Spirit of South Dakota Lakester

[Tman]

Oh, and I got back into brewing. I have a batch of Amber ale aging in the bottle right now. Dry hopped with Fuggles and a dash of Northwoods fresh maple syrup added to the boil. 

[Tman]

Glen, PJ or one of you guys I emailed the rendering picture to, I can not post it!?!?!?! Can one of you? Thanks. Trent

[Peter Jack]

I'll give it a try. I haven't posted a picture for a while.

Pete

[Peter Jack]

Does this mean you're changing rides Trent?

Pete

[tauruck]

I don't know about the ale but I'll take a six pack of cars like that!!!

If it turns out as good as the rendering that will fly, man she's sweet.

[Tman]

Does this mean you're changing rides Trent?

Pete

Thanks PJ! Changing? No, Jimmy just left the wheels off to see the whole body. I may have him do a final, larger and more detailed version.

Here is Jimmy's site. Give him a shout if you want some top notch work done!

http://www.jimmyshotroddesign.com/

[Captthundarr]

 

[maguromic]

That really looks good Trent!  Tony

[Tman]

Thanks Tony! I do not know if I told the backstory on this? Anyway in  the late 60s dad was racing NHRA Div 5 and selling cars at an Olds Pontiac GMC dealership. He was VERY successful on the track. The GM rep came through one day and made him an offer he could not refuse for the 70 season. dad was running GTOs but the Factory already backed a regional guy (who ended up doing dads heads) but they needed someone to represent Dr Olds in Div 5. Voila, a dude in his 20s with a kid on the way (me) had a full factory ride built to order! If you click on my sig there is more of this story. But the paint inspiration that I let Jimmy loose with came from this car. Also, the South Dakota state colors are yellow and light blue. This old/Olds photo is a little faded but the car was ralleye yeloow




I may be repeating this info in the thread but bear with me 

[Dr Goggles]

Looks sensational Tman, an old Olds story with family content, ya can't beat that. Now, about that beer.........

[Tman]

Looks sensational Tman, an old Olds story with family content, ya can't beat that. Now, about that beer.........

Thank you so much Goggs!

Dry hopped it too long and the ferment started off too slow, drinkable but not up to my standards. Will start a new batch.

[Tman]

Great news, barring any more bad TX panhandle weather my tranny should be dropped off at my brothers place in Tulsa this weekend! Thanks to Flat Top Bob Owens at Owens Auto salvage in Wellington Texas for snatching it up and delivering it for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also found another Stovebolt to make up for the firing of the engine partner. I'll do the dammmm thing myself! Yes, I can hold grudges and burn the bridge AND the abutments! A fault I can live with. 

[tauruck]

My kinda guy.

Things like this get you fired up and it's all the motivation you need.

I'm happy for you Trent.

[Tman]

Thanks man. I have a new lease on life after a strange 6 months. Fun to be fired up working on both of my cars again.

In other news, I am meeting with my web designers to finally revamp my website! (the one in my sig). I should have product listings, great design and other goodies shortly. My product development is coming along nicely, wreck 4 patterns before the final seems to be the norm!

[Captthundarr]

Yea, Trent, Fired the engine partner eh? Never had one to fire. If this thing gets screwed up I'll be the proud papa of the poopoo. Looking forward the the new site with the new goodies, Keep on Keeping on.

Frank