Another new guy for so. cal. (desert)

Hi - I just found this web site - been spending some time on Jalopy Journal's HAMB. I'm more of a hot rodder than a traditional guy. I have been building hot rods since I was 15 (brought home 2 model A sedan projects) and currently have a 1929 Ford tudor, a 1930 coupe, a 1940 coupe, a 1955 chevy 150, and a 1965 Ford F100 flareside. The '29' and '30' are completed, the chevy and F100 are daily drivers, and the '40' is the current project. Oh, yeah, I also have a couple of '67' Triumph motorcycles.
I didn't intentionally want this many cars - it just kind of happened. I have been working on the 1940 Ford quite a bit lately, work has been really slow. I'm 62 years old and I'm assuming that I am semi-retired now, but don't really want to quit working. I'm one of the few guys that you will meet that likes going to work - gives my life structure. Anyway, I have already learned a lot on this site about rebuilding a tripower setup. Hope to learn and share more. Take care.

Welcome aboard. That orange A looks perfect. Bet it's a nice driver too. :)

Don

Awww Geez, I'm droolin' on my shirt. :whacked:

Wecome to the Best site in anybodies computer. I so do want that Model A and excellent colour choice and as Don said,It looks as if you enjoy driving it.. I have just joined the HAMB site but I have not completely made my mind up yet if that was a good choice as there appears to be a different type of person on there compared to this excellent friendly helpful site...

Welcome dirtcop! We like lotsa pictures here. Beautiful A!

welcome to our home dirtcop. thanks for sharing the picture of one awesome ride. I have a buddy that has a 34 hiboy called orange crush.

WELCOME DIRT
:cool:

A warm welcome to CHR!!! Beautiful picture and car but I wanna know about your username? "Dirtcop" is quite interesting... and I like it! Just wondering how you came up with it.
Again, Welcome!
Greg

Welcome Dirt,

Love the rod and the Golden Poppys?:)

Jack.

Thanks for the kind words about my coupe. It is a blast to drive. My username comes from my being an Engineering Geologist - I'm the guy that confirms what soils / rocks are present before any kind of construction project and makes sure that the site is developed to minimize the necessity of any lawyers getting involved (I've worked on power plants, dams, residential developments, a runway, and lots of other stuff). Working on old cars has always been my source of relaxation and personal satisfaction. Here's a picture of my current project - a '40' Ford deluxe coupe - almost ready for paint. I do everything except upholstery, machine work, and exhaust system. A typical car will take me about two years to complete.

Good to know you Dirt! :D I've never known a Rock Cop before...:LOL: Thanks for the explanation and keep us posted on the Deluxe. If it comes out anything like your Orange Machine, it will be SWEET!
Greg

Yes that will be another excellent looking car and I must admit,I love those triple 2's on a small block. Keep the good workmanship up as it is looking cool.

yeah,Dirt,welcome from me down here too,the wife loves ya A koop,so do I,,Some of the guys in the club we are in,had a few orange cars,so ,they coined a phrase.."If it aint ORANGE,its a lemon",had little decals on their rear windows..:D

Nice looking ride. Welcome to CHR.

Welcome. Sweet rides. Gotta love a A and looks like the other will be just as nice.:D

Thanks for the kind words. My orange model A is a fun car and does get a fair amount of attention. I'm selling a model A sedan that is posted in the classifieds. I'm having trouble painting my '40' Ford now - first a fisheye problem (I now think I contaminated the primer when I applied a preservative on a model A roof nearby! Lots of silicone in preservative) and then when I got it painted I didn't like the color - I am now resanding and repainting (man I really hate sanding). When it is all squared away I'll post a progress picture.

Hey Dirtcop, welcome from another SoCal guy. Got any pics of that '65 F100? I have a '66 F100 shortbed styleside as my daily driver. Also building a 37 Ford tudor humpback.

Welcome, I'm liking the A, sits nice