Bruce's Rod Shop, Spring Texas

low6t4 · Post by **low6t4** » July 24, 2010, 7:24 am

Anyone have any dealings with the guys at Bruce's Rod Shop in Spring Texas? I am considering having them do my work on the suspension for the 64.

I have decided to go with the Fatman Fabrications set-up in the front and the Ride-Tech 4 link in the rear. They should be able to get me in the shop within the next 3 weeks or so.

http://www.brucesrodshop.com/

Thanks, low6t4

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » July 24, 2010, 8:31 am

Dwight.
Drop me an e-mail.
Skip

Max · Post by **Max** » July 24, 2010, 2:26 pm

I just read a story about Bruce's rod shop in Rod & Customs Magazine.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » July 24, 2010, 6:40 pm

Max wrote:I just read a story about Bruce's rod shop in Rod & Customs Magazine.

AND !

Max · Post by **Max** » July 24, 2010, 7:14 pm

ummm yea and they talked about this...

http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/fea ... index.html

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » July 24, 2010, 11:56 pm

He lost credibility with me when I saw the small block Chevy in the old Ford. Anybody and I mean anybody can do the small block Chevy thing. A pro would have went the extra mile and put a Ford engine in it.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » July 25, 2010, 3:05 am

Michelle wrote:He lost credibility with me when I saw the small block Chevy in the old Ford. Anybody and I mean anybody can do the small block Chevy thing. A pro would have went the extra mile and put a Ford engine in it.

I`m with you Chelle!, and how come the diff is mentioned in the Chassis section, not the drivetrain section?

low6t4 · Post by **low6t4** » July 25, 2010, 3:12 am

Those are fair observations. I appreciate the feedback. I would like to be able to do the work myself but have neither the time, space, or talent.

Max · Post by **Max** » July 25, 2010, 6:19 am

I agree with all that too but I've never heard of them before I saw that article and it was recent so just thought I'd mention it. Besides, I look past the Chevy engine thing anyway and just see what else they fabricated or built.

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » July 25, 2010, 8:49 am

I used the Chevy engine is an example, but I did see plenty more in the shop truck that was less than stellar. I didn't like the way he just cut a hole in the bed of the truck for the differential, that could have easily been cleaned up. There was no attention to detail. I am far from being a professional when it comes to building street rods and my 56 F100 street rod truck would blow him out of the water as far as quality and detail are concerned and it was a home built truck. I can only judge his work by the quality of the work he does on his own truck and from what I saw, I wouldn't go any where near him. If he is going to use his truck for a calling card, he needs to take it someplace other than his shop and have done right.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » July 25, 2010, 9:28 am

Michelle have you ever thought of taking on a side line of truck restoration? You have the knowledge and background for it. Just one truck a year could keep you busy and make the Slick community very happy.
There are many out there with the money and no time to spare. With the work I see in your trucks anyone would be happy with your work.

low6t4 · Post by **low6t4** » July 25, 2010, 10:21 am

I agree with Brian...

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » July 25, 2010, 11:59 am

I would have to give something like that a lot of thought. When I do it on my own trucks it is a labor of love and with each passing year it gets harder and harder. I would really have to psyche myself up to be able to put my heart into it wholly. Perhaps if I were a few years younger I could get a little more attuned to the idea. I am flattered that you have that level of confidence in me.

Obsa · Post by **Obsa** » July 25, 2010, 12:52 pm

I still think you should write the Technical book and pass on the knowledge you have learned to others! Just my

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » July 25, 2010, 8:40 pm

I agree with Michelle the work on the shop truck needs some more attention. If it is a work in progress say so up front.

Several of us on here do restorations on a regular basis, they are labors of love, at least for me they are. Those of us that do them for others put a lot more into them than we will ever get paid for. All of mine are done because I really like doing them and because of the challenges encountered. They also keep my mind and body active and involved in something I enjoy doing.

I have given thought to setting up a commercial shop and have come to the conclusion that to be able to offer to customers the quality of work required for their projects would require an investment in tools and facilities that I don't have. I don't lack any of the skills and knowledge reguired just the money to outfit a shop to the level required, at least in my opinion. Not to mention the skilled employees that would be needed to operate a full on custom fabrication shop.

So for me I'll keep doing these projects in my own shop at my own pace when ever they become available.

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » July 28, 2010, 7:11 pm

I checked out the shop that you mentioned. Sent you a PM.