Register now to get rid of these ads!

You guys are bad influence on me .... I bought a 28 RPU

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by FalconMan, Jan 22, 2009.

  1. 40 & 61 Fords
    Joined: May 17, 2006
    Posts: 1,999

    40 & 61 Fords
    Member

    Hey Doug,
    Did you guys make it home OK after the meeting?? What did Joe find wrong with the PT?

    Glad to see you got back with the truck, bright red wires/blackwalls would look great on it. Did you call Demo about the early dress up stuff??
    Paint the steelies black for a neat wheel change on the 36!

    You could always make it a clone of the "Happy Day's" pickup......
     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2009
  2. el Scotto
    Joined: Mar 3, 2004
    Posts: 4,722

    el Scotto
    Member
    from Tracy, CA

    I like little old pickups with fenders, so I'd add a set of black painted fenders with a chromed headlight bar.

    Maybe a different gauge set up, but all that thing really needs is to be driven.

    Congrats!
     
  3. Daddyfink
    Joined: Jan 27, 2007
    Posts: 465

    Daddyfink
    Member

    Nice and clean driver with not hokey stuff on it, nice score, man!

    I can see the gauges not being to traditional or keeping in theme, but, if they help you keep it alive, they work!
     
  4. olscrounger
    Joined: Feb 23, 2008
    Posts: 4,840

    olscrounger
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    cool RPU--just do changes you mentioned and run it---like the look
     
  5. LOWCAB
    Joined: Aug 21, 2006
    Posts: 1,985

    LOWCAB
    Member
    from Houston

    Maybe some chocolate brown wheels.
     

    Attached Files:

  6. phukinartie
    Joined: Oct 8, 2008
    Posts: 965

    phukinartie
    Member

  7. pan-dragger
    Joined: Sep 13, 2006
    Posts: 3,186

    pan-dragger
    Member

    nice, run the wheels of that thing.
     
  8. mrdodge
    Joined: Sep 9, 2008
    Posts: 335

    mrdodge
    Member

    Just drive it!! Cool as it is:)
     
  9. HotRod33
    Joined: Oct 5, 2008
    Posts: 2,570

    HotRod33
    Member

    Drive it......and smile.......
     
  10. Southfork
    Joined: Dec 15, 2001
    Posts: 1,465

    Southfork
    Member

    Its a well-done car, but doesn't turn my crank. If it were mine, I'd put a Flatty and a Borg-Warner T-5 in it --- and re-paint it too.
     
  11. Bull
    Joined: Mar 17, 2006
    Posts: 2,288

    Bull
    Member

    Doug, you already know my opinion. :) Change up the gauges, coat the headers and exhaust black, add some cool vintage engine dress up goodies, add the Guide headlights you want, pinstripe it and done.

    Oh and if you're looking to change up the steering wheel and seat, talk to me if you want to sell the existing stuff!
     
  12. Olustee Bus
    Joined: Jan 8, 2008
    Posts: 167

    Olustee Bus
    Member

    great looking, well built rod! I love it.
     
  13. X38
    Joined: Feb 27, 2005
    Posts: 17,498

    X38
    Member


    Please no!!!
     
  14. RPU Rick
    Joined: Mar 9, 2006
    Posts: 164

    RPU Rick
    Member

    Cool as is....

    Yep on the paint and gauges later and maybe the steering wheel...but for now (weather permit) I would enjoy it, Rick.
     
  15. SOCAL PETE
    Joined: Oct 19, 2006
    Posts: 1,204

    SOCAL PETE
    Member
    from Ramona CA

    Wow! Tasteful yet plain. Nothing over the top but the attention to detail is there.
     
  16. dirtbag13
    Joined: Jun 16, 2008
    Posts: 2,540

    dirtbag13
    Member

    nice truck , enjoy it as is for awhile , change a few simple things for now if you like , i'm going through the same thing with mine right now bought it drowe the $h@t out of it for one summer and it's tore apart right now for a complete drivetrain swap and color interior change , kinda wishing i would have left it together a little longer now and just enjoyed it some more , congrats and enjoy !
     
  17. FalconMan
    Joined: Sep 9, 2008
    Posts: 1,406

    FalconMan
    Member
    from Minnesota

    Jeff, yep..... the Wilson's are a talented family with a lot of cool cars. He did tell me it had a later Buick motor that gave him a few troubles, then he switched it out to a 350.

    Doug

     
  18. FalconMan
    Joined: Sep 9, 2008
    Posts: 1,406

    FalconMan
    Member
    from Minnesota

    yes, we did make it make ok.

    I don't think a Happy Days clone is in order :eek:, but I will look at getting some early dress up parts for the motor as mentioned.

    I don't have the time to rip into this truck too far. I will just make a few changes and drive it.

    Doug

     
  19. FalconMan
    Joined: Sep 9, 2008
    Posts: 1,406

    FalconMan
    Member
    from Minnesota

    Bull,

    I appreciate your opinions ! I think the Guide headlights will be one of the first things I do, so I can have some front turn signals done tastefully. You will be first on the list if I start change some of the parts out.

    Doug

     
  20. AnimalAin
    Joined: Jul 20, 2002
    Posts: 3,416

    AnimalAin
    Member

    *****'n hot rod. I am sure you will fine tune and detail it a bit, but make sure you work on wearing it out at the same time.
     
  21. ken1939
    Joined: Jul 5, 2008
    Posts: 1,558

    ken1939

    Its nice now, leave the stock height windshield, so your knees are protected, yes rps are smallish on the inside. This way people can come up to you and say it will be nice when its done :rolleyes:

    Simple is better, and less work to clean. Drive and enjoy!
     
  22. FalconMan
    Joined: Sep 9, 2008
    Posts: 1,406

    FalconMan
    Member
    from Minnesota

    You lost me on the knee comment. What does the windshield have to do with clearance for the knees :confused:
     
  23. Bull
    Joined: Mar 17, 2006
    Posts: 2,288

    Bull
    Member

    I think he means that your knees are up around your neck when you drive a rpu due to the small cabin space, so leave the full height windshield to protect your knees from the elements . . . lol.
     
  24. cool rpu...I wouldn't change much...enjoy it...be ready for that first day of spring and go cruisin'
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.