Customs Does Anybody Remember This Truck??

Hey guys I just found this thread and read through it. Wow, this is a truely amazing storey here. However it looks like it's been a few months since there has been anything new posted. So what's up? Is anything happening? I'm really excited to see more on this.

 

I just talked to Conrad(the new and present owner) and he said that him and Roy (the original owner and builder) are working on setting up a full resto and Kustomization of the truck....I know he'll post pics up as soon as it gets under way so stay tuned!!!!

 

I Spoke With Conrad On Wed. November 21st, And He Said He Was Bringing The Truck To Las Vegas Soon For My Help On Its Rebirth. I Along With Conrad Have Some New Modern Ideas To Apply To It, But Still Will Keep It Close To The Orignal As Possible. Stay Tuned And Thanks To You All. Roy Roger, The KING of THE KARBOYS, Delaney

 

This thread is history itself.What an exciting story,for the entire HAMB to feel a part of.

 

Yes! My Hamb Brothers Its just about that time I need to get this Project started by the 1st of the year With the help of Mr. Roy DeLaney this truck is gonna get a good Hand Massage right back into its former Glory and when its done ill try to get it inducted into the Customs Hall of Fame That would be really cool ill keep you'all posted Fo Sho!

 

We Have Built A Custom Frame Just For This Truck, With A Heidth Chrome Coil Front Suspension That Will Lay It Back On The Asphalt. The Rear Will Be Leaf Springs, The Engine And Trans Will Be 350/350, And I Can Visulize The Color To Be Bright Gold Metalflake With Tan Scallops And Hand Pinstriping In Dark Red To Seperate The Two Colors. The Engine And Frame Will Be Color Cordinated To Match. The Interior Will Be Gold And Black. The Tires Will Be Wide White Walls Mounted On Spoked Wheels .
These Are My Ideas Of Course And Must Meet Conrads Approval.:d Maybe We Can Get Chip Foose To Do A Rendering Of It. Happy Trails. Roy Roger, The King Of The Karboys:d :d :d :d

 

whats up conrad

 

i know that feeling i'm experiencing... it's envy!
awesome truck, great info from rikster.
looks like its time to buy an old magizine and "restore" an old custom.
good luck and enjoy

 

WOW! Not sure how I missed this post, but I enjoyed sucking up the story over the last hour or so. Amazing history, info and pictures. Personally, I liked the candy red with white tuck and roll.

Amazing!

 

Thanks! for all the cool coments, the truck is on hold right now ill be getting on it very soon its about that time.

 

On hold?? AAAAARRRRGGHHH!!

We have been waiting for the next chapter in this bitchin' story!!!

 

Any new updates on this resto??? I am in Las Vegas, and i used to see Roy everyday. I used to work at Las Vegas Rod and Custom as well.

 

Dang if this isn't one of the coolest threads on the HAMB!!! I love these stories....

 

we need an update. don't leave us hanging.

 

Damn, just read the whole thread. Simply amazing!!!!!

 

Just read the whole thread.... This is what the HAMB is all about. Memories. What an awesome story!

 

We need a update!

 

Just finished the story on this truck. Amazing ! Good luck on the build. Don't vanish, keep us posted.

 

Well my fellow Hambers I have an update for you maybe not the one you all were waiting for but I thought Id let you know anyway Mr Roy Delaney has been very sick fighting Lou Garretts Desease and well we lost him yesterday afternoon I am just really grateful I had the opportunity to meet the Awsome craftsman that built my truck 45+ years ago what an awsome experience that was meeting Roy. Him telling me stories about the truck colors he painted it, Shows he won with it ect... Roy was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him I promised him I would Paint it Candy red with white interior just like it was back in the 60's that was Roy's Favorite version of the truck so ill be getting on this project soon in memory of Roy "King of the Karboys" Delaney.

 

With reguards to his family & friends. Hope to see it when you finish it. These things are what keep hotrods & kustoms alive and will never die!!!!!!!

 

What an incredable story,i just read the thread from start to finish,so sorry to hear of Roys passing ,he was truly a car guy and this thread is an inspiration to us all..

R.I.P Roy "King of the Karboys" Delaney.

 

It is truly wonderful that you were able to reunite him with his masterpiece
in his declining years. How fortunate for you both. Thanks for sharing.

 

What an awesome story...thanks for all the updates.

 

Sorry to hear of his passing. Keep the truck alive...you were one of the lucky few who are able to track down the original builder/owner and reunite him with his car...

 

Man I got the Phone call from Conrad and it was like a kick in the nuts! To hear that Ol' Roy had passed...Just when things were gonna start rollin along. I told Conrad that it was such a trip...Not finding the truck but finding Roy when we did because he is (was) writing a book about his life and he had written a big part in the book about the truck and the memories he had about it. Then we found him (through the power of the HAMB!) And it was like re-lighting a flame in his heart!....Man i thought Conrad & I were happy to find the owner of the truck but we weren't half as happy as Roy was to even hear that his precious award winning truck was still around after all these years....and was all intact and in good hands awaiting a resto job! Roy and Conrad hooked up on the phone and just like that Roy made plans to come out to Los Angeles and see the truck in person. Roy had let Conrad know of his illness but how seeing the truck and be able to put his hands on it again was priceless to him....What timing! Roy said he was going to add a whole new chapter to the book and ad Conrad to it and how he (Roy) was reunited with his pride and joy! What a way to close out a story of your life!! Right on CONRAD! I can't wait to Finish the truck and hope Conrad will have me as part of his Resto team....I would love to put some sweat into a project like this! Somehow i know Roy will be riding Shotgun with us!
REST IN PEACE MR. DELANY!!

 

One of the most amazing threads I have ever read.can't wait to see the truck finished.

 

Sorry to hear about Roy.
I'm sure he is happy knowing that his truck made such a impact with all of us.

 

man...

I missed this one in its early days and read through the whole thing then got to Roy's passing and it was like a kick in the nuts to me as well.

This thread would make a cool movie.

godspeed Roy!

 

It would be nice to get the truck finished and display it at the Kustom Hall of Fame for a while....That would be an Honor to Roy... i think. Don't you?