Projects 1938 Chevrolet Pepsi Truck

real nice work Mr Surgeon. looking forward to see how it comes out

 

COOL project

 

I charge an hourly rate,$67 p/h. I give a ball park estimate on the time i think the project will take.I estimated it would take me 4 weeks to complete this project from the time started (Jan 9 2012).To date i have the whole front end mocked up/bolted in place.


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*edited for 2014 rates*

 

Restoration and modification on toe board panel.


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Original door lock mechanism changed out for a modern locking system.


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Up to date pics of truck mocked up.Other pics show customization of inner panel to fender to add strength and a platform to build the housing for the hood side panel which was originally hinged to the hood.In the last pic Pepsi bottling company owner stopped by to see progress.

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LH inner custom panel to fender pics.Uploading pics as i complete the work now.

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ZZ4 or 350HO?

 

350 ram jet

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LH hood side custom work.First couple of pics comparing original set up on right side to work carried out on left hand side.


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You "Tin Men" continue to amaze me...
Totally awesome the way you work with sheet metal.
I sure do envy you.
Great job,
Cheers.....

 

There's a lot of talent on this site.Cheers to the hamb!



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First part of location pin housing to LH hood side.Flange slotted into safe edge,and then will be spot welded together.



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very impressive work

 

Anyone interested in the time taken to this stage ,from Jan 10th to Jan 26th 191.75 hrs
need to upload last rear fender pics to bring to date.


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Thanks for posting the time taken.
I think for some people following this thread, and seeing update pics every day, it may seem like it is not as long of a process that it actually is.
Like anything, Quality takes time.

 

your a metal artist man , great job ,

 

RH inner panel to fender modified and customized.

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Cool project!

Even more cool than the project, is the fantastic work you are doing! Absolutely stunning!

I may have to touch base with you, to get my new tranny tunnel and clutch slave mount fabbed up!

 

Thank you! Give me a call when your ready.

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Damn and I picked the wrong career path...

 

You may want to take a closer look to what has been involved in my career .

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You have come along way with your shop, since asking about hot rod and custom shops in the denver area. Very nice work.

 

Not to mention the toll that kind of work can take on your body after years of doing it. Beautiful work by the way and your worth every penny. My joints ache just looking at the photos !

 

RH hood side modification and build.


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RH hood side modification and build.

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This is really cool, my dad just retired from Pepsi Co.after 42 Years with the company!!
I will be watching and sending him updates of your work!
Can't wait to see it done!=)

 

You know hot rods are suppose to be Ford blue with Coke red - not Chevy red with pepsi blue!

Just kidding, nice work.

 

Up to date pics.Day 27 on the the project. Front end forward tilt hood mock up to installation including removable hood sides gapping.


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The H.A.M.B. has some of the worlds most talented metal massagers! Sure is fun to just tag along and enjoy the ride! ~sololobo~