russ meeks sectioned 56 nomad up-date

hey wizzard always like to hear a thumbs up from people who knew the car. when i get it done we have to meet up so we can take it for a spin for old time sakes. wish i had some of the pictures and trophies that the thing won, i guess alot of it got burned up. oh well thanks

 

Hey,

Thanks for posting the photos of the fender work. I love seein' photos of work done before the days of " squirtgun welders" and " Fender-In -A-Can" made everyone a ''metalman".
Were the side panels, the quarters and doors hammerwelded or ground and leaded?

What a great project! Thank again,

S****ey Devils C.C.
"Meanwhile, back aboard The Tainted Pork"

 

Damn that is looking awesome. Can't wait to see it out and about here in the NW. From what I have seen of Russ's work every project he has done turns out awesome.

 

im sorry i dont know why i put 58 they are 57 chrysler, i know this cause the drivers headlight door that is way cut down was broke, due to damage so i got another one off of my buds 57 chrysler. sorry for the confusion.

 

hey wizzard how is jack i have not talked to him in about a year, i bought some koni coil overs from him for the 55 that marty put the straight axle under.

 

I couldn't help but notice all of the meat cleavers this guy has in his garage.......Look at the photos of the 55 and youll see.

I wouldn't want to make the fella mad thats for sure.....

 

Is this the same guy I sold my sectioned 58 chev pickup to? If so do you still have it? Are you working on it, or have any info as to its whereabouts?

 

I would add a few inches back to it and restore it to stock.

 

I'm normally not a fan of doing anything to any Nomad, but this thing looks really cool.

 

I am of the thought that nothing should be done to a Nomad... but this looks amazing! The black makes it a masterpiece...

 

I haven't talked to J.C. since about Aug. I do see Earl and Wayne on a semi weekly base so I would ***ume Jack is Fine. It's a shame when Tunnel vision and a few miles keep friends apart. Think I'll just E-Mail him right now.
The Wizzard

 

its amazing how close everyone is and you hardly see anyone, i think i better pick up the phone and make a few calls and e-mails my self.

 

Madwagon please get off the hamb and go finish the Nomad, I just cant wait to see it finished.

 

I want to ride in it

 

damn I don't know about you Kustom hot rodders,Serious I am glad to see the wagon is comin along so well,this one deserves to be saved and held high as what koolness has come from the great northwest,and I wish Russ was into this but he is his own man.I hope to get up there soon and see whats been done in person along with catchin up with some old friends,Russ,Lonnie,Jazzman etc.........

 

ok to all when its done we will all take along cruise in it, its only been off the road for what 20-25 years or longer. hey meatball i really am going to try and get russ involved, i just need to sit down with him and clear the air. russ if you or cedric are listening its time to start on a clean slate. russ you need to be involved lets get it done. so meatball come into town and we will get wizzard and go see him.

 

Just heard from J.C. He's doing fine. He and Jim Albranch are building a new dry sump system for the 33 Willys with the Donovan in it. Die Hare racers never slow down.
The Wizzard

 

works for me brother

 

Trying to get Russ to change his mind would take more than the 3 of us. His mind was made up many Years ago about that Car. Personally I like having Russ as my Friend. I'd rather not piss him off and become un-welcome in his Shop. Having Russ on board with bringing it back around would be nice but I have NO idea how that would happen.
Good luck with that.
The Wizzard

 

I understand where your comon from,I just wish we could talk to him Lona said it was a VERY sore spot with him and not to bring it up ......hopefully he will see that people see this a his legacy and restoring it is a honor to his legacy...kinda like the other thread where Russ's mentor Gene Winfeilds old shop truck was found (in oregon) and is in texas being restored to its former glory,hell gene is happy as hell about it according to people that know him....this wagon should live on as a piece of hotrod history.....wish Russ could see that but who knows....deep down he's gotta be proud somebody else cares about this....and many of us love & respect Russ and are glad to see the wagon comin along..........cant wait to see it in person again

 

well ya know what ill still try, but i truly thank all of you for your support, there has been many times i thought of pulling my hair out and getting this thing gone. i think he was told things that are not true from some people, i will not metion any names, they did it so they could stay in his good grace. as far as im concerned russ is and always will be a super builder of our times. i hold no ill feelings toward him and i only wish him the best. hell im one lucky dude i have my childhood dream car and a part of history. thanks russ for a great car.

 

Hey,

Jus' in case you're ever asked to play "Old Mopar Trivia".......both '57 & '58
Chryslers used 4 headlamps, excepting '57 Saratogas which had singles.

Hope things develop well with Russ & the build.

S****ey Devils C.C.

"Meanwhile, back aboard T h eTainted Pork"

 

hey pimpin paint the car was all gas welded, ground and leaded. the body was in great shape for all that this thing has gone through. the front end was the worst but the late great von hunter re-did all the lead work on the hood and head lamps, before he past away. von was super so is his son scott, von did the paint and stuff on the famous orange crate. he is sadly missed. i wish i could ask russ but what ive been told he sectioned in a single car garage in cali when he was working for gene winfield.

 

That thing looks cool, kinda east coast in a way...lol

 

i just was reading this and i forgot about marty's meat clevers, i ask him once about them and he said he just like them hanging around, i would hate to be under them if there was a earthquake.

 

makes it a ***** to haggle on a deal in there huh????