History GENE WINFIELD SHOP TRUCK FOUND (official restoration thread)

Looking good. John

 

New Vintage Pictures!!!!! Thanks to Rikster!!

Does anybody know what issue of Custom Craft the article is from?

 

Sorry if you mentioned it, but what's the plan for the re-debut of this sucker? I'd love to see it somewhere.

 

End of January at the Grand National Roadster Show.

The truck will be going on a cross country tour this coming year. I will post the shows it will be attending and the dates soon.

 

I just got in to this sight it is grate that Gene could part of the truck again
to find old customs and hot rods u have owned years ago to re do or be part of

i sold my nomad it was not fully paid for ( another story ) been missing 20 years found it on E Bay tried to duy it back The car was in Oregan in the back of a speed shop
guy said he was a buesness man in it for the money.found it was mine and
it was traded for a Camaro in Canada
it had a CA Tag GO MAD on it at sale
http://hdforums.com/forum/members/j...sp-olds-rear-end-4-11-high-school-hot-rod.jpg

 

sorry had no intension of jack thread
Jim

 

Sure hope it gets near me, I'd love to see it as well. I've been following the build, and you have done a great job. You did it right, and it is becoming a tribute to a great man.

 

Wonderful restoration going on.

 

Awesome! I'd love to one day make the GNRS, but it won't be this year. I'll keep an eye out for the list. Will you guys be traveling with it or is it just going for the ride?

 

We will be going everywhere with it. This thing won't leave our sight!!!

 

OK so a quick update is in order.

At this point in a restoration it is HARD to see the progress. But BELIEVE me a ton of stuff has been done since last week.

Wiring is in progress and the window mechanisms and glass are in. Fuel lines are run, brakes are completed. Fresh wood floors are in the cab and the upholstery is almost done.


The biggest thing is the rear splash pan, rear fenders and the aluminum panels are on!!

It looks killer.

Once again my camera does not begin to capture what this thing really looks like.

So close and yet so far… 15 days and counting.

 

wow...just wow...that's all I've got...

 

Beautiful job i like to see old customs rebuilt

 

Cool! I'd love to meet you guys. I'd bet that gold is about 6 miles deep in person. I can't wait!

 

Will you have it at the Detroit Autorama in February?

 

The list will come out soon. Please be patient.

 

i hope its at Round Up again, I would like to see it restored to its former glory

 

Holy smokes! whatta find and whatta nice job restoring it glad it went back to the gold version it looks awesome! cant wait for gnrs to see it in person gotta love them o.g. Kustoms who ever owns this truck is a lucky cat for sure!!

 

We own it. It's a shop project. And yes... We are very lucky!

 

VERY NICE!!! Makes me all tingly in my specail place!! Thats one sexy truck!!!

 

Have i missed the post as to exactly what type of paint was sprayed?house of color?candy? coats of clear? c'mon guys,give up more details.BADD ASS custom resto!

 

I must have missed that detail...what a great piece to have for a shop project!

 

I just got back to the shop after being gone all week. Not a whole lot to report. Everything is painted and is being color sanded and buffed. We are waiting for the chrome to return so we can put everything together. The wiring is done. Back to work!

 

I am sorry to everyone watching the build. I have been out of the shop all week and will probably be gone close to another week. I am dealing with my dad who is probably going to pass soon from cancer. As soon as I get back in the shop I will post some updates for all you rabbid custom fans. I'm sure you understand...

 

Pete you take care of the family, you are going through some hard times now. That truck can be posted anytime.

Rusty

 

235kid sorry to here that about your dad . my prayers go out to you & your family .

 

sorry to hear ..my prayers go out to you and your family

 

Family first. The truck can wait. Really sorry about your dad.

 

My prayers with you and your Dad, Pete. I lost my Dad to cancer Dec. 1st. Judging by what I've read and the quality of work, he's done a damn fine job of raising his son.

 

Sorry to hear about your Dad, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.