Meet Homer

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by flashed

I checked out your list of craig ad ,love it and hope you get as much as you need out of it .Someone is gonna get a really cool truck ,I wish it could be me but Im broke after getting Nsane Hotrods to finish up my 72 .I cant wait to go to Tennessee this sunday to bring it home.

Nice. I hear they do awesome work. Time to start enjoying that 72.

Originally Posted by Greenlee

I hope you get what you are asking for it. Homer turned out real nice! You have vision. I have to admit, when you started the build I admired your work but had doubts about the way it would turn out. Now that you are done with it, I think it looks perfect!

To be perfectly honest with you (guys on this board) I never plan to get my initial asking price. Usually you need to be ready to come off your number at least a couple grand. At least that has been my findings. So I price it a couple higher than I plan to sell for and let it start there. Another thing is a truck that is asking more than 10K will probably go to a guy "who does not build trucks". That leaves almost all of us out. That's ok. There's someone out there somewhere who wants a one of a kind dually on a 67-72 body style. I might end up driving Homer for the next year or so to the local shows while I jump on my next project.
Thanks for the comment on the "Vision". I also had serious doubts on the final outcome. In "my mind it looked cool". I had my initial rendering to keep me focused. I was just hoping it wasn't a brain aneurism or something causing this vision.

[flashed]

I dont build my own but I do have a vision for what I want for each of them and am involved from beginning to end and if I could afford it I would own that one .

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by flashed

I dont build my own but I do have a vision for what I want for each of them and am involved from beginning to end and if I could afford it I would own that one .

Thanks Flashed. I really do appreciate that vote of confidence. I think we are the minority. Believe me when I say "I wish I didn't build my own" sometimes. I am getting too dang old for the beating on the body it takes.
As to old Homer. I think he will make someone a dang good old truck. If not, I will just drive the wheels off of him. about done dropping the coin on him, so that's a relief.
Anyhow, my friend, I do appreciate the kind words. I hope whoever ends up with him appreciates how special and unique he is.

[Advanced Design]

Wayne, Homer is an awesome truck...wife and I love the rendering! I think the most important part of the vision in your rendering is your big grin driving Homer.

Good luck with the sale! He will make someone a good truck.

[swamp rat]

Best of luck with the sale, i have enjoyed the build and learned a lot on the way. Not sure what is in the works next but i hope to find it and follow along.

[cooperhw]

[quote=Advanced Design;7462878]Wayne, Homer is an awesome truck...wife and I love the rendering! I think the most important part of the vision in your rendering is your big grin driving Homer.

Good luck with the sale! He will make someone a good truck.[/QUOTE
Thanks. That would be cool if I sold Homer but would be nice to drive him for a while too.

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Best of luck with the sale, i have enjoyed the build and learned a lot on the way. Not sure what is in the works next but i hope to find it and follow along.

I appreciate the kind words. Hopefully the next build comes out good

[swamp rat]

Did you sell yet? I'd like to nominate Homer for the TOTM contest.

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Did you sell yet? I'd like to nominate Homer for the TOTM contest.

No, didn't sell old Homer yet. Just been sorting out the last few bugs and driving him a bit here and there. Took him out to a few shows. Had to explain the tailgate about a hundred times so far.
Thanks for the nomination, but I think for the most part most think he's some kind of a "Frankenstein" truck. Ole well, I like him.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Saw you going east on university dr..

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Saw you going east on university dr..

Hey Chris, I thought that was you (with someone else) waiting to cross University.

I will have to swing by sometime.

[66-PMD-GMC]

My response to questions about the tailgate would be, "it's custom, I think it fits the build"

[flashed]

Anyone that dont understand the tailgate probably would not understand Homer's unique design anyway ,I really like Homer .

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by flashed

Anyone that dont understand the tailgate probably would not understand Homer's unique design anyway ,I really like Homer .

Thanks Flashed.

Not too much to report on old Homer lately. Mostly done. Driving to the local car show every Friday night. Fixing a couple little items like radio, fuel gauge, etc.
Hope all is well with you and yours (everybody who reads this).

[Advanced Design]

I voted

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...php?p=7495816&

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Did you sell yet? I'd like to nominate Homer for the TOTM contest.

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Saw you going east on university dr..

Originally Posted by flashed

Anyone that dont understand the tailgate probably would not understand Homer's unique design anyway ,I really like Homer .

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I voted

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...php?p=7495816&

I wanted to let you guys know I have started another project. I put the new build thread in the "Alternate Tinkerings" section. It's a 72 El Camino and destined to be my daily driver. I am putting in an LS-1 with a 6 speed manual transmission. Should run like stink, get fair mileage, and be a hoot to drive everyday so I can park my Chevy diesel pickup and keep from racking up too many miles on it.
Anyhow, I wanted to let you guys know so you can follow along if you care to. Later, Wayne

[flashed]

Me too .

[66-PMD-GMC]

So your finally ready to sell me that 63 GMC. .
Cool! I'll throw a 63 C10 cab in there to sweeten the deal.. LOL!!!
Seriously. . Is the 63 still on the back burner?

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

So your finally ready to sell me that 63 GMC. .
Cool! I'll throw a 63 C10 cab in there to sweeten the deal.. LOL!!!
Seriously. . Is the 63 still on the back burner?

Let me answer your post one at a time.
No, not ready to sell the 63 GMC.
Yes, it's pushed to the back burner again.
I bought this motor and transmission planning to jump into that build. THEN, I found this really nice little El Camino. Figured it makes more sense to put the new motor and trans in something I will get to drive all the time as opposed to something I only drive on the weekends. Once I sell Homer I will start the 63 build at the same time as the El Camino. The 63 will be a couple year project. I plan to be driving the El Camino by the end of the summer or before.

[flashed]

I will be there to see .

[swamp rat]

Guess who has taken the lead in the ToTM ?

[cooperhw]

First I want to thank all who voted for Homer for Truck of the month. Hard to be that old sack of lemons turned out nice enough to win. I am kinda shocked.

[swamp rat]

Most welcome, Homer is a great truck. Got to say that man that was a close one tho!

[flashed]

Congrats on the win ,much deserved .

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Most welcome, Homer is a great truck. Got to say that man that was a close one tho!

Close? Last time I looked it was a dead heat. It was a really cool camper for sure.

Originally Posted by flashed

Congrats on the win ,much deserved .

Thanks Flashed.

[66-PMD-GMC]

You worked your butt off on that truck Wayne.
It came out nice..
Apparently really nice.