Customs My 1951 Chevy Build. New to H.A.M.B.

Alright guys, I've been lurking for a while and decided to grow some and post my car up on here for all to look at and throw suggestions my way. I bought this car in September and started working on it last weekend for a few hours each night. Heres what I've got so far.

 

I then shaved the handles. I had to shave antenna holes because it had huge antennas on each fender and the holes in the fender from the antennas looked like they used a pitbull to cut them out so I welded in new pieces. I welded the hood seam shut and removed front trim. Removed trim off the trunk and welded all that shut.

 

Then a headlight treatment. I liked the look of 53 Buick headlights so I tried to find some. I found 54's cheap instead so I used them, but changed it up a little.

 

Lookin' good!

 

After that, Last night I started making a grille after inspirations like Jesus Valencia's car and Ian Berkey's car. Theirs are a lot better crafted, but it's mine and I like it.

 

Thats all for now. Thanks to all that look and reply! I'll take more pics tommorow night as progress moves foward.

 

Looks good Danny. You have the right ideas. Tom (Tired Old Man)

 

Looks good! I really like the headlights!

 

Looking great! Keep us posted on the progress.

 

Great work

 

FAR OUT!!!
now enough with the cell phone pics....

 

Looking good...welcome from OC too!

 

Looks good. Where did you find your headlights at?

 

Yuck, who in their right mind would build a '51 Chevy?

Seriously, it's looking good. Gonna be fun following this.

 

all this is going on in kansas , i thought this did'nt happen in kansas.
omg.
kool kar
keep posted.

 

Looks great man, I love the grill opening. Keep up the good work.

 

awesome car, great build. welcome.

 

Looks great so far. Do they still have the cool old Salvage yards in Hutchinson? I remember going there probably 15 years ago. Tons of cool old stuff. I think the name was Templins? Can't remember. Anyway looking forward to seeing more.

 

All I can tell you is don't stop. I stopped on mine and I don't know if I'll ever get going on it again. Keep going while you are going.

 

Very bitchin,nice work!!!!!

 

Thanks everyone for the comments. Not much got done tonight, but I did cut out all the pieces and got the other side all welded up. The middle i'snt done yet because im thinking about pancaking the hood. We'll see how ambitious I am tommorow if I do it or not. Well, here's what I got done tonight.
To answer questions:
Bouoy - the headlights came from CHEVSOTOLAC on here.
52TwoDoor - Most all of the cool yards got crushed out when metal went sky rocket a few years ago. We did have a few really neat old car salvage yards. Not anymore.

 

Sorry about the picture quality guys. I will get my camera to the garage tommorow and take fresh nice pictures.

 

looks bitchin, looking forward to better pictures....

 

lookin good!

 

I need help with ideas on a grille bar. Can you guys throw some at me?

 

Floating grille could look great on your car...
Good work,keep it coming!

 

personally i think either a floating knob grille, or a simple straight bar with a TON of 53 teeth.. sort of like grapevine.

 

looking good..stick with it..it will be sick looking when its done

 

Ok, All I could get done was getting the front all solid welded. I've been busy all day doing family stuff. Welds looks crappy, but I am a hell of a grinder! No excuse for crappy looking welds other than getting in a hurry and trying to rush it .. Tell me what you think. And could someone show me or photoshop me a floating grill bar on this car? Or maybe a picture of something that would look decent. Thanks all.

 

Looking sweet my friend, keep us informed on your progress.

CRUISER