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50adrod · 12-16-2009, 03:08 PM

I have seen some crazy fabrication but this one takes the prize. on a 52 chevy on ebay, they say it rides a little rough, you think???? curious what the chain is for?

CAL 58 GMC · 12-16-2009, 03:12 PM

Yep, that one should get a fabrication of the year award......NOT!

ClassicDreamer · 12-16-2009, 03:13 PM

I really like the pinstriping and the spring perches are awesome. Wait... what perch? There is so much wrong with that!

72hotrodder · 12-16-2009, 03:41 PM

that truely makes me sick. just imagen that could be driving toward you goin 60 mph. people that build this stuff should realize a car/truck is a weapon we all just assume is safe

Kateaux · 12-16-2009, 03:46 PM

Some people should not own a welder!!

Kateaux

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-16-2009, 03:50 PM

the springs are welded on

fixit-p · 12-16-2009, 04:30 PM

Wow what a waste of time money and material......looks like the chain is holding the back from sagging from the lack of frame cross section at the cool notches.

hotrodrookie · 12-16-2009, 06:17 PM

quote from seller:

"..driven numerouse places and never had a problem.truck drives 55 to 60 miles an hour all day long"

"suspention rides a little rough but is a real fun solid rat rod look great for crusing and having fun."

AHHHH!

thats scary.

OrrieG · 12-16-2009, 07:49 PM

At first I thought it was for when the rearend wraps up, but realized the pinion lifts. So it must be for rapid deaccelration flexing. The guy is probably sitting somewhere asking himself "why didn't anyone else ever think of this?". Poor concept, poor execution. Hopefully the next owner will recognize that.

ClassicDreamer · 12-16-2009, 08:03 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks

kustombrad · 12-16-2009, 08:10 PM

Wow!!! What else do you say to that? Let me show you guys something else really scary. A friend of mine bought a '47 Ford truck with "Airbags, 4 wheel disc brakes, Mustang 2 front susp." and had me take a look at it to see what needed fixing. Notice the 12" long panhard rod (too short AND welded together!) AND welded to the center section

This was actually driven! The 4 link was just as scary. No support and it moved side to side about an inch!

Needless to say, EVERYTHING was ripped out and all redone. LOTS of scary fab guys out there!!!

Panelman55 · 12-16-2009, 08:17 PM

I would like to know the area that this came from, so I can stay well clear. Looks like a crash looking for a place to happen.

72hotrodder · 12-16-2009, 08:48 PM

i cant believe there are people out there that think this kinda work is safe or even good? honestly how do you step back, look at some of that, and say YES i did a good job

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-16-2009, 09:05 PM

There's four days left on the auction. We all need to send him a message (if you're an ebay member) and tell him what a cool truck he has, and compliment him on his fabrication skills. And, ask him if he does work for hire.

kustombrad · 12-16-2009, 09:11 PM

I almost already did!

72hotrodder · 12-16-2009, 09:13 PM

worse yet. he said he bought it like it is!!

sgtusmc · 12-16-2009, 09:20 PM

That's insane. The only thing crazier than his sorry set-up is the 4 monkeys bidding on the action. I truly hope the winner (if you can call him/her that) doesn't take his word on driving it at 60 mph all day long and swaps out that frame.

54 jimmy · 12-16-2009, 09:33 PM

i think i might swap out my factory leaf setup for that same setup. nope i think i value my life to much. you gota give him thumbs up for the gussets on the shocks though. what the hell was the guy who built this

kdog3121 · 12-16-2009, 09:59 PM

I actually said the same thing to myself after seeing that truck on ebay last week... pretty scary looking

50adrod · 12-16-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodrookie

quote from seller:

"..driven numerouse places and never had a problem.truck drives 55 to 60 miles an hour all day long"

"suspention rides a little rough but is a real fun solid rat rod look great for crusing and having fun."

AHHHH!

thats scary.

I agree very scary, 60 mph with your springs welded directly to the axle and a torque chain just in case

lonelywanderer · 12-17-2009, 12:59 AM

thats pretty scary looking. i'd hate to be on the road where that truck is

nickp51chevy · 12-17-2009, 01:48 AM

Is that some sort of wall paper on the truck???

*2tons of fun* · 12-17-2009, 02:13 AM

the suspension gods have been offended.

slipkorn34 · 12-17-2009, 02:55 AM

when i first saw that i was scared for whoever got within 100 feet of that setup but then i saw the body and the wiring under the hood....im not sure i wanna know if its wallpaper or not haha

kustombrad · 12-17-2009, 03:15 PM

Anybody else have pics of really crappy work? I'm curious what's out there...

12-16-2009, 03:08 PM	#1
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Thought I had seen it all I have seen some crazy fabrication but this one takes the prize. on a 52 chevy on ebay, they say it rides a little rough, you think???? curious what the chain is for? __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

12-16-2009, 03:12 PM	#2
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Thought I had seen it all Yep, that one should get a fabrication of the year award......NOT! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 12-16-2009 at 03:13 PM.

12-16-2009, 03:13 PM	#3
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: Thought I had seen it all I really like the pinstriping and the spring perches are awesome. Wait... what perch? There is so much wrong with that!

12-16-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: Thought I had seen it all that truely makes me sick. just imagen that could be driving toward you goin 60 mph. people that build this stuff should realize a car/truck is a weapon we all just assume is safe __________________ having a badass truck and not driving it is like having a playboy model as a wife and not..... well you know.

12-16-2009, 03:46 PM	#5
Kateaux Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dacula Georgia Posts: 57	Re: Thought I had seen it all Some people should not own a welder!! Kateaux __________________ 1958 3100 w/55 frontend and 55 Cameo Bed (in progress)

12-16-2009, 03:50 PM	#6
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Thought I had seen it all the springs are welded on __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

12-16-2009, 06:17 PM	#8
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: Thought I had seen it all quote from seller: "..driven numerouse places and never had a problem.truck drives 55 to 60 miles an hour all day long" "suspention rides a little rough but is a real fun solid rat rod look great for crusing and having fun." AHHHH! thats scary.

12-16-2009, 07:49 PM	#9
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Thought I had seen it all At first I thought it was for when the rearend wraps up, but realized the pinion lifts. So it must be for rapid deaccelration flexing. The guy is probably sitting somewhere asking himself "why didn't anyone else ever think of this?". Poor concept, poor execution. Hopefully the next owner will recognize that. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 12-16-2009 at 07:49 PM.

12-16-2009, 08:03 PM	#10
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: Thought I had seen it all http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks

12-16-2009, 08:10 PM	#11
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	Re: Thought I had seen it all Wow!!! What else do you say to that? Let me show you guys something else really scary. A friend of mine bought a '47 Ford truck with "Airbags, 4 wheel disc brakes, Mustang 2 front susp." and had me take a look at it to see what needed fixing. Notice the 12" long panhard rod (too short AND welded together!) AND welded to the center section This was actually driven! The 4 link was just as scary. No support and it moved side to side about an inch! Needless to say, EVERYTHING was ripped out and all redone. LOTS of scary fab guys out there!!! __________________ It's all about the stance, baby! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546 Last edited by kustombrad; 12-16-2009 at 09:13 PM.

12-16-2009, 08:17 PM	#12
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: Thought I had seen it all I would like to know the area that this came from, so I can stay well clear. Looks like a crash looking for a place to happen. __________________ In God We trust!!!

12-16-2009, 08:48 PM	#13
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: Thought I had seen it all i cant believe there are people out there that think this kinda work is safe or even good? honestly how do you step back, look at some of that, and say YES i did a good job __________________ having a badass truck and not driving it is like having a playboy model as a wife and not..... well you know.

12-16-2009, 09:05 PM	#14
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Thought I had seen it all There's four days left on the auction. We all need to send him a message (if you're an ebay member) and tell him what a cool truck he has, and compliment him on his fabrication skills. And, ask him if he does work for hire. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

12-16-2009, 09:11 PM	#15
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	Re: Thought I had seen it all I almost already did! __________________ It's all about the stance, baby! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

12-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#16
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: Thought I had seen it all worse yet. he said he bought it like it is!! __________________ having a badass truck and not driving it is like having a playboy model as a wife and not..... well you know.



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12-16-2009, 09:20 PM	#17
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Thought I had seen it all That's insane. The only thing crazier than his sorry set-up is the 4 monkeys bidding on the action. I truly hope the winner (if you can call him/her that) doesn't take his word on driving it at 60 mph all day long and swaps out that frame. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-16-2009, 09:33 PM	#18
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Thought I had seen it all i think i might swap out my factory leaf setup for that same setup. nope i think i value my life to much. you gota give him thumbs up for the gussets on the shocks though. what the hell was the guy who built this __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter) Last edited by 54 jimmy; 12-16-2009 at 09:33 PM.

12-16-2009, 09:59 PM	#19
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: Thought I had seen it all I actually said the same thing to myself after seeing that truck on ebay last week... pretty scary looking

12-17-2009, 12:59 AM	#21
lonelywanderer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 114	Re: Thought I had seen it all thats pretty scary looking. i'd hate to be on the road where that truck is

12-17-2009, 01:48 AM	#22
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Thought I had seen it all Is that some sort of wall paper on the truck??? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-17-2009, 02:13 AM	#23
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Thought I had seen it all the suspension gods have been offended.

12-17-2009, 02:55 AM	#24
slipkorn34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Posts: 73	Re: Thought I had seen it all when i first saw that i was scared for whoever got within 100 feet of that setup but then i saw the body and the wiring under the hood....im not sure i wanna know if its wallpaper or not haha __________________ 1969 mercury cougar XR-7 - sold 1978 Chevy C-10 Scottsdale - sold 1996 chevy k1500 - sold 1970 mercury monterey - sold 1971 chevy c10 4 speed 4x4 - dd

12-17-2009, 03:15 PM	#25
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	Re: Thought I had seen it all Anybody else have pics of really crappy work? I'm curious what's out there... __________________ It's all about the stance, baby! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

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