Hot Rods finally got my roadser pickup back from paint and body !

well it's been a long time since i posted any progress pics but today after being overbudget i went and picked up my rpu from the body shop ! still alot of wet sanding and polishing left to do but you get the idea ! engine is detailed out and ready to drop in ! wire wheels and engine will be red ! should all work nicely together i hope !

 

this is the engine going in it !

 

I have seen the red, white, and blue combo on a drag quad. I didnt like the idea at first but it ended up looking awesome. The red wheels will pull it together nicely, great looking build!

 

Looks great!!!!!

 

Nice paint! And I think you should leave the new wheel/tire combo as is.

 

Super looking!

 

Nice, So were do you M-town guys get your painting done?

Jeff

 

looking good, real good :d

 

just depends ? zz shop in madrid did this one for me they're great guys and do good work but they definitely got in my pocket on this one , my other stuff i have done about 15 miles down the road in luther at a guys shop he does good work and is amazingly affordable , my 55 f 100 is there now! also have a friend in iowa falls who owns a body shop , he actually painted the engine for me !

 

They even painted the axle...WOW!
Looks nice. I bet you can't wait to put it together.

Jay

 

One hell of a choice in truck and Motor!!!!..beautiful paint too..Once again One hell of a choice my friend!!!!..Bet you cant wait for the first flight in this beauty...

 

did you do all the engine detailing yourself

 

yes every bit including polishing the bellhousing ! theres a thread on the motor

 

Very Sweet, that motor will look great in it!!

 

I love the valve covers. U make the adapters?

 

Do you have a link I tried looking for it but i dont see it?

 

yeah needed the clearence for the roller rockers , my friend machined them for me ! plus i like the plain look of the cheepy steel valve covers

 

Looks great
I like the white firewall and dash.

 

Really nice attention to detail. Are you sleeping at night?

 

LOVE the motor... it's gorgeous. The RPU looks good in that blue too.

 

not sure how to post a link sorry !

 

very nice, looks great!

 

great hot rod

 

Wow, what a change from before. I can't wait to see it completed.

 

me either it's been too long !

 

I think this is the thread in question:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=360742

Wait a second...that was the bellhousing detail.

Here's one about the engine detail:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=343389

What the hell, I may as well throw the transmission detail while I'm at it:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=349473

 

Very nice! Diggin the color.

 

thank you for posting the links

 

couple pics of the tailgate ! milled and chromed the straps ! painted the raised ford lettering white to match the fire wall and grill insert !

 

Wow, that REALLY looks awesome! You are getting really close. The motor is going to look great sitting down in there.

This is a fun time in a project, seeing everything come to life.
I am anxious to see your updates, great work


Dan