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Hey Volksrod were you in Petaluma over the weekend, within the last few months? I saw a great 32ish rod with a volkswagen rear end hanging out with a hot rod group by Walnut Street Grill(Burger Shop). By time I got home, to get the camera it was gone. Cool ride, and looks similar to the one in your avatar.

Originally Posted by stovens

Hey Volksrod were you in Petaluma over the weekend, within the last few months? I saw a great 32ish rod with a volkswagen rear end hanging out with a hot rod group by Walnut Street Grill(Burger Shop). By time I got home, to get the camera it was gone. Cool ride, and looks similar to the one in your avatar.

Nope...... That wasn't me. And I didn't think there was anyoner else dumb enough to build that kinda car.

You said "project", is that from original or a partially rodded car? I say that because when I was a kid we had a '35 Chevy Coupe and even then (1943) it had rotted wood internals. Although it was our family car, my Mom let it sit until, thankfully, my Dad came back from WWII and in the meantime we were able to function with public transportation. The point is that a previously rodded early 30s Chevy probably has replaced the wood with steel tubing but if not you need to realize that you will need to replace that cheezy wood and probably 1" square steel tubing would be a good idea. If you can get the body in good shape, that is a very desireable classic model that had neat flaps on the hood sides which I would retain if you have them with the rest of the body. The ones I have seen were chromed and show flashy contrast to any paint color on the body and hood; to me the best part of a '32 Chevy is the sides of the hood, really neat stuff! Just my opinion.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Well, most all the goodies put on now, tailights, battery cables, and a bit of wiring left to do....still waiting on the upholstery.

Oh yeah, here's a few shots of the truck....and the guard dog....

Well Dave the truck is looking good . The guard dog will take out alot of knee caps so it will be easier for you to round up the bad guys.

What a tough looking guard dog! Nice touches on the engine detail, I like the red and chrome alternator. It's going to be a sweet ride for the the lucky buyer!

Well, he hasn't killed anyone yet today, but you can tell he's ready for the attack!!!! If they don't give him a treat right away, sometimes he even barks!!!!!!

Looks great, Dave. Time to start on the Buick?

Originally Posted by falconvan

Looks great, Dave. Time to start on the Buick?

Not quite yet, still have a couple ahead of it.....

Truck is looking really good Dave, the white was the right color for that for sure, very cool.
I love the ol buick, great project! I think I can hear the wheels turning from here!
I spent the time I have had lately getting the El Camino running good, dolled her up and went out to a show with her last saturday. We had a blast and it ran ok, a little on the weak side around 60 mph. Acted like it wanted to go into the four barrel, I would say it has much more power than that so a tune up is in order.

The Elky is really lookin' good, Brick! Always did like the Elky's, even if they are a chebbie....

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

The Elky is really lookin' good, Brick! Always did like the Elky's, even if they are a chebbie....

Brick it is one clean and sharp car .


Dave i totally agree for the late 60's and early 70's

Well did some more here finished up door skin and got the door back on , Tiawan skin is far off for me . I'm going to end up grinding and welding edges at fender to door to get the line i want >

Great looking Camino, Brick! On some cars, you just cant beat the look of a Crager SS. I had a 71 Camino, same color, just no vinyl top.

The import stuff has a decent price, but the lines aren't right most of the time.... Went through the same issues putting the panels on the Ranchero...One side, I believe the left, had a very soft break, the other side had a sharp break...worn out molds, i suppose..... Anyway, I figure it gives a guy a place to start, anyhow.....

Dave i see that some place to start in this panel . Was at the neighbors getting him going and his left door panel on a 65 fit like a glove to the frame . This one on the 67 was too long and leaves almost no gap at the fender in the middle . Come on over and let me show you what i mean LOL .