same company, who also owns the horse magazine
Oh now you make it sound so bad... Nothing a little diet, sex change and good shaving razor couldn't fix :LOL: ...Quote:
Originally Posted by kitz
But seriously, I think the reason Hiboy is getting some attention is not only because I am a girl owner (it's true, you don't see a woman owning a 32 Hiboy everyday - to say the least), but also because I am out there driving the beast 1000 miles a month and very active, going to car meets, car shows, car cruises, contributing, participating and supporting the hobby and hotrod scene of my local area.
Do I see car drag racing in my future?
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm .... NOT
Although I'd be lying if I said I don't enjoy going from a full stop to flooring the gas pedal in 0.1 seconds and doing a nice burnout... And I'll be darn if any car can ever take off faster than me when at a red traffic light. Unless the other car is a hotrod too, that is :LOL:
I don't care for top speed but I am a sucker for launch. And would love to tweak Hiboy to make him launch faster than he already is... Maybe in 2008, cause in 2007 I still have a LOT of basic fixing up to do, such as:
1- replacing the entire wiring
2- replacing read chocks
3- doing wheel alignment and balance
4- restoring and adding the two 1932 original louvered hood side panels I got on ebay last fall.
5- redoing the seat cause it is KILLING my back and noone wants to ride with me because of it :mad:
6- redoing the carpetting
7- getting a good flat black paint job
8- adding an electric brake booster
9- getting the progressive linkage to work
10- polishing intake manifold
11- powder coating 1941 wheels
12- restoring 1941 hubcaps
13- redoing exhaust - Cherry bombs? headers? What? hiboy sounds lovely but he's way too polite... I want him to get louder...
the list goes on and on... THEN I can add: Adding more power? :LOL:
I agree faith, I think the reasons you and the rod are getting attention is because of a combination of things. First of all, you are proactive, and really enthusiastic about it. Lots of women have neat cars, but how often do they get on here and mix it up with the guys? You have a good attitude about the car and the hobby, and you don't really give a d*** if people like it or not.
Secondly, your car is pretty neat looking. Sure, it has some shortcomings you want to correct............never had one that didn't. But overall the car has that true hot rod look, and commands attention on it's own.
Your enthusiasm for this hobby is nice to see, and maybe some of your stuff is a little over the top, but that is ok. It is you, and that is all that matters. Plus, you are doing what hot rods are built to do........drive the wheels off of them. No dust collecting on your Deuce.
Keep having fun, that is the true sign of a real hot rodder, and regardless of what you may have heard other places, you are a true hot rodder.
Don
Just a note of caution. That is a long list of accomplishments for one year...and a lot of $$$$$.... I have seen people get into hot rodding via a bought driver, then get so intense and involved in so many aspects of the hobby that when there achievements fall short of their projected goals, burnout sets in and they're gone. Been doing this stuff for 40 years, just a recomendation to set some realistic short term goals, and leave the rest as long range plans. Taking on too much is usually a real quick trip to burnout city...... JMO
Some time back I copied some pics from an ebay listing that I thought caught a '32 hiboy format pretty nicely. Just ran across them while cleaning up my photo files.
Wait.......there's more!!!
It is nice. Not nuts about the whitish frame, but otherwise is sharp.
Don
I kinda like the off white frame, it set it apart from the more common black or red frame
Me too. Because the Deuce is the most popular of the old coupes and roadsters to build they are out there in every shape, form, combination, and color imagineable... Red frames and wheels with flat black is the latest craze and IMO allready overdone.... Any unique combinations are hard to come up with but do really stand out from the crowd.... Now everyone wants to build a "traditional" Deuce in order to be separate from the "billet and shiny" Deuce crowd.... So I guess we're just going to end up with a whole bunch of both. I still like the Deuce's, don't get me wrong!!!! Just hoping to start seeing a bit more individuality and creativity in the builds......Quote:
Originally Posted by hotroddaddy
Wow Bob, you have succeeded in finding what I had no idea how to locate: The pictures of my car when it was put up for sale on ebay :D ...
The only change I notice, other than the mercedes beige frame (it was paited that way because Eric, who painted it, intended for the wholr roadster to be beige) is the carpetting. I wonder why Lonnie (last owner before me) changed it... The old carpetting seemed better, although perhaps too red?
No matter, I'll be redoing it down the road anyways...
PS: No burn out for me because I am so thoroughly enjoying the car in between repairs and money spent. I know it will be a long time before my list of to do things is all checked marked, but I think it is a good idea to have a game plan as to what need repairs and in what order one will proceed. As I repair and upgrade, the car is becoming mine, we are bonding together and I am giving it my own touch. I wish you guys could see how much better it already drives! BIG difference! And I made that happend! :D
PS: Bob, do you also have the details of the listing at the time it was on ebay? I would love to see it...
I'm good girl............but not THAT good!:3dSMILE:Quote:
Originally Posted by HiboyGal
I just happened to have copied those pics back when because I liked the general style of the car, I keep a reference file for stuff like that, but had no interest in the listing text. If either Eric or Lonnie didn't keep a print out it's gone. I think ebay only keeps that stuff filed by listing number for a few months.
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Originally Posted by HiboyGal
And after you fnd your Gennie roadster body, you're gonna have the beginnings of a nice drag race roadster with the leftover body.
One roadster is not enough.... :D
The above pic shows dual arm rests which are easily removed . . . and have been.
But, if you want armrests, there they are.
They fit and operate fine, no problems with fitting them in.
Later years of ChryCo mini-van seats may be ID'd by their single arm rest.
Pic below shows how much legroom there is even with a 4" firewall recess.
31 body on 32 frame.
31 and 32 cockpits are very similar with just minor differences in measurement . . . except that the 32 cockpit is 2" deeper.
Eye level in both my 31 and 32 are right at the center of the windshield fwiw.
As well as the 31 has more legroom, but that's mainly due to the overly thick 32 back cushion.
Jay, on the brakes thing, she doesn't have self energizing units in the front. And looking at the pictures she looks like she might weigh 75# soaking wet :) (never get in trouble underestimating a woman's weight). A set of the "Lincoln" style would probably get her there if the goal is to keep the Buick drums.
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Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
Gotcha.
Thanks.
Several disc front braked roadsters I've been involved in, mine and others, do well without boosters.
To the point that I wonder why people want them.
I've driven a few factory cars that had power brakes that were 'too' easy.
They were a real pain in traffic.
Just as a frame of reference, the non-boosted 68-70 Mustang discs up front and the 11" Merc wagon drums in the back along with a Deuce Factory pedal and 7/8" bore M/C on my 2400# 32 have about the same feel as a non-boosted Pinto.
Great pics of her highboy.
The builder really caught the flavor of what they're all about.
Nuff for now, out to the garage to finish the side wndow templates on mine.
It's up to 25 degrees F. here so I need a bit more protection from the elements....:3dSMILE: