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Nice work!! I have been thinking of doing the same thing with some parts i have laying around my Garage. Excellent design and welding. Cant wait to see more. Therefore Subscribed.
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![]() ![]() I was just genuinely curious. Everything I know about fabbing anything up, I pretty much learned from asking questions in threads like this (oh yeah, and watching guys like Lou fab stuff up on TV). I don't know where people go to learn this kind of stuff - other than maybe a school like WyoTech, but ... when you work 60hrs a week to fund your projects, there's no time!
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I have been dropping/slamming/customizing the new Rams since they came out in 2002.I have been a gear head and building rides since I could drive,just found a calling with the newer Rams and started specializing in them. My 2002 was basically my mobile advertising /calling card and got me established with tons of guys around the US. Im a Chevy guy die hard but like any V-8 old school ride except 4 door sedans(only Impala SS or Mercury Marauders). I even like wagons better than 4 door sedans,and dont mind dodges,fords,or others. I myself,like you and others would prefer to build a part with my hands and tools rather than buy someone elses part. That pleases me to no end building parts and making things from scratch. Good luck on your project and future dealings. I will try to keep up on the progress on the new one your working on now.
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My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) ![]() http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd. |
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I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA
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It's time for the rear end I thought about running a 9" Ford, but I decided to go with a 12 Bolt. I just figured it would be cool. I wanted to do a truck 12 Bolt but I could not find one so I'll use one on something else. Being that I'm lazy I just called Moser
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nice looking brackets, what did you cut them out with? what is the half moon on the axle bracket for?
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Free hand plasma and a 4” grinder! J/K ![]() Looks a little like brass knuckles……..without the brass. Very cool!
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It is SUCH an honor to have you here Lou!! I wish I could have caught sooo many more of your shows! I’m finally getting “into” or excited about metal and fabrication and have been in awe of the incredible work that I’ve been seeing on this board. I’ve already felt so little, and now you show up! Great to have ya and I hope you’re in this for the long haul and stay with the family!
Oh, btw, I have a 12 year old that’s also a fan of yours and she’ll definitely want a shout out to ya from her too! I’m subscribing to this so I don’t miss anymore updates!
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cant wait to see whats next you do awesome work lou.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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lou did you ever come and pick a 63 blue buick rivera with a 401 nail head about a hour up from you. i think you and one more came and got it. the other guy that came with you had a voice problem. let me know if it where you. this would have been before you did the show. thanks
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Big Block 79, Yeah that was Me and the Great One (Pete) I need to find another Rivera. I wanted to pull the dash out of that one but never got around to it. I want to put one of those in the 78 I'm building the frame for now. Didn't you have an old sedan some thing like a 39 Buick or a Chevy?
Grady5, Those brackets are laser cut. about 6 years ago I taught myself how to program. I got tired of buying brackets that did not fit before I knew it I was selling them on E-Bay. I've got about 53 different brackets that I use when I build. Crazy Long Horn that is the Moser 12 Bolt for a car I had them put the 9" housing ends on it I hate C-clips Hey can some one tell Tony I need to have my shop swept it is real dirty.
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Lou, what is your ebay name? would like to look at what you have for sale? Thanks for sharing your build with us, and hope you stay around for awhile!
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Location: Huntingburg IN
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dude...... I am a great floorsweeper!
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I'm diggin the brackets. Where can we get them. I won't tell my truck they were designed by a squid. Semper Fi.
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Hey, Everybody The brackets are something that I did for about 4-years those were left overs. My friend Kenny who I grew up with is going to start sell them. With all the other stuff I have going on I will be needing them also. So give me a couple of months to get Kenny going. I will be doing some design work for him. I really want to focus on building. As soon as it is going I'll post a thread.
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Psst, Lou. Im seriously bummed to hear you arent doing the show anymore. Im a big fan of your style, that has 1 less show I can enjoy now. You showing up here does make me feel a little better though. Sorry for the late welcome, but WELCOME! Cool project too...Im done...
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jumpin in n hijackin to say hey n welcome lou
n tony sorry i just realized i never fixed you so i did... you can kick me in the butt if ya want... |
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Lou, your starting to get around on a few boards aren't you! That must be the sign of free time.
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Join Date: May 2004
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Welcome Lou, it is good to see you aboard.
It's funny how the "suits" go looking for guys like Lou (not only skills but personality too) but then they want to hold them back? Most of those shows are nothing but commercials for the suppliers. They are just going to the next level by showing people how to use their products. The more fabrication their is, the less product is shown. Muscle Car was my favorite from the beginning because it seems to be less like that. I understand the reasoning behind telling viewers where they can get the products that are being used, but it seems like the products drive the shows. I know that it is a balancing act, you need the sponsors to even have a show, but it doesn't have to look so much like an infomercial...does it? Bullydog anyone?.....Trucks! wore me out with that one. Then you have the opposite, getting too far beyond the average guy, so they feel overwhelmed/left behind then they get bored. Too technical (while appealing to guys like us) is not as commercially viable. Fabricating is great, but once you get beyond tools like welders, grinders, etc. there isn't much to "sell". Selling is what keeps any show on the air. I knew that something was up when they brought in the new guy and started rehashing the old projects. I was sad to see Jared go and it will be worse to see Lou leave....but I sure was glad to see that body-builder guy leave Trucks. As far as Jesse, I figured that her medical issues would be the end of her on that show. I was actually surprised to see her come back. |
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I don't know if it's possible to fix something like Tony?
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looks good lou!!! and welcome! just seen your last show today and wanted to say thanks for all your hard work on muscle car. sad to see you go!!! so far all the funny people are leaving the power block!!!
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Just seen the final show with Lou as well........my dvr will miss you.
What I wouldnt do with a WaterJet machine,lathe,mill and other shop equipment.
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My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) ![]() http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd. Last edited by slammed1; 02-18-2008 at 04:35 AM. |
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Oz
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This is going to be one great build...Lou you are by far one of my favorite fab guys...and i loved the show...Sucks that your not on it anymore.None the less Welcome to the family ..this is a great place with awesome people.....I look forward to your builds and your designs...Good luck to you in the future.........
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Location: over yonder
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If you guys need water jet work done, get in touch with me ... all i need is a scale drawing and the material.
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