Another Hot Rod....

[Sieg]

That motor looks so right! :unibrow:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

The tire package and sizing just enhances the stance. Nice job.

[GregWeld]

Thanks guys!


I think it may turn out alright…. HAHAHAHAHA

[Musclerodz]

Turning out awesome Greg!

[b757jetdr]

Very nice Greg!

[Swain]

That's going to be a fun lil thing to drive. I guess we will see u in January at the GNRS...

Looks great Gregory

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-152.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-152.jpg.html)







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-151.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-151.jpg.html)

[WILWAXU]

Man, That thing is sexy!

Great car Greg!

[GregWeld]

Man, That thing is sexy!

Great car Greg!



Thanks buddy!



It's turning out okay -- if that's what you're in to…



HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Stuart Adams]

Bitchin Greg. Congrats, I can see your smile.

[fleet]

Thanks buddy!



It's turning out okay -- if that's what you're in to…



HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Greg,

Wow! It's amazing IMO how much those wheels add to an already great look. :cool:

[snappytravis]

Ya that pretty muchs sums up the king of cool! Those knock off wheels are bad to the bone! as well as the rest of the car, Need to have white t-shirt with sleeves rolled up to drive that machine. Enough to make John Milner jealous,

[Sieg]

You need a set of studded Red Lines for SV ya know. :popcorn2:

[waynieZ]

I love it with the top on it even more. That is sweet!

[pw2006]

This is such a cool build- Congrats!

[Boss 5.0]

Looks better every time I look. Fast build. Very impressed.

[pokey64]

Looking great Greg! I saw a black 33 parked in front of our hotel for the Kansas City GG a couple years ago. It was “stop me in my tracks cool”. Yours is definitely going to be that kind of car! :thumbsup:

[JB64CHEVELLE]

Very Nice!

[DaleTx]

The car is looking good... I think you nailed it on this build, very cool!

:cheers:

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-152.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-152.jpg.html)

[kwhizz]

:king:

[FETorino]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-152.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-152.jpg.html)







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-151.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-151.jpg.html)

:omg: Once you get the hood on that it will be outstanding.

[GregWeld]

:omg: Once you get the hood on that it will be outstanding.





Just as long as that LS motor is covered up…. I get it.

I was going to originally do a Ford in a Ford… but I couldn't aFORD it….

[tubbed69]

Beautiful car Greg,Brizios sure do some work,please don't listen to one certain person and cover up that engine,lol:king:

[Rick D]

Greg this is by far the coolest hot rod, I just love everything about it!! I showed my wife and kids it and now they want one!! Until I told them about how much one cost to build :lol:

[GregWeld]

Greg this is by far the coolest hot rod, I just love everything about it!! I showed my wife and kids it and now they want one!! Until I told them about how much one cost to build :lol:



I don't even want to think about that part of it.


I do honestly have to chuckle though at some of the emails I get asking what something like this "costs". It's beyond ridiculous - really! It is! But then - like Mario and I were texting about today - once you add it up - it doesn't seem to be that "crazy". I don't care what car you're building - it's going to be 100K in PARTS… you have to buy a car to start with… motor - trans - suspension - tires - brakes - wheels - wiring - A/C - radiator - headers - exhaust system…. Now you have labor…. and that's the factor for most -- if they are capable of building it themselves then you can save 1500 man hours of labor… but PAINT and UPHOLSTERY are going to run 50 to 75 grand if you want top notch products and quality. Paint in my book is bodywork - gaps - flatness - spray out - cut and buffed. So even if you build these cars by yourself -- you're going to be 150K in parts and paint and interior. Add the labor -- and it's not a cheapie deal.


What's it worth when you're finished? Less than half? :>)

[WSSix]

Looks great, Greg. The engine looks good from the one picture you posted too. No reason to keep the hood down on it all the time. When were you planning to give it to your wife? Christmas was it?

[Ricochet]

What a cool car, Greg. Everything about it is spot on. I like the 3/4 rear driver shot..As good as it looks with the top down, it looks just as or better with the top up!

[Rick D]

I don't even want to think about that part of it.


I do honestly have to chuckle though at some of the emails I get asking what something like this "costs". It's beyond ridiculous - really! It is! But then - like Mario and I were texting about today - once you add it up - it doesn't seem to be that "crazy". I don't care what car you're building - it's going to be 100K in PARTS… you have to buy a car to start with… motor - trans - suspension - tires - brakes - wheels - wiring - A/C - radiator - headers - exhaust system…. Now you have labor…. and that's the factor for most -- if they are capable of building it themselves then you can save 1500 man hours of labor… but PAINT and UPHOLSTERY are going to run 50 to 75 grand if you want top notch products and quality. Paint in my book is bodywork - gaps - flatness - spray out - cut and buffed. So even if you build these cars by yourself -- you're going to be 150K in parts and paint and interior. Add the labor -- and it's not a cheapie deal.


What's it worth when you're finished? Less than half? :>)

Well said, and the thing I like most is you are going DRIVE it all over the place!!!

[Lenie]

I don't even want to think about that part of it.


I do honestly have to chuckle though at some of the emails I get asking what something like this "costs". It's beyond ridiculous - really! It is! But then - like Mario and I were texting about today - once you add it up - it doesn't seem to be that "crazy". I don't care what car you're building - it's going to be 100K in PARTS… you have to buy a car to start with… motor - trans - suspension - tires - brakes - wheels - wiring - A/C - radiator - headers - exhaust system…. Now you have labor…. and that's the factor for most -- if they are capable of building it themselves then you can save 1500 man hours of labor… but PAINT and UPHOLSTERY are going to run 50 to 75 grand if you want top notch products and quality. Paint in my book is bodywork - gaps - flatness - spray out - cut and buffed. So even if you build these cars by yourself -- you're going to be 150K in parts and paint and interior. Add the labor -- and it's not a cheapie deal.




What's it worth when you're finished? Less than half? :>)
I don't think I'm going to let my wife read this one!:shakehead: :lol:

[GregWeld]

Looks great, Greg. The engine looks good from the one picture you posted too. No reason to keep the hood down on it all the time. When were you planning to give it to your wife? Christmas was it?




She'll get her first look at it on her birthday at the L A Roadsters Show June 15th in LA (Pomona Fairplex).

Actually I can't decide if I want to get to San Francisco somehow and show up at Brizio's just before a big group of them head out to DRIVE down to the show ---- OR ---- just have him place the car somewhere (the Pres of the club is involved and will as he said "put the car on top of a building if that's what you want to do") with a big bow on it (like I did her R8) and give it to her then. Either way - we'd drive back home via California highway 1 and make a nice trip out of it.



Beautiful car Greg,Brizios sure do some work,please don't listen to one certain person and cover up that engine,lol:king:




Some people just never get over owning old skool oil droppers….




Greg this is by far the coolest hot rod, I just love everything about it!! I showed my wife and kids it and now they want one!! Until I told them about how much one cost to build :lol:




NEVER EVER tell your wife what stuff costs…. E V E R! LOL




What a cool car, Greg. Everything about it is spot on. I like the 3/4 rear driver shot..As good as it looks with the top down, it looks just as or better with the top up!




I actually like it better with the top UP…. the top has that "chopped" look to it which I've always liked in a coupe.




I don't think I'm going to let my wife read this one!:shakehead: :lol:





You're going about this all wrong Lenie!

You must do like she does when she returns from Nordstrom with a truckload of clothes… You show her everything and discuss how much you SAVED by building it all yourself!! Never mention that 50% off of $1,000 is still $500 bucks! Only point out the discount percentage, thus, how much you saved! Then she'll think you're brilliant!

[GregWeld]

Despite what Rob says about his disdain for LS motors --- I'm actually happy with the Billet Specialties valve covers = which hide the coils and help to make the motor look a bit more like a SBC….. Well --- until the intake gets put back on it anyway. LOL


The intakes on these are just so friggin fugly. But I'm not willing to mess with the factory drivability just for the sake of "looks".




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-153.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-153.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

Sheet metal engine cover with some louvers?

[glassman]

So Greg, when built as a driver, how will this car fair for "rain" driving? let alone snow, storms, etc....you have a heater, top, .....wipers? leaks? How well does Brizio have things for a "driver" based car sorted out? or are these the compromises you just deal with?

Love it, and what your goin to do with it.....

[clill]

Greg keeps pretending the car is for his wife. On the drive back home who do you all think will be driving it ? As for drive-ability I think that is what sets Brizio apart from others is they get built to be driven. When Greg's car is done Roy will take it out on a extended test drive. Every year the Brizio gang does at least one extended cross county road trip.

[FETorino]

Despite what Rob says about his disdain for LS motors --- I'm actually happy with the Billet Specialties valve covers = which hide the coils and help to make the motor look a bit more like a SBC….. Well --- until the intake gets put back on it anyway. LOL


The intakes on these are just so friggin fugly. But I'm not willing to mess with the factory drivability just for the sake of "looks".




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-153.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-153.jpg.html)

Those brake lines look nice.:rolleyes:

[GregWeld]

Sheet metal engine cover with some louvers?




It already has one of those.....

[Sieg]

It already has one of those.....

:smiley_smack:

[INTMD8]

The intakes on these are just so friggin fugly. But I'm not willing to mess with the factory drivability just for the sake of "looks".


This car is gorgeous!

....retains perfect driveability with the side effect of a bit more power......

http://www.carid.com/images/magnacharger/turbochargers/01-10-58-007.jpg

[Lenie]

You're going about this all wrong Lenie!

You must do like she does when she returns from Nordstrom with a truckload of clothes… You show her everything and discuss how much you SAVED by building it all yourself!! Never mention that 50% off of $1,000 is still $500 bucks! Only point out the discount percentage, thus, how much you saved! Then she'll think you're brilliant!

Greg, truth is my wife's awesome about it. In the beginning she told me to spend whatever I needed to build the car but she just didn't want to hear how much, really doesn't get any better than that. I personally just had to make sure it didn't affect our financial well being.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Now back to your car...The thing I really like about your car is it looks so clean, this is how ford would have loved it to come from the factory back in the day if they had the technology. Can't wait to see it at the GNRS!:flashie:

[WSSix]

I say surprise her with it at the show. By standers will get a kick out of it too. I know I would if I saw the unveiling.

[GregWeld]

Sheet metal engine cover with some louvers?



See…. perhaps you just forgot seeing it so many pages back….




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-74.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-74.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

So Greg, when built as a driver, how will this car fair for "rain" driving? let alone snow, storms, etc....you have a heater, top, .....wipers? leaks? How well does Brizio have things for a "driver" based car sorted out? or are these the compromises you just deal with?

Love it, and what your goin to do with it.....



I don't think it will leak at all… the rubber trim on these new Speed '33 bodies is pretty well engineered… or at least that's what I'm hoping for.

It won't get driven in the snow -- and would only be driven in the rain if it gets caught out… and yes -- it has Vintage Air heat and A/C… and defrosters even!

Brizio built cars are known for their legendary reliability and touring. That is probably the number one thing you'll hear about a Brizio car -- they get driven and they get driven long distances.




Greg keeps pretending the car is for his wife. On the drive back home who do you all think will be driving it ? As for drive-ability I think that is what sets Brizio apart from others is they get built to be driven. When Greg's car is done Roy will take it out on a extended test drive. Every year the Brizio gang does at least one extended cross county road trip.




I hope she won't let me drive it… But I won't refuse her if she asks politely.





Those brake lines look nice.:rolleyes:




I weighed them and since they're behind the axle line -- they should work out okay.





This car is gorgeous!

....retains perfect driveability with the side effect of a bit more power......

http://www.carid.com/images/magnacharger/turbochargers/01-10-58-007.jpg






Rather than do what ROB is trying to do -- which is to overcome all the obstacles (he prefers to call them a more politically correct "challenges") -- by adding power to the anchoring system -- er -- sorry I meant to say power plant… I think 480hp LS3 motor should be perfectly adequate for my wife's driving style.

[Musclerodz]

480 hp in that should be scary!

[GregWeld]

480 hp in that should be scary!



I hope so!!! LOL




Yeah -- that's plenty of motor… and the thing won't hook up - look at those skinny little tires. PERFECT!!

[GregWeld]

Wow Greg! Looking good!!




Thanks Jay!! It's not pro touring… but I'm okay with that! I've got the two track cars to play corner carver with… and this really is being built for Gwen… Thus the super simple motor and automatic trans etc. I'm just not sure if I hope she loves it or hates it.

[Sieg]

See…. perhaps you just forgot seeing it so many pages back….


I know those panels, let me re-word it - sheet metal intake manifold cover with louvers.

So Gwen's not embarrassed when she checks the oil...... :D

[GregWeld]

I know those panels, let me re-word it - sheet metal intake manifold cover with louvers.

So Gwen's not embarrassed when she checks the oil...... :D





No…. Gwen has "people" that check oil… and I'm not building an FE motor.. so there's very little checking to be done.


Roy showed me a couple "engine covers" they'd done -- they were HORRIBLE… and I'm not a fan of engine covers anyway. It is what it is… FUGLY… so just keep the lid closed.

[INTMD8]

:buttkick: r
Rather than do what ROB is trying to do -- which is to overcome all the obstacles (he prefers to call them a more politically correct "challenges") -- by adding power to the anchoring system -- er -- sorry I meant to say power plant… I think 480hp LS3 motor should be perfectly adequate for my wife's driving style.

Of course it doesn't "need" more power, the suggestion was to address your comment on intake manifold aesthetics. Since you have the room I thought the magnacharger would look nice.

Edelbrock pro-flo efi would look nice and drives great as well.

[GregWeld]

:buttkick: r

Of course it doesn't "need" more power, the suggestion was to address your comment on intake manifold aesthetics. Since you have the room I thought the magnacharger would look nice.

Edelbrock pro-flo efi would look nice and drives great as well.



Oh I knew what you were suggesting and why… I was just trying to yank everyone's chain.


This is one motor/trans combo I'm not going to do a single thing to. Just bone stock factory stuff. I want to spend more time with the building of the new house here -- and skiing -- and golfing -- and tracking the other cars… and a lot less time tinkering with "stuff". This whole build has been about SIMPLE. Not one single thing invented.

If the motor has an issue -- I have a GM dealer 11 miles south in Hailey. He can plug into the OBD II and tell me what sensor has gone south.. and can order one from the catalog. Plus the motor has a warranty -- although maybe voided by taking the intake off… IDK.

[Sieg]

No…. Gwen has "people" that check oil… and I'm not building an FE motor.. so there's very little checking to be done.


Roy showed me a couple "engine covers" they'd done -- they were HORRIBLE… and I'm not a fan of engine covers anyway. It is what it is… FUGLY… so just keep the lid closed.

Maybe Dave could source you some nice curtains?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Keep it simple and smooth looking.

[clill]

Wtf is with people hating on the looks of LS engines ? Most stock engines look like crap. That is why aftermarket stuff exists.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I don't know, I kinda miss the big 14" chrome air cleaner look on these cars. Or better yet the old Edelbrock foam deep fryer cages cleaners. :sarcasm_smiley:

[hifi875]

Wtf is with people hating on the looks of LS engines ? Most stock engines look like crap. That is why aftermarket stuff exists.

I agree. I'd rather look at a ls any day. There is no reason not to use a ls on any car. Best engine out there

[GregWeld]

I agree. I'd rather look at a ls any day. There is no reason not to use a ls on any car. Best engine out there




Thus the use of one in this project!!!



But they don't LOOK like a hot rod motor. The valve covers are easy to do - or hide the coils -- BUT THAT PLASTIC INTAKE… UGH…

[GregWeld]

Wtf is with people hating on the looks of LS engines ? Most stock engines look like crap. That is why aftermarket stuff exists.




Okay - this is were the rubber meets the road….

You tell me a stock 435hp tri-power doesn't look bad ass? Or a stock 440 six pack? Or maybe a dual quad hemi? Or 409?


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Batter up!!

[glassman]

I'm too caught up on the body to look at the heart:unibrow:

[fleet]

The best stock n/a V8 motor is an AMG Black Series 6.2L with 622 fwhp.

But if it was in this car I'd cover it too.

[clill]

Okay - this is were the rubber meets the road….

You tell me a stock 435hp tri-power doesn't look bad ass? Or a stock 440 six pack? Or maybe a dual quad hemi? Or 409?


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Batter up!!

You quote very limited engines. Then compare them to a LS9. Wow...Looks good to me. You Putz....

[Sieg]

http://www.boston.com/cars/newsandreviews/overdrive/2011/03/09/2011-Chevy-Volt-Boston-engine.jpg

Similar

[fleet]

http://www.boston.com/cars/newsandreviews/overdrive/2011/03/09/2011-Chevy-Volt-Boston-engine.jpg

Similar

:lol:

"For quiet arrivals...and elegant getaways."

[FETorino]

I weighed them and since they're behind the axle line -- they should work out okay.

Rather than do what ROB is trying to do -- which is to overcome all the obstacles (he prefers to call them a more politically correct "challenges") -- by adding power to the anchoring system -- er -- sorry I meant to say power plant… I think 480hp LS3 motor should be perfectly adequate for my wife's driving style.

How much did they weigh?

HA yea I need to max out the hp to make up for that 450lb fully dressed anchor.:lmao:

Okay - this is were the rubber meets the road….

You tell me a stock 435hp tri-power doesn't look bad ass? Or a stock 440 six pack? Or maybe a dual quad hemi? Or 409?


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Batter up!!

You quote very limited engines. Then compare them to a LS9. Wow...Looks good to me. You Putz....

So a plastic hood under the steel hood counts for a good looking motor? It looks like they just gave up and the lead engineer said. "You guys just figure a way to cover it up" :lmao:

My 400 Pontiac in the 69 bird came stock with chrome valve covers and a matching chrome air cleaner. Along with some clean looking wire looms and cool Pontiac specific sea foam engine paint it looked pretty nice.

Any performance FE cam from Ford with custom valve covers and air cleaners. The old Mecury's had Mercury himself embossed in the valve covers. The original 406 Tri Powers came with cool baldy valve covers and those cast AL oval air cleaners with the cross flag badges on the leading edge.

All the cool Mopar cars and the versions of thier air grabber air cleaners and cool stickers, the Cobrajet shakers and snake valve covers, the Hemi Shakers and big chrome valve covers with the plug wires in the middle.

What about the old 413 Wedge Mopars with the cross ram dual quads with the carbs 2+ ft away from each other?

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/413CIDV-8withcrossrammanifold_zps5b1117c3.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/413CIDV-8withcrossrammanifold_zps5b1117c3.jpg.html)

How about the Buick Nailheads and Olds (I think Rocket) motors.

I think if you look under the hood of any stock performance version of an old musclecar you'd see a cool looking motor.

[Sieg]

You Putz....

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


:thumbsup:

[clill]

The most worshiped engine for hotrodders has always been the smallblock chevy until now. Now it is a LS engine. The smallblock came out in 55 and the hotrodders took it from there. The first things they did was change, intakes, valve covers, air cleaners etc in order for more performance and better looks. Same as now but some of us seem to think it is too much work. If you opened the hood of a stock 55 Chevy today you would be thinking of how the look of the engine needs some changes.......You Putz.:warning:

[fleet]

"Keep your friends close and your putz's closer..."

:grouphug:

[GregWeld]

This reminds me of the Charley the Tuna ads of old…. they always tossed poor old Charley back into the sea. :action-smiley-027:

[Sieg]

This reminds me of the Charley the Tuna ads of old…. they always tossed poor old Charley back into the sea. :action-smiley-027:

But he kept on frolicking....

http://media.nowpublic.net/images//2d/1/2d157ae1849d579f539f335a7cc749d9.jpg

[GregWeld]

You quote very limited engines. Then compare them to a LS9. Wow...Looks good to me. You Putz....




Nice looking plastic… NOT!

[68LS1]

This never crossed your mind? Uses factory PCM.

43741

http://www.harrop.com.au/eng_detail.php?prod=99-AMFD11311

[Chassisworks]

I've been watching this build for a while and I feel like I need to step in because none of you know what you're talking about.

THIS is the best looking hot rod engine of all time!

http://jimsmower.com/bs-hori-powerbuilt.jpg

[96z28ss]

what Greg could of done to really screw around with the Ford Guys would be install an LS engine with the front mount distributor, and have some Ford valve covers made.



http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/bigcowl-imp/stangbore004.jpg (http://s51.photobucket.com/user/bigcowl-imp/media/stangbore004.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

I've been watching this build for a while and I feel like I need to step in because none of you know what you're talking about.

THIS is the best looking hot rod engine of all time!

http://jimsmower.com/bs-hori-powerbuilt.jpg





That's awesome!! I think I saw some very similar engines laying
Around Charley's shop. Maybe he's on to something!!! Hahahahaha

[GregWeld]

This never crossed your mind? Uses factory PCM.

43741

http://www.harrop.com.au/eng_detail.php?prod=99-AMFD11311





Sorry Rodger. That's uglier than Charley's motor.

[glassman]

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r530/mikearmienti/image-24.jpg (http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/mikearmienti/media/image-24.jpg.html)

Greg's LS dont look too bad....

[glassman]

Ummmm, other Greg, sorry , my bad

[GregWeld]

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r530/mikearmienti/image-24.jpg (http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/mikearmienti/media/image-24.jpg.html)

Greg's LS dont look too bad....





Oh yeah!! I like that!

[carbuff]

Woah, I like that! Any more information on that build? I would love to know what the dyno runs on that motor looked like. Someday I would love to build a motor with an IR setup like that!

[FETorino]

Woah, I like that! Any more information on that build? I would love to know what the dyno runs on that motor looked like. Someday I would love to build a motor with an IR setup like that!

Would it be easier to adapt a shaker to that intake?:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :underchair:

:topic:


Oh hell yeah…..




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-149.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-149.jpg.html)






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[carbuff]

Actually, yes, and that's exactly what I'm thinking! Probably cheaper by the time it's all said and done too.

:catfight: :buttkick:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Woah, I like that! Any more information on that build? I would love to know what the dyno runs on that motor looked like. Someday I would love to build a motor with an IR setup like that!

Thats a Wegner built 700 hp 455 that is going in the 71 Firebird with a twist...enough thread jacking Gregs with the other Greg. Sorry weld

[Flash68]

Dang there's some fugly engines in this thread.... :peepwall:


I weighed them and since they're behind the axle line -- they should work out okay.












Rather than do what ROB is trying to do -- which is to overcome all the obstacles (he prefers to call them a more politically correct "challenges") -- by adding power to the anchoring system -- er -- sorry I meant to say power plant… I think 480hp LS3 motor should be perfectly adequate for my wife's driving style.

Ouch.

[68LS1]

Oh yeah!! I like that!

Apology accepted :lol:

[GregWeld]

Thats a Wegner built 700 hp 455 that is going in the 71 Firebird with a twist...enough thread jacking Gregs with the other Greg. Sorry weld



Hey. I do it to every thread I post in. LOL

[Sieg]

_E96_eYBofw

[Ron in SoCal]

Oh yeah, I'm sure Gwen won't mind that hot rod rumble :D

Congrats Greg :cheers:

[Lenie]

That's one bad hat Harry! Love that sound, music to me ears!

[camcojb]

_E96_eYBofw
Hey, the brake lights work! :lol:

[GregWeld]

The passenger door needs some adjusting. Told him "I'll just take that to Frisbee and let him fix it"




That's when the fight broke out.

[ironworks]

Sid Chavers is one of the nicest guys in the industry.

Lookin Good

[Sieg]

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[dontlifttoshift]

Greg, the car looks great!

Got any info on the radiator....like who built it? Should have a body next week and the chassis rolled in today. Model A crossmember and a 33 radiator usually don't get along too well but it looks like that worked out good.

[intocarss]

That looks really really good

[GregWeld]

Greg, the car looks great!

Got any info on the radiator....like who built it? Should have a body next week and the chassis rolled in today. Model A crossmember and a 33 radiator usually don't get along too well but it looks like that worked out good.


Roy had it built by Mattsons. I think he has them do everything. He says they can make anything he asks them for.

[GregWeld]

Roy and I drove up to Brian Hobaughs shop today to check out the poor little Lotus. I can't tell you how impressed he was with the shop. He talked about it for 10 minutes after we left. And like he said... He's been to a few body shops!

Was fun to have these two meet cause they're both the cream of the crop as far as I'm concerned.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Roy and I drove up to Brian Hobaughs shop today to check out the poor little Lotus. I can't tell you how empressed he was with the shop. He talked about it for 10 minutes after we left. And like he said... He's been to a few body shops!

Was fun to have these two meet cause they're both the cream of the crop as far as I'm concerned.

Got that right.

[bentfab]

That's a Bad Dood Hot Rod Mr. Weld !

How about a 29' model "A" next :D

Mark

[U-turn]

Hey Greg, what wire engine harness is that?



Cole

[GregWeld]

Hey Greg, what wire engine harness is that?



Cole

I have no idea Cole. Sorry.

[clill]

I'm still trying to find the ugly part of that engine.

[Sieg]

I'm still trying to find the ugly part of that engine.

It's located between the fuel rails and the faux valve covers. :bitchslap:

[wiedemab]

I'm still trying to find the ugly part of that engine.

It's not installed yet - -- -It will be sitting right behind the steering wheel!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

[GregWeld]

To steal a line from Charley....




You guys suck

[Sieg]

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[fleet]

I'm still trying to find the ugly part of that engine.

Looks good. :thumbsup:

Dressing it up also made it cohesive now with the rest of the build.

[wiedemab]

All joking aside, the car looks awesome.....

[Musclerodz]

It doesn't get much better than that Greg. Love it, makes me want a Speed 33 even more.

[GregWeld]

It doesn't get much better than that Greg. Love it, makes me want a Speed 33 even more.




The doors shut with a perfect "click". The trunk lid hinges are amazing, smooth and it opens with precision. And the top is just bad azz...



You'd be really happy with this body. Execution as delivered from the factory is really impressive. Roy was like a little kid he was so giddy showing Sid how we'll everything worked.

[GregWeld]

I'm still trying to find the ugly part of that engine.




If I wasn't traveling.... I'd post up a little photographic "response" from you to you....

[Stuart Adams]

Who coated the headers?

[Musclerodz]

Every time I have seen one, I just sit and stare. Only thing holding me back is the $40k price tag knowing it is going to cost $100k to finish with me doing the work.

[GregWeld]

Who coated the headers?



The headers are from Sanderson which is the building next door to Brizio's -- and I would imagine that they also coated the exhaust system as well.




Every time I have seen one, I just sit and stare. Only thing holding me back is the $40k price tag knowing it is going to cost $100k to finish with me doing the work.




I hate problems like that!!

[tubbed69]

Greg this car just keeps getting better with every new picture you post,I really like the look with the top up,it has that chopped look for sureThis car is first class,great job!:king:

[GregWeld]

Did I ever mention I was keeping this build "simple" ---- Headlight switch - ignition - two gauges… DONE.



We're going to shorten the shifter --- the one that's on there interferes with reaching for the AC controls.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-166.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-166.jpg.html)

[Tom.A]

I love it. Looks classy.

[lilcraigford]

May I ask what kind of lights you used in the dash?

[clill]

I'm guessing after how this LS engine turned out Brizio will be doing more of them.

[waynieZ]

It looks awesome Greg congrats.

[DOOM]

I hope your sending these pictures to SAR'S!! :lolhit:

[GregWeld]

I'm guessing after how this LS engine turned out Brizio will be doing more of them.




He's beginning to see the light…. and the "hot rodders" at Sids shop -- all agreed with the LS is Best…

We did discuss the "hook up a few wires and fire it off"… no timing lights… no distributor settings… no curves to work out… no fuel leaks… no oil leaks" --- He's still an old skool Ford in a Ford guy. But he gets it.

I think the average age of his clients is what keeps the LS builds down. Ya know the kind - the ones that say they want to be able to get simple parts if something happens on a trip…. to which I reply - I just want to do the trip… and what are these "parts" that you refer to… 'cause I've never needed any".

[GregWeld]

I hope your sending these pictures to SAR'S!! :lolhit:




SAR'S quality in paint - and chrome - and interior etc. is equal in every way to The Briz… My little '32 is very very nice that way. Now -- making one drivable is a completely different story and that's where we separate the men from the boyz. One builds show cars.. the other builds show cars that get driven.

Funny -- we stood at the front of the '33 and discussed the knuckles and the way they were attached -- and The Briz likes his through bolted and doesn't like the way a certain brand is done… so he modifies the backing plate to accept the through bolted versions he likes… and there's the difference right there. He understands the MECHANICS of things. Not just the pretty looking part.

[GregWeld]

May I ask what kind of lights you used in the dash?




They are just dime store 12V LED's pushed thru the dash from the back and glued into place. They take about a 1/8" hole is all. And are dimmable.


So there's turn signal left and right - and hi-beam indicator.


They're there because I'm correcting everything I didn't do right on the '32…. On the '32 I constantly leave the turn signal on… because there's no indicator to tell me… and I never know if the hi-beams are on or off… and the key in the '32 is in an awkward place under the dash so it's hard to find the slot to put the key in… a PITA "effort" to keep the dash super tidy. F THAT! I want to just get in the SOB and drive… If you see the key - get over it! LOL

[DOOM]

SAR'S quality in paint - and chrome - and interior etc. is equal in every way to The Briz… My little '32 is very very nice that way. Now -- making one drivable is a completely different story and that's where we separate the men from the boyz. One builds show cars.. the other builds show cars that get driven.

Funny -- we stood at the front of the '33 and discussed the knuckles and the way they were attached -- and The Briz likes his through bolted and doesn't like the way a certain brand is done… so he modifies the backing plate to accept the through bolted versions he likes… and there's the difference right there. He understands the MECHANICS of things. Not just the pretty looking part.

I never doubted that Greg . I would just be sick seeing $400,0000 slip through my hands!!:G-Dub:

[GregWeld]

I never doubted that Greg . I would just be sick seeing $400,0000 slip through my hands!!:G-Dub:




ME TOO!!



Here's the deal --- if I was going to sell these…. which one has THE REPUTATION… and for what?

SAR = POS

BRIZ = THE BEST OF THE BEST


Both cost the same.


Oh -- and you're a 100K high.

[DOOM]

ME TOO!!



Here's the deal --- if I was going to sell these…. which one has THE REPUTATION… and for what?

SAR = POS

BRIZ = THE BEST OF THE BEST


Both cost the same.


Oh -- and you're a 100K high.
I hear ya! I figured I would just round up!!:D

[GregWeld]

I hear ya! I figured I would just round up!!:D



I hear ya buddy! But you can't drag me UP into that rarified air you're breathing on your Camaro… HAHAHAHAHAHAHA


In fact -- we should be all in all done at around 275K.


Funny -- it would cost MORE if I'd wanted to try to find a real '33 and patch and panel and bodywork that crap… than going with the Speed '33 body -- and I think I have a far nicer end result. Wait until you get to shut the doors or the trunk on this thing. I'm telling ya - it's Rolls Royce sound!


The Speed '33 body is a BARGAIN!


I tried and tried to get my little buddy Pierre to buy one -- I even called Phil @ The Roadster Shop (they are Speed dealers) to get him a price with the body dropped on a chassis… so all Pierre would have to do is the "little things" (like build the car!). He fell in love with the '57 he saw at Ironworks when we were doing a road trip, and "just had to have it". Otherwise he'd be building one of these right now too.

[jy211]

ME TOO!!





Oh -- and you're a 100K high.


Looking to adopt? :buttkick:

[GregWeld]

Looking to adopt? :buttkick:




GET IN LINE...

[GregWeld]

Funny -- Nobody EVER talks about what this crap costs to build. Maybe we're all embarrassed by what we spend on "stuff"… But when you figure it out - and I mean really put it to paper… there's no way you can build it for "cheap".

The body is X - the motor and trans are X - the chassis is X - the tires/wheels/brakes are X… and all the other "little stuff" - gauges - headlights - radiator - windows or whatever - door handles - chrome…

I don't give a damn who you are - the prices of that stuff is the same.. and that's 100K in HARD COSTS minimum for parts and pieces.

Now -- you have to paint - and upholster… and assemble and modify and wire - and disassemble (many times?) to build it. That's MAN HOURS. Period. A guy can do it in his garage… and save himself some (okay - a lot) of money… or he can pay to have this done and end up with (in most cases) a far nicer product.

So if you have 100K in hard parts and another 100K in labor (figure 1500 hours?) -- and you have top notch bodywork and upholstery… done by the best of the best.. There ya have it.

Could you have it done "cheaper" by somebody that charges $45 an hour for labor rather than $105 an hour. Sure. Would it be the same as the big name boys that build this stuff. MAYBE.

But there is pride and ego involved. I'm driving a Brizo car and the other guy is driving a what? Will mine be worth more down the road. My guess is double or triple what X is worth.

So in the end -- it's like my Grand Banks vs the Bayliner (a Grand Banks is at least twice the cost of the Bayliner - maybe three times more)… I used my boat for 10 years and sold it for more than I paid for it.. try asking the Bayliner owner what he got for his. Now -- which is "cheaper"?


I've built all my own cars - and done all my own mods etc for YEARS… I'm pretty decent at it and have a pretty well stocked shop to be able to do this "hobby". But there's not a chance in china that I can build a car as nice as this on my own. So - yeah - I could have done all the grunt work… then disassembled it and farmed out the paint and the upholstery. I might have "saved" 100 grand -- and it might be finished "some day"… or maybe (at my age) I get burned out and never finish it. Now what do I have? A pile of parts that are 10 years out of date and worth 1/3rd my "investment".

HEY! I totally get "the cost" and if a guy wants a hot rod (which means ANY CAR) and he can't spend the dough and needs to build it himself --- I get it! Dude! I've built entire cars for other people ---- for FREE --- just because I like them! But I got to tell ya -- it's A LOT of work -- and a LOT of time -- and it takes a LOT of equipment and a little bit o'talent… and there's no way I could have this car done in the time it's being done in. Or as nice. So that means you cough up. Period. Or is it CHOKE….well -- either way… LOL

[HEEP]

GET IN LINE...

I already tried the uncle card and he didnt buy it.:poke: :poke: :poke: :poke: :poke:

Bill

[ironworks]

I already tried the uncle card and he didnt buy it.:poke: :poke: :poke: :poke: :poke:

Bill


Come on guys, what are the chances Greg gets reunited with 2 long lost family members on Lat-g. I knew when we saw each other he was my long lost Father. The resemblance is obvious, we both have sun glass's and car show t shirts on.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/20130722_3D_634-1.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/20130722_3D_634-1.jpg.html)


:mock: :mock: :mock: :mock: :mock: :mock:

[GregWeld]

…… and how 'bout them thumbs?????

[HEEP]

Come on guys, what are the chances Greg gets reunited with 2 long lost family members on Lat-g. I knew when we saw each other he was my long lost Father. The resemblance is obvious, we both have sun glass's and car show t shirts on.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/20130722_3D_634-1.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/ironworksspeed/media/20130722_3D_634-1.jpg.html)


:mock: :mock: :mock: :mock: :mock: :mock:

Was really hoping there was a really good chance. I had heard he had size 16 feet and thought I was a shoe in.:idea: :idea: :excited: :excited: :angel: :angel:

[ironworks]

…… and how 'bout them thumbs?????

If I had cargo shorts on it would seal the deal. HAHA

[pokey64]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6b/Twins_Poster.jpg

[Rick D]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6b/Twins_Poster.jpg

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :disgusted:

[GregWeld]

I have to say -- even WITH Rodger in that pic -- it's way better than that T-Rex version (OMG I HATE THAT PICTURE!!) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Phaeton]

Greg the car is just bitchin. Can't wait to see it completed. What I like the best about it is it will be driven. Hell can't wait to see you do a smokey burn out. You get it all right. Congrats.

[GregWeld]

Greg the car is just bitchin. Can't wait to see it completed. What I like the best about it is it will be driven. Hell can't wait to see you do a smokey burn out. You get it all right. Congrats.



That's how you set the beads on the tires… and break all the other parts in isn't it?? It's got side windows… so you can see where you're goin'!!

[96z28ss]

I have to say -- even WITH Rodger in that pic -- it's way better than that T-Rex version (OMG I HATE THAT PICTURE!!) :lol: :lol: :lol:

got to thank Sieg for that picture.

[GregWeld]

got to thank Sieg for that picture.




Somehow -- that old "payback is a bitch" comes to mind. I haven't a clue how that's going to come about -- but it's best to get a guy when his guard is down.


:bigun2: :twak: ='s :waveflag:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I have to say -- even WITH Rodger in that pic -- it's way better than that T-Rex version (OMG I HATE THAT PICTURE!!) :lol: :lol: :lol:

When did you get an ear ring?

[Sieg]

got to thank Sieg for that picture.

Throw me under the Toterhome will ya!

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-PtV9C4V/0/S/i-PtV9C4V-S.jpg

[BBT FAB]

Damn !!! This thing is bad ass!!!

[GregWeld]

Damn !!! This thing is bad ass!!!



You must be talking about my buddy Bob Braga - in the dunce cap??



Thanks buddy! I'm pretty happy with it right now.

[Sieg]

GW - How long is Sid going to have it?

[GregWeld]

GW - How long is Sid going to have it?





Three weeks….



He got it on Monday --- and one of the guys was laying up board for templates while I was there Tuesday. They had me sit in the car on some foam he had - took some pics and some dimensions - We discussed some "wants" --- such as it must have cup holders… and some pockets on the doors for stuff --- and I want some kind of a door pull "strap" --- they're suicide doors and hard for short people to reach to close. I want a bench seat that has two separate seating areas -- so a "waterfall" piece coming down the back and across the front seat. Just so it's not "Bench seating" -- which is what's in the '32. Other than that -- I left it up to him.

[96z28ss]

Throw me under the Toterhome will ya!

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-PtV9C4V/0/S/i-PtV9C4V-S.jpg

oh snap! don't mess with Sieg. Got to always be on your toes around him guy has skills he can draw a camera faster than Clint Eastwood can draw a gun.

[96z28ss]

Three weeks….



They had me sit in the car on some foam he had ...

I'm surprised they had enough foam in stock at the shop to sit you at a reasonable ride height.

maybe you should look into one of these so you can reach the door handle to close the door.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41K2S0RRA2L.jpg

[Sieg]

oh snap! don't mess with Sieg. Got to always be on your toes around him guy has skills he can draw a camera faster than Clint Eastwood can draw a gun.
I think I can take Clint with the pistol too..........especially now. :unibrow: :D

[GregWeld]

I'm surprised they had enough foam in stock at the shop to sit you at a reasonable ride height.

maybe you should look into one of these so you can reach the door handle to close the door.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41K2S0RRA2L.jpg




A good upholsterer can do almost anything…..

[FETorino]

It's never too late.

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[Vince@Meanstreets]

oh, that'll go nice into his next project....:idea:

[fleet]

It's never too late.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/32MOTOR_zps46b2d19d.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/32MOTOR_zps46b2d19d.jpg.html)

:waveflag:

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[GregWeld]

If the car was for me --- I'd be doing an 8 stack all aluminum SBF… (and NOT a Roush that's for sure!)… and it would have a gear rower thingy in the floor…


But I'm TRYING to get my wife to enjoy driving a hot rod.


BTW -- if you spend less time cruising the internet and more time turning wrenches (or wielding a plasma cutter… or whatever it takes) -- I might live long enough to see the day when that Ford in a Ford thing fires off and rumbles down the street on it's own (sans trailer). Just sayin' :lol:


Vince -- Is there some resemblance between that humpback whale --- and a pick up, that I'm missing?? :wacko:

[GregWeld]

oh, that'll go nice into his next project....:idea:






Nice STORAGE facility…..

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Nice STORAGE facility…..


It was closing time (7:15 PM) all the babies get tucked away inside when its 49 degrees outside. :knock:

Don't worry the cars under are mine and fully insured.


Come on that humpback 40 sedan is wailing your name. :hello:

[65 347]

It's never too late.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/32MOTOR_zps46b2d19d.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/32MOTOR_zps46b2d19d.jpg.html)

I love this picture!
The only thing is the pedals are on the wrong side.

Mike

[GregWeld]

Okay -- just to remind you what a really good looking car is…





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-168.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-168.jpg.html)

[Lenie]

Okay -- just to remind you what a really good looking car is…





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-168.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-168.jpg.html)

Mmmm....Mmmmmm that's a pin up! Nice vision Greg.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

nice, you know a hood would kill the look. Admit it, your redoing your work shed so you can see that profile of your car from every window in your house.

[GregWeld]

The hood and sides aren't on because the grill etc was still at Sherm's… and it needed to go to upholstery. Didn't need a grill to get upholstered! LOL



The way we pinched the nose -- and sectioned the grill (actually cut it in quarters) -- I'm hoping that the taper and slant will continue to carry that stance line and keep that bad boy look I want. IDK if it will work - but that's the
thought.

Can't have a fugly azz motor like that in a hot rod exposed, and the early horse blanket we tried covering it with burned on the headers…


This is the "look" but with chopping and sectioning the grill -- we tried to exaggerate this even more…




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-8.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-8.jpg.html)

[RussMurco]

It was closing time (7:15 PM) all the babies get tucked away inside...

You're in there later than that! You're posting pics on facebook closer to midnight all the time... Keeping me up! :lol:

[GregWeld]

… and another little tid bit of Sid Chavers stitcheness for your viewing pleasure.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-179.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-179.jpg.html)






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-178.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-178.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-181.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-181.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

The leather is PERFECT!

Good choice. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

The leather is PERFECT!

Good choice. :thumbsup:



Sid and Roy's CHOICE -- mine sucked.

[Sieg]

Sid and Roy's CHOICE -- mine sucked.

Geesh.......work with me would ya! :lol:

[GregWeld]

Geesh.......work with me would ya! :lol:



I can only take credit where credit is due… in this case -- their choice was far superior to mine. I can't be like Charley and just take credit for EVERYTHING… HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[68LS1]

Sid and Roy's CHOICE -- mine sucked.

Great choice going with their choice :thumbsup:

That looks like all kinds of perfect

[Al Moreno]

WOW G! Cant wait to see it at GNRS :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Great choice going with their choice :thumbsup:

That looks like all kinds of perfect




Thanks Roger!




WOW G! Cant wait to see it at GNRS :thumbsup: :thumbsup:




We'll see it together then!! LOL

Bestest '33 in the UNIVERSE!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

… and another little tid bit of Sid Chavers stitcheness for your viewing pleasure.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-179.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-179.jpg.html)




geezuss, that looks like it was carved out of a 800 lbs Beef. Looking good.

[Rick D]

Yup that looks BAD AZZ Greg!!!!

[Ricochet]

Okay -- just to remind you what a really good looking car is…





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-168.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-168.jpg.html)


That is the money shot!! Like I mentioned before - looks killer with the top up! They/you are nailing it! Stance/Wheels/Color combo....PERFECTION! Even with the LS motor! :lol:

[GregWeld]

That is the money shot!! Like I mentioned before - looks killer with the top up! They/you are nailing it! Stance/Wheels/Color combo....PERFECTION! Even with the LS motor! :lol:




Oh we're hiding that block of plastic…. LOL


Only taste of LS motor anyone will get will be out the exhaust.

[NOPANTS68]

Greg, you've made some great choices on this car. Killer stance, great wheel choice, the right windshield, right colors, etc etc. It's gonna be a great car. Those SF boys sure build great cars down there.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

A good upholsterer can do almost anything…..

Damn right on that, Might have to use that on my signature !! ...Sid will make it look great also, Hot rods Rule..LOL

[waynieZ]

The interior is looking good. Its going to be comfy!

[tones2SS]

The leather is PERFECT!
Good choice. :thumbsup:

I agree. That looks great!

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice. 1st. Class craftman's ship & Taste!!!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Stuart Adams]

Car is bad to the bone. Perfect red. Tough tough tough to get the right blood red, nice. The satin or matted look to it is perfect.

[GregWeld]

Very Nice. 1st. Class craftman's ship & Taste!!!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Car is bad to the bone. Perfect red. Tough tough tough to get the right blood red, nice. The satin or matted look to it is perfect.



Thanks guys!!

[carbuff]

Jealous! :)

[DaleTx]

Okay -- just to remind you what a really good looking car is…

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-168.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-168.jpg.html)

Normally I don't pay much attention to these type of builds... but I just love the look of this car... very cool!

Should look even cooler when you get the hood on... nice work Greg.

:cheers:

[FETorino]

Normally I don't pay much attention to these type of builds... but I just love the look of this car... very cool!

Should look even cooler when you get the hood on... nice work Greg.

:cheers:

double down

[intocarss]

Okay -- just to remind you what a really good looking car is…





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-168.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-168.jpg.html):thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

ybIGOscPtl4

[GregWeld]

Normally I don't pay much attention to these type of builds... but I just love the look of this car... very cool!

Should look even cooler when you get the hood on... nice work Greg.

:cheers:



Thanks Dale! I think we got the "attitude" part just about right. Doing a traditional - but with attitude can be hard. And given that I'm building it for Gwen -- I couldn't go too far with anything. Gawd I hope she hates it.





double down





It's wheelbase is about your track width - but hey! Who's counting.*







:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:










ybIGOscPtl4







Okay - that's just nasty. Good thing there's not many girls in here!

[bentfab]

Thanks guys!!

I think that's the shortest response you've ever given.:mock:


On a side note: The cars stance,color,and interior are SPOT on the :G-Dub:

Can't wait to SIT in it at the G.N.R.S.


Mark

[GregWeld]

I think that's the shortest response you've ever given.:mock:


On a side note: The cars stance,color,and interior are SPOT on the :G-Dub:

Can't wait to SIT in it at the G.N.R.S.


Mark



Thx u

[Sieg]

Gawd I hope she hates it.

What are the odds...........Not that you're a numbers man or a gambler.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-q2MZnpc/0/L/i-q2MZnpc-L.jpg

[GregWeld]

What are the odds...........Not that you're a numbers man or a gambler.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-q2MZnpc/0/L/i-q2MZnpc-L.jpg




The only machine I'll play!!

[Al Moreno]

Okay -- just to remind you what a really good looking car is…





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/file-168.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/file-168.jpg.html)


This is the quintessential "Ultimate Drivers Hot Rod in the UNIVERSE!!!!"

1. Starting off with the most beautiful sexy hot rod body (IMHO) ever built.... 33 Ford roadster.
2. Built by the infamous hot rod builder Brizio. It doesn't get any better!
3. Interior done by non other than Sid Chavers. Need say no more....
4. Wrapped in a classy and timeless theme that will never date or go out of style
5. An LS platform offering tremendous reliability in a light weight package..
6. With power window, retractable top, AC, etc.... affording you the ability to drive in comfort regardless of the weather.
A. Sunny day.....top down and looks like a roadster
B. Cold outside.... Top up and heater on
C. Raining..... Top and windows up and AC or heat on

It doesn't get any better then this. G you knock this one out of the proverbial UNIVERSE and are now in another stratosphere!

In fact...... I can't imaging any possible reason you would want to drive the 32 when this one is done. Perhaps time to send it down the road and make room in your stable for something else......... MULE?

Charlie, I will collect the ten bucks later, LOL.

G look forward to seeing it at GNRS. Beautiful job Bud. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

This is the quintessential "Ultimate Drivers Hot Rod in the UNIVERSE!!!!"

1. Starting off with the most beautiful sexy hot rod body (IMHO) ever built.... 33 Ford roadster.
2. Built by the infamous hot rod builder Brizio. It doesn't get any better!
3. Interior done by non other than Sid Chavers. Need say no more....
4. Wrapped in a classy and timeless theme that will never date or go out of style
5. An LS platform offering tremendous reliability in a light weight package..
6. With power window, retractable top, AC, etc.... affording you the ability to drive in comfort regardless of the weather.
A. Sunny day.....top down and looks like a roadster
B. Cold outside.... Top up and heater on
C. Raining..... Top and windows up and AC or heat on

It doesn't get any better then this. G you knock this one out of the proverbial UNIVERSE and are now in another stratosphere!

In fact...... I can't imaging any possible reason you would want to drive the 32 when this one is done. Perhaps time to send it done the road and make room in your stable for something else......... MULE?

Charlie, I will collect the ten bucks later, LOL.

G look forward to seeing it at GNRS. Beautiful job Bud. :thumbsup:




SOLD!! I'll take it!!




See ya next month buddy!

[kwhizz]

Freak'in Perfect!!!!!!

[GregWeld]

Freak'in Perfect!!!!!!


Thanks Ken!


I might just have to drive it back to Columbus next year!!


Power Tour being in May(?) Gwen won't have received it yet - otherwise that would be the perfect "outing".

[INTMD8]

Blue/red combo would not have occurred to me but it looks fantastic. Man that seat is stitched to perfection, can't wait to see it finished.

[GregWeld]

THANKS!


The man can sew!

[preston]

Not really a street rod aficiando even great ones I'm like "that's nice" but even I got a warm feeling in the pit of my stomach seeing this - nicely done.

[GregWeld]

Not really a street rod aficiando even great ones I'm like "that's nice" but even I got a warm feeling in the pit of my stomach seeing this - nicely done.



Thanks Preston!


I don't think I was ever really a "hot rod guy" --- I was always a mid year Corvette and (hate to say it on here) a '69 Camaro guy... and I've had about half a zillion Tri-Five Chevy's... But I've kind of been there and done that... and I totally get "hot rods" -- they're very different to drive, and to own, than all the other cars I've had. I think I just really like the simplicity of them. And since that damn Charley talked me into the track car -- I get my speed and power fix on the track instead of via the street cars I've always had.

Now I kind of have the best of both worlds in just a little bit different mix -- with the hot rods and the track cars. It's fun really and for now I'm enjoying it. Who knows what happens next. I have a car or truck with "patina" brewing in my fat little shrunken head that I want to build.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Its nice to see every one liking a Street Rod on here

[waynieZ]

I love it Greg. Exciting to see it this close to being finished.

[GregWeld]

I love it Greg. Exciting to see it this close to being finished.



Thanks buddy! I got a pic of the finished interior via Instagram via Sid... it looks just beautiful -- and I got my cup holders too!!

[Lenie]

:ttiwop: :knock:

[GregWeld]

:ttiwop: :knock:




BITE ME!!!




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[Stuart Adams]

Very cool.

[Swain]

Very nice....That will just end your year on a great note..

[GregWeld]

It's missing the braided leather door pulls for the doors.... otherwise I think he's done with it.

[GregWeld]

Very cool.



Thanks Stuart!






Very nice....That will just end your year on a great note..






See you in January buddy!

[Boss 5.0]

Beautifully understated. Perfect design.....

[Lenie]

Greg, that really looks good, great color choices!

[carbuff]

Simply gorgeous!

[camcojb]

I am "patiently" waiting for a pic with the hood on. :whenitsdone:

[Jon69RagTop]

Well done Greg, that car will be timeless. Congratulations.

[GregWeld]

Beautifully understated. Perfect design.....



Thank you sir!!





Greg, that really looks good, great color choices!




Thanks Buddy! See ya at GNRS! You get a spot yet?





Simply gorgeous!



It'd look bitchen sittin' in front of The Salt Lick wouldn't it?? LOL


Thanks Bryan!




I am "patiently" waiting for a pic with the hood on. :whenitsdone:




Hey -- get in line. I'm waiting for it too!




Well done Greg, that car will be timeless. Congratulations.




Thank you! Timeless traditional was the goal. I'm happy that in your eyes I made it! Nothing fancy - no breaking any new ground - just a nice solid hot rod.

[Lenie]

Thanks Buddy! See ya at GNRS! You get a spot yet?



Not yet, patiently waiting.:hairpullout: but will be there anyway!

[carbuff]

It'd look bitchen sittin' in front of The Salt Lick wouldn't it?? LOL


I almost, ALMOST, made a similar comment... But one of us knows restraint. Why, I'm not sure... :)

Hope I get to see if before she decides she doesn't want it. :underchair:

[GregWeld]

I almost, ALMOST, made a similar comment... But one of us knows restraint. Why, I'm not sure... :)

Hope I get to see if before she decides she doesn't want it. :underchair:



She loves Austin -- so maybe I can talk her into a road trip!

[tones2SS]

I love that interior. The color, the seats, the panels.
Very nice.

[GregWeld]

I love that interior. The color, the seats, the panels.
Very nice.



Thank you!


I just told Sid.... Do what you do best... whatever you think it needs. I think it turned out just right. Nothin' fancy... just nice and comfy looking - and the material HE picked out is just a great match for the look IMHO. My only request was the "kinda bucket seats in a bench" -- "a couple cupholders" -- "pockets on the doors" - and he'd showed me some braided door pulls he'd done for another client... "COPY 'EM"! LOL

[tubbed69]

Its nice to see every one liking a Street Rod on here

Greg I like a lot of us don't know a lot about street rods on here but this one really has gotten a lot of my attention,I really like everything about it,great job:trophy-1302:

[fleet]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Brizio/IMG_7822.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Brizio/IMG_7822.jpg.html)








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Now this could make men cry.

:waveflag:


'El Sid'... FTW! :cool:

[redsand]

As with everyone else....I really like the body color against the interior...It is one of those cars that looks very natural, timeless.....Would of looked great 20 years ago and will look great 20 years from now.

and just think...it is not a 69 camaro...(I am also building a 69 so I have to make fun of myself)

Great build. Have not gone all the way through the thread but do you have any underbody / engine pics?

[GregWeld]

Greg I like a lot of us don't know a lot about street rods on here but this one really has gotten a lot of my attention,I really like everything about it,great job:trophy-1302:



Hey! I don't know a lot about 'em either!


Thanks --- glad you like it.

[dontlifttoshift]

What did Sid say about the interior panel package that comes from ASC?

That seat?? It's beautiful.

[GregWeld]

What did Sid say about the interior panel package that comes from ASC?

That seat?? It's beautiful.



Donny --- I don't know that there was any interior package with my body... I saw them cutting paper and making templates when I was still down there.

Thanks for the kind words. I LOVE the way the seat turned out. My '32 has just a plain bench --- and has ZERO lateral hold - damn near fosse myself out of the thing once at RTTC when I decided I should take a turn or two on the auto X course.... only the stick shift saved me! LOL

[GregWeld]

As with everyone else....I really like the body color against the interior...It is one of those cars that looks very natural, timeless.....Would of looked great 20 years ago and will look great 20 years from now.

and just think...it is not a 69 camaro...(I am also building a 69 so I have to make fun of myself)

Great build. Have not gone all the way through the thread but do you have any underbody / engine pics?



Thank you --- and yes there are many pictures in the thread so you'll just have do go back from the first post and work your way forward.

I've had MANY '69 Camaros -- coupes and convertibles... and love them. Always have. But I've been there and done that. They're great - but I'll never give anyone any credit for anything... it's just the way I roll. LOL

[GregWeld]

I love the color combo!!!!!



Thanks Jay! Better get out to GNRS in January and see it first hand!!

[Sieg]

I bet you can't wait for Gwen to take you for a ride in it!!! :woot: :woot:

[68LS1]

- but I'll never give anyone any credit for anything... it's just the way I roll. LOL

Not even Gwen

She has a very nice Hot Rod, with minimal effort :underchair:

[GregWeld]

I bet you can't wait for Gwen to take you for a ride in it!!! :woot: :woot:



Hey! She's been to Bondurant....

[GregWeld]

I am "patiently" waiting for a pic with the hood on. :whenitsdone:



Just for you Jody! Wouldn't want to keep you waiting! Oh course you and Lillard could have taken ol' I-80 and seen it in person...





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[ironworks]

Its always interesting to see how the red interior lightens up the blue exterior. In so many pics the car looks black until you got the interior.

What do you need cup holders for, will Gwen let you have a drink in her car?

[GregWeld]

Its always interesting to see how the red interior lightens up the blue exterior. In so many pics the car looks black until you got the interior.

What do you need cup holders for, will Gwen let you have a drink in her car?




NO!! But she'll have Stella in the front seat with her!


UGH...

[GregWeld]

For those that don't know Stella.... She's this cute little one year old that Sieg talked Gwen into getting....








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[ironworks]

Just the day before she was scared of the pool. Now see is a long jumper.

Rodger

[Sieg]

Awesome pic of Stella!

Lab's love people pools but don't look at your pool filter :lol:

[fleet]

El Sid > Stella

For now...

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[GregWeld]

Awesome pic of Stella!

Lab's love people pools but don't look at your pool filter :lol:






I got "people" for that...



Labs ain't bad -- our friends have two Goldens that won't get out of their pool -- which I refuse to get into! LOL

[Lenie]

[QUOTE=GregWeld;524550]BITE ME!!!

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Think you have a certain fixation thingy going on here w/the human anatomy, just sayin' :guns::thankyou: Merry Christmas

[GregWeld]

I noticed that too! Maybe Sid was thinking that since it's going to be Gwen's....


Very funny Lenie! Great minds think a like.



I designed and built the one in the Nomad - and Sid did the '33 on his very own no input from me at all.

[pokey64]

Two is a coincidence but 3 shows a clear pattern!

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0879.jpg

[GregWeld]

Okay - I designed two out of three....




HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[tones2SS]

I just told Sid.... Do what you do best... whatever you think it needs. I think it turned out just right. Nothin' fancy... just nice and comfy looking - and the material HE picked out is just a great match for the look IMHO. My only request was the "kinda bucket seats in a bench" -- "a couple cupholders" -- "pockets on the doors" - and he'd showed me some braided door pulls he'd done for another client... "COPY 'EM"! LOL

Sid did good! :thumbsup:
I love it when a plan comes together.

[waynieZ]

The interior color looks awesome against the blue. I hope you guys get to do a lot of cruising.

[GregWeld]

Think you have a certain fixation thingy going on here w/the human anatomy, just sayin'





Hey Lenie!.... You...


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Thanks for pointing that out!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Gotcha!







Merry Christmas buddy! From....







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[Stuart Adams]

As nice as that interior is Greg may not be allowed to sit in it.

[Che70velle]

Looks great Greg! Really cool ride you've got there. I love the color choices for the interior/exterior. Great combo!

[GregWeld]

Looks great Greg! Really cool ride you've got there. I love the color choices for the interior/exterior. Great combo!




Thanks Scott!!


It's easy to come up with the right combo when you steal them fair and square from someone else's build! HAHAHAHAHAHA

[Lenie]

Greg ya had me rolling! By the way, I know the 32 was a tough build but no matter how you add it up, it's a great looking ride! Can't wait to see the 33.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I have no comment on this, that wouldn't violate the rules of this site..Lol

[INTMD8]

Two is a coincidence but 3 shows a clear pattern!

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/IMG_0879.jpg

LOL, I was wondering if I was the only one to think that. Is that a lotion dispenser on the end? :confused18: