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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Powerplant, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. Feeling out if there is any interest here in what I am building. I have been posting my build on some of the "other" web boards. It's a 36 IH Cab & Grille on a chassis I built myself. I know most folks here are somewhat particular as to how things should be so to say. Keep in mind that it's not done yet. If this is something that doesn't belong here kindly let me know and I will keep it out.

    I also threw in a couple pics of the bomber seats I have been turning out. I originally made a pair only for what I was building but had some people interested in them so I have whipped up a couple more and sold some in the meantime.
     

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  2. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
    Posts: 9,176

    manyolcars

    gorgeous seat
     
  3. model-a-fan
    Joined: Oct 4, 2008
    Posts: 842

    model-a-fan
    Member
    from Kentucky

    Those seats are art! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!
     
  4. yoyodyne
    Joined: Nov 26, 2008
    Posts: 855

    yoyodyne
    Member

    Nice work! How about some tips on how you build those seats?
     

  5. xtralow
    Joined: Nov 12, 2004
    Posts: 1,190

    xtralow
    Member
    from So Cal

    How about a pic of the seats in the 36?
     
  6. cretin
    Joined: Oct 10, 2006
    Posts: 3,066

    cretin
    Member

    I can't say I'm a fan of your truck, but those seats are great.
     
  7. Boyd Who
    Joined: Nov 9, 2001
    Posts: 2,196

    Boyd Who
    Member

    The truck itself is cool and looks great, but as the others have said...those seats are spectacular!
     
  8. Lucky667
    Joined: Dec 3, 2008
    Posts: 2,233

    Lucky667
    Member
    from TX

    Truck looks good, seats look good too. Have you ever ran out of clecos?

    Lucky667
     
  9. Thanks for the compliments.... I figured everyone would like to see the seats. If you look at the details in each pic you will see that I have kind of been going through a learning curve on each set I make. I recently turned out a bunch of dimple dies to flare all the holes which makes them look much better.

    I may wait for a little more feedback on the truck before I post any more pics of it though.
     
  10. Ha.... Nope... I have quite a few of them. Once I knew I was making more than just one pair of these I purchased more than enough to hold one seat together.

    Here is where I get them...

    http://www.cokid.com/standard.htm#
     
  11. povertyflats
    Joined: Jan 8, 2007
    Posts: 8,282

    povertyflats
    Member
    from Missouri

  12. DocWatson
    Joined: Mar 24, 2006
    Posts: 10,273

    DocWatson
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Wow, that seat is fantastic! That is some great work. Im sorry but the truck just isn't to my taste.
    Doc.
     
  13. 29nash
    Joined: Nov 6, 2008
    Posts: 4,544

    29nash
    BANNED
    from colorado

    Having some sheet-metal skills and the tools, you have inspired me. I'm going to go get some stock and a rivet supply and build a SEAT!
     
  14. KreaturesCCaustin
    Joined: Sep 3, 2008
    Posts: 1,258

    KreaturesCCaustin
    Member
    from Austin, TX

    Personally, I think your truck has potential. Like you stated, it isn't finished yet. The right tire and wheel combo and a smooth paint job and most people on this board would be all for it. The seats are stunning! I wish I had something to put those in. I'd buy a set from you. I just think they'd look funny in my big ol' truck, though. :D
     
  15. Weasel
    Joined: Dec 30, 2007
    Posts: 6,698

    Weasel
    Member

    Great metal fab. Those seats are - umm, er - what's the word I'm looking for? - aah yes, riveting....:D
     
  16. Bill.S
    Joined: May 5, 2004
    Posts: 449

    Bill.S
    Member
    from NW OH

    Different is good, early IH trucks make good rods.
    Lets see some pics of the frame work.
     
  17. Here are a couple
     

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  18. Here ya go... I wish I had another one to throw in there but I am behind in building them... I have one started though and hope to be done before the weekend with it (drilling about 500 holes and filling them with rivets takes some time)
     

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  19. Like the truck AND the seats! Nice!
     
  20. coupster
    Joined: May 9, 2006
    Posts: 860

    coupster
    Member
    from Oscoda Mi

    I like it, not sure them seats would be wide enough for my big ass, but I like it.
     
  21. Voodoowagon
    Joined: Apr 5, 2007
    Posts: 353

    Voodoowagon
    Member
    from Fort worth

    I LOVE the truck, the seats are awesome but being as I have no ass I need more cushion.
     
  22. I may just do that in a tech article. I have never posted one so I will have to read up about how tech weeks works so I get it right.

    They are not that tough to build, it's just that it takes forever to build one.

    I will try to remember to shoot you a PM once I get it done.
     
  23. I forgot the windshield frame I made from a $25 piece of rectangular tubing. I may have to do a tech article on this one down the road also as I have gotten some complements on this also.
     

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  24. Complete the bodywork to the same level of the chassis and those seats, and you got yerself a really nice truck.
     
  25. captainjunk#2
    Joined: Mar 13, 2008
    Posts: 4,420

    captainjunk#2
    Member

    hell i dig and thanks for posting the frame pictures i like it seats are cool but man thats alotta drilling lol
     
  26. I am sure many on here could use that info.
     
  27. bikersteve
    Joined: Oct 19, 2008
    Posts: 155

    bikersteve
    Member

    Nice truck, amazing seats!
     
  28. rusty48
    Joined: Jan 8, 2007
    Posts: 467

    rusty48
    Member

    I love that truck just like it is and would like to see more of it.
     
  29. That's the problem... I have never been any good at body work. Mostly because I just plain don't know enough about it. Although it has come a long way from when I got it.
     

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