my 32 frame build

just started this a few weeks ago this is just the frame build so far its not finished but is a work in progress here are a few pics my work so far

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crossbars installed just a mock up to see the ride height this is not the front end im gana run have a 5in drop axle on the way
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cross braces installed about to box sides in
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cardboard mock up of box plate

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went to the lathe and made some nuts to fit inside holes and tig welded in place
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cut out c-notch
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tacked 1/8th inch plate in place
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finished weld
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will have more pics as soon as i get some more stuff finished

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What body are you planning on using ??

What has been done so far looks good.

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Looks great! and a very nice shop, too!!!!

Now, how about a bit more on the Effie and the Scooter in the first shot!!!!!:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

i have yet to decide on a body cant decide steel or glass but im leaning more towards steel right now

for pics of the truck just google image doug larue

looking good....how about more on the truck

heres a few pics enjoy
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The School Wyotech has come a long way since I was there in 1988; I took a class in the auto upholstery, and custom painting. The other students helped me put new interior in my 41 Chevy coupe street rod. I think the instructor's name was Danny {genuine Draft} Miller. When the class was over the staff was looking over my car, and later they started offering a class in street rod building. I checked the site you suggested and it looks like you are a part of a very talented Family.

Richard

just an fyi if your thinkin this is the wyotech program i am in just because of that truck your wrong lol doug larue left wyotech and vctech and started his own school we are HRI aka THE HOT ROD INSTITUTE brand new school started 7 weeks ago this program is pure hotrods no bs no collision refinishing and no icar programs you come here to work strictly on hot rods and nothing else if you dont wan2 take a class you dont have

just letting you guys know this is not a wyotech school

Sorry, I miss took it but just by seeing the other site, I still think you guys have a great talent.

Richard

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just an fyi if your thinkin this is the wyotech program i am in just because of that truck your wrong lol doug larue left wyotech and vctech and started his own school we are HRI aka THE HOT ROD INSTITUTE brand new school started 7 weeks ago this program is pure hotrods no bs no collision refinishing and no icar programs you come here to work strictly on hot rods and nothing else if you dont wan2 take a class you dont have

just letting you guys know this is not a wyotech school

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I just thought I would let you know I got back in your site, and you are right it looks like no bs, and no I cars. Thanks for the correction.


Attitude plus talent =?
Richard

no problem lol just tryin to stay away from people thinkin this is a wyotech program lol

Hey I Am Lookin At Starting School At Hri In April Or Maybe At Latest July. How Is It So Far?? I Am Flying Out From California On Saturday To Check It Out On Monday, What Are Your Opinions Of How It Is Run, And Your Impression Of The Shop, The Cirriculum The Instructor(s)?? Do You Think That There Is A Good Chance On Employment In The Custom Fabrication Industry After You Finished The Courses??? Hook Me Up With Some Feedback.... Who Knows I Might Meet Ya On Monday... Thanks Bro

cool man HRI is goin pretty good doug the head instructor is a very cool and talented person he knows his stuff and joe our bike instructor is one of the smartest guys ive met.. the shop is awesome we have about any specialty tool you would need mill lathe english wheel and many more.. as for the employment after school that is all up to you and how you perform your job there is no guarantee any of us will get a job doug will try his hardest to find a job for you most likely you wont be working for the big dogs to start off but in my opinion you will get every bit of your moneys worth here at HRI hit me up when u get in town my #316-708-3288 my name is jesse

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sup jesse. i appreciate your resopnse. im glad to hear that there are instructors there who know what they are doing. this is going to be a big step for me to move out there if i decide to go, not to mention it will drain all my money so i just want to make sure its a good idea. like i said i will be out there this weekend with my pops. i think we will be going to the car show on sunday, we are flying into town late saturday night. chances are ill be at the school for most of the day monday to meet everyone and check out the shop. i have a slammed full sized 1979 gmc jimmy i have been workin on slowly for the past 5 years or so, if i had the means to bring it with me from cali to sd would i be able to work on it in class?? or do they provide project cars?? even better are there any cheap old school projects out there??roadsters or sleds????? let me know....

as for working on your car i believe doug would probly let you if what you were wanting to do to it had something to do with the class section you are in at the time 3 students here brought there projects with them ill send you pics in a PM and the 32 roadster frame ive been posting pics of is dougs project that he has me working on there are plenty of old cars up here to buy and build you just have to find them im still trying to find a way to get my 69 chevelle up here

right on... i kinda figured it might be tough to get my personal vehicle there and worked on.. however it is far enough along as being a project worht it... i am at the point where i am ready for air ride... and since its a blazer it will be tought as hell to do in the rear end... i gotta put a monster notch in with a triangulated 3 link or 4 link set up. plus i gotta re-make the rear portion of the floor which has to be air tight.. i also have a bunch of custom body work i want to get done on it, like gettin rid of the fiberglass top on the rear.. and replaceing it with a molded metal top which should be chopped a few inches afterwards.... if you go to hillshotrods.com and check out the blazer they have you can see what i mean as far as molding a metal top to it goes....

did u check your inbox should be a pic of a monster notch we just got finished with

damn thats a nice notch... if i brought my truck, would there be capablities of taking the body off the frame and storing it there??

chances are i will sell it before i leave anyway.... i want me an old school lead sled or roadster... speaking of which, in the refinishing course is there a section about using lead filler?

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chances are i will sell it before i leave anyway.... i want me an old school lead sled or roadster... speaking of which, in the refinishing course is there a section about using lead filler?

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ya u can take your body off to work on your frame in the shop its part of the process and i do believe i heard we will be working with lead filler

right on... i guess ill just wait and see what the hell happens... i will probably sell my truck before i leave for SD in order to get some extra cash to help me live a little easier... hopefully i will be able to get some other older project while im out there... especially if we are using lead... i might have some more questions between now and next weekend, ill drop a line on here, respond if u want otherwise ill be in SD sunday and monday... peace jesse