Alemite tribute bench project

[Toolfool]

Man what a showpiece !! Can't wait to see it with all the bling.

 

[zanyad]

All I can say is "WOW! " I wish I had half your fab talent!

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Sweet. Nice work.

Thanks!!

That’s flipping awesome, nice job bud!

Much appreciated!

Man what a showpiece !! Can't wait to see it with all the bling.

thanks so much, dropping trim off at polisher today

All I can say is "WOW! " I wish I had half your fab talent!

Thanks much!

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Dropped trim at polisher, he is way behind due to a fire so not sure when next post will be

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[shortykorte]

Looks like you have a real reason for a new shop tool. lol


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[y'sguy]

Haha, yes "dropping it off at the polisher today" is equivalent to "here are my parts, will I ever see them again?" Or in the car painting world, "Paint jail" Sometimes upholstory shops as well for me it seems like.

That bench is going to finish out beautifully!

 

[DynoDave]

An amazing looking bench. Excellent work!

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Looks like you have a real reason for a new shop tool. lol


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Funny guy, I have one and frankly I can't do it as good or as cheap as my polisher can, thats a dirty *** job

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Haha, yes "dropping it off at the polisher today" is equivalent to "here are my parts, will I ever see them again?" Or in the car painting world, "Paint jail" Sometimes upholstory shops as well for me it seems like.

That bench is going to finish out beautifully!

True, had a car in paint jail before. No fun

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

An amazing looking bench. Excellent work!

Thanks Dave!

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[littlebean]

that thud you heard was my jaw hitting the floor - truly amazing workmanship and attention to detail

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

that thud you heard was my jaw hitting the floor - truly amazing workmanship and attention to detail

Haha thought I felt that thud! Lol thanks much

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[Blackwolfe]

A masterpiece, simply awesome. You have much talent and amazing skills.

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

A masterpiece, simply awesome. You have much talent and amazing skills.

Thanks much!

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[don long]

I didn't know that Geronimo was still in business after the fire.
He does some amazing work.

The bench is sure looking fine with the texaco badging on the red and white paint, and with the polished pieces going on it will be spectacular

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

I didn't know that Geronimo was still in business after the fire.
He does some amazing work.

The bench is sure looking fine with the texaco badging on the red and white paint, and with the polished pieces going on it will be spectacular

He is picking up and dropping at American Materials, polishing in Pomona until new place ready.

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[Dan in Pasadena]

I hadn't come back to this thread since you posted the pictures of the white doors and red stars installed. You could stop now and it would STILL be the nicest thing I've ever seen anyone fabricate for their own garage - all due respect to Don's stuff.

Can't wait to see the shiny bits on it. You realize it'll go faster then, right? ha ha

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

I hadn't come back to this thread since you posted the pictures of the white doors and red stars installed. You could stop now and it would STILL be the nicest thing I've ever seen anyone fabricate for their own garage - all due respect to Don's stuff.



Can't wait to see the shiny bits on it. You realize it'll go faster then, right? ha ha

Thanks Dan! Much appreciated! To be mentioned with Dons stuff is humbling

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[PugetDude]

5 Star rating!

One of the best builds on the GJ, IMO. You've got some amazing talents- design, fabrication, bodywork, paint. And the rare ability to pull it all together.

Just WOW.

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

5 Star rating!

One of the best builds on the GJ, IMO. You've got some amazing talents- design, fabrication, bodywork, paint. And the rare ability to pull it all together.

Just WOW.

Thanks much!!

 

[Bears Fan]

Two thumbs up

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Two thumbs up [emoji106] [emoji106]

Thanks!

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[Bill Bowman]

I'm really liking your work! Thanks for taking time to share.

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

I'm really liking your work! Thanks for taking time to share.

Thanks Bill

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Almost finished

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[LXCam]

That’s just flipping AWESOME!

 

[kaymccampbell]

Wow! I don't think Alemite, or any other manufacturer, came close to making something that nice.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

DAMN, dude! That looks BETTER than a real Alemite bench.

Love everything I see about it but especially the little Texaco cabinet knobs and the air hose so nicely added n the side - did real ones have that feature? I’ve only ever seen pictures of real ones.

Is the “D” on the front your initial?

Man, you an absolutely be PROUD of it. It’s a tribute to your skills that will last (unfortunately) longer than you or any of us. SO SO SO nice!

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

That’s just flipping AWESOME!

Thanks LX

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Wow! I don't think Alemite, or any other manufacturer, came close to making something that nice.

Thanks Kay

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[Dan in Pasadena]

CORRECTION: Yours looks WAAY bette than an original one!

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

DAMN, dude! That looks BETTER than a real Alemite bench.

Love everything I see about it but especially the little Texaco cabinet knobs and the air hose so nicely added n the side - did real ones have that feature? I’ve only ever seen pictures of real ones.

Is the “D” on the front your initial?

Man, you an absolutely be PROUD of it. It’s a tribute to your skills that will last (unfortunately) longer than you or any of us. SO SO SO nice!

Thank you Dan! I added the air lines, don't think originals had them. Yes, the D is first letter in my last name. I figured I couldn't use an A Alemite badge lol

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

CORRECTION: Yours looks WAAY bette than an original one!

Oh I don't know, that is badass

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[The Cobbler]

simply ****** amazing work!

 

[txvwnut]

Cheese and crackers that’s ****** phenomenal. I wouldn’t be able to get anything done in the shop as I’d just come in and stare at it. It’s gonna be rough doing any work on it and not put any scratches in it.

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

simply ****** amazing work!

Thanks cobbler

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Cheese and crackers that’s ****** phenomenal. I wouldn’t be able to get anything done in the shop as I’d just come in and stare at it. It’s gonna be rough doing any work on it and not put any scratches in it.

Hahaha thanks! The black is epoxy pretty thick, takes a lot to mess it up but I hear ya, I'm gonna use other bench for dirty work

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[bugnut]

Gorgeous absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Woodtick]

That is totally rad! Well done.

 

[TMcCay]

That is beautiful! I would have a hard time doing any work on it for fear of scratching it. Outstanding work.