Meet Homer - Page 26 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cooperhw · 01-26-2016, 11:30 PM

[quote=Advanced Design;7462878]Wayne, Homer is an awesome truck...wife and I love the rendering! I think the most important part of the vision in your rendering is your big grin driving Homer.

Good luck with the sale! He will make someone a good truck.[/QUOTE
Thanks. That would be cool if I sold Homer but would be nice to drive him for a while too.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Best of luck with the sale, i have enjoyed the build and learned a lot on the way. Not sure what is in the works next but i hope to find it and follow along.

I appreciate the kind words. Hopefully the next build comes out good

swamp rat · 02-16-2016, 12:11 AM

Did you sell yet? I'd like to nominate Homer for the TOTM contest.

66-PMD-GMC · 02-16-2016, 01:23 AM

Saw you going east on university dr..

cooperhw · 02-16-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Did you sell yet? I'd like to nominate Homer for the TOTM contest.

No, didn't sell old Homer yet. Just been sorting out the last few bugs and driving him a bit here and there. Took him out to a few shows. Had to explain the tailgate about a hundred times so far.
Thanks for the nomination, but I think for the most part most think he's some kind of a "Frankenstein" truck. Ole well, I like him.

cooperhw · 02-16-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Saw you going east on university dr..

Hey Chris, I thought that was you (with someone else) waiting to cross University.

I will have to swing by sometime.

66-PMD-GMC · 02-16-2016, 10:01 AM

My response to questions about the tailgate would be, "it's custom, I think it fits the build"

flashed · 02-16-2016, 10:34 AM

Anyone that dont understand the tailgate probably would not understand Homer's unique design anyway ,I really like Homer .

cooperhw · 02-23-2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Anyone that dont understand the tailgate probably would not understand Homer's unique design anyway ,I really like Homer .

Thanks Flashed.

Not too much to report on old Homer lately. Mostly done. Driving to the local car show every Friday night. Fixing a couple little items like radio, fuel gauge, etc.
Hope all is well with you and yours (everybody who reads this).

**Advanced Design** · 02-23-2016, 11:54 PM

I voted

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...php?p=7495816&

flashed · 02-24-2016, 12:08 AM

Me too .

cooperhw · 02-24-2016, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Did you sell yet? I'd like to nominate Homer for the TOTM contest.

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Saw you going east on university dr..

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Originally Posted by flashed

Anyone that dont understand the tailgate probably would not understand Homer's unique design anyway ,I really like Homer .

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I voted

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...php?p=7495816&

I wanted to let you guys know I have started another project. I put the new build thread in the "Alternate Tinkerings" section. It's a 72 El Camino and destined to be my daily driver. I am putting in an LS-1 with a 6 speed manual transmission. Should run like stink, get fair mileage, and be a hoot to drive everyday so I can park my Chevy diesel pickup and keep from racking up too many miles on it.
Anyhow, I wanted to let you guys know so you can follow along if you care to. Later, Wayne

66-PMD-GMC · 02-24-2016, 11:03 AM

So your finally ready to sell me that 63 GMC. .
Cool! I'll throw a 63 C10 cab in there to sweeten the deal.. LOL!!!
Seriously. . Is the 63 still on the back burner?

cooperhw · 02-24-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

So your finally ready to sell me that 63 GMC. .
Cool! I'll throw a 63 C10 cab in there to sweeten the deal.. LOL!!!
Seriously. . Is the 63 still on the back burner?

Let me answer your post one at a time.
No, not ready to sell the 63 GMC.
Yes, it's pushed to the back burner again.
I bought this motor and transmission planning to jump into that build. THEN, I found this really nice little El Camino. Figured it makes more sense to put the new motor and trans in something I will get to drive all the time as opposed to something I only drive on the weekends. Once I sell Homer I will start the 63 build at the same time as the El Camino. The 63 will be a couple year project. I plan to be driving the El Camino by the end of the summer or before.

flashed · 02-24-2016, 01:12 PM

I will be there to see .

swamp rat · 02-27-2016, 02:48 AM

Guess who has taken the lead in the ToTM ?

cooperhw · 03-01-2016, 11:39 PM

First I want to thank all who voted for Homer for Truck of the month. Hard to be that old sack of lemons turned out nice enough to win. I am kinda shocked.

swamp rat · 03-02-2016, 12:26 AM

Most welcome, Homer is a great truck. Got to say that man that was a close one tho!

flashed · 03-02-2016, 08:17 AM

Congrats on the win ,much deserved .

cooperhw · 03-02-2016, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Most welcome, Homer is a great truck. Got to say that man that was a close one tho!

Close? Last time I looked it was a dead heat. It was a really cool camper for sure.

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Originally Posted by flashed

Congrats on the win ,much deserved .

Thanks Flashed.

66-PMD-GMC · 03-02-2016, 08:54 AM

You worked your butt off on that truck Wayne.
It came out nice..
Apparently really nice.

mcbassin · 03-02-2016, 09:09 AM

Congrats on the TOTM! you got my vote.

cooperhw · 03-03-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

You worked your butt off on that truck Wayne.
It came out nice..
Apparently really nice.
Thanks Chris. You going to Goodguys this weekend? If I don't go on Sunday I may give you a holler and cruise by.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Congrats on the TOTM! you got my vote.

Thanks Man. I appreciate it. Well, Homer does for sure

66-PMD-GMC · 03-03-2016, 11:17 AM

No.. all work and no play..
:-)
No good guy fun in my future

cooperhw · 03-07-2016, 01:46 PM

Well fellas, it happened. Homer has been passed on the his new owner. Sold him Friday at Goodguys show. Got all my money back (close as I can figure) and about 75 cents per hour for my time. Yeah.
But, we all know going in that we are not doing this for money. It's just what we love to do.
I am passing along this site info too so maybe the new owner will stay in touch. I know I will. I have met (computer met anyhow) some real nice folks and want to stay in touch. I still have more trucks to do as soon as I get done with the El Camino I am currently doing. Wife calls it "The Mullet". Not sure I like the new name, but it is kinda growing on me.
Anyhow, thanks for all the kind words, encouragement, and advice.
I will still post in the "Alternate Tinkerings" with my El Camino and Nova.
Later,
Wayne

**Advanced Design** · 03-07-2016, 01:55 PM

Well congrat's to you and the new owner. Hope he does join in and keep us updated on Homer.

02-16-2016, 12:11 AM	#627
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Meet Homer Did you sell yet? I'd like to nominate Homer for the TOTM contest. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

02-16-2016, 01:23 AM	#628
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Meet Homer Saw you going east on university dr.. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

02-16-2016, 10:01 AM	#631
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Meet Homer My response to questions about the tailgate would be, "it's custom, I think it fits the build" __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

02-16-2016, 10:34 AM	#632
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Meet Homer Anyone that dont understand the tailgate probably would not understand Homer's unique design anyway ,I really like Homer .

02-23-2016, 11:54 PM	#634
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Meet Homer I voted http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...php?p=7495816& __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-24-2016, 12:08 AM	#635
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Meet Homer Me too .

02-24-2016, 11:03 AM	#637
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Meet Homer So your finally ready to sell me that 63 GMC. . Cool! I'll throw a 63 C10 cab in there to sweeten the deal.. LOL!!! Seriously. . Is the 63 still on the back burner? __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

02-24-2016, 01:12 PM	#639
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Meet Homer I will be there to see .

02-27-2016, 02:48 AM	#640
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Meet Homer Guess who has taken the lead in the ToTM ? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-01-2016, 11:39 PM	#641
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Meet Homer First I want to thank all who voted for Homer for Truck of the month. Hard to be that old sack of lemons turned out nice enough to win. I am kinda shocked. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

03-02-2016, 12:26 AM	#642
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Meet Homer Most welcome, Homer is a great truck. Got to say that man that was a close one tho! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-02-2016, 08:17 AM	#643
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Meet Homer Congrats on the win ,much deserved .

03-02-2016, 08:54 AM	#645
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Meet Homer You worked your butt off on that truck Wayne. It came out nice.. Apparently really nice. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

03-02-2016, 09:09 AM	#646
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Meet Homer Congrats on the TOTM! you got my vote. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-03-2016, 11:17 AM	#648
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Meet Homer No.. all work and no play.. :-) No good guy fun in my future __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac



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03-07-2016, 01:46 PM	#649
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Meet Homer Well fellas, it happened. Homer has been passed on the his new owner. Sold him Friday at Goodguys show. Got all my money back (close as I can figure) and about 75 cents per hour for my time. Yeah. But, we all know going in that we are not doing this for money. It's just what we love to do. I am passing along this site info too so maybe the new owner will stay in touch. I know I will. I have met (computer met anyhow) some real nice folks and want to stay in touch. I still have more trucks to do as soon as I get done with the El Camino I am currently doing. Wife calls it "The Mullet". Not sure I like the new name, but it is kinda growing on me. Anyhow, thanks for all the kind words, encouragement, and advice. I will still post in the "Alternate Tinkerings" with my El Camino and Nova. Later, Wayne __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

03-07-2016, 01:55 PM	#650
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Meet Homer Well congrat's to you and the new owner. Hope he does join in and keep us updated on Homer. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

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