Larry Grobe's sled??

[Stone]

Does anyone have any pics of Larry Grobe's green chevy sled.I thought I saw a pic of it here a few months back but never anymore about it.I saw he had put a lot of work into it.Thanks guys.
And if no one has those pics how about throwing out some chopped sleds.I'm in the mood to see some 50s customs.

[silent rick]

i don't have any pics, but larry is on the hamb occassionally. maybe he'll see this. if not, one of da chicago boys might be able to help you.

[Ron]

Someone posted this one here or on a webpage somewhere

[Stone]

Thanks.I remeber seeing that pic but couldn't find it.Anyone have any more and any info on what he has done to it.ie.year mods and such.

[Ron]

There was an article about it during construction in Old Skool Rods a couple issues back.

[hotrod54chevy]

GREAT car....i'd like to see pix of his old olds http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
creepy

[Stone]

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There was an article about it during construction in Old Skool Rods a couple issues back.

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Yeah I remeber seeing that article.Thats what peeked my interest in wanting more info and pics of the car.

[Stone]

BTTT

[hotrod54chevy]

found this one on the net
creepy

[Hellfish]

Django knows more about it than I, so try PMing him. Magnet may have some pics from one of the Voodoo Kings' cruise nights, but they're not up on his website. Anyway, It's a 53/54 Chevy with I believe 56 Lincoln headlights. The front clip is welded together and tilts forward. SBC. I think it's chopped about 8", channeled and bagged. 61 Chrysler bubble guage cluster. It's really nice with a lot of really nice subtle custom touches.

[Ron]

I'm sure I will have some pix in a couple weeks. He is always here here for Dean/Ducktail runs.

[Django]

I'll take some pics tonight if that's the car he shows up in.

[Stone]

You guys are the greatest.That dude has a sweet custom.The subtle touches are the coolest.I would love to see more of the parts he has used from other rides.

[JamesG]

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You guys are the greatest.That dude has a sweet custom.The subtle touches are the coolest.I would love to see more of the parts he has used from other rides.

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I don't think the word subtle is in Larry's vocabulary! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Thirdyfivepickup]

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I don't think the word subtle is in Larry's vocabulary! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Oh my God... I gonna agree with you on something.

Subtle? Like the subtle flamethrowers on the Olds? Those subtle fins... gotta look twice to see em!

Cool, mmmm ok. Subtle? No.

[Stone]

Yeah in retrospect that probably wasn't the best word to use.I meant to talk about adding the little things that most have to look twice to catch.

[hotrod54chevy]

yes,it's a 53 chevy,and duh it tilts forward...didnt you see the pic?
creepy

[james]

Like it, but HATE the tilt front end. Too corvette for me. I wonder how visible the split line on the side is?

[CharlieLed]

I think that the phrase "attention to detail" would be more appropriate than subtle.
Which leads me to the next point about the split line on the side...I noticed from the photo that he added a swept body line that rises up from the rocker, across the door, and down the length of the fender. The split line seems to be on the underside of this which would make it invisible unless you were under the car (not a position to be in unless the car was on a lift http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif).
I took note of the tilt front end as well because I have been considering it for the Merc. I see this technique more as a means to an end (access to the engine, etc) than as a "custom" feature. Anyone who has laid across the fender on one of these cars, stretching out and reaching down to work on the engine, knows how nice it is to be able to lift the fender up and have direct access.

[Django]

Got some pics of his car today. I'll post them tomorrow.

[Stone]

Thanks dude.

[Stone]

TTT

[Django]

Sorry this took so long. Here are pics of Larry's car, his father in law's plymouth he just finished, and the Mrs'. wagon.

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1694.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1695.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1696.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1697.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1698.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1699.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1700.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1701.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1702.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1703.jpg

http://mdesignstudio.com/chad/september/images/IMG_1704.jpg

[Django]

And if you come to the Hunnert Car Pileup Pre Party, you can see my band (and Hellfish) open for Larry's band. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Stone]

THanks.Those are sweet cars.Larry can build one mean sled.

[JamesG]

Thats one righteous ride Daddy-O http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[tinyelvis]

I remember when that car was @ the rebel weekend in indy 3 years ago, it was pink or salmon I think.. anyway, I met Larry and hung out w/a couple other friends of his who probably don't remember me, but I DO know that he was a really, really nice guy.

I've always been a fan of that car.. it's sweet! He was totally cool to me and I was new to the "scene" as it was and to hot rods as well... Maybe I met some of you guys too who knows!

Anyway that's all I have to say! Great car.

TinyE

[Django]

Completely different car Tiny... this is a chevy and the one you saw was an Olds.

[Stone]

I love the look of the chevy.The olds was awesome but I prefer the chevy.This site is killing me.One day it makes me want to build a Model A pickup then a Sedan then a early 50s chevy sled then a early 50s Ford truck.

[JamesG]

How about a 1/24 scale version onf Larry's ride?

http://images14.fotki.com/v224/fileMVMe/d4e59/2/21509/2707823/P1020168.jpg

[Stone]

How about a 1/24 scale version onf Larry's ride?

http://images14.fotki.com/v224/fileMVMe/d4e59/2/21509/2707823/P1020168.jpg
Pic doesn't work for me.

[safariknut]

Here's a couple pics from South Bend 03

[40StudeDude]

That dude has a sweet custom.The subtle touches are the coolest.

Subtle? SUBTLE???

PLEASE, show me (or explain where they are or what they are) some of the subtle touches on that Chevy...that's the most OUTRAGEOUS kustom I've seen in a long time.

Yeah, slap-you-in-the-face and kick-you-in-the-nuts subtle!

R-

[Stone]

Subtle? SUBTLE???

PLEASE, show me (or explain where they are or what they are) some of the subtle touches on that Chevy...that's the most OUTRAGEOUS kustom I've seen in a long time.

Yeah, slap-you-in-the-face and kick-you-in-the-nuts subtle!

R-
Yea I sometimes get my english words mixed up.
I think it came from getting hit in the head as a kid

[Hellfish]

the one safarinut posted is his old 52 Olds. The green one at the top of this thread is his 53 Chevy