This is my first post here or actually anywhere. I've been reading stuff on here for a few years now, Wow! what a valuable resource you all have been as I worked on my projects. I'll get to the point. I may be doing a bit of business with a shop in Nevada called YOURE CUSTOM CHEVY TRUCK I'm out of state and know nothing of this business and I'm not seeing much as far as reviews and such. They have a real fancy web site and it looks reputable. Does anyone here know anything about them? Thanks for the help and the tons of info I have harvested from this group that probably forgot more than I'll ever know about these and my old trucks
Last edited by Peggy M; 10/24/202312:07 AM.
Brian 54 3100 (old navy display truck) 54 3600 (old rusty one that always runs)
Looks like you've been hanging around in the background for a long while. No worries as there are many folks that do that (me being one for a number of years before I got into active posting).
Anyhow, back to your question. Is this the website for Your Custom Chevy Truck that you are seeking info about???
Just want to confirm so anyone responding can be sure any info they share is about the correct business.
Once again, Welcome to the Bolt!
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Make a few more posts (2 or 3) to give you access to all the site features and send me a private message. I spent several years and traveled many thousands of miles as an inspector and consultant for a company that can send someone to do an on-site visit to the place and give you a heads-up about their operation. I'd strongly recommend a visit like that before you commit to spending a lot of money. They have inspectors all over the United States, and all of us are ASE certified master technicians. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Do you work on cars yourself? It helps if you're at least somewhat knowledgeable about how to do the work you're paying someone else to do or at least know exactly what needs to be done.
Definitely go to visit the place and get real references, not online reviews. Call people and talk to them. People that are happy with the work love talking about their cars. People that are unhappy can't wait to tell everybody they know about their bad experience.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
I 've got a 54 3100 that I'm going to start on and was going to go with a disc set up on the straight axle and a 10 bolt. I thought that I might want to step up to a little bit better front end. I've had several straight axle rides over the years and they were ok. Had a 54 panel that was all original and drove it all over Texas and surrounding states riding at trials motorcycle events ( much younger then). Currently I Also have an unrestored all original rusty 3600 that I drive local. So this guy in Nevada has a AD chassis that is left over from a customer that went to a full custom chassis ( something that is way out of my budget) it has been painted or powder coated very nicely, boxed, has a 9" with 5 bolt chevy pattern axles, has a disc set up on the straight axle. He will put an IFS from CPP on it. So I would be buying a roller with IFS etc. This is his trade and his shop has done many of them so he says. The price is reasonable. I can weld and fabricate to some degree but maybe not as good as needed to put a weld in IFS. I was kind of leaning towards a bolt in IFS, but if I can get this roller for a good price than I might just go that way. He has a nice and pretty web site but that can be deceiving. That's why I thought I would reach out to you guys for input.
Brian 54 3100 (old navy display truck) 54 3600 (old rusty one that always runs)
Well Christmas came early for me. I've been looking for a chassis. Had a few leads most far away, couple days drive or more. Last week on market place there came up an ad for a 47-54 roller, only a 4 hour drive, pics weren't real good. Info in the ad was very basic. Guy was selling it for his boss. After a bit of nudging I started to get more info. To keep the story short I went yesterday and picked it up what turned to be a Fatman roller IFS, nine inch complete with member, frame painted, is brand new never used but also a number of years old maybe even 8 or 9. Spoke with the Fatman techs replacement of air bags highly suggested which I will do and some other rubber stuff. I got it for way less than half price. I ended up with a chassis that I would never have considered or dreamed would be in my budget. Thanks for those that reached out and gave me leads and helped out.
Brian 54 3100 (old navy display truck) 54 3600 (old rusty one that always runs)
I'm no steering expert, but I don't like the way that rack isn't perpendicular to the frame.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
First, Thank you Gord&Fran for the shout out. Now for a few basics to follow when picking a shop: #1 Never, repeat NEVER give a shop money up front. If they have to work off your money then they will work till it's drained and quit. Remember they have YOUR RIDE for collateral while all you have is their word which may or may not be worth something. #2 Make a WRITTEN request about what is expected and an approximate cost which is subject to modification if modifications are made to the original plan. #3 Get an estimated completion date but remember old rides can have part acquisition glitches so be flexible by months BUT NOT years. #4 Follow Otto's advice on contacting at least 3 or 4 others that have had work done and treat this as Biblical as it is real world and not online gossip. The above is how we operate and it must have merit because there is a 2 year waiting list to get in the door while dozens of "get the money" shops have gone belly up in the same 40 year period.
The rack (minus a bolt) and lots of the parts are just hanging and finger tight. I'm assuming they disassembled and painted the frame. A bit more work for me but that's why I could afford it.
Brian 54 3100 (old navy display truck) 54 3600 (old rusty one that always runs)
I just bought a "rolling frame" for a custom build I'm starting, somebody's hotrod project that never actually got finished. It was a "barn find"- - - -literally rescued from under the remains of a collapsed barn (or more accurately, a storage shed). The Mustang II front end is going the get removed to be used for another project, and the original equipment front crossmember and axle will be reinstalled. Ditto for the 10 bolt GM rear axle and springs, to be replaced by an original rear end. The frame rails have been "boxed" (incorrectly) so that little mistake will be corrected with some creative metal butchery. I'm still going to end up money ahead over rehabbing some of the rusty original frames I've been looking at, or buying a "made from scratch" new one. Starting a new project from a bare frame is always a series of tradeoffs- - - -bite the bullet and buy a new custom built item, or invest in some sweat equity and do some. or most of the work yourself. Your personal skill level and the type of shop facilities and equipment available to you will also be a factor. Good luck! Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
