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slow4dr

10-18-2012 11:58 AM

The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

slow4dr

10-18-2012 12:00 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

youngrodder

10-18-2012 12:35 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

I DVR'd this episode. I liked how the truck turned out. I was not sure when I heard the guy liked stock trucks. Foose did a great job of blending styles. IMHO it turned out better than the Camaro from the most recent episode. I was not that impressed.

Marc

flashed

10-18-2012 12:43 PM

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I like it and the new show ,glad to see Chip back on TV .

Low Elco

10-18-2012 12:57 PM

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A bit tame for my style, but it's really growing on me. Great stance. That Camaro was pretty, but I HATE when you have an old car with the hubcap wheels. Old cars better have a barrel to 'em, especially if they're supposed to be bad azz.

Kim57

10-18-2012 01:37 PM

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I've been watching the show.
That truck came out real nice.
Kim

robin58

10-18-2012 01:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 5654400)

IMHO it turned out better than the Camaro from the most recent episode. I was not that impressed.

Marc

Agreed totally. Didn't think much of the Camaro at all.

I kinda liked the 54 but also wish they had kept the Caddy engine that had been put in it by the owner's family at some point. Made it a little more unique. It's not like there's no options available for rebuilding the Caddy engines.

youngrodder

10-18-2012 02:52 PM

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Also so far both the truck and esspecially Camaro were pretty decent to start with. Do they still only take 7 days? Since the new season has started I haven't noticed the countdown to raveal day like they used to. I wonder if they are starting with better cars and not giving themselves the hard 7 day deadline.

Just curious. Don't get me wrong I love the show.

Marc

mr48chev

10-18-2012 02:52 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

I didn't know that was back on and it was the only one of those car shows that I watched before. The truck turned out pretty decent for the time they have to work on it.
I'd have to think that the crate motor went in for a few reasons. Less expensive then redoing the Cad engine along with the time involved and sponsorship for the show.

63 & 64 Bowties

10-18-2012 04:10 PM

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Thanks for sharing slow4dr
Where did you get these pictures?

slow4dr

10-18-2012 05:41 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 5654618)

There isn't a 7 day build time like the previous show. It's more or less decided by how much time the family can get away with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties (Post 5654721)

Thanks for sharing slow4dr
Where did you get these pictures?

I took most of them

Kim57

10-18-2012 05:52 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

Quote:

Originally Posted by slow4dr (Post 5654870)

I took most of them

Are you a part of the production for the show?
Kim

61 son of a Gun

10-18-2012 05:56 PM

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I saw that episode . Great pics thanks for posting.

Billett

10-18-2012 06:21 PM

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That's awesome. Thanks for posting these!

slow4dr

10-18-2012 07:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 5654882)

Are you a part of the production for the show?
Kim

Nope, I just helped install some of the goodies. ;)

Denee007

10-18-2012 07:41 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

How much would a job like that go for?
I like it better when members on our site put together a project better~ it's more personal. ; ) There's a bonding associated with a project. But this truck here is nice! ; ) I like my truck better ha ha! lol

Russell Ashley

10-18-2012 08:55 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

I like it but I'm not really feeling the wheel and tire combo, possibly because of the upward view. I'd like to see some pics of it sitting on the ground.

ChuckDriver

10-18-2012 09:01 PM

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Truck looks great and I love the new format of the show. Now how do I get to work on one???

low67chevy

10-19-2012 12:20 AM

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foose is a master of his domain does amazing work, all around great guy too met him at SEMA

faribran

10-19-2012 12:40 AM

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slow4dr, thanks for all the inside pics... those are great.... i don't mean to look a gift horse in the mouth.. but... No pics of Jessie Combs ???????????

mknittle

10-19-2012 08:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley (Post 5655234)

I like it but I'm not really feeling the wheel and tire combo, possibly because of the upward view. I'd like to see some p
ics of it sitting on the ground.

I agree, I think it is the color of the wheels they are way too bright.
they draw your eye. If they were darker they would look better.

mknittle

10-19-2012 09:12 AM

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I wonder what a real close look would reveal?

shawno72

10-19-2012 09:16 AM

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Cool pics. Thanks for sharing!!
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Lextech

10-19-2012 09:30 AM

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I think the truck turned out great. I do think a later model seat would have suited the truck and customer better. The owner was on top of the steering wheel.

Jeff

chevyrestoguy

10-19-2012 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by low67chevy (Post 5655730)

foose is a master of his domain does amazing work, all around great guy too met him at SEMA

Agreed. Chip is a GREAT guy if you ever get a chance to meet him. The guy would give you the shirt off of his back, literally. Humble, not arrogant. Will spend the time to talk to you, even if he's busy. The poor guy is stretched so thin with schedules, deadlines, sponsorship commitments, and his own shop to run. I don't know how he does it.

OC 72

10-19-2012 11:34 AM

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Nice picts...Thanks for posting them. And a very very nice truck build!

slow4dr

10-19-2012 09:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by faribran (Post 5655757)

slow4dr, thanks for all the inside pics... those are great.... i don't mean to look a gift horse in the mouth.. but... No pics of Jessie Combs ???????????

I had a couple from the Camaro build.

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMG_2859.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMG_2840.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMG_2839.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMAG0275.jpg

mr48chev

10-19-2012 10:57 PM

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Well, unless I can watch it online I'll miss it as dish doesn't have it either where I live or on the package I have.

solidaxel

10-19-2012 11:33 PM

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I liked it, I think I could build my truck in that inviroment with fifteen experienced craftsman and all the tools that are needed!

solidaxel

10-20-2012 01:14 AM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

slow4dr,
can you tell me who made the rear 4- kit
I would like to see a pic of the rear bumper brakets or more views of the rear endtail gate area/

Thanks

slow4dr

10-20-2012 12:17 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev (Post 5657408)

Well, unless I can watch it online I'll miss it as dish doesn't have it either where I live or on the package I have.

You don't have the Discovery Channel? It is airing on both Discovery & Velocity

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Originally Posted by solidaxel (Post 5657578)

slow4dr,
can you tell me who made the rear 4- kit
I would like to see a pic of the rear bumper brakets or more views of the rear endtail gate area/

Thanks

It had TCI front & back

I'll try and get some more pics of the brackets and tailgate on Monday.

mr48chev

10-20-2012 12:23 PM

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Ok I'll look for it on discovery.

wildearp

10-20-2012 03:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lextech (Post 5656096)

I think the truck turned out great. I do think a later model seat would have suited the truck and customer better. The owner was on top of the steering wheel.

Jeff

I agree, and everyone I know that builds cars says the same thing. They really missed it by a long shot for driver ergonomics. This is where I start when building a rod, not something I wait for the end and go "OH SH!T".

I will have to look at my build photos, but I think the rear 4-link bracket is shown installed backwards. The TCI instructions are wrong. (most of theirs are severely lacking, never trust them).

shrek55

10-23-2012 07:34 AM

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Saw the show last night. Was that Dynomax exhaust custom, or do they have a universal kit ? I like the X-pipe.:5150:

mr48chev

10-23-2012 10:42 AM

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I finally found it and recorded it but haven't watched it yet.

I'll have to wait and see on the seat but The most comfortable seat I had in the 48 was the original seat that Bobby Richards of Waco redid for me in true roll and pleat and put extra foam in the seat. The worse one Is the late 70's Dodge St Regis 4 door seat I have in it now. I think sitting on a board would be more comfortable than that thing. The cat loves it though.

slow4dr

10-23-2012 12:45 PM

Re: The new Overhaulin' - Chuck Schafer's '54 Chevy pickup

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrek55 (Post 5662958)

Saw the show last night. Was that Dynomax exhaust custom, or do they have a universal kit ? I like the X-pipe.:5150:

It was Magnaflow actually and it was a universal kit. Not sure of the part #

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel (Post 5657578)

slow4dr,
can you tell me who made the rear 4- kit
I would like to see a pic of the rear bumper brakets or more views of the rear endtail gate area/

Thanks

How's this?

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMG_4969.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMG_4971.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMG_4973.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMG_4977.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/IMG_4978.jpg

Sin7	10-23-2012 01:45 PM

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Do you have any detailed info on how exactly Foose brought out the grain in the wood? There was mention of misting the wood with black then rubbing it with Acetone. Is it really that simple or were there other steps involved? Thanks in advance

andrew_k

10-24-2012 11:14 AM

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This was a good episode. Definitely seemed like one of the most expensive jobs they did! Almost everything except maybe a few portions of the cab were replaced. The guy barely seemed interested, though...

Loved the story of the tiny old lady modifying it to drive it

H.I.	10-24-2012 01:55 PM

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Luis - what do you think the wood bed rails would look like on my truck?

donthekawguy

11-04-2012 08:41 AM

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In the last pic on the first page, is that the black mustang they did for the guy in the wheelchair? That car was badass... for a ford. :smoke:

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