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Hey Mike B.....his truck is bigger than your truck!!!


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Yup, it's a big truck...

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I thought that was *Dana's* truck ... headscratch


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We need clarification on WHICH truck we are talking about, but YES John's Beiderman is bigger (meaning higher GVW) than most of my trucks and Dana's Pickup as well...

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I would have to say, Beiderman looks pretty good toeing the line! Looking back at all the pictures, it is a very impressive build!

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Thanks for all the comments fellas. John has some paint on the fenders now. Not too shiny, but all in due time..


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Starting the fabrication of new hood on the Biederman..



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Looking very nice!

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Good work. Man you guys have all the talent!


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Very impressive.

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Robert,

Nice work. Don't worry about John V, though -- I'm sure all he has to do is post the first hood on the Biederman Club web site's swap meet and one of the other Biederman restorers out there will snap it up in no time.


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In order to save the hinge as well as trim parts at the bottom edge there was some destructive dismantling of the hood to keep damage to the reused parts to a minimum. He may find a buyer but it will definitely be in "kit" form. grin

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Beautiful work Robert. Just fantastic! Can't wait to see it in person but if it is at a show, and anything like Macungie, there will be a swarm of bug eyed folks trying to get a look!


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It will be at Leonardtown show this weekend and at the ATHS National Show at the end of May.


Thanks for all the comments guys!

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Starting to look like a hood....










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Progress as of today, see you at the car show tomorrow..


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I bet you could make a truck body out of a stack of sheet metal. Great work Robert, and thanks for taking the time to illustrate the process.


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I was fortunate enough to visit Robert on a side trip during Homecoming last week. I had a hard time taking my eyes off of the Biederman.....they just kept moving from one beautiful area to the next. And then to realize that Robert formed that metal to make it look and fit the way it does....mind boggling! I love watching the artist at work!


~ Victor
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1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD
1957 3100 - moved on
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Thanks for the kind words fellas, the 16 gauge was definitely a challenge, good to see my portion complete.

If anyone local to Lexington KY would like to see it in person, this truck will be at the ATHS 2018 Convention in Lexington Ky, May 31 to June 2nd. I'm told it will be inside the building..

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I would love to see you driving down the road. Awesome looking truck!

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Thanks, but not my truck so you likely won't see me driving it. wink


The Biederman is all blue now, and loaded up for KY!


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Great job Robert!

Looks like all that's left are the running board aprons...

That's an awful long trailer for just the Biederman and a golf cart, lol!

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Thanks Mike! I think John will also be taking his wagon on the trailer to have local transportation while everything else is in the show.

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That's one beautiful truck, Robert. You should be proud!


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1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD
1957 3100 - moved on
1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on
1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on
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Thanks Victor. It was a nice challenge to bring the final pieces of the puzzle together, especially for a truck that John couldn't find replacement body panels. I even put him to work a few times when push came to shove! grin

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Very nicely done, Robert.


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Robert, if you need a place to store I'd be happy to move out one of my projects?!!
Very well done indeed. Stand tall, Robert, your work speaks for itself.


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John found an authentic 1947 Galion dump bed to match the 47 Biederman. He took it to a local machine shop who got the body all fitted and rebuilt for him, needed a new tailgate, floor, cab guard...


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.....Santa came a little early, eh. Things have a way of coming together.


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Looking great!


~ Phillip
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Looks GREAT John!

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Very nice!

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So, the inside of the running board aligns with the outside edge of the frame?


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Victor, there is a gap between the frame and running board, the inner flange of the running board sits just in from cab edge.

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Excellent work, Robert. Thanks for taking care of Mr. V.
At least it wasn't another Ford ...


~ John

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1949 Chevrolet 3804
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