Tootsie build for my mother with cancer

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

I am also thinking about changing the wood to something different. I am just not a big fan of oak.

I have to agree with you. I don't think the color of that oak works well with the orange. I would go lighter like maple. I also think it would match well with the gold rims.
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[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by jlaird

I have to agree with you. I don't think the color of that oak works well with the orange. I would go lighter like maple. I also think it would match well with the gold rims.
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The issue iss the interior is going to be saddle brown so I was going to do a darker brown to go with the interior but not sure just yet. With the way I am going with metal work and having the glass in the center of the bed to see the frame and rear end there may not be a lot of wood left
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[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

I am also thinking about changing the wood to something different. I am just not a big fan of oak.

Agreed ! There is so much nicer looking wood out there . With that being said, I'm on my second set and it's also oak . But that was before I did my homework and saw all that's available . Mine will be something black so you really won't see the grain much !

Keep plugging away at it , it's looking awesome !
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[Dinos63]

WOW! nice work looks trick,looks like another cover truck

[C@rnut001]

Your progress is looking excellent....keep it up! I really like what you are doing to the wheel wells in your truck's bed...this truck is going to be a dynamite tribute to your mom!

[dbomb53]

I thought your black truck was over the top, Dude this one is front cover material! Is it gonna make it to Az,. in Nov?

[superflysteiny]

Oh and I have done way more work on the bed just have not posted pictures yet. Sorry for lagging
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[David67]

Pics or it didn't happen

[R.A.D]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Oh and I have done way more work on the bed just have not posted pictures yet. Sorry for lagging
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i posted mine... your turn

[67cheby]

awe come on man...show us the pics !

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Check out bamboo for the bedwood it may set really nice with the orange..

[CMA Vulcan]

superFly i know this is a different thread but i was wondering how the natural headers held up on the pops 72 as far as discoloration goes. again sorry for jumping threads I didnt know if you would see it on the other one. Thanks

[jhyder408]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

We all have our problems in life. 3 months ago my mother was diagnosed with cancer. It first showed up in her lymphnode in her leg. Needless to say they have ran every test in the book and cant find the cancer anywere in her body but her leg. This is a blessing, but she does have a very agressive cancer called Carcinoma. It is a relentless cancer that grows very quickly. My mothers tumor has doubled in size the past three months. We are currently getting ready to go through chemo and radiation. I wish I could say I had no experiance with cancer in my family, but this is the 4th person in my family to have it. All three of the others passed away very quickly. It is hard to watch a loved one get sick. It is because of this life changing experiance that I decided to build this truck in my mothers name. My father has always called my mom Tootsie and therefore I thought it would be a great name for the truck. My mom was the one person that really shaped my life as our moms usually do I will be going all out on this truck. It should be the coolest truck I have built to date. It is hugger orange and will have the stock c10 trim. The truck is a cst. I have inlisted the help of Nathan Porter from porterbuilt street rods and Mario Novelli from Novelli rod and customs. There will be no expense spared on this truck. The frame and suspension are top secret. I need the green light from Nathan in order to tell you guys and at this time it under raps. The interior will be full leather all stich work will be perfomed by Santana. The wheels will be 22 by 8.8 in the front 22 by 12 in the rear intro flagstaffs. The rear end will be a winters 10 quick change. The trans, engine will be fully polished. I hope you guys enjoy the ride I promise this truck will be insane. It will be my therapy so please enjoy. Tootsie speed shop will be on the door.

I know exactly what you are going through. I lost my mom to cervical cancer in February. I am doing a '68 build. My moms nick-name was Debbie Doll-Head. I plan on getting a doll head similiar to the doll head on toy story painted on my truck. I like your build. All the best to your mother.

[super402]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

We all have our problems in life. 3 months ago my mother was diagnosed with cancer. It first showed up in her lymphnode in her leg. Needless to say they have ran every test in the book and cant find the cancer anywere in her body but her leg. This is a blessing, but she does have a very agressive cancer called Carcinoma. It is a relentless cancer that grows very quickly. My mothers tumor has doubled in size the past three months. We are currently getting ready to go through chemo and radiation. I wish I could say I had no experiance with cancer in my family, but this is the 4th person in my family to have it. All three of the others passed away very quickly. It is hard to watch a loved one get sick. It is because of this life changing experiance that I decided to build this truck in my mothers name. My father has always called my mom Tootsie and therefore I thought it would be a great name for the truck. My mom was the one person that really shaped my life as our moms usually do I will be going all out on this truck. It should be the coolest truck I have built to date. It is hugger orange and will have the stock c10 trim. The truck is a cst. I have inlisted the help of Nathan Porter from porterbuilt street rods and Mario Novelli from Novelli rod and customs. There will be no expense spared on this truck. The frame and suspension are top secret. I need the green light from Nathan in order to tell you guys and at this time it under raps. The interior will be full leather all stich work will be perfomed by Santana. The wheels will be 22 by 8.8 in the front 22 by 12 in the rear intro flagstaffs. The rear end will be a winters 10 quick change. The trans, engine will be fully polished. I hope you guys enjoy the ride I promise this truck will be insane. It will be my therapy so please enjoy. Tootsie speed shop will be on the door.

Hey man, I know what your going with also. My dad is in the last stages of pancreatic cancer. I dont mean to sound ike a broken record repeating that. Im justsaying, I know what your going through. I will keep you all in our prayers. Awesome truck !!! I love hugger orange. I am building a 70' CST. Good luck on it and I cant wait to see it finished. THe renderings look great. Could you pm me the guys info who done the rendering and what he charges?

Thanks, Greg
Super402

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Check out bamboo for the bedwood it may set really nice with the orange..

I will look into it asap

Originally Posted by CMA Vulcan

superFly i know this is a different thread but i was wondering how the natural headers held up on the pops 72 as far as discoloration goes. again sorry for jumping threads I didnt know if you would see it on the other one. Thanks

The headers were powder coated silver and held up fine. The powder was made for high temps

Originally Posted by R.A.D

i posted mine... your turn

my battery was dead in the camera this morning I was pissed. I will be getting then posted later today

Originally Posted by jhyder408

I know exactly what you are going through. I lost my mom to cervical cancer in February. I am doing a '68 build. My moms nick-name was Debbie Doll-Head. I plan on getting a doll head similiar to the doll head on toy story painted on my truck. I like your build. All the best to your mother.

I am sorry for your loss. Cant wait to see your build

Originally Posted by super402

Hey man, I know what your going with also. My dad is in the last stages of pancreatic cancer. I dont mean to sound ike a broken record repeating that. Im justsaying, I know what your going through. I will keep you all in our prayers. Awesome truck !!! I love hugger orange. I am building a 70' CST. Good luck on it and I cant wait to see it finished. THe renderings look great. Could you pm me the guys info who done the rendering and what he charges? Thank you I am sorry to here about your father. I will pm you right now

Thanks, Greg
Super402

[shawno72]

I love your metal work!! Definately top notch

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by shawno72

I love your metal work!! Definately top notch

Thanks man I am trying to get her done
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[VA72C10]

nice! Looking forward to the other pictures....

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

nice! Looking forward to the other pictures....

I will get them posted tomorrow
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[mason]

Eric....you are a freak. My brothers an orthodontist and I'm gonna tell him to step his game up and start building a ride. You learned how to fab in dental school right?!! Nice work Dr. C10.
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[ortegamotor]

Looking good Eric.......

[big_al_71]

Very impressed Eric really digging the metal work..

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by mason

Eric....you are a freak. My brothers an orthodontist and I'm gonna tell him to step his game up and start building a ride. You learned how to fab in dental school right?!! Nice work Dr. C10.
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Ya I learned all the fab skills while in dental school.

Originally Posted by ortegamotor

Looking good Eric.......

Come over and see it

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Very impressed Eric really digging the metal work..

Thanks Al glad you like it cant wait tell I get it to paint

[superflysteiny]

Thanks guys for all the kind words. In these pictures just wanted to show you guys the trim and fitment around the gas tank. Cheers

[David67]

Man that flows well