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Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 05:34 PM
Hey guys..just rejoined.....
here are shots of my 32 pick up....the Diamond deuce,....first seen in HRM in 1961.....

nearly done....more pics to follow.....


http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D12.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D11.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D10.jpg
bullet
04-14-2008, 05:37 PM
Oh ya, keep the pics coming.
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 05:41 PM
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D9.jpg
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 05:43 PM
sorry..family distraction......

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D8.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D7.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D6.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D5.jpg
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 05:45 PM
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D4.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D3.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D2.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/D1.jpg
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 05:45 PM
Thats all for now......:)
Kruuzin
04-14-2008, 05:56 PM
SAAAAWWWWEEEET
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 06:05 PM
The drivetrain is as follows.....1957 392 chrysler.punched and stroked to 422 cubic inches.Dynoed around 602 h.p.
Richmond 5 speed/chrome moly driveshaft and a Currie full tilt 9 inch.
There is alot more.. but I won't bore you fellas.

It should roll........
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 06:17 PM
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/DSCN0043.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/DSCN0069.jpg









Here where it was at a few years back.
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 06:19 PM
Here it was in HOT ROD in 1961......
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/PLAKE-003029.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/Spread-001.jpg
tinmann
04-14-2008, 06:24 PM
Way too cool.
bullet
04-14-2008, 06:25 PM
That's a nice looking truck.
The vintage photos look awfully familar.
Rochie
04-14-2008, 06:29 PM
Jeff,
MY GOD YOU"LL BE KILLED!!! You chromed the front spring...are you not afraid of hydrogen embrittlement???

Way to go that truck looks great!!! Will you ever post some of your art work here??? on the EH ! side
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 06:30 PM
I found the truck at the Waterdown swapmeet in '89......here is the way it was when I got it....
unchannelled with the 4 inch chop.. fully fendered.
It had a beat flattie with Fenton heads and a dual pot intake.
I had a nailhead for it but got talked into a 289 and C4.
Ran good....but I wanted a bit of its heritage back.....
so after my pop passed away in 2000 the adventure began.......


Around 1990......


http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/HIS-03.jpg


http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/HIS-02.jpg
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 06:32 PM
Jeff,
MY GOD YOU"LL BE KILLED!!! You chromed the front spring...are you not afraid of hydrogen embrittlement???

Way to go that truck looks great!!! Will you ever post some of your art work here??? on the EH ! side







HA HA HA HA


Rochie.....if ya gotta go..... that would be my choice.....hahahah:D

Here is some of my work....

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/4-7.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/5-6.jpg
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 06:35 PM
These are from my sketchbook out from the adventure at the Tardel Ranch last fall....
If ya ever get a chance.. go for a visit to Vern's place..... pure Nirvana for a gearhead.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/1-15.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/5-7.jpg
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 06:36 PM
I just got back from the Lone Star Round Up in Texas.....Spent time with some pals down there again.....these are from my sketchbook LAST year......

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/4-8.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/2-15.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/6-5.jpg
Old-Soul
04-14-2008, 06:54 PM
I didn't know Jeff was a member here! Shows how much I pay attention, I guess.

I was checking out you're pickup progress on the HAMB this morning, great stuff!
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 06:59 PM
I didn't know Jeff was a member here! Shows how much I pay attention, I guess.

I was checking out you're pickup progress on the HAMB this morning, great stuff!



Shhhhh!...they let me in the back door......don't tell anyone!:D

thanks dude:)
grumper
04-14-2008, 07:18 PM
That thing is looking killer Jeff. Anything good happening in Palookaville lately?

grumper
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 07:34 PM
I am waiting for summer is all!
Actually...There are plans in the works for a small hot rod gathering in the mid summer.I will keep ya posted.
Since the CSRA has died a quiet death.....I have heard of quite a few fellas that are planning functions......
bgbdlinc
04-14-2008, 07:35 PM
..great stuff Jeff.....there is nothing like a full-fendered channel job for me......makes my pants move.....
meteor
04-14-2008, 09:16 PM
Hey Jeff, good to see you on here buddy. The truck is looking killer, can't wait to see more.

I gotta call you and hear some wild texas tales...how was it this year?
ss34coupe
04-14-2008, 09:59 PM
Jeff, you are doing a fantastic job on that rod - nice to return it to its original heritage. More and more of us are coming to understand the importance of rodding's past, so thanks for your contribution. Great work!
Jeff Norwell
04-14-2008, 10:13 PM
Thanks fellas.
Texas....Ahh....it was FANTASTIC!
1000 traditional hotrods and Customs.....
Great time and great people
Cword
04-15-2008, 10:21 AM
Jeff the truck is looking gorgeous, too clean and too much like a real life model kit. You must be killing yourself on the details. I'd never have the patience for that.

Love the frame with the box mounted pictures they are a refreshing point of view when we're inundated with images of truck cabs on empty frames.

That spring is going to be hard to clean when it gets full of salt ;-)

Mike
Jeff Norwell
04-15-2008, 11:53 AM
Jeff the truck is looking gorgeous, too clean and too much like a real life model kit. You must be killing yourself on the details. I'd never have the patience for that.

Love the frame with the box mounted pictures they are a refreshing point of view when we're inundated with images of truck cabs on empty frames.

That spring is going to be hard to clean when it gets full of salt ;-)

Mike








Thanks Mike.....
that means alot coming from you.
I am kinda a "wash n wear guy" My intentions are to show the truck for the first year,test drive it and work out the bugs(there is ALWAYS bugs!)
Then ... drive the krap outta it!
WASH N WEAR= Rinse it down and air dry at full speed.:)
Jeff Norwell
04-15-2008, 12:17 PM
I also must make a special note as well....and spam too
None of this truck would be ANYWHERE without the help of a truly great individual name NEIL CANDY......
I owe Neil a great debt of gratitude,knowledge and help.

He made me into a true shop Monkey.
Neil is a ruler and a MEGA hero to me.

He runs a small speed shop outside of Kingston Ontario.
Candy's Hot Rod Supply......

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/3-10.jpg
d.w.
04-15-2008, 03:49 PM
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/5-7.jpg

looks familiar... R&C?


Man, that looks sweet - clean and simple!
55LINCOLN
04-15-2008, 03:56 PM
love these drawings
Jeff Norwell
04-15-2008, 04:16 PM
55LINCOLN

Got your message
call you tonight

just swamped right now......
55LINCOLN
04-15-2008, 05:42 PM
55LINCOLN

Got your message
call you tonight

just swamped right now......

I'm here all night
John in Oz
04-15-2008, 08:23 PM
Man that is just an awsume looking thing there Jeff, I just enjoy those old style rods so much it's good to see another one coming back to life. You must be getting some great satisfaction out of that.

Cheers, John
Chad
04-15-2008, 08:46 PM
Hey Jeff,did Linken happen to build that chassis under your truck? Linken builds some REALLY nice stuff
Jeff Norwell
04-16-2008, 05:46 AM
Hey Jeff,did Linken happen to build that chassis under your truck? Linken builds some REALLY nice stuff





Yes Sir!:)
Kenny is simply the best.
James__WC
04-16-2008, 08:27 AM
Jeff: LOVE the sketch of the Scorpion, I watched the build on the METALSHAPERS group by fellow member Don Ross, and I even have the t-shirt:) (They were sold to help finance this recreation of the original Scorpion)
.........and in going in search of links, I was surprised to find that there were several iterations built?? Don has been busy:)
Dragster Chassis
http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/communityalbums.cgi?action=openalbum&albumid=9980200678191

Scorpion1 Body Fab
http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/communityalbums.cgi?action=openalbum&albumid=9980144818811
Scorpion2b Alun. Body

http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/communityalbums.cgi?action=openalbum&albumid=9980200627764

Scorpion_V Cassis & Body
http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/communityalbums.cgi?action=openalbum&albumid=9980243913077

James
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I just got back from the Lone Star Round Up in Texas.....Spent time with some pals down there again.....these are from my sketchbook LAST year......

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/6-5.jpg
Chad
04-16-2008, 03:34 PM
Yes Sir!:)
Kenny is simply the best.

Kenny's work is second to none.....
Lono
04-16-2008, 04:19 PM
Incredible Truck!
You know it's interesting, the more period style cars I see, the more I'm turned off by "all the latest".

When I was 16 I was choked that all the old guys had the cool cars ( insert 40 + here). Our cars were less than perfect, rusty with bad bodywork and driven in the rain, snow and sun. The cool guys had chromed everything and polished wazzoo's up the ying yang and they were perfect (near to perfect) show cars. Thinking back on those cars now, there isnt one of them I'd want.
Suddenly after taking lifes inventory, I'm one of those old guys too :cool:

It's got to be "period" for me anymore.