Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
10-10-2004, 04:27 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 74
|
copperhead project on spike
has anyone else been watching the Trucks show on spike tv? He is doing the 67 frame up build of a chev and he called it copperhead. they used a gm crate engine measured at 572 cubic inches. i looked up prices and they want twelve thousand bucks for that engine. I wanted to know anyone elses opinion on the copperhead project and if anyone else is using an engine close to that big. I thought iwas cool when i have a 454 but 572? that copperhead project is turning out really sweet
__________________
454 runs on unleaded as well as natural gas orange white two tone paint so many plans for the future |
10-10-2004, 04:35 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
Posts: 22,956
|
all it is is a big infomercial "THE GOOFUS DOOFUS TRUCK SHOW"
__________________
71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY |
10-10-2004, 05:22 PM | #3 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,686
|
Yeah to hell with that damn show Its beeen awhile Since i have watched it but every time i tryed to tune in for next weekends episode it would be some other worn out rerun some of them even had Mel . Ill watch horsepower tv if its on But thats about it.
|
10-10-2004, 05:47 PM | #4 |
PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,608
|
Yep that show suck's as far as getting sh!t done........ Too many damn rerun's....
__________________
GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
10-10-2004, 06:11 PM | #5 | |
Got Light Emitting Diode?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 2,485
|
Quote:
hey frenchy i love all of the trucks in the weeds you have for you avatars. they are great
__________________
1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler |
|
10-10-2004, 07:24 PM | #6 |
Sisyphus was my mentor!
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA
Posts: 984
|
"wanna see it finished & the big surprise? You'll have to tune in next week!"
-Stacy I wanna see the damn thing done already! & i a;so wanna see it in person!
__________________
passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car |
10-10-2004, 07:26 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Southern California
Posts: 2,831
|
Yea I know what you are talking about. I gave up on that show a long time ago. Wanted to see the final episode. Wish I would of had the Tivo last season, you can set it to record only first run episodes then go back and watch whenever you want. Mine records up to 200 hours of programming or 40 hours of HD.
__________________
Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746 |
10-11-2004, 12:47 PM | #8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 74
|
it's supposed to air the final episode next weekend. I know what you guys mean though, i always wanted to see the copperhead project. not really interested in much else that he does. how many times can you watch him rebuild that tomb raider jeep?
but heck, if i can see more of that copperhead iwill.
__________________
454 runs on unleaded as well as natural gas orange white two tone paint so many plans for the future |
10-11-2004, 01:57 PM | #9 |
blood type; Retumbo
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: next to my reloading bench
Posts: 10,269
|
so you wanna know what I think of Copperhead?!
I feel it is a very nice looking ride & appears to be well engineered. he has done about all the stuff I want to do save for a cab stretch. as far as the engine? gross overkill in the budgeting dept. (assuming they are paying for any of this stuff). Bill Mitchell has a BB for a lot less that has a bunch more torque & HP. & it has just as good a warranty! bottom line, what do I want to see done with Project Copperhead? titled in my name!!!!!!!
__________________
Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card |
10-11-2004, 02:13 PM | #10 |
67 is sold
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Troy, Michigan
Posts: 6,738
|
The whole point of Copperhead was to show the availablity of parts & resources to build a truck. He started with a bare frame, cab and title
While about every component was donated by sponsors (I'm guessing), it is a good series. Yes, the new episodes are way too far and few between, but that is one sweet rig |
10-11-2004, 02:40 PM | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Burnet, Texas
Posts: 53
|
If you want to see some stills you can go to Early Classic Enterprises website and they have a direct link to Stacy David's website that has build pics on it. Just like in the show though, I don't think there is any finished pics yet. ECE was the source of a lot of the trick stuff he did, but not all of it. He has a build list that states where he got the various components. I still haven't found a site for the company that he says made his fuel tank.
I am with you guys though. Seems that lately he has done about 4 or 5 new shows a year and the rest is reruns.
__________________
My girlfriend caught me cheatin on her with another woman and now she's threatening to tell my wife! ____________________________________ 71 Chevy lwb Rough and Ready Baby!! |
10-12-2004, 09:42 AM | #12 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Seaside, Oregon
Posts: 1,789
|
Quote:
__________________
-Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4 |
|
10-12-2004, 10:06 AM | #13 |
Truck Farmer
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Posts: 1,192
|
Youser
20 something
__________________
Arizona rust free sheetmetal |
10-12-2004, 03:49 PM | #14 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Seaside, Oregon
Posts: 1,789
|
Quote:
__________________
-Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4 |
|
10-11-2004, 03:05 PM | #15 |
Cantankerous Geezer
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bel Aire, KS
Posts: 6,264
|
It is a nice looking truck, but with a 572 it sure isnt a daily driver. The network's been bending Stacy over a barrel, this project's been shelved for 2 years, iirc. For the most part I like what Stacy does, especially when he drives something. If it will break, he will break it. Stacy seems to be a good ol boy, too bad CBS rules the roost. I hope the show gets moved to SpeedTV.
As for reruns, they are only making 12 shows a year for Trucks, Horsepower, My Classic Car, and others, I'm sure. That part blows.
__________________
Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine. |
10-11-2004, 05:55 PM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA
Posts: 1,677
|
Nice truck
But as everyone has stated previously, too many reruns. When the show started airing it got me motivated for my project. But after a few Saturdays of hanging out just to watch the Copperhead shows, I lost interest when he didn't do anything to it. My two cents. Kerry
__________________
1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT |
10-11-2004, 10:21 PM | #17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Beaumont, Tx
Posts: 280
|
Yea, it would be nice to see the Copperhead truck finished, but it gets old watching shows spend unlimited amounts on something the average person cant afford. I would like to see a show where they do all of the bodywork on a truck in average 35 yr shape, and then only have 4 or 5K to spend on the rest of the truck to fix it up. Not complaining about the Copperhead though, its one Fine Truck!
|
10-12-2004, 01:22 AM | #18 |
AKA Phillip Johnson, AKA BANNED!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Grants Pass, Oregon
Posts: 94
|
My guess is that the truck will never be finished. I just watch to see that cute little snake Danica Patrick! Geeeezzzzzz, I could go to jail for those thoughts! My guess is she is about 17..
|
10-12-2004, 08:13 AM | #19 | |
67 is sold
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Troy, Michigan
Posts: 6,738
|
Quote:
She's legal - http://www.danica-patrick.com/ |
|
10-12-2004, 10:05 AM | #20 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Corinth,TX
Posts: 444
|
no fear ILIVE Danika is 20 something!!!
|
10-12-2004, 11:19 AM | #21 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Round Rock, Texas
Posts: 858
|
Don't get your hopes up about seeing the completion of the Copperhead project. The show schedule lists only 2 episodes which have already been shown, but will be re-run again this year.
__________________
Hook'em |
10-12-2004, 03:01 PM | #22 |
71 DELUX
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Northern CA / Sac
Posts: 1,056
|
Ssdd
Last weekend's "re-cap" episode was yet another tease toward getting to the end. I don't know about you but for me a good tease is OK, but at some point the teasing MUST END!
__________________
5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000 |
10-12-2004, 03:06 PM | #23 |
Insert funny comment.
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Concord NC
Posts: 621
|
but last wekends re-cap is was a re-run.
__________________
------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com |
10-12-2004, 09:10 PM | #24 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Mo
Posts: 963
|
I gave up on it myself. When its done its done. The important one got finished anyway, MINE! LOL When there was reruns I worked on my truck. Thats why they have reruns fellas. The network is giving you time to do your own project(s). Isn't that kind of them.
__________________
New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain |
10-12-2004, 11:18 PM | #25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Deerfield, MA USA
Posts: 198
|
Yes, they are all re-runs. However, if anyone remembers, the first time around TRUCKS! named the last episode "Copperhead Payoff!". Now it seems as if TRUCKS! has renamed it "Copperhead Build Up Continues". I guess there will be at least 1 more episode to finish off the project.
__________________
'71 Chevy C-10 - Current '62 Imapla SS - Traded for my current '73 Nova Hatch - traded for ATC-350X '73 Chevelle Deluxe - First car (R.I.P) DEERFIELD, MA |
Bookmarks |
|
|