Features Roadster Pickup........picture thread

Just found this thread....here is my RPU, first built in 1956 by ME and I still have it....(I was a lot younger in 1956). 3 different engines, 4 or 5 paint jobs, etc. It has been to the Nats in St Paul, Spokane, been to Bonneville, etc. Lots of great fun.

 

Hey Russ V., Chip Quinn here from Phoenix! I met you at the H.A.M.B. meet and greet at the Southwest Nats. the other week. Nice to see your truck on this post! To keep from totally highjacking this thread I should mention that I have a '29 roadster p/u highboy out in the garage.

 

This is one of the baddest little RPU's ever. I have this one framed in my layer.

 

Haven't posted pics of my progress in quite a while, I think I like mine better than the "new" brookville version ! Mini tubes made by Don C. at OL'55 out of heavy gauge steel,Utilized coupe fenders without narrowing them or the box.

 

Learn me something... What years are the ones that are more rounded??? you know the ones that look like a wheelbarrow where the cab and bed meet.... Like the one attached...

 

I think those would be considered 26-27 Roadsters with a pickup bed attached. The actual RPU have a flat back instead of the t bucket body that you have posted.

 

Thank you SIR!! Me likey those!!

 

No...26-27 roadster and roadster pickup used the same tub. They were only flat backed in 28-29.

Neal

 

OH!! That should make things easier....

 

Here's mine. A '36 we've been driving for 14 years.

 

Haven't posted pics of my progress in quite a while, I think I like mine better than the "new" brookville version ! Mini tubes made by Don C. at OL'55 out of heavy gauge steel,Utilized coupe fenders without narrowing them or the box.

Ricky, you doing it. Looks good . Flathead ?

 

This thread is great......here's mine. first pic is 1980 or so, second is current

 

The stock 26-27 rpu box had filler panels on the front of the box to fill between the flat front of the box and the curved/radiused quarter panel of the bucket.......same bucket used for passenger roadsters.

That is a RPU, the only T's that are kinda flat out back are cut down touring bodys. Some just lop off after the b post and added a flat back.....sometimes a pick up box.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/88031.jpg

This is the original RPU.

 

Yes...that is originally a RPU. But if anyone wants to trade my bed for you're turtledeck...I'm interested.

-Jeff

 

Aha!!! Thanks for the heads up guys. I'm learning a little each day!

 

Yep, what he said. Mine was (is) a touring car, and it looks kinda flat with the section behind the doors. It's just because the rest of the body has been cut off and the seat back is all that is rounded.

Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

Don't frickin' whine! Take of the pimp daddy wheels and it would still be cool.

 

Was owned by Bill Lasater of Tulsa. Don't know if he still has it or not. Is a very cool ride,

 

Some new paint work (company logo) from Charlie Decker on my RPU and new bed wood.

 

Lets see more i need motivation.

 

When I saw the thumbnail pic I thought it was my truck, but nope. This one is nicer than mine. Nice truck!

 

Did you section the gas tank and drop the shell?? Looks great

 

Great Thread love it

 

Makes me wish I had found a bed to cut up at a reasonable price... work with what ya got http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431579

 

thats one awesome car

 

Here,s one that runs a "Banger". This pic was taken last Sept. at the F.A.S.T. speed meet in Northwood, IA

 

i wanna see this one keep going.

anymore?

 

And Gray Baskerville was a part of the team
Lars

 

Derelict,
More pix quick! Those two gave me wood ... now I just want to finish it off! Absolutely gorgeous.

 

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