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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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New Guy From Kentucky

Hi there everyone!

My name is Jackie. I'm a 53 year old boilermaker from Kentucky.

I don't have an HHR yet, but it's definitely in the plans.

I've been going to street rod shows, and am really digging the "Rat Rod" look. They're impractical as daily drivers, so I've been thinking (hard) about getting an HHR Panel and fixing it like a rat rod.

I'm leaning towards a satin black paint job (maybe with a distressed fade around edges) with red steel wheels and baby moons. Will have some old school red and white pinstripe on the panel sides and MAYBE white wall tires.

I'm still in the absolute beginner stage on these cool little vehicles, so I mostly expect to sit back and shut up (and learn from you guys).

I'm glad to have found you, and I'm happy to be here!
Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Welcome to the forum!
Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Welcome & Don't rush into a purchase, get what you really want.

For me it is an 08 Panel 2LT
Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Welcome from sunny SoCal.

I've only seen a handful of fixed up HHR's when I have visited Louisville (in-law's live outside of Owensboro) -- I know one of the guys on here (Ft. Knox area I think) has/had a gorgeous silver with green flames and baby moons.

There is still a small possibility I may move out there, would be great if there were other fixed-up HHR's around!

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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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to the forum Jackie!

Don't hesitate to ask questions as you search out your HHR, take your time and you'll find something special out there.
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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@ngelita-
"I know one of the guys on here (Ft. Knox area I think) has/had a gorgeous silver with green flames and baby moons".

I think you must be referring to Mike's Beautiful creation: Hharry....
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Thanks for the welcome, guys!

I was browsing through the "Official Panel HHR Post (Pics Only)" thread last night and found krabriter's post:





That picture is close enough to what I'm shooting for that I can kinda squint and see it in flat black with pinstripes.

Yeah, I can see myself in that....


Yup, I'm glad I found this place!




afs9, Owensboro is my hometown! I now live a little further east up the river, near Hawesville.
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Welcome to the site from The Volunteer State.
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Welcome to the site from The Volunteer State.
X 2 Lots of members here from TN.. (including me)..
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Welcome to the site, from SoCal

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