Weld's 40 Ford pickup

[GregWeld]

Santa showed up today at Pinkee's Rod Shop with a gift from The Roadster Shop....




EEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAA





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[waynieZ]

Pretty !

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I thought I read that you ordered the IRS set up.


Looks good

[Che70velle]

Greg, are you referring to the chassis, or the set of 225/90/r15's in the background?

[GregWeld]

Greg, are you referring to the chassis, or the set of 225/90/r15's in the background?




I was referring to the Harbor Freight dolly......

[GregWeld]

I thought I read that you ordered the IRS set up.


Looks good



No need for IRS in a simple little daily driver truck.... Simple Ford 9" live axle will work perfectly. Truck should drive like a new car --- nice LS power plant - electronic automatic... Recovery Room interior.... toss in a little A/C and Heat... Give it a good stance (Pinkee's knows stance!). Call it done. LOL

[snappytravis]

Haven't been on here for a few months, Nice new project you have going on there Greg, I go to Denver a few times a year I may have to swing in to that shop and check it out.

[Vegas69]

Greg, I appreciate you trying to influence these other guys positively with all these great builds that take less time than Darryl and Darryl's trip across the US. However, you can't turn ducks into eagles.:D :D :D

[GregWeld]

Greg, I appreciate you trying to influence these other guys positively with all these great builds that take less time than Darryl and Darryl's trip across the US. However, you can't turn ducks into eagles.:D :D :D

I know, I know!! While Eagles SOAR -- some of these quackers have SORES....


HAHAHAHAHAHA

[Lenie]

No need for IRS in a SIMPLE little daily driver truck.... Simple Ford 9" live axle will work perfectly. Truck should drive like a new car --- nice LS power plant - electronic automatic... Recovery Room interior.... toss in a little A/C and Heat... Give it a good stance (Pinkee's knows stance!). Call it done. LOL

Simple...:rofl: :rofl: :weld: Gonna be a cool ride.

[Rick D]

Nice chassis Greg, so how much longer, a few weeks??? :popcorn2: :D

[slenning]

So?? Did they weld it in??
Great plan Greg. I just got a 55 Chevy pickup that my father-in-law had been working on over the years. He passed away last December and told my wife he'd like me to get the truck. Add it to the project list! lol

[GregWeld]

Nice chassis Greg, so how much longer, a few weeks??? :popcorn2: :D


I seriously never asked Eric (Pinkee's) when it will be done. I know he asked Phil (Roadster Shop) to jump on the chassis so that he can have the body on the chassis when we stop at the shop during the GG Hall of Fame Tour. I also added money to the till... so there's no hold ups there. He will need to order a complete new bed... rear fenders from Wescott... and the motor and trans etc. But none of these builds are done much before a couple years pass. Maybe I'll drive it to the Medicaid office?? LOL




So?? Did they weld it in??
Great plan Greg. I just got a 55 Chevy pickup that my father-in-law had been working on over the years. He passed away last December and told my wife he'd like me to get the truck. Add it to the project list! lol



It truly is being built to be my DD. My F-150 is a real nice new pick up... but a cute '40 will fit my lifestyle here in the Valley. Most of my driving is spent under 35 MPH... or the short jaunt down to Hailey to the shop. Stella can ride in the back... I can put a bike rack in the bed... and if we really want to drive somewhere and take luggage and all that - Gwen has a Cayenne GTS that will fill that need. We also have a new Range Rover - but every time I drive it I'm looking at every other vehicle on the road thinking that I'd rather be driving "that" over the RR. It's the Buick of SUV's.

[Ketzer]

Maybe I'll drive it to the Medicaid office?? LOL .

I have a project like that for real... .




Stella can ride in the back... .

The hell you say...?!?


Jeff-

[Rick D]

So?? Did they weld it in??

Umm Greg I believe Steve was asking if this ⬇️⬇️⬇️ was welded in the frame??? :poke:

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^




No they did not == despite several emails asking them/telling them - ITS OKAY I'D LIKE IT IN!!


Of course = they're running a business -- not a jokester shop.... and I don't blame Phil for wanting the RS logo in there instead. They are shipping the WELD SUCKS version so I can make wall art out of it.

[waynieZ]

Sweet ! If they took the time to make it, its something you should be proud of!

Oh we'll need picture of it mounted.

[Sonar Chief]

Pinkees to pick their artistic minds and got a shop tour. I saw the 40 sitting on the RS frame ... man that thing looks great sitting there. Saw a couple other cars that had me drooling .... nice work in that shop!!!

Good choice Greg!

[GregWeld]

Pinkees to pick their artistic minds and got a shop tour. I saw the 40 sitting on the RS frame ... man that thing looks great sitting there. Saw a couple other cars that had me drooling .... nice work in that shop!!!

Good choice Greg!




Yes! The Boys at The Roadster Shop stepped up and delivered the chassis in time for Eric (Pinkee's) to get the body set on it so I could see it on our way to Texas on the Good Guys Hall of Fame Tour... and then I had to cancel that because the '33 began to overheat and I couldn't fix it in time. Well - I could have - but that would have required heroic effort and I'm busy doing other stuff...


This will be ANOTHER project that will no doubt be finished before a certain Blue with Ford stripes Camaro.... or the Queen MaryTorino... or maybe even before Sinister... LOL




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[Motormouth]

Lookin good Mr. Weld! Cant wait to see this one finished up!

[GregWeld]

Lookin good Mr. Weld! Cant wait to see this one finished up!



THANKS!!!



It's not much right now - but it should come together rather quickly once Eric gets cranking on it. I kind of "sprung" this project on him when we were really discussing me just buying his 40 Ford PU... then he found me the body sitting in someones backyard out in Wyoming... and you see the result here. :lol: :bang:

[tubbed69]

Trucks looking very good Greg,that Roadster Shop chassis sure is nice:thumbsup:

[EBMC]

This is exactly the type of DD/shop truck I've been telling myself for years to build. (although I am afraid I'll take it too far!!)
My duramax is amazing when towing, but It's kinda dumb to fire it up every day for the 4 mile commute to the shop!
Looking good!

[GregWeld]

Trucks looking very good Greg,that Roadster Shop chassis sure is nice:thumbsup:



Thanks!! There's lots of builders of the 1935 to 1940 chassis - but I like the way Roadster Shop does theirs. It's just solid and will serve me well as a DD.




This is exactly the type of DD/shop truck I've been telling myself for years to build. (although I am afraid I'll take it too far!!)
My duramax is amazing when towing, but It's kinda dumb to fire it up every day for the 4 mile commute to the shop!
Looking good!



Steve --- Once I moved to Sun Valley -- where my normal driving is done a 25 MPH and I get a 4 block stretch at 35.... and the big trip for the day is running down to my "shed" --- a whopping 15 miles - mostly at 55 MPH or less.... Doesn't make sense to drive anything too fancy -- or too fast... So this pick up should serve me just fine. I had Gwen sell her Cayenne Turbo because most of her driving is about 3 or 4 miles total - at low speeds.... and my thought was that in the winter around here - the turbo oil would be sluggish as hell. So she got the GTS - and frankly we both like it WAY better. Better torque - and for me - lower to the ground. LOL

This pick up is going to be nothing but my DD -- and I agree with you - the hard part will be to keep it simple - and use materials and products that can hold up -- not need polishing - and if it gets dirty - so what.

Now -- trying to hold Tracey's (The Recovery Room) feet to the fire when he does the interior will be fun..... I want simple - clean - early - RUGGED... dog can puke on it and nobody will know... "style". LMAO

[Sieg]

I want simple - clean - early - RUGGED... dog can puke on it and nobody will know... "style". LMAO

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[GregWeld]

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Maybe some Digi Camo...... LOL

[Motormouth]

THANKS!!!



It's not much right now - but it should come together rather quickly once Eric gets cranking on it. I kind of "sprung" this project on him when we were really discussing me just buying his 40 Ford PU... then he found me the body sitting in someones backyard out in Wyoming... and you see the result here. :lol: :bang:

Well after seeing your others cars I am sure this truck will be bitchin!
I gotta show my pops the progress of the build, his retirement project is a 41 ford pick up. Once i finish up my cuda, i am gonna help him start tearing into that. Maybe when he sees this build he will want something besides a stock suspension and a flathead!!!
Cheers!

[Sieg]

Maybe some Digi Camo...... LOL

I was rolling with the bird dog theme and a fabric that would perform to your demanding standards. :D

[waynieZ]

It going to be sweet when its done, and with that under it a dam fine ride.

[camcojb]

Charley just sent this for you Greg. :lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Geebus that guy is everywhere

[GregWeld]

I may never get the smell out.....

[waynieZ]

Charley just sent this for you Greg. :lol:

I love it ! Charlie spends a lot of time getting after you Greg!
But then what are friends for.

[GregWeld]

I love it ! Charlie spends a lot of time getting after you Greg!
But then what are friends for.




I let him -- because I don't want him to call the loans in.

[waynieZ]

I always knew you were a smart business man.

[Payton King]

That picture is too funny

[tones2SS]

HA HAAAAAAAAAA
What are friends for? That's awesome guys. :lol:

[Ed.Capen]

Greg, we had fun doing that for you since you did not come on the tour! Missed a great time!
Ed

[GregWeld]

Greg, we had fun doing that for you since you did not come on the tour! Missed a great time!
Ed



Ed ---


I was really missing not being there - until I found out Charley and Mike were on tour with you. Then I was kinda glad I'm stuck at home.


As it is - We covered a lot of ground on the house build that needed to be done. But I'm not happy about not being with you yahoos.

XOXO
Greg

[Che70velle]

Greg, I've never met Charley, but it seems that every picture I see him in, his left hand is "stuck" in this position. Can you elaborate on this for us? Lol!

[GregWeld]

Greg, I've never met Charley, but it seems that every picture I see him in, his left hand is "stuck" in this position. Can you elaborate on this for us? Lol!




You know Scott -- that's a really good question. It just pretty much sums up our "relationship" since I first met him.

I always took it as a statement "You're still #1 with me!".


LOL


He gets great joy out of suggesting that his friends buy stuff "they need" ... and flipping people off. My guess is his mother washed his mouth out with soap a lot.

[clill]

Avatar will do.

[GregWeld]

Avatar will do.




I'll bet you had to have Jody help you change your avatar. No way you know how to do that on your own.

[Rick D]

I'll bet you had to have Jody help you change your avatar. No way you know how to do that on your own.

Yeah and Jody made EXTRA big for him. :lmao:

[Sieg]

Yeah and Jody made EXTRA big for him. :lmao:

That's cuz he's a special kind of special.

[GregWeld]

Maybe you could at least use one of your own cars as an avatar.....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA








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[wiedemab]

It appears that Charlie has a rare but very serious arthritic condition that causes the left middle finger to protrude above the other fingers on that hand. I'm not sure, but beware -- it may be contagious!

Also - --with every picture I realize more and more how much of a serious player Charlie is....... I mean - - - a Segway! I'll bet Greg doesn't have one of those! :lol:

[Sieg]

It appears that Charlie has a rare but very serious arthritic condition that causes the left middle finger to protrude above the other fingers on that hand.
It's the opposite of a condition known as 'trigger finger' in which the tendon develops a bulge and catches in the guide sheath, left untreated the finger can lock in the clenched position. I believe the condition Charley has can be referred to as 'stink finger'. :sieg:

[Musclerodz]

Those pics of Charley really do sum him up in one pic, ALWAYS having fun somewhere. Lateral-G party is always a great get together when you have all these characters under one roof.

[camcojb]

I'll bet you had to have Jody help you change your avatar. No way you know how to do that on your own.
:thumbsup: :lol:

[ironworks]

Can some one tell me what pages there are actual on topic discussions or pictures of said project. I have seen more pics of Charlie then an actual 40 Ford.

:sarcasm_smiley:

[tones2SS]

Can some one tell me what pages there are actual on topic discussions or pictures of said project. I have seen more pics of Charlie then an actual 40 Ford.
:sarcasm_smiley:

HA HAAAAAAAAAAA
:peepwall:

[Che70velle]

Can some one tell me what pages there are actual on topic discussions or pictures of said project. I have seen more pics of Charlie then an actual 40 Ford.

:sarcasm_smiley:

I actually just laughed out loud when I read this.
Maybe Charley is upset because he gave Greg too low of a rate on all of the money he's borrowed from him?
Charley, what's your side of this? :popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

Can some one tell me what pages there are actual on topic discussions or pictures of said project. I have seen more pics of Charlie then an actual 40 Ford.

:sarcasm_smiley:





Charley is very important! Cars (trucks) really aren't.

[ironworks]

Charley is very important! Cars (trucks) really aren't.

Then why don't we just put that in the title? The title of this one leads one to believe there is info on an actual 1940 Ford truck. It says nothing about and older guy with an apparent attitude problem. How can a guy smile so much and yet flip the bird in more pics then not.

And from what I remember from grade school he is not even doing the bird properly. Maybe those standards have changed also but I am not aware of any new procedures.

[clill]

You guys all suck.just took Mayhem on a 2600 mile trek with the Goodguys and most of it was in the rain. Went thru the Rockies and went up to to 12,500 ft. That is the highest I have ever been on this Earth. Scary looking down to the right with no guard rail and realize if you go over you drop two miles. What a great fricking trip. In Texas now and sat night we get to take our cars on Texas Motor Speedway which I'm told is very banked.

And the car ran like a top and I only got one ticket.

[GregWeld]

You guys all suck.just took Mayhem on a 2600 mile trek with the Goodguys and most of it was in the rain. Went thru the Rockies and went up to to 12,500 ft. That is the highest I have ever been on this Earth. Scary looking down to the right with no guard rail and realize if you go over you drop two moles. What a great fricking trip. In Texas now and sat night we get to take our cars on Texas Motor Speedway which I'm told is very banked.



Sucks to be you --- I've STOOD on the banked turns there (found a hole in the fence down by turn 3) --- and even went for a ride in a "NASCAR" (ask Ed about the smile on my fat little face when I climbed out of it).... which was much more fun than I thought it would be. You'll be SHOCKED at how steep they are.... 23* I think.

You're only 2 hours from Austin -- go down and see SW.... and eat at Franklins or The Salt Lick. He'll take you out to COTA... and hang out -- I'll be there Saturday.

If you're lucky they'll light up that WORLD'S LARGEST whatever you call it --- GIANT TV --- that thing is F'n HUGE!!

[GregWeld]

And the car ran like a top and I only got one ticket.





NOW THAT IS NOTEWORTHY!!!! LOL

[GregWeld]

BTW -- Lillard....


The new "track bike" I sent you a pic of earlier.... that is SUPPOSED to go 30 miles on a charge.... I charged it up --- left the shop and headed home - it's about 17 miles... I made it 11 and had to call Gwen to come get me. Out of juice in one third the miles they said. SO I DO SUCK. Seems nothing I buy will run right or work as advertised.

[camcojb]

And the car ran like a top and I only got one ticket.
:mock:

[Sonar Chief]

Sorry for the jack ... Mayhem is a gorgeous, understated 67!!! Love that pix!

[DBasher]

Cool picture and the lines on Mayhem are classic, bad ass car for sure!
Now let's see the picture of Greg's hippie scooter! :geezer:

[Jims78elky]

Scary looking down to the right with no guard rail and realize if you go over you drop two moles.

You know I got a couple of those mole things on my back that I need to drop off...where is this particular place located?...:clap:

[GregWeld]

Cool picture and the lines on Mayhem are classic, bad ass car for sure!
Now let's see the picture of Greg's hippie scooter! :geezer:





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[DBasher]

Retro Hippie! It looks cool, I bet it looked real good on the side of the road! Did Gwen let you know that besides the motor it has pedals?

:action-smiley-027:
Dan

[GregWeld]

Retro Hippie! It looks cool, I bet it looked real good on the side of the road! Did Gwen let you know that besides the motor it has pedals?

:action-smiley-027:
Dan


It looked so good in the "FORD" position... that a buddy did a U turn (it's a small area -- one road in and out) and came back to see if I needed help.

Yes it has pedals and the only reason I made it to where I was waiting for Gwen was using them. This bike is HEAVY.... single gear.... and not made to pedal. It's made to ride. It was fun for the 11 miles!

[DBasher]

It always happens on the first outing...or second, sometimes the third. Charge it up and give it another shot!

We used to get pulled over by Officer Chu, now Detective Chu, riding our hopped up Whizzers in downtown Bellevue....those were the days!

[96z28ss]

It looked so good in the "FORD" position... that a buddy did a U turn (it's a small area -- one road in and out) and came back to see if I needed help.

Yes it has pedals and the only reason I made it to where I was waiting for Gwen was using them. This bike is HEAVY.... single gear.... and not made to pedal. It's made to ride. It was fun for the 11 miles!

you should of bought one of these. www.brammo.com. They are here in Oregon. Why didn't you just get a Segway like Charlie? Just cause you face planted the one time you got on it? Don't give up you'll eventually get your balance.

[GregWeld]

you should of bought one of these. www.brammo.com. They are here in Oregon. Why didn't you just get a Segway like Charlie? Just cause you face planted the one time you got on it? Don't give up you'll eventually get your balance.

Rode the 17 miles to the shop this morning without a hitch.... Learned a couple things via a simple email.... #1 my bike (they're all custom built) was built in RACE MODE.... which obviously uses more more and goes faster. I held the throttle wide open until it ran out of juice.... turns out you don't need to do that to maintain speed... once up to speed you back off the throttle and she keeps humming right along. Trust me - this thing hauls ass....

Charged it last night - all night... which I also think was part of the issue - even though I had charged it for awhile yesterday.. but maybe not enough. I may have needed a full on charge.

I don't want anything like what Charley has.... LOL

The reason I face planted was I didn't turn the stupid thing on --- it needs to be ON in order to work. Imagine that! How stupid!

[ironworks]

Still no truck pics?

[Sieg]

Still no truck pics?

What! This one wasn't good enough!?
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=571716&postcount=280

[GregWeld]

What! This one wasn't good enough!?
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=571716&postcount=280



Pretty much my thought.... it was good enough for me.

[GregWeld]

Okay ----- FINALLY some progress!!! Remember that I "sprang" this project on the shop. There was no plan or no discussions about timing etc -- it was a minor discussion about buying the shop truck that within a week turned into a purchase and a build. So there is no time set or even discussed of when where how or when. LOL



Firewall comes out because it's being set back to make better room for the engine choice and radiator etc. The rest is rot repair and a little hot rodding. :>)




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[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looking good

[waynieZ]

It won't matter how long it takes, we'll still need pictures. :warning:

[Ron in SoCal]

It's lovely.

I think that's what Payton calls these things?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

looking good greg, I like the sword fighting themed firewall.

Was that done with a bead roller?

[GregWeld]

looking good greg, I like the sword fighting themed firewall.

Was that done with a bead roller?




I don't know Vince.... WTF -- I didn't even know it was a firewall... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

[DBasher]

Sell it and buy the roadster next to it! Way cooler!

[GregWeld]

Sell it and buy the roadster next to it! Way cooler!





Really? How many roadsters do I need? You're like Charley.... his "YOU NEED" is his "I WANT".

The pickup is for Stella --- she'll have a nice bed to ride in so I never have to leave her at home (and NO you bonerheads Stella isn't a new girlfriend -- Gwen is my WIFE - and STELLA is my Chocolate Lab). And this is a bed that never has to be made.

[intocarss]

Why can't Stella ride inside the car with you?:RunninDog:

[GregWeld]

Why can't Stella ride inside the car with you?:RunninDog:




Okay -- it's pretty obvious you've never been in a '40 Ford pickup...

[Ketzer]

Okay -- it's pretty obvious you've never been in a '40 Ford pickup...

It's also obvious you haven't told Stella she has to ride in the back yet...:walkingdog:


Jeff-

[dontlifttoshift]

looking good greg, I like the sword fighting themed firewall.

Was that done with a bead roller?

As deep and wide as the beads are, I'm going to say pullmax.

[intocarss]

Okay -- it's pretty obvious you've never been in a '40 Ford pickup... We used to own 3 of them but they were Chevys, I ment inside a CAR with you

[GregWeld]

It's also obvious you haven't told Stella she has to ride in the back yet...:walkingdog:


Jeff-




It's her 2nd Birthday today ---- I'm waiting so as not to spoil that for her. :>)

[waynieZ]

Give her a kiss on the head for me and tell her happy Birthday from uncle Wayne :RunninDog:

[GregWeld]

Well.... at least I have SOME progress on the '40. I know the motor and tranny have been ordered as well. Better progress on this old girl than say a certain Torino with a RS chassis... or a Camaro with Ford racing stripes. :D :innocent:


If Ring Brothers will share the paint code with me -- I'm thinking that tan color of their Chevelle.




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[Sieg]

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:popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

http://i.imgur.com/liDRD.jpg

:popcorn2:





IDAHO APPROPRIATE??? LOL

[Sieg]

IDAHO APPROPRIATE??? LOL

Absolutely! It's off the wall but has potential........just like the owner. :lol:

[Lenie]

Going to be a cool ride, something different.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking great Greg!:thumbsup: Going to be really cool truck when its done.

Maybe I missed it, What engine/trans are you going to be running?

[Ron Sutton]

Me neither. Greg ... you doing an LS in this cruiser?


:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Looking great Greg!:thumbsup: Going to be really cool truck when its done.

Maybe I missed it, What engine/trans are you going to be running?

Me neither. Greg ... you doing an LS in this cruiser?


:thumbsup:




Just a base LS3 crate motor (430ish HP?) and an electronic automatic. We discussed three pedals --- but this is just an around town cruiser and an automatic is just easier all around. The 430 LS model is more than enough for motivation in this truck. They did set the firewall back an inch and a half... and with The Roadster Shop coil over chassis -- it will be a nice little driver.

[DBasher]

:thumbsup: on not stretching the cab

[Rick D]

Looking good Greg :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Looking good Greg. Keep us posted on the progress.

[tones2SS]

If Ring Brothers will share the paint code with me -- I'm thinking that tan color of their Chevelle.

Looking good Greg.
That tan color is awesome. Would look great on the truck.

[Che70velle]

Looking good Greg.
That tan color is awesome. Would look great on the truck.

I second this. Truck would look killer in that color.
Thanks for sharing Greg.

[glassman]

Primer, tan, petina, glossy color, doesn't matter imo.
Roadster Shop + LS = complete success! :trophy-1302:

[Ns RS]

Well.... at least I have SOME progress on the '40. I know the motor and tranny have been ordered as well. Better progress on this old girl than say a certain Torino with a RS chassis... or a Camaro with Ford racing stripes. :D :innocent:


If Ring Brothers will share the paint code with me -- I'm thinking that tan color of their Chevelle.



Greg, read somewhere it was a custom BASF Glaurit Waterborne paint called “Sand Storm”

[turnhard]

http://www.senergy.basf.com/en/colors_and_textures/Pages/color_comparision_page.aspx

[GregWeld]

A little more work completed on the '40...


Gotta say it out loud -- DAMN THAT ROADSTER SHOP CHASSIS IS SOME NICE STUFF!!


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[Vince@Meanstreets]

In before "you should paint it silver" comments

[Sieg]

Wonder if they would have installed a 'Weld Vacuums' rear frame section?

[fleetus macmullitz]

One sweet, tight 'lil truck. :cool:

[waynieZ]

It looks sweet Greg. That's one of the best looking front ends on this truck.

[GregWeld]

Wonder if they would have installed a 'Weld Vacuums' rear frame section?



Well.... Phil and Jeremy didn't have the balls to. Wish they would have!

[HWY Nova]

Nice truck!

See you Friday night???!!!!!!



--Eric

[GregWeld]

Nice truck!

See you Friday night???!!!!!!



--Eric



We'll be there! Having diner with Rodger/Shannon/Georgia Thursday night if you'll be in town?? No plans as of now for Friday.

[HWY Nova]

We'll be there! Having diner with Rodger/Shannon/Georgia Thursday night if you'll be in town?? No plans as of now for Friday.

I'm only there on Friday, but thank you. I'll find you at the show! I plan to be there when the gates open.

--Eric

[Che70velle]

Greg, this truck is turning out fantastic. I love it!

[Payton King]

Truck is looking sweet and moving along nicely...but when a person is your age, you do not have time to savor the long and drawn out build like mine.

[Sieg]

Truck is looking sweet and moving along nicely...but when a person is your age, you do not have time to savor the long and drawn out build like mine.
If your project is long and drawn out what are *** and ****'s builds called. :sieg:

GW may be sitting on the sidelines waiting for the completion and sale of yours! :unibrow:

This truck is certain to be a head turner in it's little podunk hometown.

[syborg tt]

Truck looks great and I agree that is a nice looking chassis.

[GregWeld]

Truck is looking sweet and moving along nicely...but when a person is your age, you do not have time to savor the long and drawn out build like mine.

You have no idea how true that is!

[GregWeld]

If your project is long and drawn out what are *** and ****'s builds called. :sieg:




That would be ROB and DAVE'S....


And the answer would be -- in order -- "Petrified" Torino and "Vintage" Quasi race car.

[Graham08]

Wow! Very nice. I'm a big fan of the work that comes out of Pinkee's shop.

[Ketzer]

Wow! Very nice. I'm a big fan of the work that comes out of Pinkee's shop.

Ditto. Started following them on social media and am seeing really cool stuff.

I hope GW has a positive experience... he can be pretty critical :poke:


Jeff-

[tones2SS]

She's looking good Greg.
Very nice.

[GregWeld]

Ditto. Started following them on social media and am seeing really cool stuff.

I hope GW has a positive experience... he can be pretty critical :poke:


Jeff-



FACT!

LOL

[Greg from Aus]

Doesn't look to bad I suppose.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I'm going to name it - the Kiwi Koope... and haul sheep in it.

[Musclerodz]

Looking great Greg. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

I'm going to name it - the Kiwi Koope... and haul sheep in it.

Love Boot.

.....a vs o intentionally.

[Swain]

lookin good.

[Greg from Aus]

52545

[Jay Hilliard]

Awesome Greg. Love the aluminum belly pan. This is going to be one sweet truck.

[tones2SS]

52545

HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Ketzer]

52545

She's a looker, you got her number..? :headspin:

[Greg from Aus]

She's a looker, you got her number..? :headspin:

Sorry, I've already handed it over to Greg, he has first refusal.

[waynieZ]

At least she has a warm coat for the weather up there. :D

[Stuart Adams]

Going to be a bitchin ride.

[DBasher]

Did you see any colors at the big show that tickled your fancy?

[GregWeld]

Did you see any colors at the big show that tickled your fancy?



About 100% sure we're going to use the Ring Brothers Chevelle tan.... Talked to Mike and Jim and they said they'd be happy to have me copy them... and they'd share the paint code.

Also found the interior leather color which would work really well with the tan.

[FETorino]

About 100% sure we're going to use the Ring Brothers Chevelle tan.... Talked to Mike and Jim and they said they'd be happy to have me copy them... and they'd share the paint code.

Also found the interior leather color which would work really well with the tan.

I approve of the color combo so I am sure it is a mistake.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[GregWeld]

I approve of the color combo so I am sure it is a mistake.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:




I forgot to take a pic of the interior color....

[Sieg]

I forgot to take a pic of the interior color....
Chocolate Lab Brown or mauve?

[GregWeld]

Chocolate Lab Brown or mauve?




Thinking of using the same Brown leather that Sid Chavers did in the Pinkee's built Federale Coupe.

[Musclerodz]

Thinking of using the same Brown leather that Sid Chavers did in the Pinkee's built Federale Coupe.

Don't forget the Mexican blanket on the back side. BTW, I love that car.

[snappytravis]

About 100% sure we're going to use the Ring Brothers Chevelle tan.... Talked to Mike and Jim and they said they'd be happy to have me copy them... and they'd share the paint code.

Also found the interior leather color which would work really well with the tan.
I just saw a picture of that car tonight and was thinking how cool it is, That is a color that if you showed it to somebody and told them your painting a car that color they would shake there head,, but dam it looks good when it on a vehicle,,

[snappytravis]

You have no idea how true that is!
I am helping a friend put a motor in a 39 chev and he is 70,, I know understand why he is so impatient!

[Sieg]

Thinking of using the same Brown leather that Sid Chavers did in the Pinkee's built Federale Coupe.Federale is cool. Without seeing the leather and paint swatches I visualize it working nicely......maybe a little darker/more brown/less red tint depending on the paint shade and contrast to your eye. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Federale is cool. Without seeing the leather and paint swatches I visualize it working nicely......maybe a little darker/more brown/less red tint depending on the paint shade and contrast to your eye. :thumbsup:



It's ALL dark caramel brown - no red at all.

[Sieg]

It's ALL dark caramel brown - no red at all.

Cool - Pics on Pinkees website and possibly my monitor made it look like it had a cinder tint to it.

[fleetus macmullitz]

"If there isn't a progress report WEEKLY -- then you're either out of money and owe the shop --- or you're in the wrong shop....

So...... Where's the updates, because I know neither of the above fits your situation!"

:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:


lol

[GregWeld]

"If there isn't a progress report WEEKLY -- then you're either out of money and owe the shop --- or you're in the wrong shop....

So...... Where's the updates, because I know neither of the above fits your situation!"

:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:


lol



Pinkee's actually sent me an email saying that my project was being neglected due to my buddy - Bruce Levin - project being in rush mode suddenly. They asked if that was okay and I said sure. It won't be neglected for very long. That's the difference between a good honest shop and a BS shop... these guys (Eric) actually notified me WHY. I didn't have to ask.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Pinkee's actually sent me an email saying that my project was being neglected due to my buddy - Bruce Levin - project being in rush mode suddenly. They asked if that was okay and I said sure. It won't be neglected for very long. That's the difference between a good honest shop and a BS shop... these guys (Eric) actually notified me WHY. I didn't have to ask.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[DBasher]

Gonna be hard to top this one!

[WSSix]

Is that thing rear engined or are those firework launchers I see in the back? I'm honestly not sure which I would like better, lol. That truck looks like it belongs in the CARS universe.

[DBasher]

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4966830972.html

I got nothin....other than it's been for sale for a long time.

[Che70velle]

Ouch.

[DavidBoren]

About that red truck being "hard to beat"... I think that it fails completely in every single criteria GW has set for his build.

Cool truck, GW. Should be really nice when it's finished.

[GregWeld]

The designer I'm working with - Jim Smith - sent some ideas along so we can begin to work on "details". I had posted earlier that I'd met Bill Collings of Collings Guitars, at the Lonestar Roundup in Austin. He agreed to build a one off steering wheel for the truck... and this is a rendering Jimmy did...




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A paint "version" (there have been several).... It would NOT be yellow/green like this - We're playing with a scheme rather than a color... and this was also about one off wheels.... Wheel pic is below. I'm trying to keep a fairly '50's theme -- with some simplicity in the build because this will be my daily driver...





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And then some interior designs....






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Since we take our Lab, Stella, everywhere with us - I wanted a space she can get out of the weather... This particular design is perfect except the "end" where it is too Conestoga wagon looking... so take that out (the closing flap part of it)... and it's a go.





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[glassman]

Greg, i love those renderings (sure the style too lol) but just looking a pencil sketches in a world of CAD, not only is it right for the truck, its a dying art.

I pencil sketch bathrooms for people (cause we do a boatload of custom frameless shower doors) and its fun. My dad was a car pencil sketcher in the 60's and i have all of his renderings, gonna be framing 'em up for family members...

[GregWeld]

I was going with the Ring Brothers Chevelle "tan" but now think this color will work better for what I'm trying to achieve....









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[fleetus macmullitz]

My dad was a car pencil sketcher in the 60's and i have all of his renderings, gonna be framing 'em up for family members...

Great idea Mike. :thumbsup:

I was going with the Ring Brothers Chevelle "tan" but now think this color will work better for what I'm trying to achieve....

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I like all the cool detail going into this little truck. Nice color choice too GW.

[GregWeld]

Great idea Mike. :thumbsup:



I like all the cool detail going into this little truck. Nice color choice too GW.



Proud to be a member of #WeldNation since 06/15/15...




I'm a hot rodder at heart... I can't help myself. LOL

[intocarss]

It's looking real good GW

[Musclerodz]

Whats a Dow 7 paint finish?

[dhutton]

Whats a Dow 7 paint finish?

Dow 7 is a chromate conversion process used on magnesium wheels. It results in a golden finish with red and green iridescent hues. It's a very fragile finish that provides almost no corrosion protection and was intended to last only long enough for the magnesium to be painted.

Don

[Musclerodz]

Dow 7 is a chromate conversion process used on magnesium wheels. It results in a golden finish with red and green iridescent hues. It's a very fragile finish that provides almost no corrosion protection and was intended to last only long enough for the magnesium to be painted.

Don

basically alodine for magnesium.

[waynieZ]

Wow Greg some interesting stuff going on this one. I'm looking forward to some pictures of the truck as its being done.

[GregWeld]

Whats a Dow 7 paint finish?

Dow 7 is a chromate conversion process used on magnesium wheels. It results in a golden finish with red and green iridescent hues. It's a very fragile finish that provides almost no corrosion protection and was intended to last only long enough for the magnesium to be painted.

Don




Exactly right - only different.... we're talking about a PAINT finish that makes it look like a Dow 7 finish. Think of a Weber Carb Body color... but painted.

[ironworks]

Exactly right - only different.... we're talking about a PAINT finish that makes it look like a Dow 7 finish. Think of a Weber Carb Body color... but painted.

Your wanting to Dow coat the artillery looking wheels or more of a mag style wheel like the drawing. The hub cap wheels Dow coated will be weird as they kinda look like a steel wheel. The Dow coated mag wheels would be cool with some dragster push bumper stuff on it.

[Che70velle]

So the wheels are a painted aluminum? The rendering looks cool, Greg.
You gonna two tone the paint, like the rendering, but use the dark base, with the tanish fenders?

[Graham08]

The renderings look great! I follow Jim on Instagram, he's always doing something cool.

I like the one-off "mag" wheels with the knock-offs. Pinkee's has done these on a couple different builds and they all look great.

[GregWeld]

Your wanting to Dow coat the artillery looking wheels or more of a mag style wheel like the drawing. The hub cap wheels Dow coated will be weird as they kinda look like a steel wheel. The Dow coated mag wheels would be cool with some dragster push bumper stuff on it.



See below.... there won't be any "mag" styled wheels on this project.




So the wheels are a painted aluminum? The rendering looks cool, Greg.
You gonna two tone the paint, like the rendering, but use the dark base, with the tanish fenders?



See below for wheel answer.


NO --- I don't like the two tone.... It will be one color. And mostly likely be painted in a single stage Urethane.... Not base/clear. I plan to wash this with a mitt and a bucket of soap.... I don't want to have to care about swirls etc in the paint.



The renderings look great! I follow Jim on Instagram, he's always doing something cool.

I like the one-off "mag" wheels with the knock-offs. Pinkee's has done these on a couple different builds and they all look great.





The answer to all of the above is NO...... you're all confusing one rendering with another. The full body rendering showed a proposed wheel design - which I nix'd.... because the truck is being built as a daily driver. Daily drivers need frequent washing... as they aren't show cars that are packed away in cotton balls... That style "mag" wheel had the proposed DOW 7 PAINT...

The Artillery "styled" billet wheel was an alternative because I objected to the "mag" style wheel (not based on looks - but based on the DD use of the project). However.... There is not one good reason I can come up with for paying for a one off billet wheel and the painting of them etc... when I can buy them all day long off the shelf.

I didn't include all the discussion details between builder / designer / owner. I was just showing "direction".

[Graham08]

I like the artillery wheels, too. I like it even more that the intended purpose is to be driven often and design decisions are being made to make that a reality.

Thanks for sharing the process with us!

[DBasher]

The rendering looks great....well other then the two tone, color and wheels,LOL!

The subtle chop looks fantastic! :action-smiley-027:

[Ketzer]

Since we take our Lab, Stella, everywhere with us - I wanted a space she can get out of the weather... This particular design is perfect except the "end" where it is too Conestoga wagon looking... so take that out (the closing flap part of it)... and it's a go.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/WELDcanopy.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/WELDcanopy.jpg.html)






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How she gonna see where you are going?:EmoteClueless:

[Che70velle]

How she gonna see where you are going?:EmoteClueless:


Front mounted camera, patched to her very own 36" HD monitor, mounted to a custom, one off billet bracket, in the front of the bed. She also has her own Vintage Air unit, with automated bark controls.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Front mounted camera, patched to her very own 36" HD monitor, mounted to a custom, one off billet bracket, in the front of the bed. She also has her own Vintage Air unit, with automated bark controls.:thumbsup:



I like the way you think!!

[GregWeld]

The rendering looks great....well other then the two tone, color and wheels,LOL!

The subtle chop looks fantastic! :action-smiley-027:



It's obvious you've not worked thru the designer/client relationship.... Where they send you lots of "versions" and you eventually end up with a design that meets the desires... LOL


Think of it as a smorgasbord... You look it all over and pick the crap you think you'd like.

[GregWeld]

The rendering looks great....well other then the two tone, color and wheels,LOL!

The subtle chop looks fantastic! :action-smiley-027:




See --- when you do this stuff - you pick a designer(s) that has done some things you've seen that you like... you have a long conversation about your "look" and "feel" of the project. Then they start sending you stuff... at first you just let 'em slide and you shrug your shoulders... obviously they need direction and they're just totally in the dark. So you say subtle things to them like "did you ever attend classes at the art school?".... or "well... that looks like something my Grandmother would drive". Then they send you a few more of their crazy ass ideas... and you give them more "input" like.... "is this for some other customer?" or "I didn't know you worked on the BatMobile". After a few back and forth along these lines - they settle down and get to work with some of the ideas YOU gave them 7 sets of drawing and $3500 in billings ago. I usually give them kudos at this point something along the lines of "one more set and we're done" or "I've got some stuff I really like from "X" (his competitor) that I think is going to work". After "critiquing" a few details, some times I ask them if they'd really like me to post this sh!t on the Internet...

In about a year they finally come up with one to two things you can use and everybody is happy.


LOL

[bdahlg68]

See --- when you do this stuff - you pick a designer(s) that has done some things you've seen that you like... you have a long conversation about your "look" and "feel" of the project. Then they start sending you stuff... at first you just let 'em slide and you shrug your shoulders... obviously they need direction and they're just totally in the dark. So you say subtle things to them like "did you ever attend classes at the art school?".... or "well... that looks like something my Grandmother would drive". Then they send you a few more of their crazy ass ideas... and you give them more "input" like.... "is this for some other customer?" or "I didn't know you worked on the BatMobile". After a few back and forth along these lines - they settle down and get to work with some of the ideas YOU gave them 7 sets of drawing and $3500 in billings ago. I usually give them kudos at this point something along the lines of "one more set and we're done" or "I've got some stuff I really like from "X" (his competitor) that I think is going to work". After "critiquing" a few details, some times I ask them if they'd really like me to post this sh!t on the Internet...

In about a year they finally come up with one to two things you can use and everybody is happy.


LOL
Living in the oem automotive world I had to lol at this a little bit.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[DBasher]

40 Fords are one of the best looking years, you know they don't need much to make them look good.....please don't scew this up! And if you two tone it I'm going to stop telling people we're related!

Good day sir!


And another thing K.I.S.S.

[96z28ss]

What's up with the 2 tone? Robyn's dad's truck is 2 tone.

[GregWeld]

It won't be two toned.... and it won't be "stock". LOL

[Blake Foster]

LOVE how this has gone from a simple DRIVER to a one off SHOW special................... RESTRAINT> YOU HAVE NONE!!! lol :ohsnap:

[GregWeld]

LOVE how this has gone from a simple DRIVER to a one off SHOW special................... RESTRAINT> YOU HAVE NONE!!! lol :ohsnap:



It's just too much fun Blake... There's so many cool things you can do with a "hot rod". WTF...

[tom091074]

I wish I had a truck like that for a grocery getter. Nice truck GW!

[Payton King]

You need a roll down back glass so when Stella in riding in the back, she can stick her head through and still feel like one of the family.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I thought of that too.

It would require a driver that possessed amazing powers of concentration it would seem.

#sowhoisgonnadrivethat40


:D

[GregWeld]

You need a roll down back glass so when Stella in riding in the back, she can stick her head through and still feel like one of the family.



Good idea!!! I'll call Jake this morning.....

[syborg tt]

Good idea!!! I'll call Jake this morning.....

I had the roll down back glass on my Marlboro Syclone

http://sportmachines.com/gallery3/var/albums/Trucks/1991-Syclone/91Marlboro-Syclone/91Sy2879/176_7643_IMG.jpg

it also had a Targa roof which may not look so good on your truck

http://sportmachines.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Trucks/1991-Syclone/91Marlboro-Syclone/91Sy2879/2879_004.jpg

and you are getting older so being exposed directly to the sun for long hours isn't good for your skin.

[GregWeld]

Bought this "project" for Alex this weekend.... at the LA Roadsters Show swap meet - on Sunday after it was closed. LOL


It's all complete and just needs to be blown apart and finished. So guess Dad is now building Alex his first "hot rod". He can use it for his business... and it gives me something to do.






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[GregWeld]

THAT is so FUGLY I don't even know where to begin except to hit "delete". LOL


Wow you are a sucker..... SMH








I had the roll down back glass on my Marlboro Syclone

[bentfab]

Bought this "project" for Alex this weekend.... at the LA Roadsters Show swap meet - on Sunday after it was closed. LOL


It's all complete and just needs to be blown apart and finished. So guess Dad is now building Alex his first "hot rod". He can use it for his business... and it gives me something to do.







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Yeah.... "It's all complete and just needs to be blown apart and finished "

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[syborg tt]

THAT is so FUGLY I don't even know where to begin except to hit "delete". LOL

Wow you are a sucker..... SMH

Good news I sold it, made a bunch of money and did it again on the Syborg Truck.

Now the new truck you just bought for Alex is very nice. Anymore details you want to share about the truck.

[wiedemab]

Bought this "project" for Alex this weekend.... at the LA Roadsters Show swap meet - on Sunday after it was closed. LOL


It's all complete and just needs to be blown apart and finished. So guess Dad is now building Alex his first "hot rod". He can use it for his business... and it gives me something to do.






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Very cool! Still a soft spot in my heart for the 47-53 Trucks, but I'd probably never build another "nice" one. If I ever have another it would be a beater/patina shop truck version!

[Flash68]

Bought this "project" for Alex this weekend.... at the LA Roadsters Show swap meet - on Sunday after it was closed. LOL


It's all complete and just needs to be blown apart and finished. So guess Dad is now building Alex his first "hot rod". He can use it for his business... and it gives me something to do.






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You're a good dad no matter what Alex keeps telling people.

[waynieZ]

I love old pickups.

[DBasher]

Cool truck! My first "hot rod" was a series 1 55 five window. I bought it from the owners of the Blue Moon in Seattle, wish I still had the doors with the pin up girl sitting in the moon!
Remember R&B's? I sold the truck to go on the Americruise they led with my brother in his 56 Dodge.....Seattle to Illinois, camping or sleeping in the bed, meeting the up and coming Troy Trepanier, Billy Gibbons and Cadzilla....oh the memories!

I'm sure Alex will enjoy it, a bit diiferent then what he's into now....come to think of it, CF splitter, rear diffuser, running board/ground effects some 19's......:confused59:

[Ketzer]

Good news I sold it, made a bunch of money

Same truck that's on ebay right now?

[Che70velle]

So Greg, will this truck get built at Sun Valley Performance, or are you gonna drop it off at RS, etc? The grille on that beauty is worth is bundle, by itself.

[GregWeld]

Yeah.... "It's all complete and just needs to be blown apart and finished "

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:





Oh trust me Mark.... Alex has bombarded me with all the mods he wants done for two days now and we haven't even picked the POS up yet!! LOL





Very cool! Still a soft spot in my heart for the 47-53 Trucks, but I'd probably never build another "nice" one. If I ever have another it would be a beater/patina shop truck version!





I had a '56 Ford P/U as a teen and loved it - and I had a '53 Chevy hot rod P/U... and of course the '40 is "up next". Yeah - a pick up is so handy to have... I'm really surprised more people haven't caught on.







You're a good dad no matter what Alex keeps telling people.





This truck might be done about the time he gets out of prison.






I love old pickups.





Yeah buddy! Me too.






Cool truck! My first "hot rod" was a series 1 55 five window. I bought it from the owners of the Blue Moon in Seattle, wish I still had the doors with the pin up girl sitting in the moon!
Remember R&B's? I sold the truck to go on the Americruise they led with my brother in his 56 Dodge.....Seattle to Illinois, camping or sleeping in the bed, meeting the up and coming Troy Trepanier, Billy Gibbons and Cadzilla....oh the memories!

I'm sure Alex will enjoy it, a bit diiferent then what he's into now....come to think of it, CF splitter, rear diffuser, running board/ground effects some 19's......:confused59:





Good stuff DB!! And yeah -- Alex's mind is going a mile a minute right now with all the stuff that can/could be done.




Same truck that's on ebay right now?





Probably went on eBay 5 minutes after the guy got the wire transfer... since he has my money - the truck and the title. :badidea: :drowninga: :catfight: :lostmarbles: :bitchslap:





So Greg, will this truck get built at Sun Valley Performance, or are you gonna drop it off at RS, etc? The grille on that beauty is worth is bundle, by itself.





It'll be done at South Central Idaho branch of The Roadster Shop.... i.e., my dump. I can do it all expect the upholstery.... and Gwen is happiest when I have a project.

[DBasher]

It'll be interesting to see the two styles mashed together.......

[FaBrycation]

Looks like a nice project!

[bentfab]

Great !!!!

Finish up the wish list and drop it off next week.... :thumbsup: We'll just start another thread for this build :lol:

Now back to your 40....

Mark

[DOOM]

RIDDLER!!!!!!!!!!!

[GregWeld]

RIDDLER!!!!!!!!!!!




Rummaging around in the icon basket for the blow me emoticon...

[fleetus macmullitz]

RIDDLER!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep...#Props4GW



:popcorn2:

[65_LS1_T56]

Rummaging around in the icon basket for the blow me emoticon...

:rofl:

[Greg from Aus]

Yep...#Props4GW



:popcorn2:

That's not fair, He's to tall.

[Ron Sutton]

Rummaging around in the icon basket for the blow me emoticon...


:ohsnap:

[DOOM]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Rummaging around in the icon basket for the blow me emoticon...

[GregWeld]

Mario..... is that damn thing in paint yet??

:D :D :popcorn2:


Love ya buddy!

[DOOM]

Mario..... is that damn thing in paint yet??

:D :D :popcorn2:


Love ya buddy!
Ohhhhhhh snap!!!!!!!!!!! No! getting closer!!!:D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Mario..... is that damn thing in paint yet??

:D :D :popcorn2:


No.

It's 'in sand'.

[GregWeld]

This poor old truck has been back burnered due to many "other things" going on -- at the builder with some help changes etc and other projects that needed priority.... and I've been so busy with the house and all it's details that getting the truck done wasn't even thought about... I'm okay with that.... it's not like I don't have enough other stuff to drive and play with.

Jimmy Smith ( http://www.jimmyshotroddesign.com/ ) and I had a long discussion yesterday about finishing up the design details so we can get Pinkee's the direction they need to get back to work on it. He should have some more detailed drawings (choices) in a couple weeks.

I will say there's lots of interesting "Pinkee's" touches on this truck for what is to be a "daily driver"... Lightening holes in the truck bed mounts.... and a few other little surprises. LOL


You'll have to look closely --- towards the cab for the bed mounts...






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Note the nicely done "Pinkee's Touch" corner gussets. HA!!






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[waynieZ]

Some nice touches. You and your girl Stella have the Jeep to cruise in.
Besides the build is supposed to be fun, not something you have to stress about fitting in. It's looking good!

[Ketzer]

One of the best things for a build... no deadline. My ideas definitely improve as they have time to fully develop and I often find easier, cleaner solutions to fab or design issues once I let my thoughts fully cook out.
You have a great attitude about the whole process GW.

[syborg tt]

I agree deadlines on hot rods are just not worth it.

btw - the truck looks great.

One of the best things for a build... no deadline. My ideas definitely improve as they have time to fully develop and I often find easier, cleaner solutions to fab or design issues once I let my thoughts fully cook out.
You have a great attitude about the whole process GW.

[clill]

But he has a fricken deadline. He is planning on driving it on next years Good-Guys tour in September. He's already behind.....

[DBasher]

The "chop" is too subtle, may need to take a bit more out....:action-smiley-027:

[GregWeld]

But he has a fricken deadline. He is planning on driving it on next years Good-Guys tour in September. He's already behind.....



That would be a small goal.... but I'm not going to bust any butt in an effort to rush just for that. If it's not done I'm just going to borrow one of your cars to drive.

[clill]

You can drive my no top, no ac roadster.

[Sieg]

Segway......visualize a guy riding a Harley with Ape Hanger bars.


:underchair:

[GregWeld]

You can drive my no top, no ac roadster.



I have one of those..... What else ya got?

[GregWeld]

Segway......visualize a guy riding a Harley with Ape Hanger bars.


:underchair:






Why just "visualize" an Ape on a hanger.....



Oh wait.... that wasn't exactly what you said.... LOL








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[GregWeld]

Got some update pics from Pinkee's.....



Like most gazillion year old bodies - mine needs some attention. LOL



Where the fender meets the body was a little punky... so it got repaired. Here's what people need to understand or recognize. Sure there are shops out there that will build you a car for "far less"... but your "far less" will buy you bondo - not actual metal work.




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And the old girl needed some help in the hinge department.....





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And of course, we needed some new inner fender metal....






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[kwhizz]

Looking Good !!!!!:hapdance:

[214Chevy]

Show off!! :king: :king:

[GregWeld]

Looking Good !!!!!:hapdance:



I was glad to see the shop is back on it Ken.... as you know.




Show off!! :king: :king:




I only wish I could do metalwork like that.... my above comment about getting bondo or metalwork --- mine would be metal that is capable of holding bondo. LOL

[RECOVERY ROOM]

is it done yet, Im not getting any younger you know

[Che70velle]

About time Greg. That's nice work, but I know you have more to show us...:hello:

[Ketzer]

I like that you're keeping visible hinges and not making it too much of a smoothster.

That's an odd looking Coyote in there...:stirthepot:

[Lenie]

Real metal work, my favorite part of the build.

[Sonar Chief]

Real metal work, my favorite part of the build.

I second that ... I can always see the end product when I"m working on sheet metal, it's getting there that's the difficult part!!!

Great to see some pics ...

[snappytravis]

Why just "visualize" an Ape on a hanger.....



Oh wait.... that wasn't exactly what you said.... LOL








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I have never met this guy, I think we would get along well. He has the same attitude as I do sometimes..

[DOOM]

How much longer before this build is done ???? Geeeez its going on forever!!:action-smiley-027: :D :underchair:

[tobenk]

Looking good Greg!! Good body work takes time but worth it in long run.

[GregWeld]

How much longer before this build is done ???? Geeeez its going on forever!!:action-smiley-027: :D :underchair:



When you're building a Ridler car - it takes time - and Mario Money.





Looking good Greg!! Good body work takes time but worth it in long run.




This project got sidelined for a few months while the shop - with my permission - worked on a couple other projects that the customers wanted "hurried along". Since one of the projects is a buddy -- and I don't really care when it's done - I had no problem with that arrangement.

[GregWeld]

is it done yet, Im not getting any younger you know




Why don't you just marry a Lawyer and take up sewing purses..... :mock: :hitaxeonthehead:

[DBasher]

I see you've started a used car lot....I'd like to make an offer on the Toter and worn out Mustang but have a few questions.

Do you take trades?
The 180k and 65k, is that dollars?
Is the seat in the mustang adjustable? How about cup holders?
Can I upgrade the cabinets in the Toter? The oak may be a deal breaker.

I know, I know....thanks for coming by.

:hitaxeonthehead: :mock:

[GregWeld]

I see you've started a used car lot....I'd like to make an offer on the Toter and worn out Mustang but have a few questions.

Do you take trades?
The 180k and 65k, is that dollars?
Is the seat in the mustang adjustable? How about cup holders?
Can I upgrade the cabinets in the Toter? The oak may be a deal breaker.

I know, I know....thanks for coming by.

:hitaxeonthehead: :mock:




Dollars! Not Euros.....


Mustang seat IS adjustable - and my buddy Andy who is well over 6' has driven it without complaint.


I will happily paint out the oak cabinets in the toter.... for additional cost of course. I can make them Cherry..... red. Let me know what other customization you'd be interested in.


I have a plan - not quite public yet.... but in the discussion stages. If it pans out - I'd like to move my track operations to Thunderhill - thus eliminating the day and a half, one way, travel time.... Therefore eliminating the need for the Toter/Stacker. Since the Mustang has proven completely reliable since the engine builder switch - I find myself not really needing a back up car. It's fun as hell - but the new car would be far more fun....

Since moving to Sun Valley I find no need for multiple hot rods - in fact - other than the couple of long distance trips with Gwen's '33 - I didn't drive them at all. There is no real car / hot rod scene here... and when the '40 Ford P/U is finished - that will satisfy my hot rod needs. I prefer to have Stella (our lab) with me/us - and she's not riding in any of the hot rods! She will be able to go in the back of the P/U.

[Ketzer]

There is no real car / hot rod scene here...

Doesn't sound like a place I would want to be.... Good thing the rent is too high! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Doesn't sound like a place I would want to be.... Good thing the rent is too high! :thumbsup:

There are a LOT of collector cars in the area -- serious collections. Big deal -- they don't use them. They just sit in A/C controlled show rooms - and the guys wear designer suits.

I want to see blue jeans and Tshirts and out and about driving.

So while they might call themselves "car guys" - they're not my type of car guy.

[DBasher]

Spent a bit looking over the thread, almost forgot what was going on....With the build moving forward again, have you got any fresh renderings from Jimmy? The interior drawings look great, I imagine pleats but the doors and dash look really good, basic with a bit of classic style.

Prime that Chebby and ship it off to the boy, he'll figure it out!

[Che70velle]

Darn...I was hoping for build updates with pics. I see your selling off the herd Greg. Your banker, Mr. Lillard crawfished on the loan terms, and needs his money now, huh? Hard to trust a guy, with rigormortis in his middle finger...

[GregWeld]

Spent a bit looking over the thread, almost forgot what was going on....With the build moving forward again, have you got any fresh renderings from Jimmy? The interior drawings look great, I imagine pleats but the doors and dash look really good, basic with a bit of classic style.

Prime that Chebby and ship it off to the boy, he'll figure it out!



Jimmy should be working on more detailed "build" renderings as we speak. RE: Interior.... I told Tracy (Recovery Room) I wanted "early horse blanket".... but frankly = I'm not sure what I want - but it won't be for car shows... it'll be for daily wear and tear and use. Simple and useable and rugged.

[GregWeld]

Darn...I was hoping for build updates with pics. I see your selling off the herd Greg. Your banker, Mr. Lillard crawfished on the loan terms, and needs his money now, huh? Hard to trust a guy, with rigormortis in his middle finger...



No.... I'm really just realizing a "sea change". The move here has changed a lot of things - not the least of which is not having 30 years worth of hot rod buddies dropping by and hanging out or working on some project or another.... and frankly -- I really like the track day driving - which is a relatively new activity for me and I'd like to do more of it at a higher level (just because). Now - going forward, I'd like to reserve more of the hot rod driving to various road trips... roadsters aren't good road trippers... and the '33 Coupe was bought from my buddies widow simply to help her out.

Since I have TWO track cars -- I can put them both up for sale and if one sells - I may still have another to use... but the Mustang is getting a full engine refresh and Jerico rebuild - so would be fresh as a babies ass.... and now would be the perfect time for someone to buy it. It's fresh - it's fast - and it's dialed. I am discussing a new track car project - which would be really exciting and fun.... and if I only have ONE track car - and a shop in Californina - I don't need the toter/stacker -- so it all just folds up into a major change.

[clill]

I'll just repo it.......

[Sonar Chief]

Greg ... you going with a Ron Sutton Track Warrior? That would be my choice if I ever won the lottery .... just saying!

[Flash68]

Dang Greg you really are making some changes. So when is the new house for sale and the move to Napa taking place? :stirthepot:

Why don't you just marry a Lawyer and take up sewing purses..... :mock: :hitaxeonthehead:

That sounds like a pretty smart idea.

[Panteracer]

Funny when a car is finally done and reached its potential how
you are sometimes ready to move on.... Greg has the mustang dialed
and I can see where he is ready for the next step- which he mentioned to be me at the Track.. sounds like a pretty cool project

I finished my Pantera many years back and enjoy running it and actually
cruising it also... went to Alice's in the rain yesterday... but am still tweaking
my Firebird so that gives me something to work on and fine tune

One of my Pantera buddies loves to tweak on his car but rarely runs
the car...his thing... Others show them which is their thing.. I have
a couple of others wanting to get them track ready but to many other
things in the works

I have thought of cashing out of Kalifornia many times but think
I would miss the buddies coming over to the shop and the many tracks,
cruise nights so close and often

Bob

[fleetus macmullitz]

I wonder how much effect the 'Weld provenance' will have on the sale of these vehicles...


#plusesandminuses

:popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

I wonder how much effect the 'Weld provenance' will have on the sale of these vehicles...


#plusesandminuses

:popcorn2:



Zero --- and could be a subtraction....