48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait

[99 to Life]

great story I tell yah, I wish I had some stories like that. Only one I got is my friend was into the custom scene years ago bf I was. His life went one way and mine came into the car/truck scene. I now own his 3 cars he had (all projects of course). But he finally got his 54' belair 2door he's been after for a very long time, so he's kinda back in the game. I did the engine for him on it. Funny how things come full circle.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Number98

AD, I love reading the stories you add into this thread almost as much as I love seeing this Burb come along!

Thanks 98...afraid I get chatty at times. More a BLOG and less a "how to" thread...cause I don't know all the "how to"!

Originally Posted by ratty 46

I feel honored that you'd include me in the box name ... I find my imagination typically is larger than my available funds, therefore, I typically make more than I buy.

It doesn't look like you need much help though.

I've built cars, trucks & bikes and I love them all. I wish I had more equipment though ...

Keep us posted.

R46

The 99-r46 box is a pretty good idea. Have to see if I can do it. Hear you on equipment. I love'em all too r46. Just want one of each.

Originally Posted by Clarance J

Hello Advanced Design. I like that press brake that you made. You stated that the radius was too big. I think that you could solve that problem with a smaller bottom die. It would take some more fabricating but it just might work. Just some ideas. Who knows where this will lead too. Hope you don't mind.

Earl

Awesome idea Earl! Will see what I can do with that. I really like ideas and collaborating so thank you for sharing!

Originally Posted by oldman3

Doug, look forward to the box design...Jim

Thanks Jim. Other ideas on how to make it look cool are appreciated.

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

great story I tell yah, I wish I had some stories like that. Only one I got is my friend was into the custom scene years ago bf I was. His life went one way and mine came into the car/truck scene. I now own his 3 cars he had (all projects of course). But he finally got his 54' belair 2door he's been after for a very long time, so he's kinda back in the game. I did the engine for him on it. Funny how things come full circle.

Now that is a good story 99! Good he is back in the game. This farmer friend of mine since we were 5 had a 1970 Demon (50,000 miles rust free) he was building in the real early 80's. Had Wayne County speed shop do the 340 engine (were dominant in NHRA pro stock then) and it was wicked. I did the 727 tranny....extra clutches, reverse pattern valve body...

He almost finished the car, got married and put it in a barn. Fast forward 20 years his 17 year old son (one who built the 30 x 40 shop) drug it out of the barn, got me, his dad and uncle involved and finished the car off. It was like the early 1980's again. And really good to see the young friend on the streets in the Demon. Yep, it still sounds wicked.

[52Burb]

Lookin' good!!!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by 52Burb

Lookin' good!!!

Thanks! Is that you...with our bet?

[Advanced Design]

Two days after ordering from Swag, the adjustable flat top showed up. It is heavy and well made and allows for bends beyond 90 degrees.

[Advanced Design]

The adjustable flat top made it pretty easy to make the side pieces for the 99r46 box.

Positioned the side pieces, welded them up and filled in the corners with a radius to make the edges flow a little better.

The 99r46 box made an ugly area look fairly decent...like it is supposed to be there. Thanks again for the idea 99 and r46!

[52Burb]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Thanks! Is that you...with our bet?

Yessir! Was just hoping all was well and thought I'd better check in.

Sorry for the slow reply!