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smbrouss70 · 12-30-2007, 09:38 PM

For those of you that read Classic Trucks magazine, in the Feb. 2008 issue there is a Maroon 68 that looks pretty much stock with air bags. In the article they mention that he is a welder by trade and built his own headers, intake, and valve covers. Well I was looking for some pics of that truck online and found the owner's photo album from when he was building it. This guy does some amazing work, if any of you Ohio members run into him at a car show, please get him to join our site!

BTW, there is also an article on the truck in the Feb 2008 issue of Sport Truck also.

http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/communit...=9980252038024

stllookn · 12-30-2007, 09:48 PM

That's some sick $h*t!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the link!

CG · 12-30-2007, 09:50 PM

Boy they sure didnt go into the real skills this guy has in the article in the magazine.

smbrouss70 · 12-30-2007, 09:54 PM

No kidding! I really like how he "restamped" his bed to get rid of the dings!

hvychve · 12-30-2007, 09:57 PM

thats talent

BigSky71 · 12-30-2007, 11:06 PM

Major skills, wow!

Bishops Trucks · 12-31-2007, 12:14 AM

Amazing work!

**GSFMECH** · 12-31-2007, 01:25 AM

Thanks for the link Steven. I wish I could commision that guy to help me on my truck for awhile.

see ten · 12-31-2007, 03:39 AM

I saw that truck in both mags and liked it quite well. I wasn't that impressed with it but I liked it. Now I'm impressed! This man put some serious hours and thought into the build of his truck and it shows!

andrewt2 · 12-31-2007, 05:24 AM

I wish i had even a quarter of the talent this guy exhibits... imagine how insightful he could be to our truck community!

Thealien · 12-31-2007, 06:36 AM

Thanks, very talented crafstman!

AuggieStyle · 12-31-2007, 06:40 AM

wow

Arad68 · 12-31-2007, 07:32 AM

Stellar Talent!

You couldn't tell by just glancing at the truck what lies beneath.

SCOTI · 12-31-2007, 07:37 AM

I visited w/him @ the '06 Good-Guys Columbus show. Very nice, very humble, & very skilled. The truck looks killer in person & the detail work is much more evident vs. pics.

For the '07 show, he had just re-finished some under-hood repairs that were needed because of a small fire. You would have never known w/o his pics showing the before/after damages.

chevy72blu · 12-31-2007, 08:16 AM

There are a lot of trucks I've called inspirational, but this one takes the cake. Who knows if I'll ever be that good... but god knows I'll keep trying till I am. Simply incredible.

My buddies dad who lives in Georgia is a big Z enthusiast and made an intake for his son's 280. It blows me away that people are able to do this

70' GMC · 12-31-2007, 08:22 AM

I saw the mag in wally world, and I was looking at the cover, it had tips about the cab repair, like the rust issues mine has. I decided to get it and I saw that truck while looking through it cause it was 2 or 3 in the morning, I did not leave walmart til 12:30 or later. That truck looks brand spanking new!!!

Riveted1 · 12-31-2007, 08:56 AM

Yeah, that article in Classic Trucks did not do that truck or its owner justice. I'm sure they are limited to the number of pages, pics, etc. but geez! Makes you wonder what else we've missed in the past.

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

I saw the mag in wally world, and I was looking at the cover, it had tips about the cab repair, like the rust issues mine has. I decided to get it and I saw that truck while looking through it cause it was 2 or 3 in the morning, I did not leave walmart til 12:30 or later.

You sat in Walmart looking at a magazine for 10+ hours?? Just buy the mag next time!

70' GMC · 12-31-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Riveted1

Yeah, that article in Classic Trucks did not do that truck or its owner justice. I'm sure they are limited to the number of pages, pics, etc. but geez! Makes you wonder what else we've missed in the past.

You sat in Walmart looking at a magazine for 10+ hours?? Just buy the mag next time!

I left my job at 10:30 pm, I got gas from the wally world gas station at almost 11 that night. I talked to my friends mom that works at walmart, and telling her to get any 67-72 chevy or gmc truck

. She also gets discounts, and she works in the toy department

.

*Billla* · 12-31-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

No kidding! I really like how he "restamped" his bed to get rid of the dings!

Especially since he made his own tooling to do it!

I wish I had 1/1,000,000 of those fabrication skills...

mbgmike · 12-31-2007, 09:34 AM

Yeah I have been subscribed to Metalshapers for a number of years now. These guys are fantastic. There is still alot of talent up in the car building area.

**N2TRUX** · 12-31-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

I saw that truck in both mags and liked it quite well. I wasn't that impressed with it but I liked it. Now I'm impressed!

I think he missed the target when he gave it such a subdued look. He did an amazing amount of work, then put it on gray steel wheels. The interior is just as subtle with the stock looking later seat covered in factory cloth.

Really, really nice truck, but it needs some bling to draw attention to it's details.

streetstar · 12-31-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Really, really nice truck, but it needs some bling to draw attention to it's details.

I agree -- i thought it just looked like an ultra clean stocker with bags

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-31-2007, 11:03 AM

It looks like one of those rides that does not draw any attention to itself but the quality and workman ship do once you get up close..

ChevLoRay · 12-31-2007, 11:03 AM

In the Classic Trucks magazine article, they specifically said that their first view didn't generate a lot of interest, but the subsequent looking showed them a lot and that is what lead to the feature. It's a beautiful truck. The subtleties are what sets it apart from the rest.

weasel29gm · 12-31-2007, 01:51 PM

Very nice but, if I could have used my old plants stampin' presses, dies, etc. I would have done it also. He has a full machine and stamp shop to use. At least he didn't pay for the labor. And the wheels does do it justice not everyone is into billet. Excellant workmanship!!!!!!

12-30-2007, 09:38 PM	#1
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	You have GOT to see this! For those of you that read Classic Trucks magazine, in the Feb. 2008 issue there is a Maroon 68 that looks pretty much stock with air bags. In the article they mention that he is a welder by trade and built his own headers, intake, and valve covers. Well I was looking for some pics of that truck online and found the owner's photo album from when he was building it. This guy does some amazing work, if any of you Ohio members run into him at a car show, please get him to join our site! BTW, there is also an article on the truck in the Feb 2008 issue of Sport Truck also. http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/communit...=9980252038024 __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

12-30-2007, 09:48 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: You have GOT to see this! That's some sick $h*t!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the link! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-30-2007, 09:50 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: You have GOT to see this! Boy they sure didnt go into the real skills this guy has in the article in the magazine.

12-30-2007, 09:54 PM	#4
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: You have GOT to see this! No kidding! I really like how he "restamped" his bed to get rid of the dings! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

12-30-2007, 09:57 PM	#5
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: You have GOT to see this! thats talent

12-30-2007, 11:06 PM	#6
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: You have GOT to see this! Major skills, wow! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

12-31-2007, 12:14 AM	#7
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: You have GOT to see this! Amazing work! __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

12-31-2007, 01:25 AM	#8
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 809	Re: You have GOT to see this! Thanks for the link Steven. I wish I could commision that guy to help me on my truck for awhile. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

12-31-2007, 03:39 AM	#9
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: You have GOT to see this! I saw that truck in both mags and liked it quite well. I wasn't that impressed with it but I liked it. Now I'm impressed! This man put some serious hours and thought into the build of his truck and it shows!

12-31-2007, 05:24 AM	#10
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: You have GOT to see this! I wish i had even a quarter of the talent this guy exhibits... imagine how insightful he could be to our truck community!

12-31-2007, 06:36 AM	#11
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: You have GOT to see this! Thanks, very talented crafstman!

12-31-2007, 06:40 AM	#12
AuggieStyle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas,TX. Posts: 499	Re: You have GOT to see this! wow

12-31-2007, 07:32 AM	#13
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: You have GOT to see this! Stellar Talent! You couldn't tell by just glancing at the truck what lies beneath. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

12-31-2007, 07:37 AM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,924	Re: You have GOT to see this! I visited w/him @ the '06 Good-Guys Columbus show. Very nice, very humble, & very skilled. The truck looks killer in person & the detail work is much more evident vs. pics. For the '07 show, he had just re-finished some under-hood repairs that were needed because of a small fire. You would have never known w/o his pics showing the before/after damages. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 12-31-2007 at 07:39 AM.

12-31-2007, 08:16 AM	#15
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: You have GOT to see this! There are a lot of trucks I've called inspirational, but this one takes the cake. Who knows if I'll ever be that good... but god knows I'll keep trying till I am. Simply incredible. My buddies dad who lives in Georgia is a big Z enthusiast and made an intake for his son's 280. It blows me away that people are able to do this __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e



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12-31-2007, 08:22 AM	#16
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: You have GOT to see this! I saw the mag in wally world, and I was looking at the cover, it had tips about the cab repair, like the rust issues mine has. I decided to get it and I saw that truck while looking through it cause it was 2 or 3 in the morning, I did not leave walmart til 12:30 or later. That truck looks brand spanking new!!! __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

12-31-2007, 09:34 AM	#20
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: You have GOT to see this! Yeah I have been subscribed to Metalshapers for a number of years now. These guys are fantastic. There is still alot of talent up in the car building area.

12-31-2007, 11:03 AM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: You have GOT to see this! It looks like one of those rides that does not draw any attention to itself but the quality and workman ship do once you get up close.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2007, 11:03 AM	#24
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: You have GOT to see this! In the Classic Trucks magazine article, they specifically said that their first view didn't generate a lot of interest, but the subsequent looking showed them a lot and that is what lead to the feature. It's a beautiful truck. The subtleties are what sets it apart from the rest. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-31-2007, 01:51 PM	#25
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: You have GOT to see this! Very nice but, if I could have used my old plants stampin' presses, dies, etc. I would have done it also. He has a full machine and stamp shop to use. At least he didn't pay for the labor. And the wheels does do it justice not everyone is into billet. Excellant workmanship!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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