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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
Comments (25)
prutzworks
lot's of horsepower cool rod
flaviok
Intrigante, magnifica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
ronmolina
Nice capture!
bmac62
Very cool, particularly the cam shafts used for a front bumper. Not much tread up front...but wait...that's how a rat rod should be shod:)
tigertim
Cool, a real bitzer... must say I like the old Merc grille, and the V8 cams for the front bumpers!!
jayfar
Another great shot Sig.
Richardphotos
looks like it has a Buick Nailhead V8. not a common engine to be used, but some owners are old school. terrific capture
Cyve
Fabulous car and very great shot !
bebopdlx
The old camshaft nerf bars are cool.
auntietk
Those spider webs are a nice touch. :P Cool!
flavia49
amazing
jocko500
cool
Faemike55
This is just one very sweet ride love the stylin'
starship64
Nice shot.
whaleman
A cam-shaft bumper and bald tires, just as expected.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
bobrgallegos
Very cool cam shaft bumpers as well as webbed firewall!
farmerC
Shining shot.
drifterlee
Cool old car!!!!!!
nefertiabet
Very cool car!!!
Rob2753
Fantastic !! I love the cobweb design too :)
dakotabluemoon
This is awesome very nice shot of this cool car.
vis151
I had an el cameno like the one in red.
danapommet
Interesting front bumper and another great shot Sig!
debbielove
A Rat? Never.... I'd drive this, its so cool... I love it.. Great shot.. Rob