Art & Inspiration RPU Help Needed for the next "BluePrint"!!

Hey guys, for those who don't know me, (and i know that's most of ya), I'm an artist/gearhead in Detroit. I've recently been selling prints of a series i started called "The Blueprint." As you can see, it's a 2 part series with a '30 Model A coupe and sedan.

I've gotten alot of great comments (thank you to all you guys who have hit me up with kind words)
And i've also gotten an overwhelming response in want of an RPU variant.... which is why i'm throwing up this post.

First off, they did still make RPU's in '30 right? i've seen lots of 29's but for some reason i started drawing a blank when thinking about 1930...Stupid question, i know, but since the other 2 are based on 1930 models, i want to keep the series all one year.

Secondly i need inspiration! If you have pictures of an awesome RPU post em up!
-i'd like to keep it in line with the other 2 as far as style goes, so i'm thinkin anything from early post war, to late 50's style could work. I know that's a wide range of stuff, but i'd rather see more stuff than less.

Almost forgot, engines!
-"The Coupe' has a banger
-"The Sedan" has a full race flatty
-"The RPU"? Up to you guys!

Here's the First 2 Pieces:




I'll be scouring the hamb and posting stuff that i find cool as well, so feel free to tell me what ya think.

 

So when are you going to do a few t shirts, both of these designs are perfect, even your spark-plug logo would be great, there, that's an order for three right there, XXL please, white on black.

 

That's beautiful and damn that would make a cool t-shirt!

 

thanks guys...gonna give this post a bump. i would think somebody's gotta be sittin on some good early rpu hot rod reference?


here's one that i found on here, that i think is very cool. (sorry for the gigantor size)

 

Where can we/I buy those prints? I checked the site, but didnt see a shopping area. Let us know.

 

Voh , they are for sale here in the classifieds , I just bought some ....http://http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472685&highlight=prints

 

How about a Cadillac or Olds Rocket engine? Nailhead?

 

This 32 belongs to NealinCA , and is about as perfect as they come .....

 

love the look! looks like it's all business.

 

I love your "blueprints"...really neat work.

Here's a comparison between my cut-off truck and a truck with a stock cab and bed length.






It'd be really cool if you did your magic using my truck...

I bet there are Ford drawings of a stock 32 pickup out there...

Neal

 

HOTRODPRIMER hooked me up with this...



...just as an idea.

Neal

 

Hope this helps

 

Late 50's - early 60's style with an Olds Rocket (303 & 324 ci)...much like a 'Weesner' painting.

 

Hey Neal, when ya gonna paint that ratty thing?

 

Wow dart, I really like your art. Original stuff, and that is hard to do with anything in hot rodding. Nice work, will definatly be watching you!

 

Lets bring this back to the top - just in time for the Fretag Art Show

 

Thats some nice work.

 

Thanks for the comments so far!

The 32's are cool... & i will def keep that line drawing for future potential.

The initial drawing is done.. minus the motor

Anyone have any thoughts or reference on a good engine set up?

I'm thinking possibly a McCullough flatty...as the rest of the drawing is turnin out pretty "late 40's" in style..and i dont want the engine to look out of period.