Just joined? Please introduce yourself.
Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 42

Thread: Helping "marry up" a friend's 56 HT and chassis... (What I did today)

  1. #11
    Banned
    Join Date
    Nov 2015

    Member #:2775
    Posts
    1,426
    Quote Originally Posted by chevynut View Post
    To me, "custom" means one-of-a-kind or hand-built. Buying stuff OTC that someone else made and bolting it all together isn't "custom" to me.

    Looks like he did some nice custom exhaust work, but beyond that it looks like a standard AME frame with a GM crate engine and some custom plumbing. Not knocking the car, because I think it's very nice....but "custom" just doesn't ring for me. It's like Dan's "Bruiser" being featured in the "Homebuilt Heroes" section in Hot Rod Magazine. Nothing on it was "home-built".



    Like this?

    Attachment 7635
    So exactly how many one-off hand built parts does a car need to be qualified as "custom" anyway? So, you can't buy any parts needed from Summit, or anywhere, or use any original parts to build a car for it to be custom?

  2. #12
    Registered Member BamaNomad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016

    Member #:3217
    Location
    Rocket City, USA (Huntsville, AL area)
    Posts
    3,774
    Quote Originally Posted by chevynut View Post
    To me, "custom" means one-of-a-kind or hand-built. Buying stuff OTC that someone else made and bolting it all together isn't "custom" to me.
    ...
    It's like Dan's "Bruiser" being featured in the "Homebuilt Heroes" section in Hot Rod Magazine. Nothing on it was "home-built".
    ...
    Obviously, the word 'custom' comes in degrees... a 'Custom' in most organizations judging guidelines means that the 'body' has been changed; that's the main difference between 'modified' and 'custom'. CNA places a car in the Custom class if any body metal was changed, even if only the firewall has been changed. (Dick's car will retain all the exterior sheetmetal and trim, but has had the firewall changed as well as the tunnel over the trans..)

    Re the 'Bruiser'.. I agree with you re the 'homebuilt'... All his bodywork, mechanicals, paint was done in a custom shop in the carolinas, and the interior was done by another shop... I don't recall reading anything that Dan the owner himself did..

  3. #13
    Registered Member NickP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:1653
    Location
    De Queen, AR
    Posts
    4,157
    Quote Originally Posted by BamaNomad View Post
    I think you are referring to the plate which is attached between the trans and trans support and extends rear-wards a few inches and which the exhaust crossover is clamped to? If I'm not mistaken it's purpose is to serve as a mount point for the 'mid' exhaust support and keeps the exhaust in the center of the holes going thru the frame members.
    JMHO & 2₵, but I see little if any support offered by this. A few properly placed Deeds clamps might offer more support and certainly less area for items to find themselves trapped. With the V-Band clamps I can't imagine any movement.

  4. #14
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012

    Member #:571
    Posts
    4,671
    My, my, there's some real pickiness going on. For no benefit to anyone.

  5. #15
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:532
    Location
    Georgetown, Ky
    Posts
    175
    I think it's a cool build and please keep posting pictures as they're very enjoyable. It doesn't have to make anyone happy but him and it obviously will. Custom or not? It is what it is.....and that's a really cool car.

  6. #16
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    May 2012

    Member #:625
    Posts
    3,409
    Quote Originally Posted by Rick_L View Post
    My, my, there's some real pickiness going on. For no benefit to anyone.

    Just makes them feel better to stroke their arrogant egos.

  7. #17
    Banned
    Join Date
    Nov 2015

    Member #:2775
    Posts
    1,426
    Quote Originally Posted by 55 Rescue Dog View Post
    The project looks awesome, and very "custom made" to me. Very unique.
    I even consider a stock restoration as "custom", where every single part is restored, replaced, and back together better than they were new.

  8. #18
    Registered Member chevynut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011

    Member #:115
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    10,835
    Quote Originally Posted by BamaNomad View Post
    I'll get some detail photos next time I visit his shop and show you some of his custom work.
    I'd love to see it. When you originally posted I thought you were referring to custom stuff on the chassis, which I didn't see. I think it's cool when guys make their own parts instead of buying OTS parts and bolting them on, but there's a limit to it or you'll never get done.....like me.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

  9. #19
    Registered Member NickP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:1653
    Location
    De Queen, AR
    Posts
    4,157
    I'm still trying to figure out who Mary is...................................

  10. #20
    Registered Member chevynut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011

    Member #:115
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    10,835
    Quote Originally Posted by BamaNomad View Post
    Obviously, the word 'custom' comes in degrees... a 'Custom' in most organizations judging guidelines means that the 'body' has been changed; that's the main difference between 'modified' and 'custom'.
    I wasn't talking about a custom car, or what constitutes one. I was talking about the custom parts for the car that BN was referring to. My comment had nothing to do with any classes or judging.

    A "custom" part is one that is not OTS. Not sure why that's so difficult for some to grasp. Cleaning and re-painting parts is NOT "custom". Buying an OTS part and bolting it on is not "custom". Even replacing a firewall with one from a supplier is not "custom" IMO because anyone can get one.

    Custom is "one-off" or a part built specifically for one customer. Don't see why some of you have such an issue with discussing this.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •