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01-25-2014, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Independence,KS
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New project for a customer
Our shop was just contracted to build an "automotive" sales counter. Now with us being a pickup restoration shop, what better to use than what we have. So after digging thru the scrap, I found two front fenders with horrible rear rust, a hood that had folded at the hinges and a few other miscellaneous pieces. Put them together, did some trimming and came up with this design. There will be a counter top across the top of the fenders. we'll put some black out panels vertically behind the wheel openings and close off the back of the grille opening. Adding low wattage LED lighting in new park lamps and headlamps. Installing a new chrome grille and front bumper with bumper guards and painting it bright read and correct grille surround white/black. Will add more pics as we proceed. Just started this on Wednesday, the 22nd, mocked up, then sent out to media blast yesterday. Picked up today and started rust repair/bodywork. Monday I'll build the framework/stand. Should be in paint by end of the week.
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01-25-2014, 07:33 PM
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Re: New project for a customer
I like it! Can't wait
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01-25-2014, 08:10 PM
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Location: Monroe,Iowa
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Re: New project for a customer
That will be really sweet when it's done.
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01-25-2014, 08:36 PM
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Location: canton ga
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Re: New project for a customer
Im in on this one too.
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01-25-2014, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Clinton township, MI
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Re: New project for a customer
What a cool project.
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01-25-2014, 09:13 PM
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Location: Southern Oregon
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Re: New project for a customer
I am in as well!
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01-25-2014, 10:28 PM
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Location: Donaldsonville, La.
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Re: New project for a customer
Can't wait to see the finished product, looking good right now
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01-25-2014, 11:18 PM
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Re: New project for a customer
I love it!
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01-26-2014, 12:04 AM
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Location: Lakewood, NY
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Re: New project for a customer
I'm in...
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01-26-2014, 12:36 AM
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Location: los angeles,ca
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Re: New project for a customer
I wanna see how this turns out
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01-26-2014, 12:37 AM
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Location: Columbia, SC
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Re: New project for a customer
And it's unique too! It's a GMC hood countertop! Not like all those other common Chevy hood countertops that you see just about everywhere. LOL!
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01-26-2014, 07:51 AM
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Location: Mattawan, Michigan
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Re: New project for a customer
Now that would make a nice POP stand in the man cave - I like it too!!
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01-26-2014, 07:55 AM
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Location: Independence,KS
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Re: New project for a customer
We're working on a few different ideas, now too. The Mrs is excited about this and making plans for others. Also doing a dash wall hanging that will have a working radio/speakers. * Disclaimer: No actual trucks were harmed in the making of these products. We have found a way to keep some parts alive that hadn't or couldn't be used to save another truck. LOL!  
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01-26-2014, 09:37 AM
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Location: Louisiana
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Re: New project for a customer
That is going to look pretty cool.
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01-29-2014, 08:53 AM
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Location: Independence,KS
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Re: New project for a customer
Here's a couple updates from Monday and Tuesday's work. Got the stand made and the "body" fitted to it. Have a couple more braces to add for the shelving, then we will fit the side panels around the stand. Going to mock up the electrical today. Since this is going to be a sales counter, we are pre-wiring it for a computer terminal with power strip, the voltage reducer for the LED lighting, and counter top lighting.
Have had to make a few adjustments and alterations to the original design, since going from paper to actual working piece isn't always a smooth transition. Still very happy with it so far. Should be in the paint booth by the weekend. The stand heads out to powdercoat tomorrow. |
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01-29-2014, 09:09 AM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: New project for a customer
Very cool project! Looking forward to more updates, great work!
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01-29-2014, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Parrottsville, TN
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Re: New project for a customer
Sharp
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01-29-2014, 11:55 AM
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Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Re: New project for a customer
When I first saw the picture of it, I thought it was going to be a BBQ.....but the counter idea is really cool. Takes a lot of thought and a lot of work but I bet it will look great when you are finished.......Kieth
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01-29-2014, 12:49 PM
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Location: West Sacramento, CA
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Re: New project for a customer
As someone stated above, this would make a really nice bar or beverage counter in a "man cave" type environment (hate that word). Maybe an auto museum or other auto related hangout.
You might have a new side business on your hands..... |
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01-29-2014, 02:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
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Re: New project for a customer
I'm in...this a awesome idea
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01-29-2014, 02:44 PM
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Re: New project for a customer
I'm down like a rodeo clown....let's see this baby..
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01-29-2014, 04:38 PM
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Location: Independence,KS
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Re: New project for a customer
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Already altered the original by making the legs fully adjustable so can be a desk at 30" high, or a bar at 42", or 2 options in between at 34 and 38. She's been busy figuring out what we can make out of any extra part we have, LOL! |
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01-29-2014, 05:32 PM
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Location: RADFORD, VA
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Re: New project for a customer
That is gonna be soooooooooooooooooooo neat when finished..
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01-29-2014, 08:05 PM
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Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: New project for a customer
Cool idea!
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01-29-2014, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Austin Texas
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Re: New project for a customer
great idea cant wait to see what it will look like when done
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