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tincan1966 · 01-25-2014, 07:27 PM

Our shop was just contracted to build an "automotive" sales counter. Now with us being a pickup restoration shop, what better to use than what we have. So after digging thru the scrap, I found two front fenders with horrible rear rust, a hood that had folded at the hinges and a few other miscellaneous pieces. Put them together, did some trimming and came up with this design. There will be a counter top across the top of the fenders. we'll put some black out panels vertically behind the wheel openings and close off the back of the grille opening. Adding low wattage LED lighting in new park lamps and headlamps. Installing a new chrome grille and front bumper with bumper guards and painting it bright read and correct grille surround white/black. Will add more pics as we proceed. Just started this on Wednesday, the 22nd, mocked up, then sent out to media blast yesterday. Picked up today and started rust repair/bodywork. Monday I'll build the framework/stand. Should be in paint by end of the week.

**Clyde65** · 01-25-2014, 07:33 PM

I like it! Can't wait

Indian113 · 01-25-2014, 08:10 PM

That will be really sweet when it's done.

flashed · 01-25-2014, 08:36 PM

Im in on this one too.

**Mathew21** · 01-25-2014, 09:07 PM

What a cool project.

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-25-2014, 09:13 PM

I am in as well!

Jeff La · 01-25-2014, 10:28 PM

Can't wait to see the finished product, looking good right now

sigshooter · 01-25-2014, 11:18 PM

I love it!

overtimeracing · 01-26-2014, 12:04 AM

I'm in...

hopped up · 01-26-2014, 12:36 AM

I wanna see how this turns out

Lugnutz65 · 01-26-2014, 12:37 AM

And it's unique too! It's a GMC hood countertop! Not like all those other common Chevy hood countertops that you see just about everywhere. LOL!

JAM55 · 01-26-2014, 07:51 AM

Now that would make a nice POP stand in the man cave - I like it too!!

tincan1966 · 01-26-2014, 07:55 AM

We're working on a few different ideas, now too. The Mrs is excited about this and making plans for others. Also doing a dash wall hanging that will have a working radio/speakers.

* Disclaimer: No actual trucks were harmed in the making of these products. We have found a way to keep some parts alive that hadn't or couldn't be used to save another truck. LOL!

JWheeler331 · 01-26-2014, 09:37 AM

That is going to look pretty cool.

tincan1966 · 01-29-2014, 08:53 AM

Here's a couple updates from Monday and Tuesday's work. Got the stand made and the "body" fitted to it. Have a couple more braces to add for the shelving, then we will fit the side panels around the stand. Going to mock up the electrical today. Since this is going to be a sales counter, we are pre-wiring it for a computer terminal with power strip, the voltage reducer for the LED lighting, and counter top lighting.
Have had to make a few adjustments and alterations to the original design, since going from paper to actual working piece isn't always a smooth transition. Still very happy with it so far. Should be in the paint booth by the weekend. The stand heads out to powdercoat tomorrow.

murphy98 · 01-29-2014, 09:09 AM

Very cool project! Looking forward to more updates, great work!

**DPowers** · 01-29-2014, 10:25 AM

Sharp

kieth · 01-29-2014, 11:55 AM

When I first saw the picture of it, I thought it was going to be a BBQ.....but the counter idea is really cool. Takes a lot of thought and a lot of work but I bet it will look great when you are finished.......Kieth

newbe351 · 01-29-2014, 12:49 PM

As someone stated above, this would make a really nice bar or beverage counter in a "man cave" type environment (hate that word). Maybe an auto museum or other auto related hangout.

You might have a new side business on your hands.....

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-29-2014, 02:12 PM

I'm in...this a awesome idea

ol_skool_chevy · 01-29-2014, 02:44 PM

I'm down like a rodeo clown....let's see this baby..

tincan1966 · 01-29-2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbe351

As someone stated above, this would make a really nice bar or beverage counter in a "man cave" type environment (hate that word). Maybe an auto museum or other auto related hangout.

You might have a new side business on your hands.....

We're kind of hoping so, LOL. We have orders already for two more of these, one with a '65 Ford front end, and a BBQ.
Already altered the original by making the legs fully adjustable so can be a desk at 30" high, or a bar at 42", or 2 options in between at 34 and 38.

She's been busy figuring out what we can make out of any extra part we have, LOL!

RANDY COX · 01-29-2014, 05:32 PM

That is gonna be soooooooooooooooooooo neat when finished..

61_FL_Apache · 01-29-2014, 08:05 PM

Cool idea!

chrisestes · 01-29-2014, 08:33 PM

great idea cant wait to see what it will look like when done

01-25-2014, 07:27 PM	#1
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	New project for a customer Our shop was just contracted to build an "automotive" sales counter. Now with us being a pickup restoration shop, what better to use than what we have. So after digging thru the scrap, I found two front fenders with horrible rear rust, a hood that had folded at the hinges and a few other miscellaneous pieces. Put them together, did some trimming and came up with this design. There will be a counter top across the top of the fenders. we'll put some black out panels vertically behind the wheel openings and close off the back of the grille opening. Adding low wattage LED lighting in new park lamps and headlamps. Installing a new chrome grille and front bumper with bumper guards and painting it bright read and correct grille surround white/black. Will add more pics as we proceed. Just started this on Wednesday, the 22nd, mocked up, then sent out to media blast yesterday. Picked up today and started rust repair/bodywork. Monday I'll build the framework/stand. Should be in paint by end of the week. Attached Images

01-25-2014, 07:33 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: New project for a customer I like it! Can't wait __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-25-2014, 08:10 PM	#3
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: New project for a customer That will be really sweet when it's done.

01-25-2014, 08:36 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: New project for a customer Im in on this one too.

01-25-2014, 09:07 PM	#5
Mathew21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,191	Re: New project for a customer What a cool project.

01-25-2014, 09:13 PM	#6
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New project for a customer I am in as well! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-25-2014, 10:28 PM	#7
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: New project for a customer Can't wait to see the finished product, looking good right now

01-25-2014, 11:18 PM	#8
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: New project for a customer I love it! __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

01-26-2014, 12:04 AM	#9
overtimeracing Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, NY Posts: 117	Re: New project for a customer I'm in... __________________ Why...Why...Why...Can't I leave anything alone???

01-26-2014, 12:36 AM	#10
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: New project for a customer I wanna see how this turns out

01-26-2014, 12:37 AM	#11
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,926	Re: New project for a customer And it's unique too! It's a GMC hood countertop! Not like all those other common Chevy hood countertops that you see just about everywhere. LOL! __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

01-26-2014, 07:51 AM	#12
JAM55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mattawan, Michigan Posts: 56	Re: New project for a customer Now that would make a nice POP stand in the man cave - I like it too!! __________________ If everyone is thinking alike, somebody is not thinking- General George Patton

01-26-2014, 07:55 AM	#13
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: New project for a customer We're working on a few different ideas, now too. The Mrs is excited about this and making plans for others. Also doing a dash wall hanging that will have a working radio/speakers. * Disclaimer: No actual trucks were harmed in the making of these products. We have found a way to keep some parts alive that hadn't or couldn't be used to save another truck. LOL!

01-26-2014, 09:37 AM	#14
JWheeler331 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 553	Re: New project for a customer That is going to look pretty cool. __________________ Our 1965 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...79#post6204879

01-29-2014, 08:53 AM	#15
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: New project for a customer Here's a couple updates from Monday and Tuesday's work. Got the stand made and the "body" fitted to it. Have a couple more braces to add for the shelving, then we will fit the side panels around the stand. Going to mock up the electrical today. Since this is going to be a sales counter, we are pre-wiring it for a computer terminal with power strip, the voltage reducer for the LED lighting, and counter top lighting. Have had to make a few adjustments and alterations to the original design, since going from paper to actual working piece isn't always a smooth transition. Still very happy with it so far. Should be in the paint booth by the weekend. The stand heads out to powdercoat tomorrow. Attached Images



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01-29-2014, 09:09 AM	#16
murphy98 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 235	Re: New project for a customer Very cool project! Looking forward to more updates, great work!

01-29-2014, 10:25 AM	#17
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,435	Re: New project for a customer Sharp __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

01-29-2014, 11:55 AM	#18
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: New project for a customer When I first saw the picture of it, I thought it was going to be a BBQ.....but the counter idea is really cool. Takes a lot of thought and a lot of work but I bet it will look great when you are finished.......Kieth

01-29-2014, 12:49 PM	#19
newbe351 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: New project for a customer As someone stated above, this would make a really nice bar or beverage counter in a "man cave" type environment (hate that word). Maybe an auto museum or other auto related hangout. You might have a new side business on your hands.....

01-29-2014, 02:12 PM	#20
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: New project for a customer I'm in...this a awesome idea __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-29-2014, 02:44 PM	#21
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: New project for a customer I'm down like a rodeo clown....let's see this baby.. __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

01-29-2014, 05:32 PM	#23
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: New project for a customer That is gonna be soooooooooooooooooooo neat when finished.. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-29-2014, 08:05 PM	#24
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: New project for a customer Cool idea! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

01-29-2014, 08:33 PM	#25
chrisestes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 138	Re: New project for a customer great idea cant wait to see what it will look like when done

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