Fairly New Guy

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03-31-2004, 02:32 PM
Oldf100fordman

Fairly New Guy

Guys, I guess I am a little remiss in my saying high. I joined earlier this month. I am an old retired Navy man who then commenced living in big cities (Chicago, Seattle, etc) When newly divorced decided to move back to the sticks. I live in a little town (Anita, Ia) about half way between Des Moines and Omaha just off I-80. I've built a lot of rods over the years and powered them with every motor imaginable, but now I am strictly a Ford man. My latest is a 1955 F-100 that I put in a 390 with comp cams 268H cam, Edelbrock F380 3x2 manifold and Rochester 2jets. I am currently running a SROD tranny which won't last. Had to do all the usual like rewire, put in a new heater, etc, etc. So, anyway hi guys. It's good to meet each and everyone of you.
03-31-2004, 02:34 PM
chevy 37

Welcome again to CHR. Your 55 sounds like a mean machine!
03-31-2004, 02:40 PM
Dave Severson

Welocome to CHR, I'm about half a state north of you, just up a bit on I-29. Sounds like a neat F-100, post us some pics and enjoy your time here..
03-31-2004, 04:37 PM
Oldf100fordman

Thanks for the kind words guys. It runs great, but I still have a long ways to go on the body and the interior.
03-31-2004, 05:34 PM
pro70z28

Re: Fairly New Guy

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Originally posted by Oldf100fordman
Guys, I guess I am a little remiss in my saying high. I joined earlier this month. I am an old retired Navy man who then commenced living in big cities (Chicago, Seattle, etc) When newly divorced decided to move back to the sticks. I live in a little town (Anita, Ia) about half way between Des Moines and Omaha just off I-80. I've built a lot of rods over the years and powered them with every motor imaginable, but now I am strictly a Ford man. My latest is a 1955 F-100 that I put in a 390 with comp cams 268H cam, Edelbrock F380 3x2 manifold and Rochester 2jets. I am currently running a SROD tranny which won't last. Had to do all the usual like rewire, put in a new heater, etc, etc. So, anyway hi guys. It's good to meet each and everyone of you.

Hey, jus' sayin' hi to the Fairly New Guy He HE HE.
Nothin' wrong with livin' in IOWA. I useta' live in Titonka, Ia. That's 'bout 60 miles northwest of Mason City. I take I-80 to I-380 north to Cedar Rapids on my way back to see the ol' stompin' grounds. I think I-380 is around 242 mi. marker or so.