New from Fla.

[rdixiemiller]

Greetings Earth Creatures!
I just found this forum, decided to join in. I have been wanting to build a rod for many years, but couldn't see spending 40K on Chrome, billet aluminum, and paint. I really liked the rods my Dad told me about building in the late 40's and early 50's. Then, I saw a Rat Rod Run in Wisconsin last week. My dream rods exist! I am excited about the truck cab style rods, I think I would like to use an M35 (deuce and a half) cab for my own build. A big straight six or straight eight, suicide front end, dual wheels on back, flat OD green, white star on the door. Oh yeah!
I am a robotics engineer, spent 260 days this last year on the road. I have been a paint shop engineer or welding shop engineer for the last 15 years. I doubt I have time any where soon to build one, but I can look at everyone else's stuff and cheer you on! I have to say, I am impressed with the building skills. Everyone seems to build them safe, cool, and no frills. I think I have found my hobby!
Best regards
Robert Miller

 

[Bonehead]

Glad you found us, welcome to the site.

 

[hotrod preacher]

welcome to the site, mr. miller

 

[eyesore]

Welcome to the triple R! [cl

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[stovebolt]

welcome

welcome to the site. good place to get a lot of good info.

 

[ratdog]

Welcome to the forum. Glad that you found your new hobby,all the stuff on here is pretty cool.

 

[buckeyedon]

Welcome to RRR.

 

[rdixiemiller]

Thanks for the welcome guys!

Thanks guys (and gals!) for the welcome.
I like the looks of the site, and the no flaming rules. I appreciate all kinds of cars and modifications, even the kids with their Rice Rockets. It's all about working with what you've got. The only thing I am picky about is safety, everything else is up to the owner/builder.
Regards
Robert

 

[Blademan]

welcome, Robert
what part of Florida? i am in baker, close to Pensacola, Tracy

 

[Gregster]

Welcome to the fun zone !!

 

[42chevy]

Welcome to the site. Hope you find one to join in on the fun.

 

[rdixiemiller]

Where am I?

welcome, Robert
what part of Florida? i am in baker, close to Pensacola, Tracy

I am in Point Washington, about 1/2 way between Panama City and Fort Walton. I know exactly where Baker is, been there several times over the years. I have lived here off and on since 1969, went to Freeport High School. Graduated from OWJC about 25 years ago. I am a Fish head, and proud of it!