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Sieg 01-31-2013 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 461468)
The man @ 74 years old - has more energy than the Eveready bunny... but he is fun, and eventually he wears down.

His '56 BelAir hardtop BBC is - to put it mildly - SPECTACULAR. The plan for the '57 is to finally build/own a hot rod he can drive. He is more than just a little excited about that aspect of hot rodding. He worked and raised a family etc all his life -- and doing a couple "road trips" with me has exposed him to a whole new way of life. He's anxious - and willing - to build a car with the Ironworks exceptional chassis - an LS motor etc that will carry him on new adventures in comfort and style.

He was sold (he sold himself!) on this build via ONE ride in another '57 with an Ironworks chassis. He couldn't believe how well the car rode with 4 X 200 pound plus guys in it... and it didn't scrape bottom going into driveways... and it sits so low (bad azz!) etc. That was it! He had to have one!

It will be fun to see this one come together... and it's a perfect project for him. The heavy lifting/building is done and it's just a matter of doing the finish work. My problem has already begun - which is to hold him to the "driver" build... because to say he's a perfectionist is an understatement.
Great back story! That would have made for a very entertaining trip. :bang: :thumbsup:

GregWeld 01-31-2013 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 461479)
Great back story! That would have made for a very entertaining trip. :bang: :thumbsup:

We've been friends for awhile... So I know in advance what I'm taking on. He's fun to travel with - I like people with LIFE in them. He is full of life even though it's a bit like taking a 10 year old to Disneyland... I'm okay with that. Better than a guy that has no interest in anything.

I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!

On this trip - we:

Delivered a car
NHRA Museum
GNRS
Bobby Walden's shop
So Cal Speed shop
Barry Whites Speed Shop
Art Chrisman's shop
John Forces "store" = the museum and shop weren't open
A McLaren store in Newport Beach
Ironworks Speed and Kustom
Bought a car
Roy Brizios Street Rods
Dan's Custom Upholstery to see my Brother in Laws Camaro upholstery

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:

Swain 01-31-2013 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 461483)
We've been friends for awhile... So I know in advance what I'm taking on. He's fun to travel with - I like people with LIFE in them. He is full of life even though it's a bit like taking a 10 year old to Disneyland... I'm okay with that. Better than a guy that has no interest in anything.

I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!

On this trip - we:

Delivered a car
NHRA Museum
GNRS
Bobby Walden's shop
So Cal Speed shop
Barry Whites Speed Shop
Art Chrisman's shop
John Forces "store" = the museum and shop weren't open
A McLaren store in Newport Beach
Ironworks Speed and Kustom
Bought a car
Roy Brizios Street Rods
Dan's Custom Upholstery to see my Brother in Laws Camaro upholstery

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:
Greg,
Sounds like a busy week. Are you looking for a Mclaren? My buddy is a sales manager for that Dealership also, Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini.

INTMD8 01-31-2013 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 461483)
"when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!
Well said!! I can't count how many times I've had to respond 'don't know, don't care' to those same questions. :thumbsup:

fleet 01-31-2013 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 461483)

On this trip - we:

Delivered a car
NHRA Museum
GNRS
Bobby Walden's shop
So Cal Speed shop
Barry Whites Speed Shop
Art Chrisman's shop
John Forces "store" = the museum and shop weren't open
A McLaren store in Newport Beach
Ironworks Speed and Kustom
Bought a car
Roy Brizios Street Rods
Dan's Custom Upholstery to see my Brother in Laws Camaro upholstery

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:
Other than a brief slowing down of your 'The drive to 10K' post count campaign, no.

Momentum clearly has been re-established. :unibrow:

bulldog19 01-31-2013 09:26 AM
Sounds like a great time! Let me know when the Weld Experience is coming through Delaware! I know a great guy that would detail the rig!

Sieg 01-31-2013 09:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 461483)
I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!
If my wife read this she'd just :rolleyes: I like the way you roll. :thumbsup:

96z28ss 01-31-2013 10:01 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 461483)
I don't randomly choose just anyone to "partake" in the Weld lifestyle. When I say we're leaving at 4:30AM it doesn't mean 4:31... Pierre is at the lobby of the hotel at 4:15. When you ask - what do you want to eat... ANYTHING is a good answer.... because you don't just wheel these rigs into town and if you want to make some time - you may be eating while moving. He's a new convert to In N Out... But they're too messy to eat in cab so we take a few minutes and gulp 'em down in store. He's learned to pee when we're stopped for fuel or food.... not ask for a separate stop when we just left a perfectly good spot. "Never pass up a perfectly good chance to pee" is an old guys best learned lesson. T-shirts and blue jeans are considered being dressed up. You WILL get dirty during the day. A Weld road trip can begin on a moments notice - and "when will we be there or where are we going, and when will we be home" are not topics of discussion. We'll get there when we get there and we may decide to alter course or alter plans! Something may come up of interest that we didn't anticipate... Who knows! Does being "home" Tuesday at 2 really matter? NO!

Anyone see anything wrong with that week??:lol:
Other than traveling with a woman. I can't say I know anyone that doesn't obide by those rules. Ive done a few road trips with you. Its your truck or car its your rules. Plain and simple.

GregWeld 01-31-2013 10:07 AM
With this post we END the thread jack!:warning: :lol:






Quote:
Originally Posted by Swain (Post 461486)
Greg,
Sounds like a busy week. Are you looking for a Mclaren? My buddy is a sales manager for that Dealership also, Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini.

No, the dealership was just 'there' so we barged in looking like bums and had a great time. The sales guy was fantastic!

I may trade in the Audi R8 Spyder for a Ferrari California... my wife would like that, and it's her car.



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Originally Posted by INTMD8 (Post 461488)
Well said!! I can't count how many times I've had to respond 'don't know, don't care' to those same questions. :thumbsup:

EGG ZAKACKTEDLY! Ask that more than once - it'll be your last trip. Bring extra meds - extra underwear - kick back and enjoy an all expense paid trip. Wanna go see something -- just say so! If we have time we'll work it in. Don't say "gee I woulda liked to have gone to "X"" when we're three days up the road. :warning:



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Originally Posted by compos mentis (Post 461490)
Other than a brief slowing down of your 'The drive to 10K' post count campaign, no.

Momentum clearly has been re-established. :unibrow:


I'm going to have Jody hit the reset button. It's kinda embarrassing...




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Originally Posted by bulldog19 (Post 461491)
Sounds like a great time! Let me know when the Weld Experience is coming through Delaware! I know a great guy that would detail the rig!

HAHAHAHAHA!! You're on!

BTW -- If I go to a show with Rudy (my B-I-L) he'll disappear.... Then I find him on the other side of MY car polishing my wheels.... HE is embarrassed 'cause I don't really take very good care of stuff like that. To me - bugs are a badge of honor, brake dust shows I drove it.



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Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 461497)
If my wife read this she'd just :rolleyes: I like the way you roll. :thumbsup:



Note that my wife is usually missing in action. See ya honey!:hello: I'll be back when I get back...

GregWeld 01-31-2013 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 461502)
Other than traveling with a woman. I can't say I know anyone that doesn't obide by those rules. Ive done a few road trips with you. Its your truck or car its your rules. Plain and simple.


The voice of experience! :lol:


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