I second that ... I can always see the end product when I"m working on sheet metal, it's getting there that's the difficult part!!!

Great to see some pics ...

I have never met this guy, I think we would get along well. He has the same attitude as I do sometimes..

How much longer before this build is done ???? Geeeez its going on forever!!:action-smiley-027: :D :underchair:

Looking good Greg!! Good body work takes time but worth it in long run.

When you're building a Ridler car - it takes time - and Mario Money.








This project got sidelined for a few months while the shop - with my permission - worked on a couple other projects that the customers wanted "hurried along". Since one of the projects is a buddy -- and I don't really care when it's done - I had no problem with that arrangement.

Why don't you just marry a Lawyer and take up sewing purses..... :mock: :hitaxeonthehead:

I see you've started a used car lot....I'd like to make an offer on the Toter and worn out Mustang but have a few questions.

Do you take trades?
The 180k and 65k, is that dollars?
Is the seat in the mustang adjustable? How about cup holders?
Can I upgrade the cabinets in the Toter? The oak may be a deal breaker.

I know, I know....thanks for coming by.

:hitaxeonthehead: :mock:

Dollars! Not Euros.....


Mustang seat IS adjustable - and my buddy Andy who is well over 6' has driven it without complaint.


I will happily paint out the oak cabinets in the toter.... for additional cost of course. I can make them Cherry..... red. Let me know what other customization you'd be interested in.


I have a plan - not quite public yet.... but in the discussion stages. If it pans out - I'd like to move my track operations to Thunderhill - thus eliminating the day and a half, one way, travel time.... Therefore eliminating the need for the Toter/Stacker. Since the Mustang has proven completely reliable since the engine builder switch - I find myself not really needing a back up car. It's fun as hell - but the new car would be far more fun....

Since moving to Sun Valley I find no need for multiple hot rods - in fact - other than the couple of long distance trips with Gwen's '33 - I didn't drive them at all. There is no real car / hot rod scene here... and when the '40 Ford P/U is finished - that will satisfy my hot rod needs. I prefer to have Stella (our lab) with me/us - and she's not riding in any of the hot rods! She will be able to go in the back of the P/U.

Doesn't sound like a place I would want to be.... Good thing the rent is too high! :thumbsup:

There are a LOT of collector cars in the area -- serious collections. Big deal -- they don't use them. They just sit in A/C controlled show rooms - and the guys wear designer suits.

I want to see blue jeans and Tshirts and out and about driving.

So while they might call themselves "car guys" - they're not my type of car guy.