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richards72chevy · 05-20-2015, 09:35 AM

Thanks for sharing that with us Super Dave.

richards72chevy · 05-20-2015, 09:37 AM

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Super_Dave · 05-21-2015, 12:02 AM

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Thanks for sharing that with us Super Dave.

You're welcome. Bob clearly was one of a kind. Today, we have access to so much "OTC" or "online" merchandise that we can bolt on in a few minutes... we seem to forget that option was not available to those who pioneered our hobby. Even Chip Foose wouldn't be who and where he is without the efforts of Bob and the many, many people who came before him.

Some of the most innovative people of the Golden Era, were weekend warriors in their garages who never became household names. They didn't do fancy sketches... they just saw something, had an idea and went to work making it happen. I salute the "unknown hot-rodders" who dared to challenge convention and passed it on to future generations as an object lesson to not accept status quo in a bolt-on world, but to dream and chart your own course... even if it was "just a car."

I am seriously considering contacting Bob's son to see if he's up to finishing the project for his dad. I think it would be a sweet OVERHAULIN project... but then again, I would fully respect Irwin wanting to leave it just the way it was when his dad passed on.

**special-K** · 05-21-2015, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Super_Dave

You're welcome. Bob clearly was one of a kind. Today, we have access to so much "OTC" or "online" merchandise that we can bolt on in a few minutes... we seem to forget that option was not available to those who pioneered our hobby. Even Chip Foose wouldn't be who and where he is without the efforts of Bob and the many, many people who came before him.

Some of the most innovative people of the Golden Era, were weekend warriors in their garages who never became household names. They didn't do fancy sketches... they just saw something, had an idea and went to work making it happen. I salute the "unknown hot-rodders" who dared to challenge convention and passed it on to future generations as an object lesson to not accept status quo in a bolt-on world, but to dream and chart your own course... even if it was "just a car."

I am seriously considering contacting Bob's son to see if he's up to finishing the project for his dad. I think it would be a sweet OVERHAULIN project... but then again, I would fully respect Irwin wanting to leave it just the way it was when his dad passed on.

You just crushed it all up and put it in a capsule for us all to swallow. Thanks!

richards72chevy · 05-24-2015, 04:43 PM

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richards72chevy · 11-14-2015, 09:02 PM

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**special-K** · 11-14-2015, 09:14 PM

Some cool stuff. How about that 4dr. Pretty radical for a '64 Chevy in the last picture. I'd like to see more of that first Merc

richards72chevy · 11-14-2015, 09:17 PM

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**special-K** · 11-15-2015, 08:01 AM

This roadster was built in the '50s. It's Olds Rocket 88 engine, rear end, lights, and other parts came from a totalled nearly new '52 car. The present owner totally restored it to exactly how it was built. It is one of those cars you have to look over hard to see all that was done. Some obvious, some very subtle. Very clean, well designed high quality car

**Palf70Step** · 11-15-2015, 08:34 AM

That is pure simple BEAUTY!

**special-K** · 11-15-2015, 09:31 AM

It's a sports car, like an oversized MG TD. That top is all custom. The bows and hardware were all chromed. I forget what he did with the dash

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richards72chevy · 11-15-2015, 11:15 PM

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This roadster was built in the '50s. It's Olds Rocket 88, rear end, lights, and other parts came from a totalled nearly new car. The present owner totally restored it to exactly how it was built. It is one of those cars you have to look over hard to see all that was done. Some obvious, some very subtle. Very clean, well designed high quality car

Very nice.I always wondered why some would consider this a street rod and not a custom?

**special-K** · 11-16-2015, 09:44 AM

Yeah, it was the Rod & Custom era when lines between blended. All hot rods are custom built, from raw to refined. This one is a rod with styling a key factor. For a custom it's subtle with a factory-built look. There were typically hot rodded cars done custom-style... upholstery out the ying yang, plating, wild paint, as well as molded custom styled bodies. Look at Barris' Ala Kart

richards72chevy · 11-18-2015, 11:32 AM

Lee Pratt has made some nice customs.

**davischevy** · 11-18-2015, 10:55 PM

Some of my crappy photography, but I ran onto this one in shop south of here. Actually it wasn't far from Ozone Tim.

**special-K** · 11-19-2015, 08:11 AM

I see nothing but fat fenders in that shop. That '48(?) has it all to the T.

richards72chevy · 11-19-2015, 11:16 PM

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A photo shop.

richards72chevy · 11-27-2015, 04:56 PM

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richards72chevy · 01-20-2018, 10:51 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1515983390

**special-K** · 01-21-2018, 08:56 AM

Here is that roadster with '52 Olds parts inside at a show:
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And a local Chevy truck

richards72chevy · 01-21-2018, 11:11 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1515983390

**special-K** · 01-21-2018, 11:54 AM

Puzzler is a cool picture. The Silver '49 Club Coupe is a favorite of mine. It's candy black cherry under the hood and dash. Very very very clean and simple mild custom.

**davischevy** · 01-21-2018, 12:07 PM

Thanks TIm.

05-20-2015, 09:35 AM	#151
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Thanks for sharing that with us Super Dave.

05-20-2015, 09:37 AM	#152
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs

05-24-2015, 04:43 PM	#155
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11-14-2015, 09:14 PM	#157
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Some cool stuff. How about that 4dr. Pretty radical for a '64 Chevy in the last picture. I'd like to see more of that first Merc __________________ "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 ~

11-14-2015, 09:17 PM	#158
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs

11-15-2015, 08:01 AM	#159
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs This roadster was built in the '50s. It's Olds Rocket 88 engine, rear end, lights, and other parts came from a totalled nearly new '52 car. The present owner totally restored it to exactly how it was built. It is one of those cars you have to look over hard to see all that was done. Some obvious, some very subtle. Very clean, well designed high quality car 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; 01-21-2018 at 08:41 AM.

11-15-2015, 08:34 AM	#160
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs That is pure simple BEAUTY! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-15-2015, 09:31 AM	#161
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs It's a sports car, like an oversized MG TD. That top is all custom. The bows and hardware were all chromed. I forget what he did with the dash __________________ "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 ~

11-15-2015, 11:07 PM	#162
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs

11-16-2015, 09:44 AM	#164
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Yeah, it was the Rod & Custom era when lines between blended. All hot rods are custom built, from raw to refined. This one is a rod with styling a key factor. For a custom it's subtle with a factory-built look. There were typically hot rodded cars done custom-style... upholstery out the ying yang, plating, wild paint, as well as molded custom styled bodies. Look at Barris' Ala Kart 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; 01-21-2018 at 08:43 AM.

11-18-2015, 11:32 AM	#165
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Lee Pratt has made some nice customs.

11-18-2015, 10:55 PM	#166
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Some of my crappy photography, but I ran onto this one in shop south of here. Actually it wasn't far from Ozone Tim. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-19-2015, 08:11 AM	#167
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs I see nothing but fat fenders in that shop. That '48(?) has it all to the T. __________________ "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 ~

11-19-2015, 11:16 PM	#168
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs A photo shop.



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11-27-2015, 04:56 PM	#169
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01-21-2018, 08:56 AM	#172
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Here is that roadster with '52 Olds parts inside at a show: And a local Chevy truck 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 ~

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01-21-2018, 11:54 AM	#174
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Puzzler is a cool picture. The Silver '49 Club Coupe is a favorite of mine. It's candy black cherry under the hood and dash. Very very very clean and simple mild custom. 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; 01-21-2018 at 12:00 PM.

01-21-2018, 12:07 PM	#175
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: Picture Thread:Golden Era Customs Thanks TIm. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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