Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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Originally Posted by brianrupnow

Last time I was out on a date and got into a death wobble, I ended up having to get married---

Now, THAT'S FUNNY!!

Don

Don, I remember seeing a picture of your Son Dan's 4 door earlier in the build posts, but darn if I can find it again. I wanted to show my Grandson the evolution to the RPU. And what is his screen name on H.A.M.B.? Thanks. perley

He is Dodgerodder on there.

Here are some pictures for you, pre op and post op. Here it is as a fordor.


Don

Then during surgery..........

And after some skin was put back on.

Don

(my computer froze up in the middle, sorry, had to reboot )

Finally, here is how it ended up. It no longer is in this form though as he decided he wanted it different. It will be more traditional with Pete and Jakes front suspension, quarter eliptics and four bar on the rear, etc. The bed has been replaced with a Brookville and the rearend is narrower than it was. I am banned from taking pictures though until it is further along.

Hope these help you out.

Don

Good luck on getting the new job, Don. What does Ken do? (Besides build beautiful hotrods) I hope it works out.

Meantime, I am looking forward to the day when I can retire; I hate my job and can't wait to get out.. I will probably work somewhere part time to get play money for my hobbies and help with insurance, but I have been on someone else's clock all my life and I am sick of it. If I could afford not to work, I have enough hobbies that I'll never get bored...

[QUOTE=J. Robinson]Good luck on getting the new job, Don. What does Ken do?


Well, I guess Ken wouldn't mind me saying as he has mentioned it before on here, but he is a very modest guy and wouldn't say much about it, I'm sure. His company is Kendon Industries who make without a doubt the premier folding motorcycle trailer in the world. They also make motorcycle lift racks that are also very high quality. Dealers have raved about the quality of his products, and if you look at the construction of his '32's, that should explain why.

That is as much as I know about the scope of the business. He had a very nice writeup in Streetrodder Magazine last August's issue. It was only a little article, like FOUR PAGES LONG !!! I don't think Chip Foose gets that kind of coverage. Well deserved though.

Perley, you are welcome. You know me, I love to post pictures. lol



Don

Thank you Thank you, Don. Great pics. He is one great craftsman. Truly! As are you and Don the younger. I've really enjoyed the builds and posts, as I've said before along with many others. Hope you get back on the Dodge soon, I love pickup rods. Perley

Ah! I have seen the trailers. In addition to playing with hotrods, I also ride motorcycles. My wife and I attend Biketoberfest every year and usually make a visit during Bikeweek, so I have seen all kinds of bike trailers. I just never knew... If that was mentioned in the Street Rodder article, I either overlooked that detail or have since forgot it. Anyway, if this works out, maybe I'll see you in Daytona during Bikeweek..?

I think I remember that the line is sold all over the world, so you probably have seen them. Nice part too is that they store out of the way when not in use as they stand on end. I have a little utility trailer and it is always taking up space somewhere, but it comes in so handy I have kept it around for probably 20 years or so.

Thanks for the wishes Jim. What will be will be.

Oh, Dan and I went out for about a couple hour drive last night in the T, the weather was great for it, just light jacket cool. I let him drive on the way home, and he is giving me less and less resistance when I toss him the keys. lol. He is on vacation again in about two weeks and is going to start seriously hitting on his '29, so I might have some updates. From what he is planning, it should be pretty nice.

Don

I'd like to see some spy photos of Dan's car. I've been following his build for years. He'd have a cow though.

Don, I've got an idea for you if you get bored. Maybe you could just travel around and help finish all of everybody elses projects. I've got about four that you can start with. That's about a months worth of work for you.

Originally Posted by Gastrick

I'd like to see some spy photos of Dan's car. I've been following his build for years. He'd have a cow though.

Don, I've got an idea for you if you get bored. Maybe you could just travel around and help finish all of everybody elses projects. I've got about four that you can start with. That's about a months worth of work for you.

Yep, he still hasn't completely forgiven me for letting the cat out of the bag the last time. Guess I should have asked first. I do like the direction he is going with it now though, but I also liked it before.

As for the travel around thing, I don't know. It's pretty nice to actually not be working on a car for a change. But it's even better not to be spending money on one..............that is something Don and I were just saying the other night. It felt so good to walk the entire swap meet at Daytona and not buy anything for the first time in 20 years.

BTW, Dan was just saying last night what a deal you got on the tripower setup for your Deuce. He said they even threw in those cool finned aircleaners. Good score.

Don

I envy you Bill, these are sharp.

Don

Don---Every time the subject of retirement comes up, the friends that are my age all say "Sure, Brian---You could retire and build hotrods". They don't get it!!! 1--Building hotrods is a thing you do "besides" work. 2--If you are retired as in NOT EARNING MONEY then you can't afford to build hotrods. 3--After a 1 or 2 year slog at building hotrods every spare minute of your time---Ya don't want to be building hotrods!!! I find that a concentrated thrash that lasts 2 or 3 years then demands about a 5 year period of NOT building anything, untill my system is ready for it. A mini project each winter keeps my interest up, but Damned if I want to do it full time when I retire!!!