Newbies Introduce Yourself Here .. Welcome !

[min301]

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Welcome.

Another Michigan neighbor. ;D
You'll love this place, all the great minds are here.

[racepics]

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Hello All,
I am Tim Ridout, I hail from Grand Rapids Michigan.
I am avid Fordaholic (please don't hold that against me) I am a member of
the GRSRA (those in the know , know) I am a fan of vintage road racing
I was track photog at Gingerman for several years I have also covered
events for Victory Lane Magazine as a photog and writer at Grattan, Gingerman
and Waterford also the West Michigan Gran Prix that was held in Grand Rapids
in the late 90's. I noticed a few folks from MI and recognize a couple names.

[L98camino]

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Hello all!

My name is Dan, I'm 46 and I live in Everett, Wa.(30mi. north of Seattle where I was born). My home is in the 'burbs and my neighbors think I'm crazy. They avoid eye contact as they walk their dogs past my open garage doors. All the sparks, loud noises and mechanical violence....they don't understand. Oh well.
I have loved all things mechanical for as long as I can remember. BMX (before the term was coined), dirt bikes, cars, boats and even aircraft. I've maintained, repaired and modified all of them and I learn something new every day. My current victim is a '78 El Camino that has under gone a frame off rebuild/update to be my daily driver. Dependability, economy (relative term) and the right balance of handling vs. comfort are the goals. To that end here is the plan: TPI 350, 700R4, 3.73:1. Aftermarket control arms, big sway bars, gas shocks, urethane bushings and mounts, frame stiffeners. The interior is custom with leather pwr buckets, custom console, gage cluster and "A" pillar pod with Autometer Ultralites and LED indicators, fully sound proofed and insulated. The paint is a custom 2 tone metallic copper/silver. The final color and clear were done by pro's, the rest was me in my garage. It is in final assy stage (4yrs into the project) and I can't wait to drive it!
Married 21+ years to a beautiful, supportive and understanding transplanted SoCal blonde. 2 kids, daughter out of school and starting her career, son just starting college, very proud of both of them. I have been working at The Boeing Company for 19+ years, the last 12 in the Developmental Flight Test division. We maintain and modify new model commercial aircraft for engineering validation and FAA certification. We are on the leading edge (no pun intended)of state of the art commercial jet aircraft, I love my job!

I KNOW I'm the luckiest schlep in the world!!!

David, for years you have made me think, laugh and learn. Thank you, and I wish you the best of luck in this new venture.

[LOST ANGEL]

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Greetings, my name is Mike. Noticed a lot of familiar names on the board, thought I'ld join in.

Been a truck mechanic and driver most of my life, heavy into anything to do with old cars and trucks. Always been a custom freak.

Hope I can learn some stuff in the process here.-MIKE ;D

[IndyShiftman]

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Hello, My name is Jeff and I'm a car junkie.

Anyway just wanted to Introduce myself. I'm Jeff Bradley from Indianapolis.
Grew up in my fathers transmission buisness, and I am now the owner.
Lot of peeps here will know me from the crappy Hot Rod forum.

I own a 67 RS/SS Camaro. 2005, 2007 Power Tour long hauler. 5 time Super Chevy class winner.
I'll be glad to try and answer automatic transmission questions anyone may have. If I don't have the answer, I can usually find one.

Also wanted to thank DF and anyone else that is responsible for this forum and web site.

[min301]

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He's also the trans builder for the Hot Rod forum project. ;D

[jays67]

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jay keidel
married 2 great kids all motor heads wife too lol
auto tech  buffalo ny can never sit still long  to may projects lol
dad was a auto tech  ,grand father was too
brother was smart  gun smith by trade car guy by choice lol
30 so i am young but have built over 100 cars for other people and lots for me  usualy keep them and have fun  but when the price is right or i see a different one i want i sell to up grade
founding member of  The Road Swines car club
cars i had

71 chevy truck  with 409 w motor
49 willys cj3a with corvette 283 {traded for a hemi}
53 chevy belair custom  sold for a house
68 chevelle ss  sold to buy wife a 68 camaro
84 s-10 pick up  335 sbc sold kept engine
88 s-10 blazer  droped painted hood all the mini toys lol
32 dodge roadster body{the heap } just sold
81 isuze pup  auto cross truck
85 s-10 blaxe rolling stearo

cars i have

31 chevy coupe  5 inch chop 388 sbc getting ready to rebuild
32 austin bantom aa/fa 60's style
57 chevy gasser for the street
67 chevy  p/u short bed 440 sbc  tubed and droped
67 chevy 8 foot box 350hp 327
68 camaro rs/ss
73 camaro z/28 454 sbc baldwin style
95 chevy tahoe

and a couple bikes triumphs  hondas etc...
when i figure out pic posting i will post some

none of the cars are perfect or show cars  they all get driven and used hard
if i got ride of some some others would be even nicer but thats no fun

[The Chief]

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Hey,

Graeme from the UK 5 mins from Silverstone for those who follow motorsport

Have a heavy addiction for modifying pretty much everything i own, i blame Tim Allen growing up watching Home Improvment and the moto of more power.

Work as Design Engineer in the High End Audio business mainly Speaker Systems.

Cars are my hobby and passion along with tools. Pretty much self taught and not afraid to try anything seem to have a natural gift for any thing involving the use of my hands.

Some of my rides

My 1955 Pontiac Starchief (still undergoing resto)



My 1977 Trans-Am (being built as a street legal drag car)

[ImpalaSam]

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Sam Franklin

Braselton,GA
Married, 3 kids
machinist for 20+ years (half my life)
65 Impala owned since 87, body off the frame now, hope to drive it again someday
86 GN owned since 88, nice car, good power
I dig anything mechanical so tech articles are my favorites in the mags, would really like to see some low buck turbo builds especially blow through stuff.
This is the first internet forum/site I have ever replied to so it is taking some getting used to but it is cool that the communication goes two ways where the
print mags seem to be a one way street. Can't wait to see where this site goes.

[Freiburger]

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Glad we could break you in, Sam. Hope you like it!

[1966-100 cdan]

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Hello, I'm Marshall, I have been an aerospace machinist for about 19yrs and I am into just about anything "62-"67 chevy II. I currently have two and a half. A 66 post- white w/ red interior, 355, richmond 5-speed, tunnel ram, torque thrust D's, moser 12-bolt. The other is a 67 SS blue/ black interior 283, 'glide, A/C, power sreering, vinyl top car. The half is a 65 post that belongs to my brother (TurboRegal). ImpalaSam and TurboRegal came over the other day and were talking about the site and told me to check it out. I'm glad I did. It is cool and informative. It's interesting to see what other guys are doing with their stuff, in different parts of the country. A cool site that is long over due!

P.S. Hey DF, Put a 396, tunnel ram, big and little cragers, with a jerico, in the crusher camaro, and don't forget the gold velocity stacks!! Thanks-Marshall a.k.a 1966-100 cdan

[Freiburger]

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P.S. Hey DF, Put a 396, tunnel ram, big and little cragers, with a jerico, in the crusher camaro, and don't forget the gold velocity stacks!! Thanks-Marshall a.k.a 1966-100 cdan

I'd love to! And welcome aboard.

[DR Olds]

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hello guys ( and girls?)

newbie from holland here, thanks to my friend herman( big block mopar) :D

ok, short intro ;)
my name is Gordon, i am a 38 year old mechanic and gearhead from holland.
currently i own 4 cars and 1 girlfriend. ;D
i am in the car scene from the point i could breathe ( my father always had american cars)
and for me, its no longer a hobby.
it's become a lifestyle. 8)

my cars are,

a 1971 425ci fuel injected Olds cutlass S
a 1972 Lincoln mark IV lowrider
a 1979 Pontiac grand le mans pro street style dragcar.( also '66 425 ci olds powered.)
4 times dutch champion superstreet class.
and a 2000 Chrysler 300M as my daily driver.

@ david
i sure know you from al the mags in my home ;)
but i didnt know you have 36 cars hahaha
i wish i had the place and the money to have such a collection.
respect.
Gordon.

















and this is me. ;)

[Freiburger]

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Our first lowrider guy!

[DR Olds]

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is that a positive or a negative? ;)
i own this lincoln from 1989.
in 1993 i build it to be the first lowrider in holland.

but i am not specificly a lowrider guy. :D
most times i am more into speed hahaha..

but,
i simple love all the aspect's and style's in the car hobby. 8)