37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[Don Shillady]

I get it. Sorry to intrude. I was just mulling over all the receipts for my car build and the earliest dates are from 2003. I should have started a thread then but by now stages of my build are scattered over many threads so it is a little late to present a collection. Denny seems to have gone over to H.A.M.B., Brian Rupnow seems to have moved on and IC2 seldom shows up here so most of my old conctacts are gone. It just took me too long to get my car running but Randy seemed hospitable and his last response seemed to ask for some comment but I guess I am a Johnny-come-lately on this thread. Hey it is too cold now to finish my kick panels for a while so I won't have to rush to get a picture out anytime soon and they won't look purty anyway. Just for the Ford record I unloaded all my old Ford iron for a mere $200 (4" Merc crank, Merc rods, flywheel and two cracked blocks) so now I am totally "replica". Is there a Replica thread? Maybe I will start a new thread after all.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/Teen Rodder

[34_40]

I get it. Sorry to intrude. I was just mulling over all the receipts for my car build and the earliest dates are from 2003. I should have started a thread then but by now stages of my build are scattered over many threads so it is a little late to present a collection. Denny seems to have gone over to H.A.M.B., Brian Rupnow seems to have moved on and IC2 seldom shows up here so most of my old conctacts are gone. It just took me too long to get my car running but Randy seemed hospitable and his last response seemed to ask for some comment but I guess I am a Johnny-come-lately on this thread. Hey it is too cold now to finish my kick panels for a while so I won't have to rush to get a picture out anytime soon and they won't look purty anyway. Just for the Ford record I unloaded all my old Ford iron for a mere $200 (4" Merc crank, Merc rods, flywheel and two cracked blocks) so now I am totally "replica". Is there a Replica thread? Maybe I will start a new thread after all.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/Teen Rodder

There used to be a song from the early "70's" that said, "It's never to late to start all over again", Steppenwolf, and it was a longtime favorite! Just like you and your car, please do start a thread, it would be great to see you and your "replica" have the space it deserves! ( you do know mine is a replica also right? )

Randy is usually a gracious host and gentleman but we are a diversion in "his" thread.

So YES! Please take a few moments a do a thread! (I'd like to chat with you)

[rspears]

There used to be a song from the early "70's" that said, "It's never to late to start all over again", Steppenwolf, and it was a longtime favorite! Just like you and your car, please do start a thread, it would be great to see you and your "replica" have the space it deserves! ( you do know mine is a replica also right? )

Randy is usually a gracious host and gentleman but we are a diversion in "his" thread.

So YES! Please take a few moments a do a thread! (I'd like to chat with you)

Don,
I agree 100%! The fact that you don't have any common thread to your build is kind of sad, but it is what it is! My '33 is a total replica, too, and in the ranks of the early "iron" there's more of us than originals. You bring a lot of good comments and questions to the forum, and they deserve to be in individual, topic based threads. I hope to see you posting often.

[randyr]

Hey Don, as I've said before, you're ALWAYS WELCOME to post your progress on this thread but like the other guys have said, there are lots of folks here that would like to see & follow a thread that's more specific to your car. It's way too easy for your stuff to get buried in this awesome messy one. What's that old saying, "Don't hide your light under bushel". Let it shine, let it shine!!

You've poured a lot of time, love, sweat & "old school ingenuity" into your car and it deserves it's own stage! We'd all like to come to the "show."

Of course, just because you start your own thread, doesn't mean you can stop visiting this one! I'll still need your comments, advice & encouragement as I continue with my "eternal project" '37!!

As for the title of your thread, include the make & year of the car along with something clever or interesting that's descriptive because that will facillitate the "search funtion" for the site. And you gotta keep your awesome signature, "Retired scientist/teen rodder"!!!

[34_40]

I was chatting with a friend on here and he asked about a build thread for my coupe. But I hadn't ever done one either but I think some of my "stuff" ended up in this thread... (maybe).

In any event it is a good time to razz R2 for allowing this project to languish into obscurity!

Sorry Randy.. we miss you buddy!

[randyr]

I was chatting with a friend on here and he asked about a build thread for my coupe. But I hadn't ever done one either but I think some of my "stuff" ended up in this thread... (maybe).

In any event it is a good time to razz R2 for allowing this project to languish into obscurity!

Sorry Randy.. we miss you buddy!

Haha, Mike!! You're right, this sorta became a build thread for my '37, your car, Dave's car and a couple others.....kinda flattering, kinda confusing but I'm always amazed that when the monthly reviews of CHR are posted, this thread usually remains in the top 3 of "most viewed".

It's true that it's been a while since I've accomplished anything on my '37. It waits patiently in my garage. There are a variety of "life" reasons why the delay but lack of desire isn't one of them! I love this car. My dad & I built it the first time when I was in college. It will one day ride again for sure!!!

In spite of the lack of activity on this thread, I still show up to CHR at least once a day and occasionally offer some smart ass comment or pertinent info.

A few months (or maybe a year by now! lol) ago I bought a new rear tail pan for the car. I cut out the old one but have yet to get the new one properly fitted. One of these days I'll probably start a new thread for that and appeal to all you who are master metal workers to walk me through the process of getting the best fit. Until then I'll just try to keep an eye on the rest of your projects.....

[34_40]

Thanks R2.. You are one of the good guys 'round here to be sure and I'm proud to know you!
You and Dave (IC2) kinda took me in and made me feel right to home with this thread. And I miss you both.

[40FordDeluxe]

Hey Randy, I hope everything has been going great! Will you be able to work your hot rod this year at all?

[randyr]

Hey Randy, I hope everything has been going great! Will you be able to work your hot rod this year at all?

Hey Ryan, thanks for asking...all good here. Geez, I hope to get back on the car this year! Maybe i can get my neighbors who complain about the noise to travel more this year so I can make progress while they're gone!

I still need to finish fitting the new tailpan and then I can move on to other parts. I'll definitely keep you guys posted!

Glad to see your '40 thread popping back up!

[34_40]

From me too Randy! I hope you can make some time for the rod this year.

( I got excited when I saw this thread title pop up! LOL)

[randyr]

[QUOTE=34_40;563110]From me too Randy! I hope you can make some time for the rod this year.

( I got excited when I saw this thread title pop up! LOL)[/QUOTE


Yeah, Mike, I got excited when I saw the thread pop up, too!!!

Wanna come out and help me?

[34_40]

[QUOTE=randyr;563120]

Yeah, Mike, I got excited when I saw the thread pop up, too!!!

Wanna come out and help me?

Wanna come out and help? HELL YEAH!!!
You know the old saying right? Even a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work!

[40FordDeluxe]

A trip to California to work on an old Ford sounds like a good trip to me. Maybe we could get in touch with the Roadkill guys and make a whole trip/event out of it.