Otis Nice

Should be but you know why it isn't.

That's not true but also when taking hard stances and engaging in polarizing convo's certainly you understand that others will also voice their opinions both agreeing and disagreeing with you. Furthermore, I'd say a little bit of almost everyone in political threads has typed a thing or two intentionally "going at" someone. It goes back and forth. It happens. Folks are passionate, and that's fine. It's not that "NOBODY cares" what you have to say but you've typed some very pointed responses. That's when the "both ways" comes into play. No love lost for anyone on my end, especially folks I've never even met. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I found Jesse a truck.

At this time last year everyone was on complete lockdown. Maybe that affects the numbers.

Possibly, but it's better than the ~95 horsepower it has stock and with the right trans and rear end it'll be fine. He's not trying to run 9's. Just wants more "oomph". Plus this thing doesn't weigh 7,000 lbs like todays trucks. Ya know, I don't think we really did on the '52. Maybe I'll try to keep a list on this one. Thanks.

Def gonna be different than the '52. Not sure how far dad wants to take it as he just wants a, "fun, good handling, good sounding truck" and he doesn't like anything slammed but said he wants to lower this one a couple inches at least. I'm def gonna be pushing him during the eng rebuild.

As you all know the "Fam '52" is complete and being enjoyed. Now it's time for our next project, the "Fun '49". Dad has two sons and therefore wanted two trucks to leave us someday (hopefully very far in the future). A few years ago or so I went with him to north of Flint, TSUN, and we hauled back a 1949 Chevy five window much like the one he had inherited from grandpa. The price was right, we had a truck and trailer, so we set off and sure enough struck a deal. It's just sat outside mostly since we got it, was used for fam Christmas pics the first year we had it, then eventually got moved into the pole barn once room was made. Now it's almost time to get crackin' on it. We have no sentimental value with this one. There is nothing linking it to a fire department, family farm, or military use. Essentially there is nothing holding us back from doing whatever we want to it. Being retired for more than four years now mom and dad set off a bit ago and spent a week at a friends condo in FL and this weekend drove to my uncle's (Tim) (well, his cousin technically, but I've always just called him uncle. My second cousin thrice removed I guess? IDK.) place in Jacksonville who just got his Hemi back in his car after a year+ long rebuild. HIS son (Brandon, my second third cousin quattro removed?) has this: Which currently has this in it: But he bought this for it: Brandon wants dad and Tim to pull the 350 and drop in the 383 and for payment he's giving dad the 350. It'll need a rebuild but we've done it before so hopefully when he gets back (after this week and 2 more in TN) we'll fix a few minor things on "Ellie" that I bought off of Clay then hit the Fun '49 hard. We're doing another complete frame off but this one won't be kept all orig. Doing modern suspension, brakes, power everything, lowering it slightly, bigger wheels and tires, better exhaust, A/C, more modern interior, etc, but the body will keep some of the patina and get clear coated. I want to leave the body as close to as it as currently as possible. Anyway, I just wanted to go ahead and start the thread because he informed me tonight that we now have an engine when we didn't know which direction we were gonna go with it and I'm a bit excited. This one may be a forever work in progress getting modified, tweaked, etc. It's all about just having fun with it. Here's a couple of pics dad snapped back when we first got it home. I'll try to take more during this build than I did the Fam '52.

Looks great.

*Insanely.

Exactly.

Remove the tool box and put one bike in. C'mon, bruh. At least TRY to compare apples to apples. You're comparing apples to kimchi. Besides the fact that 5 bikes wouldn't even fit in the Hyundai it's prob pushing it's hauling capacity.

Yeah...that "look how it can't even really hold a bike" thing isn't working for me either. First thing I caught scrolling through the pics. It's like a less useful SUV. That "bed" is more like an arm chair.

Looks like a track day has been set up and all are welcome.

I drink nothing but Surge and feel fantastic.

Looking great. Good work.

Agreed. Once they get back from a month long vacay to a couple places we'll prob be somewhat close to tearing into the "Fun '49". While Huck (my oldest, now 7) "helped" here and there on the Fam '52 I'm hoping his interest only grows and he helps even more with the next build.

Thanks. You're welcome for the pics and updates. Honestly I hold back so I don't just load this thread up every time I look at it or fart in it or whatever. Loving this thing. Such a good feeling every time he tells me, "took the truck out today. Stopped at Rural King and it took me 45 minutes to get inside. Lot of folks were asking about it." He's always grinning ear to ear talking about it too. It's not the fastest, best handling, most powerful, most modern, or whatever, but it's priceless to us and the most fun I've ever had working on/building/driving/riding in a vehicle.

Thanks, Matt. I have a 1949 GMC chassis I'd let go for a good price. We have another '49 to build next already and my Lincoln needs some TLC so I'm not sure if we'll ever get to it anyway.

:nws: language.

Smartest thing you've said in the political threads. Clay will engage in an civil convo with me.

Triple nipple post. You're willing to. Others aren't. Another genuine question with no agenda behind it, just trying to understand your stance better: at what point is 2A infringed upon? At what point is one persons willingness to give up (any) rights or freedoms infringing on another's desire to keep them?

Was on my mobular device earlier and didn't want to mess with quoting a bunch of things at once on it. Not that I'm on my PC I have a question for this part. A genuine question. No sarcasm, no agenda, just seeking understanding (although I'm sure greg will try to project something anyway). If you lived in a state where that was illegal and they had inspections annually or whatever they do (I've only ever lived in Ohio) what would be the consequences? I genuinely don't know. If it involves you not being able to drive said vehicle until it's corrected this is a piss poor analogy to use in attempt to solidify your point.

Please include a quote of where I implied that Clay said that rather than myself. I can't seem to find your source.

It's a good thing new laws will change the minds of said criminals and they'll be good boys and girls from now on. It's also nice that they won't affect law abiding citizens.