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Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by 65-deluxe, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. 65-deluxe
    Joined: Sep 12, 2011
    Posts: 10

    65-deluxe
    Member

    Been lurking for a while and have admired some great work from a distance .
    Anyway , I have always been into customs and rods and like so many here was influenced by Custom car and Street machine in the late 80's , when I was able to buy my first car I wanted a 34 roadster like everyone else .
    I like most couldnt afford one so got the only car every to feature in magazines that I could - VW Beetle !!!!!

    So forward wind 20 + years and I an a dyed in the wool VW guy . Ive had more than I can remember and have currently got a 64 21 window bus and a 52 split window beetle - Both in the process of being built , I also have a VW restoration / modification workshop .

    Having fallen in with a few "hot rod " guys recently I have decided to get a car which has the engine in the right place .

    I managed to flip an old VW kabriolett I had sitting in the workshop and got myself a 48 chevy 3600 .

    I know very little about these cars but learn quickly so am diving in .

    I will post up build thread soon but in the meantime here's a taster

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  2. Grommet
    Joined: Oct 24, 2008
    Posts: 532

    Grommet
    Member
    from South GA

    I have a 1950, drove it stock for 15 years and then got the bug to put it on a 94 s-10 frame......best thing I ever did. Now I have a v-6, 5 speed, a/c, power brakes and steering.
    Awesome doesn't describe it.
    Good luck with your project and WELCOME to the H.A.M.B

    Grommet
     
  3. Welcome from the Highlands. I DO love an old truck!
    Charlie!!
     
  4. tommyd
    Joined: Dec 10, 2010
    Posts: 11,999

    tommyd
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    from South Indy

    Welcome from Indy. Nice truck.
     
  5. Welcome to the H.A.M.B. from central Iowa!
     
  6. Jimbo17
    Joined: Aug 19, 2008
    Posts: 3,959

    Jimbo17
    Member

    Welcome from Florida.

    I have always like the green color they used on this era of trucks and cars.

    The truck looks to be in good shape.

    Best of luck.
     
  7. Welcome from Michigan.
     
  8. captain scarlet
    Joined: Jun 11, 2008
    Posts: 2,432

    captain scarlet
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    from Detroit

    Welcome form an ex Limey in Detroit.

    That Bedford in the back ground looks like it could be a cool project too.
     
  9. Peck
    Joined: Oct 18, 2010
    Posts: 20

    Peck
    Member

    Hello and welcome from a few miles up the road (sitting at my desk in Trowbridge as I type this).

    I too was a dubber until I saw the light about 20 years ago. (I'd still make room on the drive for a resto-cal oval, but don't tell anyone!)

    Have fun!
     
  10. Skcollob
    Joined: Mar 16, 2011
    Posts: 50

    Skcollob
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    from UK, Kambs

    Welcome from the flatlands... (hi Charlie :D)
     
  11. damagedduck
    Joined: Jun 16, 2011
    Posts: 2,341

    damagedduck
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    from Greeley Co

    Hello and welcome from Colorado,:)
    that yellow Bedford looks like it would be fun build also.
     
  12. Welcome from Mississippi and nice Chevy PU
     
  13. tom tarr
    Joined: Sep 14, 2011
    Posts: 5

    tom tarr
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    from nebraska

    had one just like it in 1980 something best truck ever
     
  14. hotrodgary
    Joined: Apr 29, 2005
    Posts: 215

    hotrodgary
    Member

    Looks like a great truck to start with! Welcome to the site!
    -Gary
     
  15. Your 48 Chevy pickup is a classic and a great choice for a build. Any idea of how you want to build it?
    Start your own build thread, with lots of photos!
    Welcome to the H.A.M.B.!
     
  16. rs57
    Joined: Apr 9, 2008
    Posts: 140

    rs57
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    from oklahoma

    welcome from oklahoma u.s.a. i have some of those old chevy trucks they are easy to work on all parts are available to fix them up you cant go wrong order you some catalogs and a shop manual good luck and keep posting those pictures ///////////////:):)
     
  17. farmer12
    Joined: Aug 28, 2006
    Posts: 7,717

    farmer12
    Member

    Welcome from the Netherlands!
     
  18. Just Gadget
    Joined: Aug 7, 2011
    Posts: 1,130

    Just Gadget
    Member

    Welcome to the H.A.M.B. from Tennessee!
     
  19. 65-deluxe
    Joined: Sep 12, 2011
    Posts: 10

    65-deluxe
    Member

    Thats scary - I live about 4 miles outside Trowbridge - Hilperton marsh .

    Send me a PM we will need to get together .

    My 52 beetle is a zwitter and will be resto cal all the way - But on air - building a 5 inch narrowed air beam at the moment .

    you will have to come over workshop and have a gander .
     
  20. 65-deluxe
    Joined: Sep 12, 2011
    Posts: 10

    65-deluxe
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    I am pretty set on what I want .

    1 - get MOT , I cannot register in UK without this
    2 - register and get registration number etc

    This will involve an inspection by the department of transport to confirm that it is indeed a 48 chevy truck - This will not be the case if too many alterations are done .

    3 - Sort chassis out - Front clip added from anther IFS vehicle and change to air suspension front and back - 4 bar linkage at rear

    4 - engine - V8 and running gear

    5 - restore body work

    I see this taking a fair amount of time but I will document it all here .

    Incidently I am not sure about overriders on the front and understand that they are quite sort after so if anyone wants to make me a sensible offer I would be willing to part out .
     
  21. 65-deluxe
    Joined: Sep 12, 2011
    Posts: 10

    65-deluxe
    Member

    Thanks for all the welcomes folks , Looking forward to making a positive contribution - Oh and asking lots of silly questions !!!!
     
  22. model.A.keith
    Joined: Mar 19, 2007
    Posts: 6,279

    model.A.keith
    Member

    Welcome from up the M5

    nice PU looks like a good starting point.



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    Last edited: Sep 16, 2011
  23. welcome, from the 'original' Boston, Lincs, England
     
  24. 40fordtudor
    Joined: Jan 3, 2010
    Posts: 2,503

    40fordtudor
    Member

    Welcome from Rowlett, Texas---that truck is a good start.
     
  25. Hi there,

    Welcome from down near Winchester!
    Martin
     
  26. JMD82
    Joined: Mar 1, 2009
    Posts: 191

    JMD82
    Member

    Nice Start!! Welcome from Texas!
     
  27. Welcome from Sweden! Don't forget to come and play with us on the AD board here on the HAMB.. There's a link on my profile!

    Klaus
     
  28. Stefan T
    Joined: Sep 15, 2008
    Posts: 2,165

    Stefan T
    Member
    from Sweden

    welcome from sweden
     

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