In the first video we hunted down and ripped apart the donor S10 truck which is giving up its bones to bring our customers 1953 Chevy track back to life, in this episode that process continues! With the Code 504 kit arriving in the mail we dig into an unboxing and walk you through almost the entire process of prepping the donor frame.
If you are looking to do one of these kits, and we will be up front with you this is a GREAT kit... you will see there is a LOT of work to be done to do it right! When building a pro touring, restomod, or even classic restoration this is an EXCELLENT alternative to buying a full rolling chassis for twice the price.
As you'll see in the video Rich walks you through everything that comes with the order, all the items that need to be cut off and removed, as well as some prep tricks before it's time to send the naked frame off to be blasted. You have been warned, there is a LOT of data to absorb in this video!
One of the things we discuss with customers a lot is the sheer time scale for projects like this, as a small independent shop just outside Columbus Ohio it's extremely hard to have the time and space to take on a mission such as this. Hot rod shops, speed shops, racecar shops ... there's a long list of failed ventures even just in OUR area that bit off more than they could chew. Hopefully this video gives you a much more honest honest the scenes look at what you are getting into beyond the typical "Gas Monkey Garage" style videos. We love GMG too, but there's way WAY more that happens in 98% of builds that never makes it on camera.
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"Road Trip" - Nicolai Heidlas