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hotrod 80 · 03-04-2010, 10:54 PM

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=51567

RuralRoute C-30 · 03-04-2010, 11:53 PM

Wow! I grew up knowing that place and the original owner! What a trip down memory lane this link is as I still recall how he could fabricate, repair and do anything with steel and the man was old-school and knew motors! He was one of those mechanically inclined that he could "hear" the problem and know the solution and fix it at the door more than not.

Johnsons Welding Shop definitely was one of those rural America small town businesses where everyone around here knew if they needed something that involved welding or just had a fabricating idea, or a question about motors and frames small or large, this was the place to go. Yes, the place never did look like much but the owner was a virtual mechanical genius without a BS degree. It is amazing the restoration the new owner has done to turn this place into what it is today; looks totally different now!
Great Link!

Funny thing is I live about 5 country road miles away and haven't gone down that road in years. Definitely will stop by when it warms up to take a tour.

The new owner has performed a miracle on that place and has a garage that deserves to be in a magazine!

Appreciate that link!
Mark

hotrod 80 · 03-04-2010, 11:57 PM

Hey Mark , the trhead insipred me . I never knew of the place , but there was a place like that in town . Kinda the same deal . Just had to share the rebuild . The new owner has done a fantastic job .

67ChevyRedneck · 03-05-2010, 12:16 AM

Wow, that was cool.

On page 5, there's a red 67-72 truck sitting behind the giant tire pile.

kyull67 · 03-05-2010, 12:37 PM

That's awesome! Thanks for posting that.

72BlckButy · 03-05-2010, 12:57 PM

Wow... what a transformation!!!

entourageguy · 03-07-2010, 06:52 PM

38 pages what a great transformation ....

Sillyoldman · 03-07-2010, 07:19 PM

Heroic

Frizzle Fry · 03-08-2010, 08:23 PM

So nice!

PanelDeland · 03-12-2010, 06:53 PM

Some of those guys over at GJ roll with mega cubic bucks and water cooled checkbooks but they come up with some showplace shops/garages.

1985-GMC · 05-03-2010, 12:09 AM

Man that is an awesome job he did on it! It would probably take me 20 years to do all that!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-04-2010, 02:11 PM

That is amazing for sure..

03-04-2010, 10:54 PM	#1
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	I found this to be absolutely amazing . http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=51567 __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

03-04-2010, 11:53 PM	#2
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: I found this to be absolutely amazing . Wow! I grew up knowing that place and the original owner! What a trip down memory lane this link is as I still recall how he could fabricate, repair and do anything with steel and the man was old-school and knew motors! He was one of those mechanically inclined that he could "hear" the problem and know the solution and fix it at the door more than not. Johnsons Welding Shop definitely was one of those rural America small town businesses where everyone around here knew if they needed something that involved welding or just had a fabricating idea, or a question about motors and frames small or large, this was the place to go. Yes, the place never did look like much but the owner was a virtual mechanical genius without a BS degree. It is amazing the restoration the new owner has done to turn this place into what it is today; looks totally different now! Great Link! Funny thing is I live about 5 country road miles away and haven't gone down that road in years. Definitely will stop by when it warms up to take a tour. The new owner has performed a miracle on that place and has a garage that deserves to be in a magazine! Appreciate that link! Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

03-04-2010, 11:57 PM	#3
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: I found this to be absolutely amazing . Hey Mark , the trhead insipred me . I never knew of the place , but there was a place like that in town . Kinda the same deal . Just had to share the rebuild . The new owner has done a fantastic job . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

03-05-2010, 12:16 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: I found this to be absolutely amazing . Wow, that was cool. On page 5, there's a red 67-72 truck sitting behind the giant tire pile. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-05-2010, 12:37 PM	#5
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03-05-2010, 12:57 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I found this to be absolutely amazing . Wow... what a transformation!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-07-2010, 06:52 PM	#7
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03-07-2010, 07:19 PM	#8
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03-08-2010, 08:23 PM	#9
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03-12-2010, 06:53 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: I found this to be absolutely amazing . Some of those guys over at GJ roll with mega cubic bucks and water cooled checkbooks but they come up with some showplace shops/garages. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-03-2010, 12:09 AM	#11
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05-04-2010, 02:11 PM	#12
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