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Upholstry. I actually figured out I was best at this kind of late. I worked in a leather shop as a kid...making boots, wallets, belts, etc....
Very nice. Merry Christmas!
That's a shame. I have never seen a hard'n fast rule on the definition of a rat rod. If it is unsafe, random garbage held together with gum,...
Now first of all, why is any one hating on that truck? Its patina'd yeah, but in a classy way. So don't worry about any one hating on that...
Dude, I am sorry! I missed your question and didn't get back to you sooner. I would be more than happy to tell you what I learned with that...
I know its taken a while, but I just ordered my Mustang II kit a few days ago and am on my way! Thanks for the advice, fellas!
@iwannaflattie. No, no running boards. I have them though. It just didnt look right. You dont see them in these pics but the truck has side...
International truck plant? The semis right? My dad worked at Kenworth! Where was your plant at?
You know...im always blown away by the level of talent on here!
Granted this bed was a major rebuild and not a scratch build but i have done it. Its just the best example pics of what ive been blathering about....
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I have done this before and just recently actually. You could get real fancy with this but here's one easy way. I start by framing the bed floor...
...oh and no worries on the Chevy. Ive got a 1949 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe in the garage as we speak. To me a cool old car is just that- be it Ford,...
Those are VW Beetle seats and the color is Proud Navy Pearl. I can get you a paint number if you like and the seats are by SCAT. The seats worked...
Doing another post i was reminded of a very simple homemade tool. I have searchef a long time for a fool-proof way to burnish aluminum and heres...
[ATTACH] This aluminum panel reminds me of something i need to add too the "homemade tools thread"- i have made the most fool proof burnishing...
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Sorry 'bout that Chris, I got busy...I'll see what I've got! I've definitely got some picks of the buck form for the bed quarter panels and of me...
Pretty much a traditional hot rod with my own added flares. Those who know this truck will see a great deal of metal work. It has a confirmed...
I thought I would post pics of my lastest completed project. It's kind of a hobby/job though I do it by myself for enjoyment. These are before...
You might be right. I've worked with M-2s and there are a lot of benefits to them. No/little bump steer, comes with calipers,rotors, rack etc. It...
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