Thread: New from the Pacific Northwest

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Hey everyone. Ran across this site, checked it out a bit and decided I had to join. I've seen a lot of cool hot rods, a lot of knowledge, and coolest of all, a lot of support for fellow hot-rodders on this site.
My father and uncles were hot rod guys from way back, and as a child, I caught the bug. It has grown to be one of my biggest passions now as an adult.
I'm working on a 63 fastback Galaxie, and recently acquired a 1933 plymouth coupe. The coupe is running and driving, and has had a lot of work done to it already. Now I'm trying to decide what I'd like to do to it to make it my own.
Look forward to learning from everyones' experience and knowledge, and following along with your projects as well.
Take care everyone ... Ryan

Welcome to CHR!

Lots of folks around that can help with any issue you can come up with, as long as you post PHOTO'S of your ride!Love Photos!!!

My dad and sister live in Salem, I used to live in Corvallis.

Enjoy!

welcome to chr ryan.

Welcome Ryan,
From a fellow PNWer. Like Eric says, we all like pics. Sounds like you have some nice projects.

Jack.

Welcome Ryan. Post some pics of the galaxie and the coupe when you get a chance.

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Here are a couple pics of my projects.

Galaxie currently has its original 220hp 2bbl 352 and cruisomatic AT. Planning on doing some mild custom work on it. Sort of a dolled up street machine so to speak. Ideally I'd build it with all period correct parts, so when the hood is up, it would look like it may have looked back in the late 60s early 70s, however, some of the vintage speed parts I have fallen in love with are relatively scarce, and flatout expensive. So it may not be in the cards ... lol.

The coupe has the typical 350/TH350 combo that's so popular. Only got this car recently, so not sure as of yet what I'm gonna try to do with it. If the rain ever lets up here in Oregon, one thing for sure is that I'm gonna take it out on some backroads and turn the screws to it for a while and see what I'm working with. Hopefully we both survive the drive, and make it back home without the use of a trailer!

The top pic is the coupe, next to my galaxie, next to my father's '33 vicky. The last two pics are of my former truck, which was involved in my acquiring the '33 plymouth. Adios pickup, you'll be missed, but it's time for a change of scenery in the shop, and the '33 is a good place to start!

Hope you like the pics ... take care.

Those are some nice looking cars!

Thanks Steve,
A long ways to go, but looking forward to the journey!

Hi Ryan,
The pics you have supplied has turned into,yes, some very nice projects indeed. Keep us up on the progress.
Jack.

Much appreciated Jack. Any progress happening soon will likely be in the form of me gathering info. from experienced hot-rodders like yourself. Gonna try and get a plan of attack down on paper first, then start chipping away at the list I create. Very interested in hearing others ideas and experiences.
I checked out the link to your project thread ... very cool ride you're building yourself. You're gonna log some really fun miles and get a lot of "thumbs up" in that coupe.
Thanks again ... Ryan

Ryan,
Welcome to CHR. Sweeet rides, I think you made a good trade-the Chevy truck for the Plymouth coupe.
Andy

Welcome Ryan! Nice cars

Thanks Ryan,
Encouraging word are always good to hear and help to keep the juices flowing in the building process.

Jack.