[ QUOTE ] hey plowboy i wanted to talk to you about your truck at the pile up... i love the box... but if you somehow extended that theme to the rest of the truck so it looks like its meant to be together I think you'll get people to bend your way. It needs to be tied together... like this pic i attached... as an example. its an example only so you get an idea of what i mean. the cab looks alien to the box. I think if you step off the cliff and go all the way you can make this a 60's show truck all the way...something wild... [/ QUOTE ] Nice! With that shape on the cab I'd extend it up to the grill shell and put the headlights in it.
Shurley a little off the top could'nt hurt But anyway you cut it (no pun intended) it's a killer truck!
TWO- yeah- lol i just did it for an example but dude can you imagine some scoops full of bullets that double as fresh air intakes... it the summer those doors would RULE! then id go with some crazy canted headlights and a bullet filled grill and KANDY paint, metal flake... chrome... and of course your radirs plowboy~ dig seein the progress
Plowboy- I'm thinking about swapping out the original rear springs on my Chevy with trailer springs. They're only 27" long compared to the stock 54", which will tuck them under the body so there aren't any shackles hanging out. Plus they're a steal at $30/pr from Northern Tool. Ed
How about a grille treatment somewhat like the '32 3w on the album cover of that Beachboys record? That might help tie the theme of the truck together front to back. Just a thought. Frank
Hey Plowboy, are ya gettin' pissed about people screwing with your truck yet? Tuck, I still don't know about that ridge in the middle of the door, but I think yous guys are on to something with having the grill shell tie into the whole combo.... And now I am on the "Chop It" bandwagon as well.... That thing looks******en chopped! But Plowboy, that truck also ROCKS just the way it sets! IMO... I love the green as well..... Put Radirs on it and DRIVE man drive.... Someone needs to do a photochop of it with the Radirs and whitewalls on it. AND IF YOU GO WITH REDLINES, YOU NEED CRAGARS! JT.
I eventually would like to make some funky grille for it like the A La Cart or the Beach Boys car, but I am going to get some use out of the $500 radiator I got from Walker first! Like I said this is my first A to Z project and have never welded or owned a welder until 2 years ago, so baby steps people...baby steps. As of right now, I am just going to leave it like it is and try to get it painted and road ready for next spring. I yanked the guts out of the******* last night and I am sending them up to "shifts" in Eau Claire, WI for some massaging. I finished up the wiring last night too since my turn signal indicator came in. I turned off the garage lights and turned on the headlights....this thing is gonna look really wicked at night!
I saw this truck at the pile up and let me tell you boys and girls it was truly an insperation. What impressed me the most was this guy wasn't a experenced body guy. The quality of the metal work was hard to belive for someone who hadn't done anything like his before. It would have been real easy to make a big mess doing that much cutting and welding, but that bed fit great flowed nice and wont take 2 inches of filler to make it look good. We talked for quite some time and I was also impressed with his overall attiude about the project. It is being done just the way he wants it. I'm happy to see it's running and driving now. I know it was sooo close when I saw it last month. I look forward to seeing it again and it sounds like it might be painted by then too. Oh and lastly you guys should see how clean the cab is. I couldnt belive it. So when the bed is mudded up the rest is gonna be a snap. I want a ride at the next pile up
I can't wait to see Tuck's bubble top finished or the other project he has going with the "slasher" front end. Style and an eye for what looks good. I definitely understand leaving it as it is and driving it but seriously - all hope is lost for anyone who saw that last picture and is still sitting on the fence. When you look at it it you should at least want to do those mods wether it's practical right now or not.
Plowboy - Dig the look of your truck. I think laying out a nice scallop job would bring the cab and bed together and make it look finished without having to mod the doors. Keep it up. Tuck - I was thinking the same thing with the door mods. Like your photoshop concept.
Low this thing. Here's the photoshop i did ages ago now.. But having done it and seeig the truck now..i do like the cartoonish tall look that the truck has.. Keep it up! CHEERS maiki
Maiki, I do really like that oval rear window you did. I have been trying to figure out a way to do it ever since. I think I could bend some conduit in the oval shape and put some tabs on it and urethane some glass in....we'll see. I probably won't mess with it. I am just trying to get it running right now. As for the wheels, those are 15's on it right now. The foto shop version would be 20's or bigger on the back and probably 18's on the front....ain't gonna happen. I was thinking about some 5.60 15's on the front and some L 78 15's on the back. I am not really familiar with what is available in tires though so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I want the tallest meats I can get on the back though and will adjust the front accordingly to keep the rake. I am still considering Radials because every time I go anywhere it is at least 60 miles and I drive down a LOT of country roads (I Live on one) and they eat the bias plys quick. By the way, my color of choice right now is PPG Cool Blue, which is a really bright blue. I have been toying with the idea of making it a dark Navy blue though. Thanks for the kind words Rudy! Most people don't believe me when I tell them I don't know***** about bodywork. I was even accused of working at a body shop for a living. I guess that's O.K. for a dumb**** hick that works at the Co-op huh?
Tim, That's a concept pic of my next project... 1938 ford pick up cab. 1940 ford bonnet/grille Model A bed (or something like the spacetruck.) Model A Chassis with kicked up rear. Chopped 4-5 inches...Fake Auburn Lights. Art Deco Styled. About to sell my recently finshed custom. buy a cheap/fast/evil daily driver and star buying body parts. =] Cheers MAIKI p.s ..no more pics yet..tis a secret!
Ok now that ones' "done" and lookin cool and on the road, when do we get to see the flat bed '60 Buick?
Comon' ---da na na na na na na Comon' ---da na na na na na na Let's go Space Truckin! Comon' ---da na na na na na na Space Truckin'....... on the radio just a couple minutes ago.
man your an inovator and a visoionary and a craftsman. i agree with the unchopped look. keep on space trunkin'
I love that bed, probably one of the coolest ideas ever. I do agree about the tire sizes, though, the little ones don't match. I like the white frame, but I'd paint the springs /shackles flat black. they just seem to pull my eyes away from the body, and cluter it up a little. A little rattle can work there and it's done!
I sure as hell ain't no visionary and I definitely am not an innovator. Like I said, the idea was NOT mine (thanks Doc!), I just happened to find some really good junk cheap and it fit together OK. I am impressed that this car post has gotten almost as much attention as a Von Dutch Post! Thanks Folks.
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