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HP409ss
01-04-2002, 04:32 PM
Personal Info:

My name is Jim and I am 26 years old have been married 5 years to my beautiful wife Shelly. We have a 2 year old daughter Megan. I live in Pittsburg CA which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area (Ricer Capitol of CA). I work for a company named SynchroNet Marine where I am in charge of all things IT related (Servers, Internet Connections, Websites, Software Dev, Workstations ETC.)

My Vehicles:

1. 2001 GMC Sierra 5.3 4" Rancho Lift with 33" BFG on Centerline Python Wheels, K&N Gen II Intake, SLP Performance Torque converter, Billet Grile, and a Flowmaster Exhaust On the wish list is Alpine DVD System, Programmer Cowl Hood, Ghost Flame Paint Scheme, SLP Headers, Mass AFS.

2. 1934 For 5 Window Coupe. My dad and I have built this one together and have put allot of time into it. It's Painted 1995 Saturn Green/Blue with Chrome Illusion Flames. Small Block 350, and full leather int. The Cars front sets less than 2" of the ground. There is lots I could add. We have one a few shows with it two, and its a driver not a trailer queen.

3. 1962 Chevy 409. The first project my dad and I ever built. The car is not numbers. It runs a 63 409 motor turning 538 HP to the rear wheels. Has Carter AFB dual carbs on an 63 race built Offenhauser intake. The motor has been fully built. The rear end is fully built for racing and is capable of 800 hp to the rear wheels. The car has been raced a few times at Sears Point and Sac and also attends Nor Cal Shows. Its painted black with Black int. LIc plate says HP409, now you know where I got HP409ss

Hobbies:
Since my time is limited (I work 15 hours a day usually 6 days a week) I love playing with my kid. She just got one of those power wheels quads for xmas so we put around on that. Usually I tow her on my real quad around the court.

Some of my hobbies:

Hunting and Fishing
Playing Soccer (Twice a week)
Working on the cars
Drink beers with friends and family
Playing Computer Games
Racing and Water Sports
Hanging out and talking with my wife
Building Websites and doing graphics

At one time I owned a place called Muscle Car Heaven (http://www.musclecarheaven.com) but about 2 years we out grew our bandwidth and I became to busy with a paying job to support it and it begin to die. I am working slowly on re-building it but it takes time and help I spend to much time here anyways.

Well there is more but who really cares. You will see me on must car and truck boards as HP409ss or SS409. If you are on game boards or play on line you will see me as trlr_park_pimp

L8R

Jim (HP409ss)

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CKTA
01-05-2002, 05:49 PM
I care.......really, I do!:D

454ss
01-05-2002, 08:14 PM
Originally posted by CKTA
I care.......really, I do!:D Hey Jim, I don't think that's a good thing..... you know him :gay: :D

HP409ss
01-06-2002, 12:09 AM
Wow you :assclown:'s really do care!



HP409ss

The_Law
01-06-2002, 12:15 AM
Sweet garage!

HP409ss
01-06-2002, 11:32 AM
Originally posted by The_Law
Sweet garage!


Thanks!

I have a few others in ther like my 54 chevy pickup project that is put away for the winter and my wifes GTP.


HP409ss

Loki
03-11-2002, 08:16 AM
welcome aboard jim...:D i care...i really really do. :tongue: :crazy:

Joe
03-11-2002, 08:18 AM
Cool 409.

Some buddies here have 63 409s, one is building an orig 63 Z11 car as we speak.

Joe

Jokeman
03-11-2002, 08:42 AM
Nice to see another person that works in IT.:D :D

Joe
03-11-2002, 08:45 AM
Originally posted by Jokeman
Nice to see another person that works in IT.:D :D

Yeah, I was suprised how many do after I read a thread a few months back about what we do for a living.

I support Firewalls for EDS.

JB
03-11-2002, 09:05 AM
You have a cowl hood with ghost flames?
I didn't know that, how about some pics man :tongue:

Joe
03-11-2002, 09:08 AM
Originally posted by 5-8CHEVY

Damn you EDS guys... that's who we use for tech support at my job. :D :crazy:

I'm sorry to hear that... :D :D

HP409ss
03-11-2002, 10:50 AM
Originally posted by Y2KZ71
You have a cowl hood with ghost flames?
I didn't know that, how about some pics man :tongue:

On the wish list is Alpine DVD System, Programmer Cowl Hood, Ghost Flame Paint Scheme, SLP Headers, Mass AFS.

I wish I had it right now. Soon though waiting for the winter to end, and to find a good painter.

HP409ss

flatlander
03-12-2002, 10:16 AM
:rocking: damn dude,i want to see the 34...got any pic's?

slammedchevy01
03-12-2002, 01:28 PM
Sup HP409 Where did ya get ur exhaust at? I sold my 50 and I need to get my 40 welded on wen it gets here.....well and of course remove the 50!How much ya think is reasonable for that around this area? Help me out bro LOL! haha Adam

HP409ss
03-13-2002, 02:05 PM
Originally posted by flatlander
:rocking: damn dude,i want to see the 34...got any pic's?

Once I get my grill shell back from being re dipped I will put the fron end on and have some pics done. I dont have any digital and my scanner is dead. I will get some soon.

HP409ss

HP409ss
03-13-2002, 02:10 PM
Originally posted by slammedchevy01
Sup HP409 Where did ya get ur exhaust at? I sold my 50 and I need to get my 40 welded on wen it gets here.....well and of course remove the 50!How much ya think is reasonable for that around this area? Help me out bro LOL! haha Adam

I have a friend who owns a shop in Concord called West Coast Mufflers. Its off of Hwy 242 right behind Park in Shop on Market Street. How much would it cost? Is it just a replacement with no pipes needed? Should only be like 25 50 bucks at the most. I have never had him just do a muffler. My dad and I usally do that ourselves. Just cut and weld.

Let me know what yea want I could stop buy and talk to him.

HP409ss

Y2k+1 Z71
03-13-2002, 04:39 PM
Steve and Randy at West Coast do good work. They did my Flow 50 cat-back on my truck. The are a little pricey (+10-20% over cheaper places), but when you watch them work, the quality is worth paying for.


Oh, and Damnnnn Jim! Think you have enough toys. Just kidding, too much is never enough:D :devil: :D

HP409ss
03-13-2002, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by Y2k+1 Z71
Steve and Randy at West Coast do good work. They did my Flow 50 cat-back on my truck. The are a little pricey (+10-20% over cheaper places), but when you watch them work, the quality is worth paying for.


Oh, and Damnnnn Jim! Think you have enough toys. Just kidding, too much is never enough:D :devil: :D

I wouldn't let Randy touch my truck I dont like that guy. Steve yes. My buddy wes use to work there and he did all my stuff

Y2k+1 Z71
03-13-2002, 07:46 PM
Originally posted by HP409ss


I wouldn't let Randy touch my truck I dont like that guy. Steve yes. My buddy wes use to work there and he did all my stuff

I agree, but Randy used to own his own muffler shop in Mtz. He is a bit sketchy, but used to do good work. He only does sales there now, so we don't even have to worry.

HP409ss
03-13-2002, 08:51 PM
Yea he use to own that shop right off of Pacheco, I actually lived next store to hime when I lived in martinez. I dont deal with him at all. Just Steve. Have you seen his truck, and steves new Z06?

HP409ss

slammedchevy01
03-14-2002, 02:33 AM
I'll I need is a swap no pipes just replacement, I have the 40 series to go on and the 50 needs to come off pretty much.....I think the 40 is a lil shorter than the 50 tho.

emostyle82
03-26-2002, 09:11 AM
Sweet Truck! :rocking: