To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!

Kiwi Kev's backyard Hot Rod Shop.

E

elvee

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 1, 2006
Messages
309
Location
Atlanta, GA
tskills10 said:
Thought it was funny a few days ago when a buddy of mine posted a pic of Kevin's bathrroom on his Facebook page. He was commenting about what a cool bathroom. So I had to post a link to this thread so he could see the rest of this awesome place.
Click to expand...

Had a similar thing happen. He'd a friend who posted a pic asking if anyone had a line on magazine racks like the ones in the bathroom. He had no idea what the rest of the shop looked like. The ink to this thread gave him something to think about. And this is a guy who runs a private motorcycle collection / museum.
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
OP
K

Kiwi Kev

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
185
Location
Ventura, CA
Dan in Pasadena.... Cobwebs are not a problem. When I see them I just brush them away.

A friend recently hooked me up with a couple of great freebies. A disc sander (18") and a transmission jack. Sander needs a minor repair then I will paint it and post another pic.

IMG_0178_zps2f8c4b49.jpg


Here are a few updated pics of the Willys pickup project.....

IMG_0018.jpg


IMG_0075.jpg


IMG_0247_zpsa6fc969e.jpg


IMG_0242_zpsfafeef1b.jpg
 
OP
K

Kiwi Kev

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
185
Location
Ventura, CA
They will be back soon, I just need to update my Photobucket account. Wish I could switch, the new Photobucket is horrible to use. It takes forever to locate pics now.:mad:
 
Last edited:
A

a-fordable

Well-known member
Joined
Jan 2, 2010
Messages
46
I can't find or upload photos on the NEW PHOTO BOMBIT*. If it is not broke--THEY will break it!
 
A

aar0s

Well-known member
Joined
Jan 22, 2010
Messages
1,905
Location
So.Il.
"gee our website is a big hit we need to update it to make it more friendly with social media!" Not a big fan of the new photobucket. I am a big fan of Kev's setup there though!
 
C

charlief1

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 1, 2010
Messages
248
I stopped using photophukit many years ago since it takes forever to load something on it. It just isn't worth my time to resize ect. I load directly to the board so there's always a record and a pic, even if it's something you've got to click on to enlarge.;)
 
OP
K

Kiwi Kev

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
185
Location
Ventura, CA
I started using it because I didn't need to re size anything and it was never slow for me to load anything. We may have been using it differently. I would like to switch but if I do I will lose all my threads here and on the H.A.M.B. I have a lot on the H.A.M.B. that I would like to see stay in the archives.
 
8

80WTI_55_CHEV

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 8, 2012
Messages
820
Location
bundamba australia
Howdy kiwi kev, great setup you have with some really good nostalgia pieces, if you every need a son i would be up for adoption.It would make very easy to go down to the shed everyday but hard to leave it at night mate
 
D

Dan in Pasadena

Well-known member
Joined
Feb 18, 2009
Messages
13,142
Location
Pasadena, CA
Not to hijack Kev's thread but what site is a good substitute for PB? If enough people bail maybe they'll fix it....or maybe we won't care anymore until the new site we all go to "enhances" theirs!
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
OP
K

Kiwi Kev

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
185
Location
Ventura, CA
Looks like Photobucket has gone back to numbered pages which make me happy.

I put up some Christmas lights. Not sure if they will stay or not.......

IMG_0092.jpg


IMG_0398_zpsab6eeb16.jpg


The pick up is almost done. I will be putting it on Ebay in a few weeks.

IMG_0381_zps5f7d2fe2.jpg


IMG_0376_zps7c8c8f9d.jpg


IMG_0389_zps443c753a.jpg


IMG_0400_zps9f17e65c.jpg
 
Last edited:
P

PLOWJEEP

Well-known member
Joined
Aug 29, 2009
Messages
147
Location
Youngsville, PA
Kev, The pickup looks great.It's hard to believe that it started out as a pile of rusted metal. If you find the time could tell more about how you made the redwood trim on your garage? Looks like it must have been a lot of work. Thanks for taking the time to share all of your wonderful projects. Brian
 
OP
K

Kiwi Kev

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
185
Location
Ventura, CA
PLOWJEEP....The redwood trim was pretty simple. The straight parts need no explanation. For the curved parts I started with 6x1 ? pieces of redwood. I made cardboard templates for the curved pieces I needed and cut them out of the redwood boards on the band saw (jig saw would work). They wanted to split if I just drove a nail into them so I drilled holes where the nails went. They have moved, twisted etc with the rain etc and don't look as good as the first day but since I'm going for a rustic look I'll just leave them be.
 
C

Choptopjimmy

Active member
Joined
Jan 29, 2013
Messages
30
Location
SW Michigan
Very Kool pics Kev. Thanks for sharing... And for making me feel very lazy and untalented... You are an inspiration to us all. CTJ
 
S

shedbilt49

New member
Joined
May 18, 2012
Messages
2
Hi Kev, I practically live on the HAMB and follow most of your input to everybody. I often wondered about how you gained so much knowledge and understanding of the rodding world... Now I know!.. hard for an old Aussie codger to bow in reverence to a ****** expat Kiwi, but man, I got to hand it to you, you deserve every allocade that you get. I do not know what it is about NZ, but boy, do they turn out some world beating craftsmen!
 
OP
K

Kiwi Kev

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
185
Location
Ventura, CA
shedbilt49......thanks for the complement but I know what a real craftsman is. Most of the stuff I do is pretty basic. Here are a few more pics of the PU before it left.

IMG_0511_zps1bfa7fe1.jpg


IMG_0609_zps7172922c.jpg


IMG_0605_zpsd05e0cc5.jpg
 
B

-Brent-

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 23, 2009
Messages
4,709
Location
Utah
Kiwi Kev said:
shedbilt49......thanks for the complement but I know what a real craftsman is. Most of the stuff I do is pretty basic.
Click to expand...

Kev, DON'T discredit yourself man! I've followed your stuff for as long as you've been on the HAMB (well, you signed up a few months before me - I had to check). Take the compliment, hombre. You may not think you deserve it (I respect that) but what you do is very cool/exciting/inspiring to others.

Rant over! :D :beer:

PS, splicing the Model 40 or the Willys together is far from basic. Just ask me, I'm working my way up to basic. :D
 
2

26hotrod

New member
Joined
Sep 27, 2011
Messages
2
u r an inspiration 2 all of us on what 2 do with all our stuff. especially if we never throw anything away. i have really enjoyed this. thanks 4 sharing..........
 
M

Montysmith

Banned
Joined
Jun 3, 2013
Messages
34
Location
New York
the place you have decorated with so much perfection that it has now been transformed into a picnic spot more than a car shop ... yet people will enjoy the joy of both the advantages there
 
F

Ferrari-lover

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 6, 2013
Messages
75
Awesome garage, just read the whole thread. what will be your next project now that the truck is done?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
Top Bottom