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Thanks to those that came out. Thanks to shoebox Dan for showing us what he's working on. We didn't get anything done on my car but that's ok. It...
The heats on. The beverages are cold.
Here's a few pictures of my project.
The walls are crying for this.. $100.00
I'm in $55
Welcome from the Far East side of Winnebago.. :eek: Kev...
Come on folks, There has to be more people going. It's the largest traditional party in WI.
I'm going, Going to drive my un HAMB '86 Chevy crew cab so I can sleep in the box.....:eek:
Here's my '51, Not going to be done before the Symco Shakedown next weekend but I'll still be there to check out the show.....
:eek: I'd have it glass bead blasted, I had my '51 blasted and it turned out great. The paint was removed in all the little crevises where it's...
My son loves my old truck and once when I asked him to roll the window up before he got out he turned and asked "Dad is this how they did it in...
Looks good but personally I like a few inches off the top... I do like the traditional look of the lighter top. I'm doing a '51 chopped 4" in the...
More pics... What do ya all think. I'm excited to drive down main street in this beast.. Someday.... I included a few pics of before we started..
more pics
Well we actually started chopping this '51 Chevy a few months ago and it's been a slow process ever since, Way too many irons in the fire right...
I put a Heidts in my '51 chevy Deluxe a few weeks ago, With no previous experiance, Just following directions and questioning what the function of...
Not all brite lights are from assholes that switch out the stock lamps. I have an 03 Chevy pick up with nice brite STOCK headlights. I do not have...
Thanks Bob for saying what I'm sure a lot of other guys including me were thinking... Buger welds with poor penetration are fine for minor non...
I use a Millermatic 251 with .030 wire and an 85-15 gas mix for almost everything. The 251 is very versatil and is also set up with a spool gun...
Always error on the slow side. If the tool is chattering then you will need to INCREASE your feed rate ( the speed at which you feed the tool into...
sorry, I have a sheltered life. Don't get out much.
:cool: Thought this was worth sharing.. Neat little clip, some cool pics and sounds too.. http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/carswedrove.htm
We have never chopped a top before. I figure if I can weld and run the saw he's the body man and can finish it up and make it look sweeet. he's...
HI All, This is my winter project. I had the car almost 10 years and now is the time to get it done. Started pulling it apart on Feb. 7th 2009 and...
HI, I'm Kevin, I'm a journeyman machinist/welder from Sheboygan Falls, WI. I've always been into cars and speed. Tried stock car racing for a...
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