A Blast from the PAST - HELLO!
rambos_ride
Senior Contributor
Hello Everyone!
Looks like there's still a few folks on here from long ago!
I still have my Hudson projects, but they're just sitting for the last few years - so absolutely nothing new to report on those
I'm hoping things change up this year as I'm getting ready to launch a new website project and will have my nights and weekends back after almost 2 years of working my programming day job..then programming 2-6 hrs a night plus 15-20 hrs every weekend...it's been a long haul, but hopefully will set me up for some success later this year.
Just thought I'd say Hello and don't be surprised if I start lurking out here again and get caught up on everyone's projects.
Dan
Looks like there's still a few folks on here from long ago!
I still have my Hudson projects, but they're just sitting for the last few years - so absolutely nothing new to report on those
I'm hoping things change up this year as I'm getting ready to launch a new website project and will have my nights and weekends back after almost 2 years of working my programming day job..then programming 2-6 hrs a night plus 15-20 hrs every weekend...it's been a long haul, but hopefully will set me up for some success later this year.
Just thought I'd say Hello and don't be surprised if I start lurking out here again and get caught up on everyone's projects.
Dan
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https://hudsonrestoration1948-54.com/
John Forkner
Sadly Rambo passed along in March 2014.
He was an awesome companion for 14 years and not a single day goes by I don't miss him.
I got another lab, Maddy on Craigslist just a year before Rambo passed. She's an awesome fun dog..but no Rambo, he was pretty special.
Live in the past.... it's cheaper.
49 Commodore Eight Convertible
Melbourne, Florida
It's good to see you back!
Hey I've retired over 4 1/2 years and still not done.
Your presence on here has been missed.
Larry
Central California
I've got a 49 Hudson Commodore Custom project, 454/TH400 that's got 99% of the fab work done, total bare bones sheet metal now, just missing the $$ for parts to put it back together.
I took a lot of time designing fabrication to keep the original Hudson front sub-frame and suspension.
Someday this is what I hope the Rambos Ride project becomes...
I also have a 51 Hornet Rat Rod Project that's midstream on a modern fuel tank replacement, and brake upgrade.
I hear ya about the cash thing. can be bleeping expensive.
Im also doing an engine swap in a four door 49. going 401 Nailhead with a 700R4 trans.
Rambo loved the snow..he'd run as fast as he could and lick the snow at the same time.
Maddy finally got into playing in the snow at Christmas, I think she was channeling a little of the Rambo dog!
Peace,
Chaz
http://www.52hornetvert.blogspot.com
HETrlchilton52@gmail.com (drop the HET)
You guys are getting me motivated again - hopefully this year I can turn things around. I'd like to get my Hornet rat-rod rolling for the Summer at least.
Peace.
Good to see you back Rambos Ride!
Good to see you're still around! What kinds of cool stuff have you been working on these days? Ever start up a website to show off your skills..or too busy making metal?
Dan
My wife was nice enough to make me a web page. Just one page.
cowl pieces under the hood
Are the dual cowl vents custom or were they there stock?
Awesome work!
I got nuthin' recent to show
I've literally spent the last 2 years writing a new website platform in my spare time.
I'm talkin' working the programming day job for 8-10 hrs..then another 2-6 hrs every night, weekends, holidays and vacations.
Originally thought it would take about 12 months..but people that were supposed to become involved never did..so I've had to do the entire thing myself.
I think about another 6-8 weeks at this pace and I'll be close to launching it.
It's not a porno-site or anything - and I can't say what it is right now - some people won't like it - but it's a business model that should be able to grow in the coming years and make me money while I sleep! Because Lord knows I haven't made any real money in about oh...12 years or so.
Anyway - I plan on backing off the extra hours once its launched and get back out in the shop to get the 51 Hornet out of the way.
Then if all goes well, sometime in the next 12-18 months I may ACTUALLY finally have enough money to finish the 49...which sadly I bought in 2004 and is sitting outside stripped and rusting right now.
Peace,
Chaz