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Brady McQueen (aka 1carguy) [ View ] [ bradymcqueen@comcast.net ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] Pleasanton, California (925) 719-3200

Well I sold the 37 coupe a couple of days ago. I'm glad I sold it but for some reason I feel worse about it everyday. I'm going to miss that little car and all the attention it got. It was a lot of fun. I don't think I'll ever start from scratch again but designing it "my way" was a great experience. I don't know what is next but I'm going to scale down quite a bit. The last bit of glory with the car came the other day...it was featured in a Collectors Edition Street Rod Milestone magazine (a periodical publication published quarterly) with an article and 4 page spread. It's going to have a prime spot in my library (the can). Now that I'm walking and just a wannabe, can I still hang around here???

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Posted by zinski3  -  07/05/2007 08:18 AM Rodders don't need the wheels if they are a real rodder at heart. You will always be welcome here. I sold my 37 and for 2 years did not have a car but then came the Willys. I am sure you will get the bug again soon. Congrats on the sale. zinski3 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Edwards, Missouri Charter Member since December 2000   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  07/05/2007 08:29 AM welcome to the spectator bench ( or is it the group w bench ) since i was a kid i always had some king of hot rod or bike. i've been carless since 94 had to close up shop just to get time for mine. as soon as the 62 leaves old inderweed is gonna get some action. ton of work so it's going to take a while. good luck on your hunt. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by 32Canuck  -  07/05/2007 10:34 AM Hey 1CarGuy...........you can hang out here even if all you own is a Radio Flyer Wagon. 32Canuck [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Victoria BC, Canada Charter Member since December 2006   Posted by flagator79  -  07/05/2007 12:56 PM Hey! Radio Flyer Wagons are neat and I own one. First and only type of wagon I ever had. If the world was fair, the worm would eat the bird half the time [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] West Monroe, Louisianna Charter Member since December 2005   Posted by 29robert  -  07/05/2007 01:01 PM Hey Brady. I can understand why you're sad to see that car go. I was really impressed when I saw it at Del Mar. That one was sweet. Bet you'll have your hands into something else before the year is out. Rodding exists on many levels - driving, building, or dreaming. Doesn't matter which you're doin as long as it's one of them. 29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004   Posted by moparjack44  -  07/05/2007 04:10 PM Question, but you don't have to give any details, or even answer if you rather not. Counting your time and evertyning else that went into that beutiful 37, did you turn a profit? Everything I am seeing and hearing, it is hard to break even, especially as much time and money that had to be poured into your (that) 37. Jack JOHN 3:16 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Halifax County, Virginia Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by da34guy  -  07/05/2007 05:46 PM Hey Brady- Congrats!! Yeah yer walkin alright but yer lop sided!!!! All that money in 1 pocket will do that to ya! Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001   Posted by orphans2  -  07/05/2007 08:32 PM Brady, congratulations on your sale. So many are trying the same thing without much success. It was without a doubt a beautiful car, but if I remember right, not one without it's share of issues. I seemed to remember you had issues (suspension) with the car right from delivery form the builder. Issues that should not have happened and would frustrate the heck out of any rodder. I doubt that you will be walking long and you are always welcome here. orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001   Posted by 1carguy  -  07/05/2007 11:11 PM To answer a couple of questions: Jack - I don't think a guy that pays a shop to build a car (like this one) can expect to make a profit. I cut costs wherever I could and did a lot of stuff myself but I still lost money. It costs a bunch to build these things. Thats why I probably won't do this again. Don - I'll probably be walking straight up in no time. I'M ALREADY ON THE HUNT. Robert - yes, I did have some issues with the car in the begining but after everything was fixed, it was an awesome car. The problems I had with Taylors Custom Street Rods is a story I'd be happy to share with anyone if you're interested. 1carguy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Pleasanton, California   Posted by moparjack44  -  07/06/2007 11:38 AM That is what I expected. I think the best bet is to buy a turn key form an individual (not a builder), than to build it yourself. If I ever do it again, that is the route I would take. With the work and money I have thrown at my car, I would feel like I hit a home run if I could get a 1/3 of it back, but of course mine no ways as nice as the 37, plus its a 4 door DeSoto, not exactly on everybodys wish list. YOU GOOTA DRIVE 'EM. Jack JOHN 3:16 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Halifax County, Virginia Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by kenb7  -  07/06/2007 01:07 PM I feel the same way. We just this week sold our '37 Roadster (a best of show prize winner). We received a great price (although we lost some money) but it is bitter sweet. I need now find something a little more driveable w/o worry! Ken kenb7 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Los Angeles, California   Posted by dixie  -  07/06/2007 08:50 PM Yea u can still hang here if u don't take it in the libary. Good luck on your hunt. jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by DavyJ  -  07/06/2007 09:27 PM We all know everybody is welcome here, old, young, and carless. Street rodding is an incurable disease, i bet you will have wheels before summer is out. Must be a good week to make sales, my 48 pick up went yesterday. just waiting for the cheque to clear the bank, then i will rejoice.Of course I already took delivery of the new '32 chassis and assembly has begun. Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005   Posted by Brickman  -  07/07/2007 02:43 PM It would be a very sad day for me to sell mine so I will probably be buried in this one. My problem making any money on this car is that it was my first and I have literally done everything 3 times befor figuring out what is right. There for the cost is alot higher than it should of been. I guess you can't put a price on education but I know what one costs! I'm sure you'll find one soon, once the bug has you it doesn't let go. Brickman [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] west Plains, Missouri   Posted by gman0046  -  07/07/2007 06:05 PM We all know the Streetrod market is flooded with cars for sale and that its cheaper to buy a running driving car then build one. If you don't have the skill to build one yourself, you are really hung out to dry when it comes time to sell. It's just the reality of the hobby theres more for sale then there are buyers. The sad fact of a buyers market looks as if its here to stay. Theres 850 cars for sale on this site alone. gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky   Posted by Streetrodder007  -  07/07/2007 06:57 PM BRADY McQueen- if all that money is burnin a hole in your pocket, I can help you get rid of some if you would like another streetrod? I have one for sale! Streetrodder007 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Port Huron, Michigan Charter Member since April 2006   Posted by BigAlBre  -  07/07/2007 08:23 PM Brady that was a beautiful car...like you said next time get a driver Brickman I thought I was the only one that built one three times and spent 3 times as much as I should have, I told the guy's at the shop I would love to do another one because I know everything NOT to do... hehehe... could probably do it in 3 months this time like Don does StreetRodder7 I don't see your car advertised Big Al sittin back pickin & grinning in paradise. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Saint Petersburg Beach, Florida Charter Member since June 1999   Posted by DavyJ  -  07/08/2007 06:06 PM Al, just knowing what not to do doesn't mean it gets any easier. It is always hard to part with a car that you've spent a lot of time with. My wife shed a tear when our truck went out the driveway yesterday. We started it in 1992 and had a lot of time invested, along with a lot of great memories traveling around the country. ......But the thrill of a new project takes the sting out. Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005

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