Ok lets see what is said...

[Stormstyles]

I was asked to post some pics of what I have been working on. I dont know how to post pics here but here is the link to what is in the shop. If you want to pick at it go ahead, If you would do it a different way please share with me. http://www.seriouslyinsaneautoconcepts.com/1989_chevy_blazer.htm

[Stormstyles]

what nobody gonna say ANYTHING??? NOT thats ugly or why did you do that NOTHING :lol:

[Kerry Pinkerton]

Hi Sean, I must have missed the original post. Anyway that's nice work.

[Wray Schelin]

what nobody gonna say ANYTHING??? NOT thats ugly or why did you do that NOTHING :lol:

Maybe I'm showing my age ( 54) and please don't take this wrong but I just don't understand the look of lowerng the suspension so the body drags the pavement.

Your work and design execution look to be top notch but I don't understand the whole scene.

Please don't be offended, but can you explain how this trend happened and where is it going? Maybe if I understand it I'll take more time looking at the subtle differences.

I can understand lowering a car but pancaking it makes it undriveable.

My ideal is a late 30s European classic (Alfa, IF, Mercedes, Delahaye, etc.) with a one off coachbuilt body or a 50-60s 12 cylinder Ferrari racer or roadster.

[seasalt]

Sean & Amanda,

You can raise and lower the suspension, right?
And will it get a ten ton sound system? ;-)
Is it for street, show, or strip?

I like my function/style mix closer to function, but can appreciate the style. Did this "look" come out of drag racing or pickup trucks or maybe cruisers (lead sleds, kemps, etc)? Fill us in if u know

I sure wouldn't pick at the obvious dedication and man hours. No way.

[Richard K]

Nice Dash Treatment! Is that instrument pod something you formed or parts you gathered and assembled. Looks good!

Wray, you'd look good in a ride like this S10. With that air ride you could spot the ride just the way you like it. I want to check out Air Suspension for the Shopdog Hauler (Aluminum Chev Step Van). Pump it up to haul a load of machines and drop the pressure for the ride home empty. Is that possible on a truck? 5500-6000 lbs empty 9-10K loaded.

[Stormstyles]

Kerry, Thank you for your compliments.

Well Wray Here is the best explenation I can give you. In the mini trucking scene The want to be the lowest and I mean the lowest. People can really chop some trucks up and just mudilate <sp> a brand new truck. They want BIG wheels and the LOWEST body. Every thing is on air ride or hydros. I look at it this way They arent really old school hot rods but it does let me build some cool rides. If you seen what was first brought to me You wonted have let your worst enemy drive it. Now its all gone and been totaly rebuilt. I look at this mini truck scene an see some of the old ways of things being done like chop tops and channeling sectioning and over all just lowering. Its just old school thoughts with a new body style. When the suspension is raised you have 7-10 inches of body clearance for driving. Most of the people only drive high enough to steer though. Crazy huh

Thank you Joe for your kind words you fellow hoosier..

SeaSalt all the suspension is all adjustable to be able to drive. Just hit a switch for the wheels and UP you go how ever high you want (to around 10 inches). Nope no stereo in this one just a real train horn (dont know why he want it but oh well). I guess this style is for more show but also to drive on the street also. It will have to warm though due to no heater. LOL cold ride!! This might just sum it all up. MINI TRUCKERS want the biggest they can get and the most packed into a very tiny spot. And do it as cheap as possible and i mean cheap.

Richard the dash is all my own building I didnt buy anything for it other than materials ( 18 ga and some 2" dom). I built every little bit for it. The dash cluster (dont know if it is shown) Is a lokar piece.

I just dont know how my metal fabrication skills are I have only been doing it for a little while (5 yrs on and off). I look up to all the skill and people that are here. I never think my work is good enough and have to ask others if it is. I dont know why I do this....
I will leave it at that. Thank you all Keep em coming also

[captainkirk]

You question your ability and weather your work is good enough because your mother didn't give you the unconditional love you so desire.

You chop trucks because this guy shows up on your door step with a hand full of cash and he thinks he's going to get lucky with the girls if his truck scrapes the pavement. (likely it worked given the state of things today)

We all beat on metal in the hope of some day making something that the world will admire us for (see first answer for reason)

Face it guys it's all about the love here at metal meet.

captainkirk (aka the Freudian metal shaper)

almost forgot to mention my new English wheel...it works great....everyone needs one, no shop will be complete without one.

[Stormstyles]

You question your ability and weather your work is good enough because your mother didn't give you the unconditional love you so desire.
:lol: :lol: No She loved me as a toddler!!

[edwardd_]

OK, I convinced.....train horn did it. If you can't get attention any other way....
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Best I heard of was a Great Lakes fog horn. WOW....where can I get one? Like cheap....cheaper....free.

[KustomsRus]

Hi Sean, Your creations are "KOOL" I've always liked the BIG wheels, Slammed look. My saying has been "If it don't make sparks, it ain't low enough"! Of coarse safety is also a concern. Just so you know, I'm not one of the "Young Guns", I just turned 65 years young last month. If you enjoy what you're doing and making some money---Go For It, you definately have the talent and creativity. I'll have to check out your shop when I'm in Knoxville at the Streetrod Nat's South in May.

Jerry K

[Gonejunking]

Hi Sean
About 5 years ago, I helped my son slam a Toyota p/u. He didn't have the money for air ride, so we just put it on the pavement. It was like riding a bucking bronco. He used to get it high centered on speed bump's at least once a week, and it got stollen at least once a month! After the 4th time it got leg's, he let the insurance company keep the truck. Now he's into jacked up truck's. The higher, the better!

I like your work, keep it up.

[Archie]

Wray, you'd look good in a ride like this S10.

S10????

Hell you can lower the Isuzu:)

Archie

[1969robinhood]

nice lookin truck sean...and Amanda


I agree ..it looks like your skills are right on par...

keep us posted of your other projects..:rolleyes: :rolleyes: http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Stormstyles]

Thank you all for your words of encouragement. It truely helps with my mentality. LOL... People say that I am my worse enemy... Could that be true?? NAAAAA not me.. I will keep you all updated on future projects and also the end results of this one. I know that we have a ton more coming but I can only do one at a time.
Thanks again