You're Never Too Old to Play With Hot Rods
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- Опубликовано: 14 апр 2021
- Brad drops in for a visit with Bob Larson, a man who made the decision at 48 years old to follow his passion for hot rods, and learns that true hot rodders never outgrow the need to play with cars.
Prior to the internet and social posts of TiG welders laying "stacks of dimes," there was a time when gas welding and lead filling were the order of the day. Bob cut his teeth back on the 1960's in shop class, learning the auto body craft, fanning the flames of his hot rod interests.
After a career in the food industry, Bob decided to retire early and build some cars!
Having taken a number of years away from building cars, at 48, Bob dove back into it at warp speed. This episode is an incredibly inspiring look at how it's never too late to follow your dreams. Bob discusses the importance of continuing to learn, having attended Ron Covell's workshops as well as those led by Kent "The Tin Man" White, as well as putting that knowledge into practice.
Bob discusses his influences, like Sam Barris and others, and ponders a life forged in 19-gauge cold-rolled steel.
Join us for a fascinating discussion, and watch a 5-window have its lid lowered, too!
If you're an aspiring custom metal worker, this one is for you!
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Yes! Another winner Brad! Great job!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE traditional hot rods like these!
Thank you! Got more coming!
Thanks for sharing,cool story
Thanks for watching, more are coming shortly!
Now 68 just semi retired and in great shape working on restoring lots of the mechanical components on my 96 GT that I've babied for the past 22 yrs. Now looking for a 80s car to totally restore, maybe a Monte SS. Plan on learning how to weld and paint, you are never to old to learn new skills for working on your passion for cars.
I haven't heard of this man before and will now start to look out for him. I have recently retired and all of my time starved ideas can now be done. I am currently in the middle of my mg roadster and at 61 have more energy patience and enthusiasm for this craft than at any time in my life. Its a time of life when you can start to do what you want when you want, and I love it 😅 great vid and keep em coming, Joe
Sorry forgot to say, stories in steel is such a lovely format and your guests are so interesting along with their projects. Loving it all, take care n God bless, Joe
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
You seriously just made my day, Thank you!!
I cant express enough how much I am enjoying these Stories N Steel Videos. He is right, 50s cars should only be a 3 to 4inch chop and its crazy how many bondo sculpturers are still out there. No reason for that much bondo if you work the metal. That is so awesome that his grandson has taken interest. I love having my nephews in the shop and see their desire to create and build something cool
Something about doing what you love that makes a person happy. This gentlemen is so positive and humble. Loved it when he spoke about his grandson inheriting everything. Passing the torch keeps the car hobby alive. Someday that young man will be talking about his first chop with Grandpa. Awesome! Way to go!
Excellent vidio
Thank you!
"You're Never Too Old to Play With Hot Rods" That depends. I recently turned 65, and have been a hot rodder all my life. I was a professional mechanic for a large city fleet services department for 37 years. I have spent the last 10 years on disability, barely able to get around, due to a number of medical issues. I still have a couple of the hot rods I have built, I enjoy driving them, and even tinkering with them (though in a great deal of pain, some things are worth it) but I am no longer physically capable of doing any of the heavy stuff. I will not be building any more cars.
Traditional hot rods have always been my thing. And that means no wheels larger than 15" diameter, and ABSOLUTELY no computerized anything. I've never been into bodywork and metal fabrication that much. I'm more the mechanical type. My favorite current car is a 1955 Chevy 2 door hardtop, mostly dechromed, gloss black, traditional red, yellow, orange, and white flames, Cragar S/S wheels, 383ci small block, mild cam, Muncie M21 4 speed, 12 bolt Posi. Tuck and roll upholstery, tubbed with radiused rear fenders. 275/60-15 tires in the back that wouldn't fit the stock fenders.
Great story's an great teacher
Thank you very much!
Excellent, great video !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hope his grandson realizes he's won the grandpa lottery! I won the dad scratch-off version at least. My Pop shared his love of hotrods, but he wasn't a builder, and my rods are all subpar. Talent like Bobs is God given, thanks for sharing the story. It's a great video.
I'm sure the kid does! Thank you!