Another Hot Rod....

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

On my recent trip to the Grand National Roadster Show -- I met with The Briz and asked that he copy the colors of Phil Remington's Dry Lakes Roadster... (which was a Dan Webb recreation/tribute build) This car was on the cover of The Rodders Journal - and was also convenient that the roadster was there on display....


Sadly -- I've just read that Mr. Remington has passed away. He worked on Shelby's Cobra and GT 40 programs... as well as worked at Dan Gurney's All American Racers.

Worked up until the last month of his 92 yr old life.

[clill]

Bummer. A friend just named his new daughter Remington after him. I met and hung out with Mumford for awhile at Barrett-Jackson this year. Heck of a nice guy.

[E.rodz]

Greg looks like things are starting to come together for you you got a great builder working on the car and you are spending the quality time doing some traveling with your wife. You my friend are living the dream!!!! It sounds like you have the love for the car and that is what brings out the passion. Please keep the picts. coming I love these cars as well.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by E.rodz

Greg looks like things are starting to come together for you you got a great builder working on the car and you are spending the quality time doing some traveling with your wife. You my friend are living the dream!!!! It sounds like you have the love for the car and that is what brings out the passion. Please keep the picts. coming I love these cars as well.

Eric --- I've been living the dream for about 22 years now (since I retired)... and I like traveling WITHOUT my wife better than with her.

It's funny - The Briz had to talk me into building the '33 body over building another '32 --- and I'm glad he did 'cause I just love this body style!

[WSSix]

The blue and red look great together. Will you be going red on the rims too, Greg?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

It's funny - The Briz had to talk me into building the '33 body over building another '32 --- and I'm glad he did 'cause I just love this body style!

I believe you'll reflect on that decision in the future while looking at the car in the shop with great satisfaction. The color combination decision is also superb!

... and I like traveling WITHOUT my wife better than with her.

Let Gwen know I've got her back.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Worked up until the last month of his 92 yr old life.

The car - in person - is much darker blue than these photos.... It is said to be 1940 Ford Washington Blue... but like all such things - you could line up 50 cars done with that name of blue and they'd all be different. The Briz knows the builder and said he'd call and get the paint code if they'd share.

Mr Remington's passing will just make the "copying" all the more special for me. I'll think of him when looking at the car.... So I guess your soul does live on - it's in the memories of others.

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Mr Remington's passing will just make the "copying" all the more special for me. I'll think of him when looking at the car.... So I guess your soul does live on - it's in the memories of others.

That deserves a repost. Well done Greg.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by WSSix

The blue and red look great together. Will you be going red on the rims too, Greg?

Scroll back to almost the beginning -- wheel pics posted in there somewhere. A "tribute" set to Tom Gloys '32 which is GoodGuys Street Rod of the Year.

Originally Posted by Sieg

I believe you'll reflect on that decision in the future while looking at the car in the shop with great satisfaction. The color combination decision is also superb!


Let Gwen know I've got her back.

I love the color combo... it's "hot rod" without screaming... so.... subtle without being black.

I've already told Gwen you're her road trip replacement. HA! Now you just have to fight Pierre for shotgun... he thinks he's the new road trip KING.

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

That deserves a repost. Well done Greg.

I meant it.... and it is how I feel.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I love the color combo... it's "hot rod" without screaming... so.... subtle without being black.

I've already told Gwen you're her road trip replacement. HA! Now you just have to fight Pierre for shotgun... he thinks he's the new road trip KING.

The combo will be sophisticated and HOT!

I'll ride in the back as long as you don't lock-out the windows..........old guy pharts can be frequent and quite lethal.