had to tell someone!!

well, after 5 years of blood & tears & way more $$$$ than I had planned on spending, having 2 kids (5&2 years old) & doing 99% of the car myself!! my 39 chevy coupe just rolled out of the paint booth!!!!!! it is looks awsome!!!! my buddy, who has a body shop let me use his shop to paint my car. we blocked & reblocked the car for 2 weeks everynite to get it perfect, ( after seeing it painted), I am glad we killed ourselves blocking it. I will get some pics posted as soon as I get it all together. The color is bluish-purple met.(laser blue) with about twice as much pearl mixed in than it probably needed. but man it really "pops" in the sunlight on all the curves. I won't have the interior done before the nats. in louisville, BUT I will be there in MY coupe!!!!! everything should be finished on the car except the interior as I said. I can't want to get in it , crank it over, turn on the a/c , & put the hammer down on the bbc 454 !!! it will be a 180 mile trip one way on it's maiden voyage. It will be my 5 year old daughter & I for the weekend at the nats.! she has "helped" me build the car since she was big enough to walk, she has informed me that the car is hers & that she still wants to call the car "the grey car" ; (it has been in grey primer before painting). I guess I can live with that!!. she loves going to car shows & is really pumped that her & daddy will be driving to the nats. in "her" hotrod!

I know the post is probably silly to most you guys, but I am happy to finally get to start enjoying all the work I have put into the car.:LOL:

Silly? Nope, this is the kind of stuff we live for. :D :D Me personally, I put a new bolt in and I post a dozen pictures. :LOL:

How about some pictures of you car? We'd all love to see it. Sounds really cool. But you are going to get some heat from a certain little lady for it not being the gray car any more. :eek: :)

Enjoy your ride to the Nats.

Don

Family projects are the best. Congrats! I too would love to see some photos.:cool:

Congrats, absolutely nothing silly about being excited when lots of hours of hard work pay off with the result you want!!!!

Well, you better start collecting parts for the next one because in about eleven more years she'll be old enough to drive and she's going to want "her" car!:eek: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

Silly? Not at all; other people can now see what you've seen in your head all along... Show us some pics when you can.:)

Thats why most of us do this! For that final payoff, and the memories you made with your kids! Not only do you now get to enjoy driving a car you and your kid built, you shaped your daughters life and outlook on life forever by letting her help. You two have a blast at the nats!

i'm jealous . the joy felt in the garage on sat. nite is lost when you do it for a living :( but i aint that old i can still remember it. it's a long trip from pasture to cruzin aint it :D get some pics up !

Congrats! We'd be disappointed if you weren't jumping with joy. Looking forward to seeing some pics. Pretty neat to see a 5-year old getting a kick out of the rods already. You'll have a fun bunch of years with her.

Congratulations on getting you 39 finished, well nearly finished. Sounds like to me you have a young rodding partner for life. That's two great things coming to gether at the same time. Lucky guy!!! I haven't been to Lou'ville for several years and envy you for being able to get to it this year with your fresh ride. Wish I live 3 hours away instead of the 12 that I do.:(

Enjoy the car and don't let anything wipe the smile off you face. You have earned it.:D

HELL yes Its silly for a grown man to make such a deal over a hunk a scrap iron,I wish my 'JUNK PILE" was ready for the paint booth.This forum is for us fools who would rather be in a garage than a bar. phil the geezer

Not silly at all, especially since your daughter was part of the build. She will have that as one of her first memories and it will always be a special one for you. Have a wonderful and safe trip to the Nationals and enjoy all the comments folks will surely heap on you.

Pat

Congrats! I spent a lot of hours back in High School days cruising in my best buddies 39. They bring back a lot of great memories.

I know it has been a few months since I first posted this thread, here are the pics of my 39 chevy coupe completely finished! On august 1, 2008, I drove the my car to the nats, for it's maiden drive. I have put 3,000 miles on the car, with my to hotrod buddies.. my daughter Kendall age 5 & my son cade age 2. unless it rains we have been driving it everywhere. in 2009 I am planing on going to at least 4 NSRA & 4 goodguys shows & alot of local shows in Indiana . The first show we are planning will be the southwest street rod nats in Oklahoma city in april 2009 driving from indianapolis with my kids & wife.
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The car looks great! I`m glad you guys are having a blast with it!

Outstanding!!! Love the dish mags....

No, being excited about your build and all the hard work you did is not silly.
The grin on your face is though.:D :D :D
Congrads, your car looks great. What a fun family thing you can do now with it.

The car looks really good and the interior not only looks good but looks very comfortable for those long cruises. Congrats on such a well done job.:cool:

Nice looking ride.I have always liked that body style.I know you are one proud PAPA.

Love the interior. What seats did you use?

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Love the interior. What seats did you use?

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hey geronimo, the seat I used are 2001 monte carlo seat, they are full power, have heat opition. can get them cheap at they junk yards around $150.00 a pair

yes I'm a lucky guy, my wife , is all for my car building as long a I keep the kids involved, and the kids love it!!

It's just awesome. What a beautiful ride and to know it's a family project makes it even more special.

My kids are grown, but I still enjoy working on "their cars" with them. My daughter (who is nor 26) used to sit on the fender of what ever I was working on and by the hour ask me, "daddy, what this?" I'm glad that we had that time in the garage together. She's also helped me build motors and one year for Christmas, surprised me with a new exhaust system for a car we were working on. She called one of my buddies and they trailered the car to the shop when I was out of town on business and had it back in the garage without my knowing about it. They still tell stories at the muffler shop about "the cute little girl that came in and ordered up a 2-1/2 inch system with a crossover and turbo mufflers."

My son will be 22 on Christmas day (yes - next too Jesus, my son was the best Christmas present ever!) Just got his 71 C10 from the paint shop and I always look forward to helping him with his truck. We're going to re-jet his Edelbrock Thunder series carb this week (they seem to run a bit rich out of the box) and hopefully visit a local upholstery guy to pick out some fabrick for a new interior.

Cherish the time with your children. I've never met a man who said, "I just spent too much time with my kids..." I get a lump just reading your posts.

Count your blessings - it sounds like they include a wonderful wife and some great kids!

Best Regards,
Glenn

Nice work. You have a great looking ride, and a lot to be proud of.

Beaytiful 39 buddy. Looks like you are doing everything right including the family in your efforts. My brother dan and I have been lucky to be part of hot rodding for 30 plus years with our dad. Don't take a minute for granted. Love your car! Don Jr:)

aweeome story and the car looks great !! :)

whoops- awesome !!

That's just too cool. Ride and the story. I have an 8 year old niece that's laid claim to the Vette and isn't afraid to get dirty "working" on it. Have fun man.

Wow love the interior looks awsome the two colors together

WOW, great looking car, and I love the color. NICE. Glad you are enjoying the family and the ride. Congrats. Perley

Man, that is a beautiful car! i absolutely LOVE it!