Yeah, well. Here's mine, such that it is, when I picked it up in April. '33 Chevy half ton. Been sitting out on the ranch for probably 40 years. Trying to get a mostly complete cab (in pieces) here from Nebraska so I can get started on it. Nice original gauges.
Here is what I have started working on this summer.Long way to go but it should be done in a decade or two.
Yep, much more fun too! I always tell people it gets washed once a year, after the showdown! Isn't it? That's the talent of metalhotrodgirl, right there. I just drove the truck.
Need some advice..my current pile consists of all the sheet metal and accessories for a 34 Pickup and a 32 car frame..should I try to mount the truck on the car frame? is there a bunch of fitment problems? is it more trouble than its worth? should I save my coins and build/buy a frame specifically for the truck?..any advice would be appreciated...
If you are going to use the front fenders,they won't work on a 32 frame,they are different.And the radiator shell on a 34 leans back whereas on a 32 its straight.Not sure what all you are going to use,but if you don't use a hood or front fenders,I think you will be ok.Truck and car frames are the same for these cars except the mounting holes placement.
I love the diamond deuce it's a huge influence on my 34 build. Here's a link. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=279058&highlight=diamond+deuce
Going to have my shop signs put on it, stripe it and do lake style headers for it. I am having a real hard time envisioning the signage and pinstripe colors. I am thinking orange lettering with a dark grey shading and accent with the orange and grey for pinstriping, any other thoughts. The chop is 3 inches, bed not shortened and unchanneled, I am pretty excited.I think Stitchn's truck is spot on, my wife and I love that thing. I am pondering painting the grill center and or the firewall to break up, any suggestions?
I guess I'm making progress over time. Hope to have her completely finished by the end of the year for Viva Las Vegas 2010. 4" chop, 3" channel, with a 283 chevy and 3 speed.