SalinasBoys - new romantic custom

[cole]

Hellfire keeps us

[Big A]

Ho-lee-shee-it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Sailor]

Bitchin!

( You had me worried about puffy-shirts and flock-of-seagulls-haircuts there for a while... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

[Ron]

Very nice!!

[cole]

welded front fender to running board,will bolt to rear fender.

Playing with headlights (size,shape,lens,) will lower into fender.

[Sam F.]

man-o-man, fuckin sweet..

can we trade lives for a day?

[delaware george]

i'm in love http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[cole]

we used 2 part foam to look at shapes for rear we might like.
easy to do and shape , alot better then spending the time to do it in steel ,then decide you do not like it.

[cole]

skirt will be flush and teardroped?

[Boones]

Cole you do some outstanding, no incredible metal work.. Can you explain the foam thing.. do you make a form and spray it one, let it rise, then cut/sand to shape?

[zman]

That thing is F@cking beautiful... It's making me wish, wish, wish...

[Harrison]

It truly is a shame that the car will get painted. The only comfort in knowing all that metalwork will be painted over is the fact that Cole's paint jobs are equally outstanding.

Looks like you forgot to shave the door hinges. Good call.

Stunner.

JH

[ESnacky6]

Awesome looking Cole..!!

I can't wait to see that car in person..!!!

Hopefully soon....



Respect the HELLFIRE..!!!

[SwitchbladeTeeth]

That is fucking unbelievable. That car will look good whether left bare or painted. I think a good few coats of WD40 and let 'er rip.

[LIMEY]

Yet another car that gives you that.....i want one feeling!

[cole]

Thanks for the words.

Foam- I use foam from hardware store for insulation . and 2 part expanding foam from fiberglass store (boatyard)


on the rear there ,I cheated using a form by getting a chunk of foam board close then holding board to body and pouring (easy does it) the 2 part in the crack letting it glue my board and fill voids at the same time , stuff shapes with wood saw then 40 grit, can smooth to 120 grit if desired.
do not use out of rattle can of expanding foam ,it never dries without air ,so down in cracks you will have a soft gooey core .

[Evel]

RULER!!!



EVel

[36couper]

Nice metal! Any shots without the skirts for comparison?

[fab32]

Lets not forget that this thing started as a 5w I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong. A totally awsome display of metalwork.

Frank

[av8]

If I may be so bold as to make some styling comments -- at risk of having the custom wizards here hand me my ass -- I'd want to see the headlights a touch more slippery and parked a little closer to the fenders.

I don't feel that a faired-in housing bridging the fenders and grille-surround, as it was done on some of the better cars in the past, is necessary. Actually, as nice as that treatment was back then, it's become a bit cliche by now.

How about narrowing the '36 grille about 3-4 bars on each side, making it a bit more vertical, and flanking it with close-in free-standing headlight housings shaped around '37-'38 Ford headlight lenses. Think of what's going on at the lower half of the '39 Deluxe grille to get you started in the right direction.

[41ChevyTrucker]

looking good! thanks for sharing the foam idea. was it really a 5 window? got any pics of how you did the rear roof corners? they look perfect. I would like to build new roof corners on my truck since after I chopped and sliced them they got a little lumpy.

_cheers

[buzzard]

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RULER!!!



EVel

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ditto.

[BLAKE]

Pure sex.

[roadstar]

Nice car there Cole. It's got some real STYLE.
But I have to laugh at the foam deal. Here in the midwest cars rust so bad I have seen people pump that foam in the rockers and rusted lowers on cars and then shape it up and bondo over it to make what LOOKS like a body.

Anyway that car is going to be awsome. Looks like it had a nice body to start with. And I also thought thats the one that started as a 5 window.

[Fat Hack]

Cool trick with the foam...simple and effective way to try shit out before commiting to it! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

LOVE the car...I'm a sucker for 35-36 Fords done RIGHT...and that one is THERE!!!

[happy hoppy]

smooth.

if I wore a hat I would tip it .

[rodnkustom]

My god that gorgeous! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
-peter

[59BuickWagon]

That rear really has a bunch of nice lines flowing beautifully. Too bad you have to put tail lights on it.

Nice work.

[Wowcars]

[ QUOTE ]
i'm in love http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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To hell with that, I'm in lust. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[briggs&strattonChev]

JESUS CHRIST.......you COVERED the car in shiny metallic BONDO, I KNOW IT!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

VERY nice, its just....................wow

[hatch]

Av8...sumptin like this???

[Hot Rod Ron]

Now I have to go the bathroom and be by myself for while. Truly outstanding craftsmenship.

[cole]

headlights , have dodge on far side and a guide on nearside with 38 chevy lens , just playing, think im going to make a recess for light bucket to sit in . ever see a early dodge truck? but not welding to fender just making a nest.


Photoshop looks like a Anglia

[El Hueso]

wew...

[**DONOTDELETE**]

we are all lucky Cole posts here. I am going to print that shot of the door and put it in my garage.

I am going to mount a stick to my baseball hat tomorrow and hang that picture in front of me like a carrot!

Fuck dude.

that's all I have to say about that.

[Stoner]

Boys (and girls),
Take a close look at that decklid and compare it to an original.
Ask Cole about that BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT grille.
Find out what that car really started out as.
Watch what he does with those headlights.

Better yet, get your ass to his shop and take a closer look. Then lower your head, realize that you're not worthy, accept the fact that every little detail has been thoroughly thought out and that everything you see on that car is exactly as it should be, and slowly back out of his shop like one of 17 wives out of the master's bedroom.

Jesus Cheeerist, for once just spend your time asking how he did it instead of telling him how he could start making it better. The worst part is, Cole is nice enough of a guy to actually make you feel like he's listening to you.

[FKNPOZER]

some people inspire others get inspired.
you COLE "Fucking inspire" thats for sure.

[bobbleed]

Awsome.

[markanthony]

Is that the K.H. Ford you were working on back about 6 months ago? Or a different one? Or are my wires crossed ?

Regardless, that truly gives us a level of workmanship to aspire to......

[cole]

Thanks guys ,stoner .

Its totally cool to say whatever anyone wants, my employee's friends, I always listen.

sometimes other people can see someting I missed or miss judged. I have the last word and have done things that nobody thought was right and pulled it off .

glad you guys like the pics, car hasnt changed a ton from earlier shots but everey thing is getting mounted bolted ,welded. not just mocked up.


hood has about two inches in front stock in rear (pied)

looking forward to interior , I mounted steering coloum last week. steering wheel.

[cole]

sheet metal oil tank I made.

On bike im screwing together (shop bike)right now.

[Humboldt Cat]

Niiiiiiice. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif What do you have in mind for the paint job? Nice goin', Cole, really inspiring.

[tokyo]

Better yet, get your ass to his shop and take a closer look. Then lower your head, realize that you're not worthy, accept the fact that every little detail has been thoroughly thought out and that everything you see on that car is exactly as it should be, and slowly back out of his shop like one of 17 wives out of the master's bedroom.

Jesus Cheeerist, for once just spend your time asking how he did it instead of telling him how he could start making it better. The worst part is, Cole is nice enough of a guy to actually make you feel like he's listening to you.

I plan on it...

Nice work cole

[El Caballo]

That car deserves a mile deep coat of blackm, shiny, shiny, shiny. Red leather interior, no holds barred.

[NOAH324]

Nice!
Got any 'BEFORE' pics or closer shots of the front fender to running board transition??

[Plowboy]

If it was indeed a 5 window I would like to see some "how to" pics. This is tech week after all! My buddy has a 36 hudson Coupe that he was thinking of turning into a 3 window. They are somewhat similar in shape.

[Rocket88]

What can you say that hasn't already been said. That style of custom really does it for me. Let's see some before pics.
We truly aren't worthy!!!

[SamIyam]

I'm thinkg Mercedes lights in the fenders... cough, cough, cough, or maybe two headlights stacked behind the grille would look cool... fffffffffffffffffffffpt.... h-e-a-r.......... ahhhhhhhh... or maybe use some of those bright-ass Honda-spider-Monkey Yer-oh lights down in those little ho'.... ffffffffffffffffffffffff.......................aaa ahhhhhhhhh 'oles... yea, yer-oh lights in those little holes... ha'hahaha'hehehehe... that'd work "G"... cough, cough, cough... oh, man... you sure do have a purty mouth cole... hey, do you want to go get some Taco Bell?? I'm hungry...
Sam.

[redpunk]

That is unreal!!!!!!

[ChrisinPhilly]

Hey Cole, speaking as a guy who just put in a long day at work, freezing my ass off, it was a real pleasure to see your post and to view your work. The highlight of my day so far. Thanks Chris

[41ChevyTrucker]

cool. new guys like me can never see enough in-progress shots. So what type of welder do you use most on the sheetmetal bodywork?

what a trip I just got got issue 2 of Garage in the mail and was reading it last night and saw you and this ride in there. Excellent. Stoner, I just ordered issue 3 so I can finish reading about the moonshiners.

[burger]

Cole,

How 'bout some more pictures of that scoot? It's nice to see a big name builder putting together a Harley that doesn't have a NINJA-SIZED rear tire. I like what I see.



Ed

[screamindave]

Cole:
Oh man, you're screwing the thing up big-time.
You gotta get some Mercedes E-class headlights frenched into the fenders, the grille needs to be machined from billet strontium, and that bare metal needs to be covered up ASAP. I know in that rendering the thing's black, but that's totally, totally wrong. You need to paint the thing hot pink and then have Himsl do some crazy, garish flame job. Then I'm thinkin' you find some early Nineties Boyds to replace those horrid steelies. I mean, it'll be a nice nostalgic element, after all that '80s nostalgia thing is already played, with the acceleration of culture it's only a matter of time before 90s nostalgia kicks in; you'll be ahead of the curve, boyo. And dude, that steering wheel is lame. Have you seen those ones now that're aluminum but they look like they're made out of polished silver fire? You *totally* need one of those. Have you given any consideration to back-halving the thing? Maybe taking it in a pro-street direction? And lose the skirts. Skirts are for trannies and Scotsmen. So unless you wanna put plaid pink triangles on 'em, ditch the suckers. And dude, fuck the 302. You've gotta get an LS1 in there or I'm pretty sure you'll never *ever* get to do a SEMA project car. Oh, and you should stop doing your own work, too. Start having Barry White build all of your cars for you. You *obviously* have no clue what you're doing pal. I mean, I still like you and all, but if it's romance you're after, I swear...if you finish that car the way you're going with it, your girlfriend's totally gonna leave you and Metallica's gonna make a video where they blow the thing up.
Just trying to steer you in the right direction and spare you the heartache...
Rock.
Dave.

[Django]

I agree it will be a shame to paint that and hide all that unfucking real metalwork. For all the newer guys, yes, it definitely started as a 5 window. I was noticing that decklid area before I got to Stoner's post and it is pretty amazing.

Cole, did you build that steering wheel as well? Very nice interpretation of the banjo.

I hate winter. Now I'm depressed that my '36 is on hold for a few months. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[flatlandman]

Hey Cole,
That car is BAD MOTHERF*&KING ASS! Kirk is a damn lucky guy.
Thought I'd toss my idea for headlights in...even though I'm sure you thought of it already. How about a pair of '47 Chev truck buckets? French in the lens and make the lens small and flat like E&J with a tint. Red would be cool but against the law I'm sure. Maybe blue...Make a rounded edge to meet the lens 1" inside the bucket.
Trim the bucket to flow on the fender, then stretch the bucket to flow about 6" longer then stock. Been done but you can put that Cole spin on it. Here is a pic of kinda what I mean. Just my $.02 of an idea...
Thanks Cole for the pix!!!

[nor cal nic]

you rule... is that the car you're building for K.H. up here in sonoma county? he told me he's got one in the works with ya'll...
nic

[cole]

Happy B-day Dave,Good Party?!

been messing with head lights , gunna wait a bit ,and let the car tell me what it wants.


Yes this is Kirks car, Told James ,he will be so ruled by Kirk's 36 the band will break up for sure. LOL

[cleatus]

Well, I can't say anything that aint already been said, so I'll just say thanks for posting it (ok, that's been said to).

But damn... I just love bare metal. Especially when it's as slippery and smooth of a custom as that.

I'm blown away by the understated beauty. Excellent work! I hope you'll continue to keep us up to date on this one.

[Neon Girl]

wow.....
Im speechless........

[nor cal nic]

james just picked up a '53 skylark convertible... it rules. needs a little TLC but... then there's always the bucket.maybe you can put your magic touch on it.
nic

[choprods]

I left the key to my shop in the door......I quit! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[Great is an understatement-here ,man].........

[Jkustom]

[ QUOTE ]
james just picked up a '53 skylark convertible... it rules. needs a little TLC but... then there's always the bucket.maybe you can put your magic touch on it.
nic


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I have always dreamed about 53/54 skylarks done late 50's so cal custom style.... bellflowers, watson scallops...spots..... Goddamn. Can I have one? -J.

[screamindave]

C.F.
The party was good. Since most of the Alameda/Sacto kids didn't wanna venture to Benicia in the rain and everyone else had that gnarly flu that's going around, the turnout basically was my Contra Costa/Solano friends. Still, it was a good time, there was an adequate liquor supply and Philippe and I ended up shutting everyone down. Score one for the East Bay Pirates! Dude, Cole. Build a moped and I'll make you an honorary member. I'm at work on That Thing of Ours. I wanna make it purty so's to wow the kids.

But dude, seriously. Hot pink with a turquoise gerbilskin interior. You'll be combin' the pussy outta Hammett's hair.

You gonna have Dirty Donny do any striping on that thing? Run it by Krk.
Rök.
Dave.

[SlowLearner]

PURE ART!! That's there with Figoni & Falaschi, Pininfarina and Westergard.

I've never done metal work, (except too much bondo), won't ATTEMPT it. All I'd do is measure my efforts against stuff like yours (then wanna BURN it). http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
But I WILL try a (Weyman) FABRIC body...just hardwood, chicken wire and cloth. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Nads]

Hey dude, cole bro', you're in Street Rodder this month.
You'd rule regardless.

[Dirty Dug]

Thanks for the great post. Keep up the great work. In the words of our esteemed associate, you are a ruler.

[screamindave]

Cole's in *Street Rodder*? I mean, I know they haven't pulled their heads outta their asses, but shit...Yates' Eliminator's in there too. Goddamn. So much good stuff. It's unfortunate I'll have to wade through their shit-ass, superior-to-thou braided-belt and bad-shorts attitude to get to the good stuff, not to mention the dearth of decent writing. Oh well, at least there'll be some halfway-decent pictures, some cool cars, decent tech and Ron Covell to look forward to... Sounds like an issue worth picking up.

[visor]

Hey Cole,
Michelangelo went thru the same shit when he painted the
The Sistine Chapel. He heard the voice of Julius from
below..... "Hey Mike, why don't you lower those angels
just a tadd more".

Its There man!
You're a master at what you do. A gift many of us only
wish we had.
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[BELLM]

Yep. Saw it in Street Rodder tonight. Been looking @ old Street Rodders from 90 saw a nice 50's PU in one recently that belonged to Cole.

[Kilroy]

Mike were you thinking something like this for the grill?

Found this pic and remembered this post...

[Rooster]

That's Niiice! That is indeed some beautiful work Cole!

Interesting that Some people have immense talent and the means to make it into metal.
Others have spectacular ideas and they'll never have the means or talent to produce results from their ideas.
Still others have the talent and would still suggest their ideas to other builders.
I love this place for bringing them all together.
But I'll keep my singular good idea to myself so those who can OBSERVE Real Talent up close in person
don't have something to whine about...

Maybe part of what makes Cole so good, is an open mind and an ability to listen, and Think, without jumping to quick criticism for the gaul of someone to suggest another idea to him which May even compliment the thousands he's already incorporated into one of his works...

[voneyeball]

that car without paint would be like pamela without implants. beautiful, but damn...

...and, no hep!

[SamIyam]

Cole, show us some more of the new bike!
Sam.

[plmczy]

OMG, that is really nice work. Keep us up to date. It would be kool to see how it finishes up. later plmczy

[Ryan]

Blast from the past.... I'm doing a quick search and bringing up some older post to reconsider...

[Plowboy]

What is the status of this fine unit these days? Has it made it to paint yet?

[Scooterville]

What is the status of this fine unit these days? Has it made it to paint yet?

I was wonderin' the same thing. I've been trying to follow the progress ever since I saw the little article about it in the Rod & Custom mag a couple yrs ago..

[FiddyFour]

Thanks Ryan,,, that car makes my tongue hard every time i look at it... pure art and craftsmanship at its finest...

[flatheadpete]

Usually I'm not a big fan of kustoms. But this is differfent. A kustom hot rod that's right on the money. God what an awesome car.

[swazzie]

Thanks guys ,stoner .

Its totally cool to say whatever anyone wants, my employee's friends, I always listen.

sometimes other people can see someting I missed or miss judged. I have the last word and have done things that nobody thought was right and pulled it off .



Hey Cole , with that being said I would like to add something small.It seems that on most 36s that are skirted like this that alot of guys miss the contour in the transition from the running boards to the rear fenders and the flow of this great line on the car becomes lost . it only seems apparent from this angle when I see it and as I'm sure you and others see it too ,it does happen alot.I have always admired the fluid simplicity of the work your shop has turned out , so , I'll leave it at that . Looks awesome .keep us posted. thanx . swaZZie

[Django]

You guys critiquing it at this point realize that the bodywork has been completed for like a year right? Go buy #27 of TRJ.

[RF]

the bodywork has been completed for like a year right?

You mean "metalwork"?

[Django]

Yep Rob, my bad. Metalwork. AMAZINGFUCKINGMETALWORK (TM) at that!! :cool:

[Richie]

Man...that car still blows me away....who photoshoped the Napster logo on the side of it?
I need that picture!
Oh yeah...and Cole...I heard you were.....oh nevermind.

:D

[63CadGuy]

Beautiful Job!

[JasonK]

awsome!