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10-05-2010, 10:11 PM | #1 |
tobins 52 gmc
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Here we go (slow) Build
Heres my frame just back from the powder coater (MY FREIND ) DFI in milton ONT.ca,So happy can't wait to put this thing together.The paint is a silver hammered vane it think ,later Robert
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10-05-2010, 10:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
everything is looking good keep up the good work
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10-05-2010, 10:28 PM | #3 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
What kind of crossmember is that on your frame???
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10-05-2010, 11:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
I like that finish on your frame. If I end up powdercoating mine that's what it will be.
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10-06-2010, 03:27 AM | #5 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
pretty cool with the hammer finish.
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10-06-2010, 08:10 PM | #6 |
tobins 52 gmc
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
Its a 1974 mustang front end with a 1.5 inch add to the right side,so that the stering is not efected.I just boxed it all in and weilded hard all around .
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10-16-2010, 08:39 PM | #7 |
tobins 52 gmc
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
got the rear end bolted up today ,i told you guys it will be slow (for now)
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11-25-2010, 08:22 PM | #8 |
tobins 52 gmc
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
Just a little up date ,Got the front end in and motor ,trans progressing slowly.Just a little more on the motor and then on to the cab ,BODYWORK yea!
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12-30-2011, 09:18 PM | #9 |
tobins 52 gmc
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
Its been a while since i posted anything on here ,been out of town ,camera broken etc .But i did do some work in the mean time ,and got her off to a retired body man, who is working on his own 51 gmc .Letting him work on it over the winter, Very Excited. So here a some more picts
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12-30-2011, 10:29 PM | #10 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
What is the cost on a powder coated frame? That looks awesome
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01-06-2012, 08:25 PM | #11 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
try again
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01-06-2012, 08:32 PM | #12 |
tobins 52 gmc
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
some more
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01-06-2012, 08:52 PM | #13 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
and more,and off to the body shop .
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01-06-2012, 08:55 PM | #14 |
tobins 52 gmc
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
The power coat would cost about 800 to 1000 plus sand blasting .I call in a faver
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03-04-2013, 10:35 PM | #15 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
went out to see my truck in Jan .here is a couple pics of my truck and some of my bodymans .He has a 50 5 window chevy and some very nice work .I wish i had some pics of before and after .My truck has been there since Dec 2011,between me moving and spenting a couple of mounths in hospital.And also the fact that this 75 year old is still working at the dealership so slow as i said before .But tormoro i am going to get my frame ,so Leo has more room to paint ,all body work is done .Getting excited
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03-05-2013, 08:28 PM | #16 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
heres a couple more pice of my cab and box .Leo says it will be a few weeks before paint ,needs it to worm up a little.
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03-06-2013, 08:34 PM | #17 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
heres a couple more pics ,and motor running
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07-11-2013, 09:52 PM | #18 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
after 6 plus years Mader finally got some colour,2010 Camaro green
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07-12-2013, 08:19 AM | #19 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
Paint is looking real nice !
Shawn
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07-12-2013, 10:21 AM | #20 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
x2 what Shawn said, Colour looks awesome!
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07-12-2013, 10:38 AM | #21 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
Nice choice in color now it wont get lost in the field of red cars & trucks at the shows!
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07-12-2013, 09:09 PM | #22 |
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looks great! great color choice too!
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07-13-2013, 10:18 AM | #23 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
Nice
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07-15-2013, 05:53 PM | #24 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
thanks guys
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03-16-2014, 09:18 PM | #25 |
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Re: Here we go (slow) Build
here is a few more pics of my truck assembled will be bringing her home soon as the snow is gone and then the finishing starts
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