Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

richards72chevy · 02-06-2019, 09:37 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549503326

richards72chevy · 02-06-2019, 09:41 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549503654

**special-K** · 02-06-2019, 10:19 PM

I remember when that '65 Impala kit came out. Bubble tops were a big hit in the custom world. Remember Beatnik Bandit (and many others). I built mine as a bubble top.
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Darryl Starbird built a quite a few

richards72chevy · 02-07-2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I remember when that '65 Impala kit came out. Bubble tops were a big hit in the custom world. Remember Beatnik Bandit (and many others). I built mine as a bubble top.
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Darryl Starbird built a quite a few

I need to check out starbirds museum I'm not to far from it.

richards72chevy · 02-07-2019, 10:16 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549592150

**special-K** · 02-07-2019, 11:27 PM

I'd like to see that! He sure built a lot of cars. Barris did a bunch of TV cars, but Darryl did George Jetson's car, I believe

http://youtu.be/QdWswvLPdE0

This one was at a great local show a few years back that almost died, Jalopyrama. The guy who puts it on is getting older and has talked about dropping out. Then in '17 the people (one old bitty) at the county ag center gave the show the boot because of one loud drag car that was driven into the building when setting up. He pushed it out after the show, but too late. Old beeyoch had her rigid mind set. So he said screw it, I'm done. No show last November, real bummer. But since then I heard it'll be back next year somewhere else

**special-K** · 02-08-2019, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Curbfeeler26

Cool Ride. But those brake lights are about the most useless piece of safety equipment I have ever seen...

Well, I don't think practicality or hiway safety was always on the minds of customizers. But, those are lights that would be found on cars from the factory at one time. My dad's Land Rovers had tail lights that size. And figure the car they came on would have been 6 volt. People get used to where things have gone but if you went back in time and showed someone the tail lamps of today they'd think they were Times Square billboards

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That mild '61 is a local car. I see it all over, and for 20 or more years. The guy gets out and drives it. No trailer queen. Keeps it clean as the day he finished it

**special-K** · 02-08-2019, 06:46 AM

I've already shown this Torpedo back, but he's buddies with the bubble top guy and you see them traveling together

**The Rocknrod** · 02-08-2019, 08:57 AM

Ed "Big Daddy" we used to email each other all the time, I met him at the Route 66 run in San Berdoo in the eighties. Then one day my neighbor came over and said your friend died...

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Originally Posted by special-K

I remember when that '65 Impala kit came out. Bubble tops were a big hit in the custom world. Remember Beatnik Bandit (and many others). I built mine as a bubble top.
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Curbfeeler26 · 02-08-2019, 11:23 AM

Cool rides, like the T-Bird.

Getting back to some pickups that are Light Customs.

**special-K** · 02-08-2019, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Ed "Big Daddy" we used to email each other all the time, I met him at the Route 66 run in San Berdoo in the eighties. Then one day my neighbor came over and said your friend died...

So very cool. I was partially raised by Ed and Rat Fink, although neither one knew who I was. A man of endless talent and imagination, This says it all:

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I was a little Rat Fink. I'd order up his iron-ons for my mom to put on my tees.

This shows him pretty well, ya think?

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Or how about this?

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As far as custom trucks go, I guess you could consider this custom

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**The Rocknrod** · 02-08-2019, 09:33 PM

Cool, ya sort of does when he was younger.

**special-K** · 02-09-2019, 08:30 AM

Certainly was a character, is my perception from afar. Did his own thing in a time when things were pretty much straight and narrow. Laid tracks for many to follow

richards72chevy · 02-09-2019, 12:09 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549728498

richards72chevy · 02-09-2019, 12:15 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549728836

**special-K** · 02-09-2019, 02:35 PM

Great stuff old and new. That Chevy truck with clip-bed reminded me of a car I saw at Jaopyrama.

Shoot! It's trapped in P-bucket. Guess I should subscribe and empty that out. I hot giving them money with make it not so painfully slow and disfunctional. I dread the thought.

So here is a modern build, and yes a truck...kinda sorta

**The Rocknrod** · 02-09-2019, 02:39 PM

This was my GMC panel in the past. Rick Newton out of Las Vegas did the original body work.

**special-K** · 02-09-2019, 09:36 PM

That's a classy chassis. Are those tru-spokes?

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-09-2019, 09:46 PM

Nice panel, a lot of work on the body mods...

richards72chevy · 02-09-2019, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

This was my GMC panel in the past. Rick Newton out of Las Vegas did the original body work.

I've stared at Rick Newtons 65 gmc for hours in the 1991 issue of custom rodder.I started a thread in 60-66 section to see if Rick or the gmc was still around.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549764019 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549764019

**The Rocknrod** · 02-09-2019, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice panel, a lot of work on the body mods...

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by special-K

That's a classy chassis. Are those tru-spokes?

Those are indeed Tru-Spokes.

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I've stared at Rick Newtons 65 gmc for hours in the 1991 issue of custom rodder.I started a thread in 60-66 section to see if Rick or the gmc was still around.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549764019 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549764019

His brother skip also helped me paint my blue chevy pickup, a 53 with 50 doors. The panel was in Street Rodder Magazine when I owned it. Rick appreciated that I told everyone he did the body mods/work.
Chopped, Channeled, Shaved, One Piece Body essentially. Should have never let it go...

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-09-2019, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Thanks.

Those are indeed Tru-Spokes.

His brother skip also helped me paint my blue chevy pickup, a 53 with 50 doors. The panel was in Street Rodder Magazine when I owned it. Rick appreciated that I told everyone he did the body mods/work.
Chopped, Channeled, Shaved, One Piece Body essentially. Should have never let it go...

Aww, the ol sellers remorse

richards72chevy · 02-10-2019, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

This was my GMC panel in the past. Rick Newton out of Las Vegas did the original body work.

I really like this gmc as well.That straight six looks amazing.Bet it had a sweet sounding exhaust.Nice chop on it and head light treatment and the factory grille in gmc's from this era look custom from the factory.

richards72chevy · 02-10-2019, 08:12 AM

Rocknrod have you posted a picture of your blue 53 in this thread yet?

**The Rocknrod** · 02-10-2019, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Rocknrod have you posted a picture of your blue 53 in this thread yet?

Not much of a custom though just 50 doors, it's in my sig link below.

Thanks for the comments on the GMC panel.

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02-06-2019, 10:19 PM	#253
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I remember when that '65 Impala kit came out. Bubble tops were a big hit in the custom world. Remember Beatnik Bandit (and many others). I built mine as a bubble top. Darryl Starbird built a quite a few Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-06-2019 at 10:26 PM.

02-07-2019, 10:16 PM	#255
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549592150 Attached Images

02-07-2019, 11:27 PM	#256
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I'd like to see that! He sure built a lot of cars. Barris did a bunch of TV cars, but Darryl did George Jetson's car, I believe http://youtu.be/QdWswvLPdE0 This one was at a great local show a few years back that almost died, Jalopyrama. The guy who puts it on is getting older and has talked about dropping out. Then in '17 the people (one old bitty) at the county ag center gave the show the boot because of one loud drag car that was driven into the building when setting up. He pushed it out after the show, but too late. Old beeyoch had her rigid mind set. So he said screw it, I'm done. No show last November, real bummer. But since then I heard it'll be back next year somewhere else Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-08-2019, 06:46 AM	#258
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I've already shown this Torpedo back, but he's buddies with the bubble top guy and you see them traveling together Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-08-2019, 11:23 AM	#260
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Cool rides, like the T-Bird. Getting back to some pickups that are Light Customs. Attached Images

02-08-2019, 09:33 PM	#262
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Cool, ya sort of does when he was younger. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-09-2019, 08:30 AM	#263
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Certainly was a character, is my perception from afar. Did his own thing in a time when things were pretty much straight and narrow. Laid tracks for many to follow Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-09-2019, 12:09 PM	#264
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549728498 Attached Images

02-09-2019, 12:15 PM	#265
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1549728836 Attached Images

02-09-2019, 02:35 PM	#266
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Great stuff old and new. That Chevy truck with clip-bed reminded me of a car I saw at Jaopyrama. Shoot! It's trapped in P-bucket. Guess I should subscribe and empty that out. I hot giving them money with make it not so painfully slow and disfunctional. I dread the thought. So here is a modern build, and yes a truck...kinda sorta Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-09-2019, 02:39 PM	#267
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs This was my GMC panel in the past. Rick Newton out of Las Vegas did the original body work. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-09-2019, 09:36 PM	#268
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs That's a classy chassis. Are those tru-spokes? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-09-2019, 09:46 PM	#269
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Nice panel, a lot of work on the body mods... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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02-10-2019, 08:12 AM	#274
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Rocknrod have you posted a picture of your blue 53 in this thread yet?

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