Another Hot Rod....

[Rick D]

I love it when a plan comes together!! Glad you and Gwen are happy with the final out come!!

[lilcraigford]

Instantly recognized the '33 in some Speedhunters coverage:



http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/08/...m-pride-style/

I haven't yet taken a moment to compliment you on the build; especially love the color!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by lilcraigford

I haven't yet taken a moment to compliment you on the build; especially love the color!

Thank you for the heads up on the article! And Gwen thanks you for the compliment... Girls are like that. LOL

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

The car runs like a swiss watch... a little too perfect for me - but it's Gwen's car and she's happy as hell with it. It drives great - runs flawlessly - is smooth... yet sounds like a hot rod.... and now the seat fits her! It's all good.

^^^That's all that matters.
Congrats to you and Gwen on an awesome hot rod.

[DBasher]

Nice to see it get all sorted out without the drama. If Roy drove the car after the Ridetech install I'm sure he's changing the way his cars leave the building. A buddy switched from the Pete&Jakes to Bilstein and just like Gwen's it was night and day, much mo betta!

You done good Weld!


Dan

[GregWeld]

Thanks Dan!

The car is pure "Brizio". There's a very good reason he builds multiple cars for return clients year after year. They put a big fat smile on your face. The fit - the finish - the way things work... the way they drive. The guy has it down pat. You hit bumpy roads in this car - nothing rattles - nothing squeaks - it just goes "thump thump". It's something about the cars he builds that are just different yet they're no big deal - they're usually not customized much in the way of body mods etc... they're really mostly pretty "normal" -- but driving them is a whole different story. They just work. I guess that's why so many of his builds are driven so many miles. His personal hot rod has 75,000 miles on it. And his Dad Andy is legendary for leading trips to Columbus or back east... People aren't afraid to drive them... and once you have - you understand why.

I'm really looking forward to our trip to Texas... and Gwen is already trying to figure out how to pack for it. That's a good sign right there.

Originally Posted by DBasher

Nice to see it get all sorted out without the drama. If Roy drove the car after the Ridetech install I'm sure he's changing the way his cars leave the building. A buddy switched from the Pete&Jakes to Bilstein and just like Gwen's it was night and day, much mo betta!

You done good Weld!


Dan

[waynieZ]

Great to hear this Greg. That's the whole idea is to drive and enjoy them. I hope you and Gwen get to put a ton of miles on it. Enjoy.

[Vegas69]

Success=Refined study of the obvious.

It's rarely rocket science, it's attention to detail formed through experience and pride in your work..

[glassman]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Thanks Dan!

The car is pure "Brizio". There's a very good reason he builds multiple cars for return clients year after year. They put a big fat smile on your face. The fit - the finish - the way things work... the way they drive. The guy has it down pat. You hit bumpy roads in this car - nothing rattles - nothing squeaks - it just goes "thump thump". It's something about the cars he builds that are just different yet they're no big deal - they're usually not customized much in the way of body mods etc... they're really mostly pretty "normal" -- but driving them is a whole different story. They just work. I guess that's why so many of his builds are driven so many miles. His personal hot rod has 75,000 miles on it. And his Dad Andy is legendary for leading trips to Columbus or back east... People aren't afraid to drive them... and once you have - you understand why.

I'm really looking forward to our trip to Texas... and Gwen is already trying to figure out how to pack for it. That's a good sign right there.

Is that where "Andy's picnic" came from?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Success=Refined study of the obvious.

It's rarely rocket science, it's attention to detail formed through experience and pride in your work..

Good thoughts. His group of guys make a pretty good living... he treats them right and most everyone has been with him for years and years. They're all hot rodders themselves... and when you do something well for years, I think you get even better at it. If you'd have watched Jim building my brake lines and fuel lines all while chatting with me... in a matter of an hour and a half he was DONE - and they were perfect. He made the reference marks and bends without even thinking. Half the time I make a mark and then promptly bend the tube in the exact opposite direction it needed to go. LOL

Originally Posted by glassman

Is that where "Andy's picnic" came from?

That's a different event. That is his car show that he's been putting on for 40 years. His cruises are legendary - thus the RODFATHER moniker. He started these road tours back in 1970.