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fleet 07-27-2009 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 225491)
I'd like to say Bruning Auto Design is one of those builders that is just starting out that isn't really known outside these message boards.

Tim worked at Steve's Auto Restoration for approx 10 years. He worked on some very popular high exposure builds while working there.
Nice to read the good report and some background info to go along with that awesome Challenger build I've seen pics of.

fleet 07-27-2009 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pacificustoms (Post 225493)
That project has a ton of work into it already, I'd love to show more photos...but I can't.
Nice backlog of work you've got.

Has it been tough to not pull the trigger on a hire?

pacificustoms 07-27-2009 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by WaterCooledNelds (Post 225498)
Nice backlog of work you've got.

Has it been tough to not pull the trigger on a hire?
I've hired just nothing has worked out. The problem is here that I take in projects that I'm really going to enjoy and do them at a very reasonable rate and when you factor in the cost of living around the area (one of the highest I've seen in California) its hard to pay good wages while covering overhead and make a few bucks to factor in the headaches. I also like working with people who are devoted to the work and like to hang around and learn while not working, I haven't been able to find that. I'm always trying to learn new things and improve on things I already know, I'd like someone similar. A lot of people don't like working for a 25 year old so that makes it difficult as well.

So I am open to hire if anyone thinks they have what it takes or is willing to give it a try.

pacificustoms 07-27-2009 02:13 PM
I forgot all about this one. This is the first vehicle I built. Did everything on it myself with the exception of paint and upholstery.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s/8030b382.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s/2eb9f5c2.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s/11e5ebe0.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...CTstudioS6.jpg

bentfab 07-27-2009 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pacificustoms (Post 225499)
I've hired just nothing has worked out. The problem is here that I take in projects that I'm really going to enjoy and do them at a very reasonable rate and when you factor in the cost of living around the area (one of the highest I've seen in California) its hard to pay good wages while covering overhead and make a few bucks to factor in the headaches. I also like working with people who are devoted to the work and like to hang around and learn while not working, I haven't been able to find that. I'm always trying to learn new things and improve on things I already know, I'd like someone similar. A lot of people don't like working for a 25 year old so that makes it difficult as well.

So I am open to hire if anyone thinks they have what it takes or is willing to give it a try.
Robbie,

Your a spitten image of what I went through and still am going through. After 5 employees and 6 years later I finally found a good one. He does get paid very well and has medical. You need someone with morals ,work ,ethic and love for what we do. Finding him or here is like winning the lottery. The level of work at your age will only make you work harder and better and when you least expect it your dream worker will show up. I know it's a pain in the ass. We build high end product and all seed and done we don't even have two nickels to rub together. Finding the write worker is half the stress. Finding a customer with deep pockets to just make a decent living is the other half. But any how good luck and maybe will meet some day.

pacificustoms 07-27-2009 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bentfab (Post 225510)
Robbie,

Your a spitten image of what I went through and still am going through. After 5 employees and 6 years later I finally found a good one. He does get paid very well and has medical. You need someone with morals ,work ,ethic and love for what we do. Finding him or here is like winning the lottery. The level of work at your age will only make you work harder and better and when you least expect it your dream worker will show up. I know it's a pain in the ass. We build high end product and all seed and done we don't even have two nickels to rub together. Finding the write worker is half the stress. Finding a customer with deep pockets to just make a decent living is the other half. But any how good luck and maybe will meet some day.
I guess that's "Life" right? Great words and you do great work! I've been following the Cuda build, very impressive work! I'm not too concerned of the employee. It would be nice to get more done but I like doing everything myself because then I know exactly how its done and that it's done right.

ironworks 07-27-2009 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pacificustoms (Post 225493)
That project has a ton of work into it already, I'd love to show more photos...but I can't.

Well that sucks.....:D

At least it looks cool, in that little ass picture you posted.

pacificustoms 07-27-2009 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 225518)
Well that sucks.....:D

At least it looks cool, in that little ass picture you posted.
Thanks. It's not much compared to the stuff you're building but I'm trying. If you buzz me your email address I may be able to let a couple sneak out.

bentfab 07-27-2009 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pacificustoms (Post 225511)
I guess that's "Life" right? Great words and you do great work! I've been following the Cuda build, very impressive work! I'm not too concerned of the employee. It would be nice to get more done but I like doing everything myself because then I know exactly how its done and that it's done right.
Trust me I feel the same way. That's the battle in this bizz. Either do it yourself and build one or two a year or deal with the headache of two many employees (if you find the right ones). Thanks for the props on the Cuda.

fesler 07-27-2009 04:53 PM
Robbie is a top notch guy we have met a few times and his work is outstanding. Watch out for him as you will see some bitchen vehicles from him

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Originally Posted by pacificustoms (Post 225475)
I figure I'll jump in as I consider myself one of these "unkown" builders. I have built a couple pretty cool cover vehicles of different styles (truck and hot rod). I'm young, starting the shop at 19 and being 25 now. My names Robbie Azevedo and the shop is Pacific Coast Customs. Were located in the northern bay area (napa Valley) of California. We have a couple cool projects boiling right now, it does take a while as I am a one man team with 5 projects right now (I'd think of hiring if I could find the right guy)! One upcoming is a '66 GTO I've posted some photos of before but haven't updated in a while and a '71 Chevy pickup in a couple years. Here's some shots of our stuff:

GTO chassis. Car is being blocked right now at the paint shop. The owner wanted to work of the stock chassis with bolt on suspension as his Mom is the second owner of the car and he wants it to look mostly stock on the outside.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s/IMG_1274.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s/IMG_1288.jpg
Here's the work under the hood. I did all of the machine work, aluminum work and sheetmetal fab in house.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...toms/web17.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...toms/web16.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...kbluefinal.jpg

pacificustoms 07-27-2009 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by fesler (Post 225535)
Robbie is a top notch guy we have met a few times and his work is outstanding. Watch out for him as you will see some bitchen vehicles from him
Thank you! That means a lot! You guys have some awesome products your coming out with. Those hinges on the GTO worked perfectly! I'll have to find some projects to use more of your products!

bucks69 07-27-2009 05:40 PM
[QUOTE=pacificustoms;225476]Here's a couple more things. First off my truck, who knows when it'll get worked on again:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...IMG_0953-2.jpg


I really like this one, it looks great!

RECOVERY ROOM 07-27-2009 06:52 PM
So do I,....Saw it in one of the trucks mags this month.

Al Moreno 07-27-2009 07:05 PM
George Poteet has single handily put a lot of new guns on the map.

If I were a builder looking for a dream customer, I would submit a proposal to him.

Just an idea.

F100Fastback 07-27-2009 07:18 PM
I would like to consider my dad and I one of those under the radar shops. But we would love to have the chance to build more high end cars and trucks, but just don't get the chance in our area (southern Indiana). Anyway here is a shot of the car we have been taking around this summer to some of the good-guys events. Tried for SMOY but didn't make top 5. Take a look at our website classicrestorations-online.com and let us know what you think. Thanks

http://www.classicrestorations-onlin...stback/190.JPG

Sorry about the picture only one I have available at the time.

RECOVERY ROOM 07-27-2009 07:57 PM
Saw it at the host Hotel,Nice car

bentfab 07-27-2009 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Al Moreno (Post 225566)
George Poteet has single handily put a lot of new guns on the map.

If I were a builder looking for a dream customer, I would submit a proposal to him.

Just an idea.
My odds are the same with the lottery. I do have a bad a$$ concept though. I can say no one has really done one either. It's not pro-touring unfortiantly (sorry) but is right up Georges alley. I can say I've come close to him. I did the fuel and brake system in his white and red charger that Pure Vision built a few years back.

fleet 07-27-2009 08:43 PM
[quote=Al Moreno;225566]George Poteet has single handily put a lot of new guns on the map./quote]

For example, say he wants to have something built, if all things are equal between builders A, B and C; does he go out of his way to to put builder 'C' on the map if he is an unknown?

V8TV 07-27-2009 08:53 PM
Great thread, people. If we had the cash, it would be great to do a road trip to all the shops and shoot some interviews and video features! It's cool to see new stuff!

fesler 07-27-2009 08:56 PM
Glad they worked out and if you can send me some pics on the car, I did not get to see them.

Quote:
Originally Posted by pacificustoms (Post 225548)
Thank you! That means a lot! You guys have some awesome products your coming out with. Those hinges on the GTO worked perfectly! I'll have to find some projects to use more of your products!

fleet 07-28-2009 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by pacificustoms (Post 225499)
So I am open to hire if anyone thinks they have what it takes or is willing to give it a try.
Have you tried posting a help wanted ad here and on the PT forum? They seem to get a good response. Obviously there are a lot of forums where you could advertise for free.

pacificustoms 07-28-2009 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by WaterCooledNelds (Post 225714)
Have you tried posting a help wanted ad here and on the PT forum? They seem to get a good response. Obviously there are a lot of forums where you could advertise for free.
Not yet. I may try that. Thank you for the suggestion.

fleet 07-28-2009 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pacificustoms (Post 225732)
Not yet. I may try that. Thank you for the suggestion.
You're welcome and congrats on on the Best Engine award. :thumbsup:

JayR 07-28-2009 02:02 PM
My friend Jared Hancock www.j-rodandcustom.com is one of the super talented up-and-coming young guys in the industry and already has this cover car under his belt which he finished at 24! Every mod on this body is sheetmetal so if you know the car, you know all the things he's done.

Fender vents, taillight panel to accommodate one-off taillights, hand made front valance, custom grille, hood extractors, and a killer sheetmetal console, not to mention all the paint work and just finishing a really nice car at 24.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...arpeCamaro.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...Sharperear.jpg
He also just picked up an Art Morrison Builder's Choice Award at the Puyallup Good Guys show last weekend with a bitchin' 52 Chevy hardtop he just finished for a client.

JamesJ 07-28-2009 02:12 PM
That car looks good, I am not a fan of much custom stuff on camaros or custom paint themes but that is nice and has taste!

pacificustoms 07-28-2009 03:30 PM
That camaro is sweet! Do you know who made the taillights? Also, anymore photos of it?

cmraman 07-28-2009 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WaterCooledNelds (Post 225286)
Interested in the great builders out there that for one reason or the other get little if no publicity.
How about D&Z Customs? Randy is a member here. Has one really cool Chevelle that has had a lot of press and another about to be finished and there is a build thread here.

Modmach1 07-28-2009 04:32 PM
Well im from Norway so i may or may not be the right guy for the thread question, but imo Tim Strange of Strange Motion dont get all the ink etc that i mean he diserve.
He was 2002 Good Guys Trendsetter of the year, but imo there hasn't been much talk of this talented guy.

I had a short talk with him at SEMA 06 with his Falcon, super nice guy

rjsjea 07-28-2009 06:13 PM
Tim Bruning's (Bruning Auto Design) metal skills are on par with any of the top flight builders.....

Just a matter of time until a "no-budget sorta customer" walks in and lets Tim do his thing. My .02cents

Kendall Burleson 07-28-2009 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Modmach1 (Post 225781)
Well im from Norway so i may or may not be the right guy for the thread question, but imo Tim Strange of Strange Motion dont get all the ink etc that i mean he diserve.
He was 2002 Good Guys Trendsetter of the year, but imo there hasn't been much talk of this talented guy.

I had a short talk with him at SEMA 06 with his Falcon, super nice guy
Tim can do a killer build also he has the touch and the eye!:willy:

JayR 07-28-2009 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesJ (Post 225759)
That car looks good, I am not a fan of much custom stuff on camaros or custom paint themes but that is nice and has taste!
As the designer of the car, Thank You! I drew it all and Jared built it exactly like it was on paper. A local machinist friend of Jared's made the taillights which obviously require a scratch built taillight panel.

OLDFLM 07-29-2009 05:10 AM
Fletcher's Customs
 
Okay, I am a little partial to this builder because of all he's done and is doing for me with my build... but Chad Fletcher is also a young up and coming builder who has several features under his belt in the sport truck world and is now putting his personal touch on other vehicles! :lateral:

Check out his website: www.fletcherscustoms.com

V/R,
Ty


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