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70orangeboy · 10-10-2004, 04:27 PM

has anyone else been watching the Trucks show on spike tv? He is doing the 67 frame up build of a chev and he called it copperhead. they used a gm crate engine measured at 572 cubic inches. i looked up prices and they want twelve thousand bucks for that engine. I wanted to know anyone elses opinion on the copperhead project and if anyone else is using an engine close to that big. I thought iwas cool when i have a 454 but 572? that copperhead project is turning out really sweet

cdowns · 10-10-2004, 04:35 PM

all it is is a big infomercial "THE GOOFUS DOOFUS TRUCK SHOW"

*1972C10* · 10-10-2004, 05:22 PM

Yeah to hell with that damn show Its beeen awhile Since i have watched it but every time i tryed to tune in for next weekends episode it would be some other worn out rerun some of them even had Mel . Ill watch horsepower tv if its on But thats about it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-10-2004, 05:47 PM

Yep that show suck's as far as getting sh!t done........ Too many damn rerun's....

68w/sbc406 · 10-10-2004, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Yep that show suck's as far as getting sh!t done........ Too many damn rerun's....

come one guys i think he wants your honest opinion

hey frenchy i love all of the trucks in the weeds you have for you avatars. they are great

**passthebuck** · 10-10-2004, 07:24 PM

"wanna see it finished & the big surprise? You'll have to tune in next week!"
-Stacy

I wanna see the damn thing done already! & i a;so wanna see it in person!

**Richard** · 10-10-2004, 07:26 PM

Yea I know what you are talking about. I gave up on that show a long time ago. Wanted to see the final episode. Wish I would of had the Tivo last season, you can set it to record only first run episodes then go back and watch whenever you want. Mine records up to 200 hours of programming or 40 hours of HD.

70orangeboy · 10-11-2004, 12:47 PM

it's supposed to air the final episode next weekend. I know what you guys mean though, i always wanted to see the copperhead project. not really interested in much else that he does. how many times can you watch him rebuild that tomb raider jeep?
but heck, if i can see more of that copperhead iwill.

68C15 · 10-11-2004, 01:57 PM

so you wanna know what I think of Copperhead?!
I feel it is a very nice looking ride & appears to be well engineered. he has done about all the stuff I want to do save for a cab stretch.
as far as the engine? gross overkill in the budgeting dept. (assuming they are paying for any of this stuff). Bill Mitchell has a BB for a lot less that has a bunch more torque & HP. & it has just as good a warranty!

bottom line, what do I want to see done with Project Copperhead?
titled in my name!!!!!!!

Joe67 · 10-11-2004, 02:13 PM

The whole point of Copperhead was to show the availablity of parts & resources to build a truck. He started with a bare frame, cab and title

While about every component was donated by sponsors (I'm guessing), it is a good series. Yes, the new episodes are way too far and few between, but that is one sweet rig

Nixon · 10-11-2004, 02:40 PM

If you want to see some stills you can go to Early Classic Enterprises website and they have a direct link to Stacy David's website that has build pics on it. Just like in the show though, I don't think there is any finished pics yet. ECE was the source of a lot of the trick stuff he did, but not all of it. He has a build list that states where he got the various components. I still haven't found a site for the company that he says made his fuel tank.

I am with you guys though. Seems that lately he has done about 4 or 5 new shows a year and the rest is reruns.

Fred T · 10-11-2004, 03:05 PM

It is a nice looking truck, but with a 572 it sure isnt a daily driver. The network's been bending Stacy over a barrel, this project's been shelved for 2 years, iirc. For the most part I like what Stacy does, especially when he drives something. If it will break, he will break it. Stacy seems to be a good ol boy, too bad CBS rules the roost. I hope the show gets moved to SpeedTV.

As for reruns, they are only making 12 shows a year for Trucks, Horsepower, My Classic Car, and others, I'm sure. That part blows.

Wootdog · 10-11-2004, 05:55 PM

But as everyone has stated previously, too many reruns. When the show started airing it got me motivated for my project. But after a few Saturdays of hanging out just to watch the Copperhead shows, I lost interest when he didn't do anything to it. My two cents. Kerry

craigg1 · 10-11-2004, 10:21 PM

Yea, it would be nice to see the Copperhead truck finished, but it gets old watching shows spend unlimited amounts on something the average person cant afford. I would like to see a show where they do all of the bodywork on a truck in average 35 yr shape, and then only have 4 or 5K to spend on the rest of the truck to fix it up. Not complaining about the Copperhead though, its one Fine Truck!

*ILIVE4TRUCKS* · 10-12-2004, 01:22 AM

My guess is that the truck will never be finished. I just watch to see that cute little snake Danica Patrick! Geeeezzzzzz, I could go to jail for those thoughts! My guess is she is about 17..

Joe67 · 10-12-2004, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ILIVE4TRUCKS

My guess is that the truck will never be finished. I just watch to see that cute little snake Danica Patrick! Geeeezzzzzz, I could go to jail for those thoughts! My guess is she is about 17..

LOL

She's legal - http://www.danica-patrick.com/

silvertonguedevil · 10-12-2004, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixon

I still haven't found a site for the company that he says made his fuel tank.

They got the tank from ECE too

dallas71 · 10-12-2004, 10:05 AM

no fear ILIVE Danika is 20 something!!!

Hotrodhenryj · 10-12-2004, 10:06 AM

20 something

Hook'em · 10-12-2004, 11:19 AM

Don't get your hopes up about seeing the completion of the Copperhead project. The show schedule lists only 2 episodes which have already been shown, but will be re-run again this year.

sactoC10 · 10-12-2004, 03:01 PM

Last weekend's "re-cap" episode was yet another tease toward getting to the end. I don't know about you but for me a good tease is OK, but at some point the teasing MUST END!

**lock** · 10-12-2004, 03:06 PM

but last wekends re-cap is was a re-run.

silvertonguedevil · 10-12-2004, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodhenryj

20 something

My God!

Stano · 10-12-2004, 09:10 PM

I gave up on it myself. When its done its done. The important one got finished anyway, MINE! LOL When there was reruns I worked on my truck. Thats why they have reruns fellas. The network is giving you time to do your own project(s). Isn't that kind of them.

DevinM · 10-12-2004, 11:18 PM

Yes, they are all re-runs. However, if anyone remembers, the first time around TRUCKS! named the last episode "Copperhead Payoff!". Now it seems as if TRUCKS! has renamed it "Copperhead Build Up Continues". I guess there will be at least 1 more episode to finish off the project.

10-10-2004, 04:27 PM	#1
70orangeboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 74	copperhead project on spike has anyone else been watching the Trucks show on spike tv? He is doing the 67 frame up build of a chev and he called it copperhead. they used a gm crate engine measured at 572 cubic inches. i looked up prices and they want twelve thousand bucks for that engine. I wanted to know anyone elses opinion on the copperhead project and if anyone else is using an engine close to that big. I thought iwas cool when i have a 454 but 572? that copperhead project is turning out really sweet __________________ 454 runs on unleaded as well as natural gas orange white two tone paint so many plans for the future

10-10-2004, 04:35 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	all it is is a big infomercial "THE GOOFUS DOOFUS TRUCK SHOW" __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-10-2004, 05:47 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Yep that show suck's as far as getting sh!t done........ Too many damn rerun's.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-10-2004, 07:24 PM	#6
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	"wanna see it finished & the big surprise? You'll have to tune in next week!" -Stacy I wanna see the damn thing done already! & i a;so wanna see it in person! __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

10-10-2004, 07:26 PM	#7
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,765	Yea I know what you are talking about. I gave up on that show a long time ago. Wanted to see the final episode. Wish I would of had the Tivo last season, you can set it to record only first run episodes then go back and watch whenever you want. Mine records up to 200 hours of programming or 40 hours of HD. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

10-10-2004, 05:22 PM	#3
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Yeah to hell with that damn show Its beeen awhile Since i have watched it but every time i tryed to tune in for next weekends episode it would be some other worn out rerun some of them even had Mel . Ill watch horsepower tv if its on But thats about it.

10-11-2004, 12:47 PM	#8
70orangeboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 74	it's supposed to air the final episode next weekend. I know what you guys mean though, i always wanted to see the copperhead project. not really interested in much else that he does. how many times can you watch him rebuild that tomb raider jeep? but heck, if i can see more of that copperhead iwill. __________________ 454 runs on unleaded as well as natural gas orange white two tone paint so many plans for the future

10-11-2004, 01:57 PM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	so you wanna know what I think of Copperhead?! I feel it is a very nice looking ride & appears to be well engineered. he has done about all the stuff I want to do save for a cab stretch. as far as the engine? gross overkill in the budgeting dept. (assuming they are paying for any of this stuff). Bill Mitchell has a BB for a lot less that has a bunch more torque & HP. & it has just as good a warranty! bottom line, what do I want to see done with Project Copperhead? titled in my name!!!!!!! __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-11-2004, 02:13 PM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	The whole point of Copperhead was to show the availablity of parts & resources to build a truck. He started with a bare frame, cab and title While about every component was donated by sponsors (I'm guessing), it is a good series. Yes, the new episodes are way too far and few between, but that is one sweet rig __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-11-2004, 02:40 PM	#11
Nixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Burnet, Texas Posts: 53	If you want to see some stills you can go to Early Classic Enterprises website and they have a direct link to Stacy David's website that has build pics on it. Just like in the show though, I don't think there is any finished pics yet. ECE was the source of a lot of the trick stuff he did, but not all of it. He has a build list that states where he got the various components. I still haven't found a site for the company that he says made his fuel tank. I am with you guys though. Seems that lately he has done about 4 or 5 new shows a year and the rest is reruns. __________________ My girlfriend caught me cheatin on her with another woman and now she's threatening to tell my wife! ____________________________________ 71 Chevy lwb Rough and Ready Baby!!

10-11-2004, 03:05 PM	#12
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	It is a nice looking truck, but with a 572 it sure isnt a daily driver. The network's been bending Stacy over a barrel, this project's been shelved for 2 years, iirc. For the most part I like what Stacy does, especially when he drives something. If it will break, he will break it. Stacy seems to be a good ol boy, too bad CBS rules the roost. I hope the show gets moved to SpeedTV. As for reruns, they are only making 12 shows a year for Trucks, Horsepower, My Classic Car, and others, I'm sure. That part blows. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-11-2004, 05:55 PM	#13
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Nice truck But as everyone has stated previously, too many reruns. When the show started airing it got me motivated for my project. But after a few Saturdays of hanging out just to watch the Copperhead shows, I lost interest when he didn't do anything to it. My two cents. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

10-11-2004, 10:21 PM	#14
craigg1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 280	Yea, it would be nice to see the Copperhead truck finished, but it gets old watching shows spend unlimited amounts on something the average person cant afford. I would like to see a show where they do all of the bodywork on a truck in average 35 yr shape, and then only have 4 or 5K to spend on the rest of the truck to fix it up. Not complaining about the Copperhead though, its one Fine Truck!

10-12-2004, 01:22 AM	#15
ILIVE4TRUCKS AKA Phillip Johnson, AKA BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 94	My guess is that the truck will never be finished. I just watch to see that cute little snake Danica Patrick! Geeeezzzzzz, I could go to jail for those thoughts! My guess is she is about 17..

10-12-2004, 10:05 AM	#18
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	no fear ILIVE Danika is 20 something!!! __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck



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10-12-2004, 10:06 AM	#19
Hotrodhenryj Truck Farmer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Posts: 1,192	Youser 20 something Attached Images __________________ Arizona rust free sheetmetal

10-12-2004, 11:19 AM	#20
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Don't get your hopes up about seeing the completion of the Copperhead project. The show schedule lists only 2 episodes which have already been shown, but will be re-run again this year. __________________ Hook'em

10-12-2004, 03:01 PM	#21
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	Ssdd Last weekend's "re-cap" episode was yet another tease toward getting to the end. I don't know about you but for me a good tease is OK, but at some point the teasing MUST END! __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

10-12-2004, 03:06 PM	#22
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	but last wekends re-cap is was a re-run. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

10-12-2004, 09:10 PM	#24
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	I gave up on it myself. When its done its done. The important one got finished anyway, MINE! LOL When there was reruns I worked on my truck. Thats why they have reruns fellas. The network is giving you time to do your own project(s). Isn't that kind of them. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

10-12-2004, 11:18 PM	#25
DevinM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deerfield, MA USA Posts: 198	Yes, they are all re-runs. However, if anyone remembers, the first time around TRUCKS! named the last episode "Copperhead Payoff!". Now it seems as if TRUCKS! has renamed it "Copperhead Build Up Continues". I guess there will be at least 1 more episode to finish off the project. __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 - Current '62 Imapla SS - Traded for my current '73 Nova Hatch - traded for ATC-350X '73 Chevelle Deluxe - First car (R.I.P) DEERFIELD, MA

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