Respect for the Old School Techniques..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tcb-1 · 09-26-2009, 06:11 PM

I had a set of Cal Custom finned valve covers polished for my brother (bigdon-70blazer). they looked pretty bad, but was straight and best of all, had 2 holes per bank. never seen many of those.

so I picked them up today and am truly amazed by old school workmanship. my polisher is right at 70 now.

I thought of something as I drove off..... how so many of these old techniques will be gone once this generation have left. makes me consider going to his place more often just to watch a master at his trade.

Louie, sir I hope to have you around many more years......

ChevLoRay · 09-26-2009, 06:14 PM

Nice job, for sure. Looks like he knows his stuff.

Yeah, I'd like to find a set of those, too....to polish or ???

**yote1234** · 09-26-2009, 06:22 PM

ummmm... wow!

72BlckButy · 09-26-2009, 06:23 PM

Doug, those turned out awesome!!!

Louie has some amazing skills.

cdowns · 09-26-2009, 06:35 PM

now all you need is an artist brush and some quality enamel to paint the bottom of the valleys

Sinister · 09-26-2009, 06:33 PM

Those look sweet.

GRIMSS · 09-26-2009, 07:27 PM

They turned out great.

texanidiot25 · 09-26-2009, 07:57 PM

That's some amazing work. I'd wager he could polish a turd

unclewatts · 09-26-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

That's some amazing work. I'd wager he could polish a turd

"You can't polish a turd" -Robert Prosky from the movie "Christene"

QKENUF4U · 09-26-2009, 08:51 PM

ive had a couple set of those over the years... plus a set of corvette ones... man the ol man knows his stuff.... just like my dad hes a craftsman and the art will be lost when he goes.. (my dads a custom cabinet builder)

Wideopenracing15 · 09-26-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

(my dads a custom cabinet builder)

That is exactly what my Dad does. Hes trying to teach me the ropes.

jeffspower · 09-26-2009, 10:58 PM

WOW! that's AWESOME work

Does he do old mag wheels? I'd love to see what could be done with the slots on my mom's T/A. I spent several days working them over once just to have them go back to what they looked like in the beginning in no time at all.

And yes, the extra vinyl needs to disappear. Other than maintenance and minor repairs, it's unchanged from when she bought it around 1985.

tcb-1 · 09-26-2009, 08:59 PM

.... it cost me $75 and he finished them in 2 days.

big_al_71 · 09-26-2009, 08:59 PM

dont think that the skill will go away, take the time and let him teach you how to do it..it is exactly what I would do if I had the chance to learn something...
by the way they turned out AWESOME!!!!

oldblue1968chevy · 09-26-2009, 09:38 PM

dang turned out good!

im with texanidiot, he could polish a terd lol

Uwe Blab · 09-26-2009, 10:03 PM

Wow, looks like you could use those to shave by. Amazing work.

Is Louie a local guy in KC? Any contact info on him? You can PM me if you prefer. My Dad has some mid-50's Oldsmobiles that might warrant such attention to detail. My truck on the other hand is more reminiscent of the aforementioned turd.

OARNGESI · 09-27-2009, 06:01 AM

Wow those came out nice proballly better than when they were new

**special-K** · 09-27-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Wow those came out nice proballly better than when they were new

I believe you`re right! Nothing is lost as long as those who pass it on to someone there to listen.I`ll bet Louie knows that and would be glad to pass his knowledge on to you.I`ve been hangin`all I can with a Harley wrench who`s 66 and wrenched all his life.He knows the old bikes to the latest.If things weren`t slowed up to where he can handle the work he has I`d be working there more.He`s a fountain of knowledge and appreciates my desire to know what he knows.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 09-27-2009, 07:30 AM

WOW! Those turned out so GOOD! Those are mine, I found them on a 71 GMC 4 X 4 in a salvage yard on a 350, went back to the office and said how much, guy there said $10, I had to contain and disguise my shock and disbelief, handed him 10 bucks before he could change his mind, and almost ran to the truck to remove them and run! Almost felt like the cops were going to arrest me because that was such a deal. I now wanted to put them on my blazer restore project but I am almost afraid to do that! I think those need a good spot in the living room on the coffee table, brings tears to my eyes. Those are great! Thanks Doug for the connection and the extra effort you went to for me. You are a great brother! See you in October!

packrat42 · 09-27-2009, 03:16 PM

HOLY $**T, that was all that I could say. Those look great.

68monster · 09-27-2009, 04:52 PM

holy cats. thats amazing

Terakilla · 09-27-2009, 06:05 PM

BAMF lookin. Oh no it's a fire chicken, LOL.

mbgmike · 09-27-2009, 06:16 PM

Thanks for liking old school maybe the new school will learn something.
I actually hate that term. Most stuff is still done the same way

tcb-1 · 09-27-2009, 09:50 PM

jeffspower,
funny you should ask about those T.A. slots. I was over at Joes (joesjunk) a week or so back. we started talking about polishing aluminum and it turns out that Louie polished a set of slots for him 13-14 years ago. and they still look beautiful!

however, I just don't know if Louie can lift those big rims like he used to. I can give you his # if you want and you can ask?

jeffspower · 09-27-2009, 10:35 PM

That would be cool. Maybe I could knock the tires off & get them done next year if funds allow it!

I wonder if he works them on a stationary polisher, or handheld? If handheld, maybe I could rig up a mounting stand or sometihng.

09-26-2009, 06:11 PM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Respect for the Old School Techniques..... I had a set of Cal Custom finned valve covers polished for my brother (bigdon-70blazer). they looked pretty bad, but was straight and best of all, had 2 holes per bank. never seen many of those. so I picked them up today and am truly amazed by old school workmanship. my polisher is right at 70 now. I thought of something as I drove off..... how so many of these old techniques will be gone once this generation have left. makes me consider going to his place more often just to watch a master at his trade. Louie, sir I hope to have you around many more years...... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 09-27-2009 at 06:20 PM.

09-26-2009, 06:14 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... Nice job, for sure. Looks like he knows his stuff. Yeah, I'd like to find a set of those, too....to polish or ??? __________________ 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.

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... Doug, those turned out awesome!!! Louie has some amazing skills. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 09-26-2009 at 06:24 PM.

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QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... ive had a couple set of those over the years... plus a set of corvette ones... man the ol man knows his stuff.... just like my dad hes a craftsman and the art will be lost when he goes.. (my dads a custom cabinet builder)

09-26-2009, 10:58 PM	#12
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... WOW! that's AWESOME work Does he do old mag wheels? I'd love to see what could be done with the slots on my mom's T/A. I spent several days working them over once just to have them go back to what they looked like in the beginning in no time at all. And yes, the extra vinyl needs to disappear. Other than maintenance and minor repairs, it's unchanged from when she bought it around 1985. Attached Images __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

09-26-2009, 08:59 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... .... it cost me $75 and he finished them in 2 days. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... dont think that the skill will go away, take the time and let him teach you how to do it..it is exactly what I would do if I had the chance to learn something... by the way they turned out AWESOME!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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Uwe Blab Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 134	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... Wow, looks like you could use those to shave by. Amazing work. Is Louie a local guy in KC? Any contact info on him? You can PM me if you prefer. My Dad has some mid-50's Oldsmobiles that might warrant such attention to detail. My truck on the other hand is more reminiscent of the aforementioned turd.

09-27-2009, 06:01 AM	#17
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bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... WOW! Those turned out so GOOD! Those are mine, I found them on a 71 GMC 4 X 4 in a salvage yard on a 350, went back to the office and said how much, guy there said $10, I had to contain and disguise my shock and disbelief, handed him 10 bucks before he could change his mind, and almost ran to the truck to remove them and run! Almost felt like the cops were going to arrest me because that was such a deal. I now wanted to put them on my blazer restore project but I am almost afraid to do that! I think those need a good spot in the living room on the coffee table, brings tears to my eyes. Those are great! Thanks Doug for the connection and the extra effort you went to for me. You are a great brother! See you in October!

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09-27-2009, 09:50 PM	#24
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... jeffspower, funny you should ask about those T.A. slots. I was over at Joes (joesjunk) a week or so back. we started talking about polishing aluminum and it turns out that Louie polished a set of slots for him 13-14 years ago. and they still look beautiful! however, I just don't know if Louie can lift those big rims like he used to. I can give you his # if you want and you can ask? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

09-27-2009, 10:35 PM	#25
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Respect for the Old School Techniques..... That would be cool. Maybe I could knock the tires off & get them done next year if funds allow it! I wonder if he works them on a stationary polisher, or handheld? If handheld, maybe I could rig up a mounting stand or sometihng. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

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