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Customs John Dietrich 51 Chevy (Valley Customs)

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Jive-Bomber, Jun 23, 2011.

  1. Jive-Bomber
    Joined: Aug 21, 2001
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    Jive-Bomber
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  2. John Denich
    Joined: Nov 20, 2005
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    John Denich

    I always really liked that car....Very Simple and Classy!
     
  3. All class, love it!
     
  4. 49ratfink
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
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    from California

    very cool. some of those photos were recently on ebay for sale. look at that killer tuck-n-roll..
     

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  5. JeffreyJames
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
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    from SUGAR CITY

    Now that's a perfect custom!!! Great looking car and I love the rear treatment as a whole from the Lincoln lights, dodge bumper to kaiser overrider. Great example!
     
  6. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    All class and just what a custom should be. Improved but not having an identity crisis.

    That car is one of those "the more you look the more you see" customs but no one modification overpowers the car.
     
  7. pure class with a touch of perfection
     
  8. Rikster
    Joined: Dec 10, 2004
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    I always loved this car... very stylish... like all of the Valley Custom Shop built Customs...


    Car craft made a nice article on step a frame using John's Chevy.

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    And here are some of the photos used in the article. From the Valley Custom Shop facebook.

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    Tad Hirai on the left and Clayton Jensen on the right

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  9. hotdamn
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    very nice:) although I gotta say I would love to have seen that car done with a set for frazier tail lights:D
     
  10. JeffreyJames
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
    Posts: 16,628

    JeffreyJames
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    from SUGAR CITY

    Whoa Valley Customs even used a Gambino Notch! :D
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  11. Safety goggles? don't be a p*ssy, just hold it while it whack it a couple of times with this sledge.......trust me.

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  12. 52Poncho
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
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    Awesome custom! Nice article Rikster.
     
  13. cleatus
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    from Sacramento

    Really makes airsaws and cutoff wheels look pretty damn awesome, huh?
     

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  14. Rikster
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    Jive-bomber's article...
     
  15. catdad49
    Joined: Sep 25, 2005
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    Love the "how-to" pics. Making do with what you have. It seems crude by today's standards, but it still gets the job done! This is a simple, clean custom that yields a great result. Complimentation is the word of the day, Cat
     
  16. 52Poncho
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
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    Thanks Jive-Bomber should have fully read your post sorry.
     
  17. hotdamn
    Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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    I gotta say the tool he is using there is actually pretty damn efficient,

    I have used similar tools for panel removal at junk yards with pretty stellar results.

    of course I have also used a flat blade and a chisel. works in a pinch but kindly messy!


     
  18. great stuff right there. just the way a custom should look
     
  19. Jarzenhotrods
    Joined: Feb 20, 2007
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    from .......

    Wow that is perfection! Everything is proportionate and subtle. I love it this car a lot.
     
  20. Colville
    Joined: Oct 4, 2009
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    Colville
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    That car is gorgeous.
     
  21. GassersGarage
    Joined: Jul 1, 2007
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    GassersGarage
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    Beautiful custom. John does have great taste.
     
  22. flamingokid
    Joined: Jan 5, 2005
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    flamingokid
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    I've always liked their work.
     
  23. Boones
    Joined: Mar 4, 2001
    Posts: 9,691

    Boones
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    from Kent, Wa
    1. Northwest HAMBers

    those 'how to' shots are amazing.
     

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