Remember Liz Miles?

[TA219]

Sorry if this is a repost, it is news to me....

This is the girl who keeps popping up from time to time in the automotive world.... first we all saw the camaro she built a few years ago... then she was temporarily a part of the Boyd Coddington crew... now, she is on the Popular Hot Rodding team!

I was googling Steve Rupp (looking for pics of Bad Penny for someone) and I saw this article.... You have to give it to the girl, she seems to be persistant in persuing a career in the automotive world!

http://blogs.popularhotrodding.com/6242528/magazine-stuff/liz-miles-joins-phr/index.html

[PT Goat]

Good for her. I wonder how many marriage proposals she's had from drooling gearheads since she popped up on the scene.

If I remember, she's got an H-pattern tattoo'd on her right palm. Too cool.

[trapin]

She rubbed me the wrong way at first (don't do it Allen) but Rupp vouches for her. That's good enough for me. I wish her the best.

[Steve1968LS2]

So, you now know my replacement.. :)

Liz is a true gearhead and really loves cars (and bikes). Once she learns the ropes I'm sure she'll be a good asset to PHR and I wish her the best.

I just hope Johnny doesn't corrupt her too much with his build style.. lol.. just kidding!

Oh, and she just bought a new PHR project car.. should be cool.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I have always been impressed by her. I think she will have great contributions through the years.

[6'9"Witha69]

So she is in Socal now? Maybe she can bring her Camaro up the crest with us. Speaking of which, Steve, when you gonna come?!

[Steve1968LS2]

When I have a free weekend. lol

Car will be down for three weeks while I widen the front wheels. Then things should be calmed down here.

And yes, she lives in SoCal now.

[70TWO NOVA]

hopefully she will continue to "hook up" the PT world with some ink like Steve has! lol

[novanutcase]

Hey Steve!

Saw you at the John Force Cruise last weekend! Penny was incredible as usual!

John

[Scottem]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/6gg16-1.jpg

[zbugger]

She rubbed me the wrong way at first (don't do it Allen)....

(I'm sorry, I just can't help myself....)

That's what you have your wife for then.:wedgie:

[class67]

More power to her, some may not like her but she's done pretty well for her age (it seems). Besides....If she's being talked about, she must be doing something right!

[Tony_SS]

Hubba hubba :naughty:

[trapin]

(I'm sorry, I just can't help myself....)

That's what you have your wife for then.:wedgie:

Allen....:slap:

[barraza]

I think steve has done a good job as tech editor, and I dont think he is an engineer, but he has LOTS of experience. I hope I'm wrong but "tech editor" and "22 years old" are somewhat contradictory. She'll have a new perspective for sure, but I would have thought a postition like that would have more experience required. I dont have anything against her, but when I think tech editor, I think of walking encyclopedias like Magnante, Vizard, Dulcich or marlan davis, not a kid with a wyotech skin.

political comment removed. -Mod.

[TonyL]

A 22 year old tech editor? Im not so sure. Liz is nice, and has a great attitude and willingness to learn. She seamed really easy to talk to when I met her at Goodies. I wish her the best of luck. But I wonder about how long she'll last in the "hostile" work environment.

[bwhinnen]

Good on her I say! Lets see how she matures on the job, she has some big shoes to fill, but if her dedication and go get it attitude has anything to do with it I think she'll do a good job.

Heck my hats off to anyone that has the guts and capability to build their own car regardless of age or sex! And if they take that experience and add their training to it I think we may have someone that will really bring something to the role and grow with it. Lets hope that she has a big PT influence :P

Steve did you have anything to do with her application / interview process?

[68sixspeed]

Good for her. I wonder how many marriage proposals she's had from drooling gearheads since she popped up on the scene.

where do I send in the paperwork?

[Steve1968LS2]

Good on her I say! Lets see how she matures on the job, she has some big shoes to fill, but if her dedication and go get it attitude has anything to do with it I think she'll do a good job.

Heck my hats off to anyone that has the guts and capability to build their own car regardless of age or sex! And if they take that experience and add their training to it I think we may have someone that will really bring something to the role and grow with it. Lets hope that she has a big PT influence :P

Steve did you have anything to do with her application / interview process?

First, thanks to all for any compliments... I tried to turn out good work and I sure learned a ton in my three years at PHR.

I had nothing to do with the hiring process... I did refer a few folks to Johnny for consideration.

Right now I'm swampped moving CP to a higher level tech wise. It's sure fun working there, but I do miss Fords and Mopars. :)

[yellowrallys]

Like Johnny says in the PHR article "I’m really excited about Liz being here for a bunch of reasons"
Ol' Johnny's got himself a new playtoy.
It will be balls (boobs) to the wall filling Steve's shoes.


Steve Moore

[Jim Nilsen]

If PHR did a swimsuit layout with Liz, would that be too contravertial ? Her car ,her body ,her wanting to do it ?

Sure would bring a lot to talk about over an old issue:lmao:

[Steve1968LS2]

Come on now.. be nice in here... She's a gearhead like the rest of us.

[Jim Nilsen]

I'm trying but I see her as both the skills and the looks to become more of an icon than Michele Smith [I think that's her name] from American Thunder motorcycle show. And that would bring PHR in a whole new light. Is this good or bad I don't know? I just know that I could handle the change one way or another. I wish her the very best and consider her to be very fortunate to have it all in the eyes of many.

I just know how the readers are and the issue it has been before and just had to ask the question before someone else did because I see it in a positive way to be very good for her career and the sales of PHR.

Maybe she can get to be on the Tonight Show and interview with Jay Leno before he retires?

[Scottem]

Hey, a lot of women have been many things. Why wouldn't she want to do a "tastefully done" swimsuit issue? A few monkey grease smudges, a hot swim suit next to her hot car??

[Damn True]

I've thought about it a bit and realized that I simply don't care. No offense to our younger members but I can't recall the last time someone that age said something I was interested in. Having met her I don't see that changing, and the looks aren't impressive enough to bring me past the lack of interest in anything she might have to say.

[Boulder69]

I've thought about it a bit and realized that I simply don't care. No offense to our younger members but I can't recall the last time someone that age said something I was interested in. Having met her I don't see that changing, and the looks aren't impressive enough to bring me past the lack of interest in anything she might have to say.

Old fart.

[Nine Ball]

As long as we never see any beefcake straddling the hood of a musclecar on the cover of PHR, I don't see a problem with having a girl staffer. She probably isn't an expert in everything, but that shouldn't stop her from consulting with experts to get the info people need.

Best of luck Liz!

Tony

[Bad Bird]

I've thought about it a bit and realized that I simply don't care. No offense to our younger members but I can't recall the last time someone that age said something I was interested in. Having met her I don't see that changing, and the looks aren't impressive enough to bring me past the lack of interest in anything she might have to say.

Sometimes, just sometimes, you can learn a lot due to new and interesting points of view the younger enthusiasts might have.

I know 18 year olds who've forgotten more in their short lives than some 60 year olds have learned in their whole lives.

[73z-6sp]

Sometimes, just sometimes, you can learn a lot due to new and interesting points of view the younger enthusiasts might have.

I know 18 year olds who've forgotten more in their short lives than some 60 year olds have learned in their whole lives.

Aint that the truth. They arent all video game junkies. I really like Liz and I hope she goes far! I dont want to see her in a bikini because it would ruin it for me. What would be left after that? Its kinda like Courtney from Overhaulin and Power Block. She tries to be a car chick but then she uses those ridiculous attempts at sexy looks. <<She's still beautiful though!>>

Sometimes girls are sexy without trying. Thats what I think of Liz. She doesnt need to do the swimsuit.

Just my $.02

[barraza]

I've thought about it a bit and realized that I simply don't care. No offense to our younger members but I can't recall the last time someone that age said something I was interested in. .....
X2

The fact that she's a she has nothing to do with anything. The fact that her resume is thin does.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I say, give her a chance. Time will tell if she has the tools to teach us a thing or two. So, far what I have seen and read about her. I am impressed. She did put together a pretty decent Camaro. She is a beautiful lady. I don't think she needs to do a swimsuit. I think she will do many great things in her life. Just look at her accomplishments so far. Give her time and a chance and see what comes of it.:twothumbs

[MilesSpeed]

I have wanted to post here for a long time, with announcement of my new job and this looks like the perfect opportunity.

Thank you guys for all the support, and for those who are skeptical, give me a shot, read my stories, I am more then open to critique.

As for my survival in a hostile work environment... I cant imagine a more hostile place to work than Boyd's, this is quite the contrast.

Barraza: I couldn’t agree with you more on the experience level issue, and those guys are truly people for me to look up to. There are positives too, to being relatively new to the industry. I may ask overlooked questions with assumed answers, maybe gain a new perspective on an old topic... keep it in mind.

I can’t list all the guys to thank on the board, more specifically on this post. You know who you are. I hope to become one of the regulars here. I have gotten a couple welcome emails and I really appreciate it!

Thanks again!

[Steve1968LS2]

I have wanted to post here for a long time, with announcement of my new job and this looks like the perfect opportunity.

Thank you guys for all the support, and for those who are skeptical, give me a shot, read my stories, I am more then open to critique.

As for my survival in a hostile work environment... I cant imagine a more hostile place to work than Boyd's, this is quite the contrast.

Barraza: I couldn’t agree with you more on the experience level issue, and those guys are truly people for me to look up to. There are positives too, to being relatively new to the industry. I may ask overlooked questions with assumed answers, maybe gain a new perspective on an old topic... keep it in mind.

I can’t list all the guys to thank on the board, more specifically on this post. You know who you are. I hope to become one of the regulars here. I have gotten a couple welcome emails and I really appreciate it!

Thanks again!

It's about time you got over here! :)

Hope to see you around here more... lots of smart folks here and only a few creepy ones. lol

[James OLC]

Welcome Liz, good luck with the new gig.

[6'9"Witha69]

And not to name any names, but maybe we'll get a PHR tech editor to actually Cruise the Crest with us! :poke:

welcome to the boards Liz. Good to have more women around. Just don't go trying to redecorate or anything.:enguard:

[70TWO NOVA]

welcome aboard.

[ron79]

welcome Liz

[69Nova]

Yeah good luck with the new job!

If I could offer a suggestion try and work in tech story's about prepping cars for driving events(like autox and open track days). I know the big wigs have the final say but it's just a thought.

[bwhinnen]

Welcome on the board Liz, hope to see some more posts from you and can't wait to see some of your articles and projects with PHR.

[MilesSpeed]

You guys are fast! Thanks for the warm welcomes.

As for my project, I got a 66 Mustang coupe,

here is the first rendering I have. It may change a bit. Plans are for Alston suspension and a stroker small block/5speed.. so far..

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Steve1968LS2]

Yeah good luck with the new job!

If I could offer a suggestion try and work in tech story's about prepping cars for driving events(like autox and open track days). I know the big wigs have the final say but it's just a thought.

I had that idea.. what's involved in prepping a car for auto-x and such. The rules and all that. Never got approved.

Will be doing it here though, maybe Liz can push it through at PHR.

[Steve1968LS2]

You guys are fast! Thanks for the warm welcomes.

As for my project, I got a 66 Mustang coupe,

here is the first rendering I have. It may change a bit. Plans are for Alston suspension and a stoker small block/5speed.. so far..

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Sweet!

Hey, how about we throw down when our cars are done.. My new '68 project vs your Mustang? Winner buys lunch or washes the other editor's car? lol

you on?

[MrQuick]

I like it. Track purpose built. Welcome to the site. Duane is a prike.

[bwhinnen]

Sweet!

Hey, how about we throw down when our cars are done.. My new '68 project vs your Mustang? Winner buys lunch or washes the other editor's car? lol

you on?

Now that will make a good story! But who will get to run it? The winner as well?

[MrQuick]

Now that will make a good story! But who will get to run it? The winner as well?...I don't know....she's got wheel experience on Steve.

[Steve1968LS2]

...I don't know....she's got wheel experience on Steve.

I'm just rusty... need to go more regularly like I use to... Then again, she's lighter, like Danica ;)

[Chad-1stGen]

ha ha this thread got more interesting :)

I like how Steve totally ignored your poke Nick...

[zbugger]

...lots of smart folks here and only a few creepy ones. lol

So, are you lumping me in with the smart ones? Or the creepy ones? Liz has met me a couple times before. I guess I could let her decide on that one.

Liz, welcome to the site. You just might find a few cars here for the magazine. Hopefully that makes your job a little easier.

[Bow Tie 67]

Best wishes with your new position and welcome to the forum. Will the Mustang be geared more toward cornering with before and after results?

[Steve1968LS2]

You just might find a few cars here for the magazine. Hopefully that makes your job a little easier.

As long as she stays away from the Camaros.. lol

[class67]

Welcome Liz, good luck with your new position at PHR...have fun with it!

[Neil B]

Now THAT is a cool-looking Mustang project. As long as PHR staffers keep building stuff like this, I'll keep reading. Best of luck.

[MilesSpeed]

I am really excited about the mustang project.

Sorry Steve, I have approval to do the pre-trackday/trackday info story. Including tech, what to bring to the track (dont forget the sunscreen), what are the most common things to adjust... etc... I think I am going to be going to Buttonwillow with NASA for HPDE. Should be fun :)

I really like before/after result stories, especially those that DONT CHANGE TIRES, i will do whatever i can to keep that kind of stuff clear.

[mpozzi]

Now that will make a good story! But who will get to run it? The winner as well?

I'll draw the short straw and take one for the team ... drive the cars, that is.

And welcome aboard, Liz.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[chicane67]

Good to see some new and obvious talent joining the ranks here at PT.

Im still laughing at our conversation and people watching at the Lat-G/Sandlin gig this last year...

[Chad-1stGen]

I'll draw the short straw and take one for the team ... drive the cars, that is.

And welcome aboard, Liz.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

My money is on whichever car Mary is driving :)

[BLT2DRIVE]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/6gg16-1.jpg I DAYDREAM AND THINK, "HONEY, CAN YOU CHECK THE CUPBOARD FOR ANOTHER ROLL OF .30..........." CONGRATES

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Congrats. Looks like the Mustang will be a great project. Best wishes to you.

[novanutcase]

Congratulations Liz!

I'm sure you'll bring a new perspective and a breath of fresh air(not that PHR needed it) to the magazine!

Can't wait to see what you have planned!(So......what do you have planned? LOL!)

John

[TA219]

Ha ha! I make a post, and she shows up!! :bananna2: Maybe i have the "Field of Dreams" gift! :lmao:

Welcome aboard!!


now on to more serious stuff... now that i know i have this "gift", who should i post about next... oooh Danica

[Damn True]

Ha ha, i make a post and she shows up!! :bananna2: Maybe i have the "Field of Dreams" gift! :lmao:

Welcome aboard!! Remember my screen name... i may have a hometown hot rodding submission soon :)


now on to more serious stuff... now that i know i have this "gift", who should i post about next... oooh Danica

Come stand in my living room and talk about Natalie Portman.

[Steve1968LS2]

Ha ha, i make a post and she shows up!! :bananna2: Maybe i have the "Field of Dreams" gift! :lmao:

Welcome aboard!!

now on to more serious stuff... now that i know i have this "gift", who should i post about next... oooh Danica

You have no magical powers... I walked across the hall and told her about your post.. :thankyou:


lol

[Damn True]

Does that mean Natalie Portman won't be showing up at my house?

[Chad-1stGen]

Come stand in my living room and talk about Natalie Portman.


Does that mean Natalie Portman won't be showing up at my house?

ha ha

[Tiger]

you crazy guys :o) anyhow what about a trip to Italy and some chatting about Cindy Crawford???........

[novanutcase]

you crazy guys :o) anyhow what about a trip to Italy and some chatting about Cindy Crawford???........

F*** THAT!!!! If TA's gonna be working his magic I say let's talk to Adriana Lima!

**Image Removed** (sorry John ~ trapin)

Sorry to say it DT but I've met Natalie Portman before, she lives in the neighborhood right next to mine and goes to the same coffee shop I frequent, and she ain't as beautiful in real life as you may think! Super nice and very grounded though!

John

[vanzuuk1]

Adriana is hot, once she appeared on the scene Denise richards was rendered obsolete.

[Tony_SS]

Congrats Liz - Best of luck at PHR!

[trapin]

Hey guys, lets try to stay on topic here. We wanna be respectful of Liz as a member of our forum and hobby and I gotta think she might get a little creeped out of pictures of bikini-clad women posted in a thread about her. LOL!!!!

[zbugger]

Hey guys, lets try to stay on topic here. We wanna be respectful of Liz as a member of our forum and hobby and I gotta think she might get a little creeped out of pictures of bikini-clad women posted in a thread about her. LOL!!!!

You want creepy? I agree with you. Let's keep this respectful and professional around here. How's that for creepy? Me saying that...:seizure:

[XLexusTech]

Just checked out her wesite. She is a pretty good welder from what I can see. If you had to force me to say anything Neg it would be about the labels on the tool box... WTF if you don't know where they are then you dont use them enough. If you let your friends use your tools that creepy
BTW thats not a gender bisesed thing. Roll that into any shop man or woman and your toast.
:-)

[hdesign]

Great to see you around here Liz and congrats on the new job. Eric did a killer job on the render, looks like a fun project!

[novanutcase]

Hey guys, lets try to stay on topic here. We wanna be respectful of Liz as a member of our forum and hobby and I gotta think she might get a little creeped out of pictures of bikini-clad women posted in a thread about her. LOL!!!!

LOL! Sorry! Just got caught up in the dream!:seizure:

John

[Damn True]

You want creepy? I agree with you. Let's keep this respectful and professional around here. How's that for creepy? Me saying that...:seizure:

You got a little somethin on your nose.

[novanutcase]

You got a little somethin on your nose.

LOL!!

John

[83hurstguy]

Welcome to the site! Glad to see you around. Congrats, and good luck at PHR!

[JEFFTATE]

Welcome to the site Liz !
You are an inspiration to us all .

I just got the new PHR last night.
Good to see you in there.

Are you coming to Run Thru the Hills in September ?

[69rs]

Welcome to the site Liz !
You are an inspiration to us all .

I just got the new PHR last night.
Good to see you in there.

Are you coming to Run Thru the Hills in September ?
Look at Jelvis trying to line something up. :lol:
Welcome Liz.

[JEFFTATE]

Look at Jelvis trying to line something up. :lol:
Welcome Liz.

Stop making fun of me !
I was trying to be nice to a fellow automotive enthusiast / celebrity !
I shouldn't even qualify your comment with a counter-remark.
I'm mad at you now !
Don't call me ! We are broke up.
( LOL )

[MrQuick]

I guess the honey moon is over...LOL

[JEFFTATE]

I guess the honey moon is over...LOL

If you can't pick on your friends , who are you gonna' pick on ?

[bamadale]

Liz welcome to your new position! i love the concept drawing of the mustang. I'm currently working on a 66 mustang coupe. hopefully i can get some ideas from your stang.

[69Pony]

Liz,

Welcome to the site and PHR. About time there was some diversity around here.... Glad to hear you are doing a Mustang. Too often people look at PT as a Camaro or GM thing only.

When you are ready to do a "real" Mustang I offer up my 69 Mach1. It would be a great PT project and would bring more of the Ford crowd around - especially via this site, PHR and other quality Mustang sites like VMF and 69stang.com. The Ford PT movement needs some guidance and some exposure and of course more aftermarket companies to get involved. Maybe a Mach1 conversion is the ticket. Seriously, if you want a shot at this let me know....

[RudeJester.s10]

Welcome Ms. Liz....

Congrats on the new Career....Im sure you can add some new views to the scene. As for those "naysayers", close mindedness is not how this industry was built..so pay no attention to those few who have their respective heads in the sand.
Mustang project looks tight...but is the 510 done??
I have had several of those, and was looking forward to your take on one.

[MilesSpeed]

Thanks again for all the congrats!

I wish I had more time to work on the 510 :( to be honest, the camaro hasnt gotten much love recently too.

DEADLINES, you know how it is!

[David Pozzi]

Liz,
Welcome to our Forum.

I've read some of your articles, plus your website, you are going to fit in just fine. Long ago I had a teacher who said "I don't expect you to know all the answers, but I expect you to know how to look them up". That includes having a list of experts to call when a tough question comes along. I've learned a lot by looking up answers to Forum member's questions. With your job title, you are in a great position to ask the top people in the industry questions and bring that tech back to the readers.

XLexusTech, About the tool box drawer labels, I'm in the Liz Miles "club" too, - all 37 drawers!
David

[XLexusTech]

Liz,
Welcome to our Forum.

XLexusTech, About the tool box drawer labels, I'm in the Liz Miles "club" too, - all 37 drawers!
David

Thats either funny or creepy :hail:

[BritishGreen68]

congrats on position:6gears:

[RudeJester.s10]

Ms. Liz...how about a suggestion from a nobody...
Back in the day, Car Craft I think it was, had a "real street eliminator". How about something like that...and, the cough*import*cough guys have jumped all over the japanese sport of "time attack", so how about some of these guys/girls crashing the party on those boys/girls and prove their mettle (sp?). I know lots of these guys and gals really put their rides through its paces, so why not bring us some sort of "fastest street car of America" road racing style?

Jm2c