I miss my truck...so I took some pics of her today...

[ChiefRocka]

I have it parked at my folks house...that's where I store all my junk/projects. I haven't drivn' it in a while.
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I fired it up, and let it run for a bit....
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As you can see, it's holding all my water-sport gear.....
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Beside the '63, this is where the "back-burner" is located, all the projects I keep telling myself I'm gonna get to....The Chevy powered Samurai, the '56 VW oval, and a 71 SS Nova....
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Here's an oldie, but still hauls ass...
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Here's the 14to1 all roller old school 350 my pops-n-law gave me that'll some day work its way into the Nova. This is what we pulled out of the red '57 wagon...
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[ChiefRocka]

Oh ya....and we got a boat back here too....Hauls ass too, even though it's Ford powered....
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One thing I did manage to accomplish, was to blow out a hole in the back wall of the garage, so I could get even more crap in there !!!
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OK, I'm done know....

Later...

[Hoffman65burb]

thats a nice nova, is it a true SS? also why park your 63?!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

thats a nice nova, is it a true SS? also why park your 63?!

Yeap, it's a true SS....factory discs, original 350,350 Bench, column shift, 10 bolt....

Well, I drive my Super-Duty alot, and haven't had time to really to pull it out.

It's not really thrifty on gas....IYKWIM

[ClassicAutoResto]

John you have my problem........so many projects, so little time. Let us bow our heads in a moment of silence for our parked projects, wherever they may be.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by ClassicAutoResto

John you have my problem........so many projects, so little time. Let us bow our heads in a moment of silence for our parked projects, wherever they may be.

(head down).................May they rest in peace, Amen

[1963chevyshort]

So when are you going to start working on her?

[ChiefRocka]

Well, she is good to go now.....I have a couple of other vehicles in the shop right now.

Currently, building a 71 LTD lowrider for a customer (??)....I have my wifes '57 wagon to do a Painless on it, and also the "Z069" project is there as well, on hold while we wait for the body-shop.

My next step on the truck will be a custom-built rear tank, then finally get around to the suspension.

[Lane]

I just walk out in the garage/driveway - flip a coin - and that's how I decide which project to work on.

After seeing these pics, my wife isn't so upset with me anymore about our garage.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Lane

I just walk out in the garage/driveway - flip a coin - and that's how I decide which project to work on.

After seeing these pics, my wife isn't so upset with me anymore about our garage.

I hear man....I keep all this stuff under wraps at my folks house. Their is set-up with the garage in the backyard, with a long driveway. There is more space behind the garage as well...that's why I opened up that hole, and installed a door back they.....Nothing is visiable from the street which is good...Here a shot looking thru the rear door, at the 63 C-20 chassis I'm trying to part on CL
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[Phildooney]

John, don't feel sad, let her rest a while. When ever you return to start work on her, that little grill will smile at you and she'll fire up first time. Phil.

[justcuz]

Is that a pool cover over the Nova? Does the plastic stick to the car? That is a cheap alternative to a car cover if it does not stick itself to the car in the heat.

[joe231]

at least you have cool folks, they live close by?
My folks are cool too, but they live 2 hours from me.....
I'm waiting with baited breath for your tank build

[ClassicAutoResto]

My shop is out at my father's place. These pics were actually before I started using it. Stuffed with customer vehicles and 4 of mine right now. Funny part is I haven't even brought the 65 or my 68 impala hardtop out there yet, not enough room! LOL

[leftcoast66]

I miss mine too. Haven't driven it in over a year and a half, and haven't unburied it in my dad's garage in about 8 months. 2 more weeks and I'll give it a bit of attention and z the frame. Hopefully get the ball rolling on that. Then the break for Fall semester at college. Then the backhalf... Rough life w/ the projects not around.

[Cyclone44]

You sure have some nice rides....

[slepysal]

i was wondering why I haddnt seen chief around. man i digg the 'holding' PLACE

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by justcuz

Is that a pool cover over the Nova? Does the plastic stick to the car? That is a cheap alternative to a car cover if it does not stick itself to the car in the heat.

Yeap...good call, it is a pool cover. I came across this HUGE pool cover and have been using the plastic as covers for the nova, boat and floor when working with nasty underbodies and stuff. The plastic works good, doesn't stick to anything really....then again, the Nova is far from having nice paint.

Originally Posted by joe231

at least you have cool folks, they live close by?
My folks are cool too, but they live 2 hours from me.....
I'm waiting with baited breath for your tank build

My parents are cool. They are elderly, but still kickin, and don't use the yard. My mom parks hear Corolla in the begining of the driveway because she cant manage to back out of the long driveway. They dont mind me storing stuff, because it give them a chance to see my kids more often.

Next month, I'm driving the Chief to Nevada City (3hours freeway,for a show) Hopefully the tank and 700R4 will be in there.....at least the tranny. I hate using a trailer...by far not a trailer queen...just can't stand the 65mph RPMS !!!

Originally Posted by slepysal

i was wondering why I haddnt seen chief around. man i digg the 'holding' PLACE

It works out man.....right close to where I saw you in your Nissan...right near the Five Wounds Church and the Portagee IES hall....

Later

[Bazooka]

I have messed around with VW's myself. It's what I got started with when I was 15 yrs old. I have owned a bunch. Here is my most recent. 55 VW 3 fold rag... A project I didnt finish The guy I sold it to finished what I started and it turned out bad a**. SLAMMED. 6 inch narrowed beam disk brakes. 1776 dual webers. Prostreet trans. Randar wheels. Real german wooden rack...ect ect... Thing was sicc when he got done..





EDIT: Here found a pic of it finished. I had to hunt this down on The Samba

[joe231]

that is very nice...
I like bugs, but my favorite VW is a square or notched back