Chevrolet pickup K line - 1972

Frank has a great passion for 4x4 pickups and proves it with one of his last works.

This time it is dedicated to a Chevrolet K10 in 1972. The vehicle has undergone a complete renovation to the body, which was painted totally black, to streamline this color are the faux wood trim along the side and on the tailgate.

But this might seem trivial to an experienced mechanic as Frank, in fact, what really matters is what's under the chassis, here Frank exaggerated completely redoing the bridges; First, a lift of 15 inches for all terrain, has repositioned broadcasts and has put heavy-duty shock absorbers on both axes.

The rear differential is reinforced and the front have disappeared crossbows replaced with independent springs.

Additional lights on the front grille and visible every obstacle in extreme situations, under the rear bumper a fog light to be seen and marker lights on the roof to give more visibility to this truck .

Furthermore, a reinforced plate under the cup seems to make unassailable heart of this K10. side steps help the climb into the cab and truck-style mirrors complement the uniqueness of this vehicle.

This vehicle should ensure the climbing of any obstacle because Frank has mounted a pair of truly large tires for both off-road vehicle (given the groove in plug) both the seal on the width of the tire road view, all on beautiful circles chromium by 15 inches.

The deck is protected by a cover dedicated deck with Chevy logo, driven by electric piston to keep protected objects that are charged.

The internal combustion engine 350 did not undergo peculiar changes if not the replacement of the cover aluminum valves and the installation of a more powerful air filter.

The interior is of a beautiful black villain ... lacking inserts faux wood and despite being an Cheyenne as a version of interior finishes, the lack of wood trim denote that the year 1972 was at the end when this pickup left the factory, because they were removed from Chevy production.

Chevrolet Cheyenne Diecast 1/24 by Jada total revisited by Frank

FORD T (TOURING) 1925

Frank was bound to have in his hands a piece of American history and for this service offers us a magnificent and distinctive model T Ford Touring m.y. 1925 .

Frank has unearthed at a museum in the process of restoration and renewal and bargaining here for this very dated 4 doors in its collection

The shots are taken at the lizzie  arrived  at the Frank garage, the long road to get there was not really recommended it on wheels saw the age of the medium but Frank said that he had no doubts about its reliability in even grind hundreds of miles , moreover this Ford has moved half of America far and wide from the 20th century.

 

The car is a 4-door (touring) convertible with some special accessories including deflectors for air, toolbox on the running board, bellboy always the same, can be glimpsed inside a suitcase! Furthermore there is also the stock to the rear wheel.

The car is in excellent condition, totally black as usual, only the "hood" and the interior have some wear but the seats are original.
is also the stock to the rear wheel.

The engine beneath the covers is in excellent condition and snoring anchors as if it was his first day of ignition.

An unusual car for Frank canons but the desire to go back in time was strong, savoring the few miles per hour that could give this car to enjoy doing but driving like a frontier waiting to be discovered

Ford Model T touring 1925 diecast 1/24 by Sunstarr revisited by Frank.

FORD COUPE' 1940

Frank presents a 1940  m.y Ford Coupe, sober and in good general condition. In front of his workshop captures with his camera this car survived the decades and came to Arizona without flaws.

Painted "Vermillion red" with fabric inside "gray" shows that in the years before the war was a small model of cars that accompanied the Americans in their travels.

The line of the back with his big trunk give a sense of clean design and only the chrome line on the sides of the curves denote the evidence just mentioned.

The grid is the major innovation for 1940 and in this model we see the importance, as if the car was a car of higher class.

 The car has little need of restoration but a controlled motor which in this specific model is a V8 flatehead with 60 hp.

The dashboard as the rest of the car's minimalist-style art deco and leaves no room for frills or excesses optional.

A turn of the key and this Ford is back on the road!

Ford Coupè 1940 Diecast 1/24 by Danbury mint partially revisited by Frank.

Chevrolet C 10 ( Cheyenne Super ) 1972

Frank wants to enjoy a little 'relaxation reaching a cottage in the Pennsylvania woods, to do it and not to disprove anything, does it on one of his latest creations : Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1972 an excellent way with a good deck.

The Cheyenne was painstakingly restored as is the custom of Frank, the version is the Super, top of the line for this versatile pickup.

The medium has undergone a total repainting bi-tone, the classic white accompanied by "green gulf poly" that make this pickup unusual and delicate eye of the attentive observer.

The wood grain  trim on the sides and tailgate are distinctive version of the Cheyenne and together the exterior bi-tone  painting  get it really wonderful.

The interior details are rich and in tone with the outside: green.

The set paints chosen by Frank for this restoration got does not go unnoticed.

Inside is the air conditioning, the FM radio and the bench seat for long miles without tiring driving. Faux wood panels decorate the interior making the reception in the cabin like a car.

Manual transmission moves this vehicle everywhere.

The engine was replaced with a new unit 350  ci, we see it under the hood in its beautiful put orange with black heads, pulsating unstoppable to go all the miles that will be required.

Only element "custom" Frank is mounting :chrome wheels with tires increased denoting a note of additional grit, but sober, how he likes. .

Frank has done a great job his relax is well deserved!

At the next Frank !.

Chevrolet Cheyenne Diecast 1/24 by Jada total revisited by Frank

IMPALA CONV.1963

Summer comes and parked on lake shore a beautiful Impala convertible model year 1963,Frank take some shoots…the open roof show the original interiors.

Bucket seats, 4 speed manual gear on the floor..Frank think to an owner with sport attitude.

Carpet blue on tone with exterior color gave a special appearance for this car.

The car is an SS version by the badges on the body under the hood over 400 american horsepower!

But the painted color of the car (silver blue poly) and white wall tires gave an elegant touch at this car…

 Probably this car is originally conserved from  day of purchasing.

this time  Frank is happy,’cause  the holiday time on the lake don't give further work for his hands this car is perfect!

Chevrolet Impala convertible 1963 Diecast 1/24 Franklin Mint

(partially perfectioned by Frank)

PONTIAC GTO 1965

Frank on the road with his new work,Pontiac GTO just finished,the green prairies behind the road and the blue sky, give at this shot a perfect frame.

 The car  has been restored with Frank style: the more as possible factory style:
Red line tires on chromed sport rime  trim; interiors redone in a tan color option, elegance and confortable sensation for who behind the steering could appreciate the roar of this real thoroughbred. 

 This car have every options:radio (we  see the aerial on the rear fender),manual gear on the floor…the performance is assured..

The landscape infinity seems to give invitation for running  miles on miles without limits of moving by the tri-power with  360 hp..

Pontiac GTO 1965 1/24 dicast  By Franklin Mint,revisited by Frank

CHEVROLET DELUXE CONVERTIBLE 1941

The car after being completely dismantled underwent a complete restoration of the body, as already suspected Frank original color resurfaced after countless sanding ture was the Cameo Cream; and that's how Frank has repainted.

 The interiors correct red leather were restored also seen that the underlying structure of the skin was still good.

The wheels have been changed with 4 new era, it was easy to find because the supplies of American vintage spare parts are always well supplied ank has repainted.

The wheels now fitted 4 tires white wall as patent leather shoes bi-color era in which the machine was born.

                              

 All the chrome of the car are now shining again and the front has reappeared its original bumper now garnished by two fog lights as it was at the time of purchase in 1941.

The engine an "in line 6 cylinder of 216.5 there" has been removed also reviewed and adjusted to ensure that the machine can still runs many miles.

Frank is happy with this work, according to him: "no car of that age should have the right to be abandoned!"

Chevrolet Deluxe 1941 1/24 By Welly restored  by Frank