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3100 special · 03-09-2005, 11:24 PM

Yea, yea, big deal huh? It is to me! I've had this beauty for years and for me it's a real sign of progress. Of course taking off the fenders and the other tinkering has been work (and progress) but this patch is the first step of things that have really been on the hit list. One of the guys (maybe Tim?) aimed me at this guy on Ebay. He makes custom patch panels for those hard to find areas. Emailed him and he flat fixed me up!
Super nice guy.
Check out my site listed below for the new folder "Body Work" in the Pictures section.
I'm pumped!!!!

kaleido · 03-10-2005, 01:05 AM

I see that you are in League City, do you know if Billy Norwood of Pasadena Texas is still selling parts? I do not see him listed where I first found him and I have not been out to visit his shop in about 6 months or so.
Dan

3100 special · 03-10-2005, 08:11 PM

Not familiar with the name. What did he sell?

TooMany2count · 03-10-2005, 11:52 PM

ya must be talking about Metalman, he sure does know his stuff when it come to shaping sheetmetal...joe

kaleido · 03-11-2005, 04:00 PM

The guy is Pasadena, Texas on 3014 Dedman Just outside of the beltway near Spencer. 281-487-9313. He has a large shop behind his home with a good selection of parts for old trucks. I found his prices a little higher than some of the online dealers but it is nice to have someone nearby. I gave him a call and looks like he is still selling stuff. I got much of my interior stuff for my 1950 from him but he carries stuff for other years as well.
Goes under the title:
Old Chevy Trucks
3014 Dedman
Pasadena, TX 77503
281-487-9313

3100 special · 03-11-2005, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooMany2count

ya must be talking about Metalman, he sure does know his stuff when it come to shaping sheetmetal...joe

Maybe, not sure. Here's an old Ebay add he had out there:
http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...tem=4511960824
Nice fellow.

3100 special · 03-11-2005, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaleido

The guy is Pasadena, Texas on 3014 Dedman Just outside of the beltway near Spencer. 281-487-9313. He has a large shop behind his home with a good selection of parts for old trucks. I found his prices a little higher than some of the online dealers but it is nice to have someone nearby. I gave him a call and looks like he is still selling stuff. I got much of my interior stuff for my 1950 from him but he carries stuff for other years as well.
Goes under the title:
Old Chevy Trucks
3014 Dedman
Pasadena, TX 77503
281-487-9313

Thanks! I'll definitely have to check him out. We don't see to have too many parts vendors down here. If we do, they don't let themselves be know very readily.

3100 special · 03-11-2005, 10:48 PM

Got the bad section cut out tonight. Looks like the new piece will go in reasonably OK. I'll have to weld the joggle to the new panel, trim and then hold in place for a little more cutting. I can't (won't) try to weld the new piece in until I get some gas for the MIG. I'll get it gas on Monday but, will be on the road again all week and won't get back until Saturday. As much as I'll want to run out to the garage on Saturday to put the panel on....kids and wife come first (but I will sneak out there on Sunday

)
I'll post pics of the cut out tomorrow.

horvath · 03-12-2005, 07:21 AM

Happy, happy, joy, joy!

Rock on, brother!

*72CSTC5* · 03-15-2005, 06:33 PM

He's still there last time I drove by there. He is a little bit high but once you figure shipping when buying it out of state and what not. Hey 3100 if you ever need any bodywork help let me know. I live in Deer Park and have everything to do bodywork. I used to do it for a living before I became a bodyshop manager years ago.

3100 special · 03-15-2005, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

He's still there last time I drove by there. He is a little bit high but once you figure shipping when buying it out of state and what not. Hey 3100 if you ever need any bodywork help let me know. I live in Deer Park and have everything to do bodywork. I used to do it for a living before I became a bodyshop manager years ago.

Thanks! I may take you up on that if I get frustrated and what to share the experince with someone!

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 03-31-2005, 07:06 AM

We have a warehouse full of 47-72 new sheetmetal in Arlington Tx. Most customers drive down and pick it up so they can inspect the quality.

3100 special · 04-01-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTHERTRUCKERS

We have a warehouse full of 47-72 new sheetmetal in Arlington Tx. Most customers drive down and pick it up so they can inspect the quality.

Cool! I just got back in town and found out what my bonus from work was going to be. I'll definitely be getting some patches from you soon!
Thanks,
Jon

03-09-2005, 11:24 PM	#1
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,243	Got my first patch panel!!!! Yea, yea, big deal huh? It is to me! I've had this beauty for years and for me it's a real sign of progress. Of course taking off the fenders and the other tinkering has been work (and progress) but this patch is the first step of things that have really been on the hit list. One of the guys (maybe Tim?) aimed me at this guy on Ebay. He makes custom patch panels for those hard to find areas. Emailed him and he flat fixed me up! Super nice guy. Check out my site listed below for the new folder "Body Work" in the Pictures section. I'm pumped!!!! __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

03-10-2005, 01:05 AM	#2
kaleido Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sping, Texas (Houston) Posts: 17	I see that you are in League City, do you know if Billy Norwood of Pasadena Texas is still selling parts? I do not see him listed where I first found him and I have not been out to visit his shop in about 6 months or so. Dan __________________ 1950 Chevy stock 3600

03-10-2005, 08:11 PM	#3
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,243	Not familiar with the name. What did he sell? __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

03-10-2005, 11:52 PM	#4
TooMany2count Who's in CHARGE?????????? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cahokia, IL Posts: 455	ya must be talking about Metalman, he sure does know his stuff when it come to shaping sheetmetal...joe __________________ Send a card to a soldier in Iraq My Music PlayList Large Marge Donate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE

03-11-2005, 04:00 PM	#5
kaleido Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sping, Texas (Houston) Posts: 17	The guy is Pasadena, Texas on 3014 Dedman Just outside of the beltway near Spencer. 281-487-9313. He has a large shop behind his home with a good selection of parts for old trucks. I found his prices a little higher than some of the online dealers but it is nice to have someone nearby. I gave him a call and looks like he is still selling stuff. I got much of my interior stuff for my 1950 from him but he carries stuff for other years as well. Goes under the title: Old Chevy Trucks 3014 Dedman Pasadena, TX 77503 281-487-9313 __________________ 1950 Chevy stock 3600

03-11-2005, 10:48 PM	#8
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,243	Got the bad section cut out tonight. Looks like the new piece will go in reasonably OK. I'll have to weld the joggle to the new panel, trim and then hold in place for a little more cutting. I can't (won't) try to weld the new piece in until I get some gas for the MIG. I'll get it gas on Monday but, will be on the road again all week and won't get back until Saturday. As much as I'll want to run out to the garage on Saturday to put the panel on....kids and wife come first (but I will sneak out there on Sunday ) I'll post pics of the cut out tomorrow. __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

03-12-2005, 07:21 AM	#9
horvath Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 128	Happy, happy, joy, joy! Rock on, brother! __________________ Alan Horvath 54 Chevy Pickup

03-15-2005, 06:33 PM	#10
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	He's still there last time I drove by there. He is a little bit high but once you figure shipping when buying it out of state and what not. Hey 3100 if you ever need any bodywork help let me know. I live in Deer Park and have everything to do bodywork. I used to do it for a living before I became a bodyshop manager years ago.

03-31-2005, 07:06 AM	#12
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We have a warehouse full of 47-72 new sheetmetal in Arlington Tx. Most customers drive down and pick it up so they can inspect the quality. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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