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watahyahknow · 01-31-2011, 07:22 AM

looks good take a ful size pic once you put on some primer i like to see how it looks on the whole truck
i read about a english sheetmetal worker/painter who closed the doorgaps by welding thick acetileen weldingrods to the edge of the door and grinded / filed it down untill the gap was the same across the doors , its a lot of work but it made sence to me if youre making a real showcar , and because american car manufacturers never where great on getting the gaps equal all over

Strodder · 01-31-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

looks good take a ful size pic once you put on some primer i like to see how it looks on the whole truck
i read about a english sheetmetal worker/painter who closed the doorgaps by welding thick acetileen weldingrods to the edge of the door and grinded / filed it down untill the gap was the same across the doors , its a lot of work but it made sence to me if youre making a real showcar , and because american car manufacturers never where great on getting the gaps equal all over

The cab is the only thing I'm working on right now. It's just sitting on dollies. When I finish this side I'll primer it and take pictures. As far as a show truck? No it's going to be a nice driver that I'll put in local car shows. I filled the door gaps with a mig welder, and built up a bead, and ground them down to the shape I wanted.

Strodder · 02-01-2011, 12:36 PM

Got some good news yesterday. I got approved to buy wholesale from Hoffman Group. I reactivated it from when I was Sportruck Specialties 10 years ago.

They handle companies like, Keep it Clean, Helix, Autoloc, Aurora, Stellar, Vintage, and Zirgo.
Let me know if any of you guys need anything.

http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/

Check out what they have.

watahyahknow · 02-01-2011, 01:42 PM

pretty neat stuff , i like those touch to open doorhandles .
would combine them with an alarmsystem that has a dongle to release acces to those touch doorhandles at aproximity

some shops are suffering from the way most americans are struggling financially (you could say some shops are actually going hungry )
this is the right time to see if you can get an account at a wholesale shop since they now willing to do a lot more for customers to get income

Strodder · 02-01-2011, 05:02 PM

Every shop I talk to out here that do what I do, says they're busy. Even my son that builds Cafe Racers is busy. Repair shops are slow, along with the car dealers repair and sales.

likaroc13 · 02-04-2011, 10:31 PM

that looks really good!

daverod · 02-04-2011, 10:44 PM

Very nice. What u doing tomorrow?

Strodder · 02-04-2011, 11:02 PM

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Very nice. What u doing tomorrow?

Going to one of the Grand Kids Birthday party. Then Sunday going to a Super Bowl Party. Busy, busy. WHY? You want to feel my handle.

daverod · 02-04-2011, 11:11 PM

Your a funny man.

Took my truck for a spin today. Love the new rear sway bar.

Strodder · 02-04-2011, 11:16 PM

Are you drifting it yet?

jgh64pkup · 02-05-2011, 10:45 AM

Love the handles!!!
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Strodder · 02-05-2011, 11:09 AM

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Found some new tricks I'll have to try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=1InZCpvY25s frickin alkida can drive. Still have a wobble in my rear end ? Any ideas.

Drive line balanced?

Crazy towel heads.

What do you mean wobble? Like a vibration? Need more info. What's your pinion angle?

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Love the handles!!!
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Thanks Gage

ruffrida2005 · 02-14-2011, 11:38 PM

Works good man. I really dig it. What are you recording it with a 1800's cam on film?

Strodder · 02-14-2011, 11:42 PM

I use my Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS3 for the pictures and HD movies. I download them on You Tube for free.

67chevy1series · 02-14-2011, 11:49 PM

nice work buddy!

Strodder · 02-14-2011, 11:51 PM

Thanks Rick

daverod · 02-14-2011, 11:56 PM

Very cool.

You should be a hand model.

ruffrida2005 · 02-15-2011, 09:56 PM

Is it friday yet. Get to work on the truck.

Strodder · 02-15-2011, 10:49 PM

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Is it friday yet. Get to work on the truck.

I worked on it Monday. Because Friday I'm going camping & off roading.

ruffrida2005 · 02-17-2011, 12:47 AM

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I worked on it Monday. Because Friday I'm going camping & off roading.

I hope this isn't a broke back camping trip. With a missed connection!

daverod · 02-17-2011, 11:14 AM

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I hope this isn't a broke back camping trip. With a missed connection!

Strodder · 02-17-2011, 11:07 PM

Today I notched the frame on a 57 sedan delivery that I installed a 396 BB Chevy. I already notched the drivers side for clearance with the new power steering box. I also had to notch the right side for clearance of the exhaust. The guy that installed the 396 before did it all wrong. I installed side motor mounts, and a rear transmission cross mount also. Any way when I cut the frame on the right side I found that a rat or mouse was living in the frame. I started laughing, and had to share this.
Looks like he was a pack rat.

I guess he liked shinny things to, and was a party animal. Notice the St Patties Day party hat. He liked nuts also

bubba327 · 02-15-2011, 10:34 PM

You know what they say about guys with small hands and small feet...

Strodder · 02-15-2011, 10:51 PM

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You know what they say about guys with small hands and small feet...

My fingers may be short, but are thick. Short & thick does the trick.

But Long and thin always go in.

chevyrestoguy · 02-16-2011, 01:14 PM

I really like your build, especially the areas where you utilized all the parts from the '73. I just bought a '64 C-20 in Hesperia (the corner of Main St. and Sultana) last weekend and have plans to do something very similar to yours. I'm going to build a parts chaser, and use everything from a '79 Suburban I have stashed. I am going to have to find some parts for the '64 like headlight bezels, park lights, taillights, rear window (small), and grille. If you know somebody in the desert who has some extra parts, let me know.

I believe we met at Farmer Boys last year. We talked about airbag suspensions, and we were standing next to my buddy's slammed '62 GMC longbed. I think I still have your business card. I was driving a '50 Chevy truck, black with lime green scallops and green steelies. That truck is now in Australia.

I'm looking forward to when the Farmer Boys cruise night starts back up. The turnout is always good, and the car quality has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years.

If you're interested in getting rid of the Cragars, I might be interested.

01-31-2011, 07:22 AM	#1
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up looks good take a ful size pic once you put on some primer i like to see how it looks on the whole truck i read about a english sheetmetal worker/painter who closed the doorgaps by welding thick acetileen weldingrods to the edge of the door and grinded / filed it down untill the gap was the same across the doors , its a lot of work but it made sence to me if youre making a real showcar , and because american car manufacturers never where great on getting the gaps equal all over __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-01-2011, 12:36 PM	#3
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Got some good news yesterday. I got approved to buy wholesale from Hoffman Group. I reactivated it from when I was Sportruck Specialties 10 years ago. They handle companies like, Keep it Clean, Helix, Autoloc, Aurora, Stellar, Vintage, and Zirgo. Let me know if any of you guys need anything. http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/ Check out what they have. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 02-01-2011 at 12:38 PM.

02-01-2011, 01:42 PM	#4
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up pretty neat stuff , i like those touch to open doorhandles . would combine them with an alarmsystem that has a dongle to release acces to those touch doorhandles at aproximity some shops are suffering from the way most americans are struggling financially (you could say some shops are actually going hungry ) this is the right time to see if you can get an account at a wholesale shop since they now willing to do a lot more for customers to get income __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-01-2011, 05:02 PM	#5
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Every shop I talk to out here that do what I do, says they're busy. Even my son that builds Cafe Racers is busy. Repair shops are slow, along with the car dealers repair and sales. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

02-04-2011, 10:31 PM	#6
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up that looks really good!

02-04-2011, 10:44 PM	#7
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Very nice. What u doing tomorrow? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

02-04-2011, 11:11 PM	#9
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Your a funny man. Took my truck for a spin today. Love the new rear sway bar. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 02-04-2011 at 11:12 PM.

02-04-2011, 11:16 PM	#10
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Are you drifting it yet? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

02-05-2011, 10:45 AM	#11
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Love the handles!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

02-14-2011, 11:38 PM	#13
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Works good man. I really dig it. What are you recording it with a 1800's cam on film? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

02-14-2011, 11:42 PM	#14
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I use my Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS3 for the pictures and HD movies. I download them on You Tube for free. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

02-14-2011, 11:49 PM	#15
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up nice work buddy!

02-14-2011, 11:51 PM	#16
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Thanks Rick __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

02-14-2011, 11:56 PM	#17
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Very cool. You should be a hand model. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

02-15-2011, 09:56 PM	#18
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Is it friday yet. Get to work on the truck. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759



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02-17-2011, 11:07 PM	#22
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Today I notched the frame on a 57 sedan delivery that I installed a 396 BB Chevy. I already notched the drivers side for clearance with the new power steering box. I also had to notch the right side for clearance of the exhaust. The guy that installed the 396 before did it all wrong. I installed side motor mounts, and a rear transmission cross mount also. Any way when I cut the frame on the right side I found that a rat or mouse was living in the frame. I started laughing, and had to share this. Looks like he was a pack rat. I guess he liked shinny things to, and was a party animal. Notice the St Patties Day party hat. He liked nuts also __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

02-15-2011, 10:34 PM	#23
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up You know what they say about guys with small hands and small feet... __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

02-16-2011, 01:14 PM	#25
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I really like your build, especially the areas where you utilized all the parts from the '73. I just bought a '64 C-20 in Hesperia (the corner of Main St. and Sultana) last weekend and have plans to do something very similar to yours. I'm going to build a parts chaser, and use everything from a '79 Suburban I have stashed. I am going to have to find some parts for the '64 like headlight bezels, park lights, taillights, rear window (small), and grille. If you know somebody in the desert who has some extra parts, let me know. I believe we met at Farmer Boys last year. We talked about airbag suspensions, and we were standing next to my buddy's slammed '62 GMC longbed. I think I still have your business card. I was driving a '50 Chevy truck, black with lime green scallops and green steelies. That truck is now in Australia. I'm looking forward to when the Farmer Boys cruise night starts back up. The turnout is always good, and the car quality has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years. If you're interested in getting rid of the Cragars, I might be interested. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

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