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RPU finally on the road

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by sigfordjoe, Aug 9, 2011.

  1. sigfordjoe
    Joined: Oct 5, 2007
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    sigfordjoe
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    from Michigan

    It runs and handles great. Now if I can just decide on a color and what to do with the interior. Any ideas would be helpfull.
     

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  2. AnimalAin
    Joined: Jul 20, 2002
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    Bitch'n hot rod.
     
  3. hubcap
    Joined: Feb 24, 2007
    Posts: 198

    hubcap
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    from phx

    Man that's nice!
     
  4. ibflyin
    Joined: Feb 23, 2009
    Posts: 226

    ibflyin
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    from Tulsa, OK

    Very well done!!! Congratulations!
     
  5. Outstanding! Have Fun
     
  6. Evel
    Joined: Jun 25, 2002
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    Evel
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    1. 60s Show Rods

  7. BBYBMR
    Joined: Apr 27, 2007
    Posts: 612

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    Very nice. That thing's got hot rod written all over it! Exterior = gloss black. Interior = natural leather colors
     
  8. Hackerbilt
    Joined: Aug 13, 2001
    Posts: 6,250

    Hackerbilt
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    Ohhhh My.....that is sweet!

    Lose the sticker from the dash man....if they don't know THATS a Hot Rod...no odds about them!

    Absolutely beautiful....:cool:
     
  9. movingviolation
    Joined: Feb 19, 2005
    Posts: 1,177

    movingviolation
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    Beautiful!

    If i ever get my a$$ in gear i could have my Rpu out the door...

    But that is a really nice ride!
     
  10. Voh
    Joined: Oct 18, 2006
    Posts: 1,052

    Voh
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    i would go for a nice saddle color leather, kind of like the king ranch fords. If not that a simple black would be nice.

    Very nice looking. well done.
     
  11. dirtbag13
    Joined: Jun 16, 2008
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    i really like it ! last refuge body ? is that a smallbock ford ? was it an early one if so to have the generator or did you fab up that mount ? old wheel spinner for the gas cap ? lwindshield posts chopped and raked ? nice little roadster pickup i need to finish mine
     
  12. DD
    Joined: Feb 16, 2005
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    DD
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    from illinois

    sweet ride, looks great
     
  13. striper
    Joined: Mar 22, 2005
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    Very nice job. I would go with a very simple interior in maybe a deep maroon. Pleated cushions on the seats, plain door trims with some nice restrained stitching. That's if your final colour will be anything like the primer. Are those tyres Cokers? What sizes?

    Pete
     
  14. Way cool. Congrats.
     
  15. squigy
    Joined: Nov 30, 2003
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    from SO.FLO.

    Cool...
    i would say maybe a light root beer small flake
     
  16. GizmoJoe
    Joined: Jul 18, 2007
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    You and me both. :eek:

    Impressive looking!

    Should be on the cover of something or in a calendar.
     
  17. Mat Thrasher
    Joined: Nov 5, 2007
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    Very cool I like it. A friend of mine is starting on a 29 RPU this winter. He's planning on SBF power also.
     
  18. DD
    Joined: Feb 16, 2005
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    DD
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    from illinois

    As far as color, light tan, keep it simple

    this is my favorite
     

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  19. mastergun1980
    Joined: Oct 18, 2010
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    from Alva OK

    A black rpu with a maroon interior is bitchin' but that thing is bas ass as is.
     
  20. Very Nice, what body is it, and yes it's nice to see a ford in ford!
     
  21. 50 ford truck used a olive/gray sorta green that is similar to the color of it now. i think it's called meadow green? brown interior.
     
  22. Malcolm
    Joined: Feb 9, 2006
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    Malcolm
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    from Nebraska

    Great job man, I really like it!!

    I'd probably stick with a darker color and some brown leather for whatever interior upholstery you decide to do... like a few others have mentioned.

    Are you going to leave that air cleaner on it?




    Malcolm
     
  23. bob giles
    Joined: Dec 4, 2007
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    I love blue with gray, but yours is fine as is.
     

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  24. Really nice execution. That's a nice ride.
     
  25. sigfordjoe
    Joined: Oct 5, 2007
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    sigfordjoe
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    from Michigan

    I used a Last Refuge body with a 302 block and 289 heads, the windshield has been chopped and laid back, I fabbed the generator bracket and the tires are Coker 750 rear and 550 fronts. The wheels came off my 37 Ford and I had The Wheel Smith widen the rears to six and a half inches. I like the way these radials look and ride.

    I like the black with brown interior idea. Does anyone know if suppliers offer distressed leather?
     
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  26. Hdonlybob
    Joined: Feb 1, 2005
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    Nice job !!
    And good for you. Isn't it great to take it on that first test ride !!
    Cheers............
     
  27. Racrdad
    Joined: Jul 27, 2007
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    What front axle are you running? Very nice RPU!
     
  28. BOP-Nut
    Joined: Oct 20, 2008
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    Nicely done. Clean and simple. I'd go with gloss black.
     
  29. FritzTownFord
    Joined: Apr 7, 2007
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    FritzTownFord
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    You have proven that cost is not an issue when fine workmanship is invested.
    I'm on the third year of my "one year build" so I am envious. Nice work.

    Color ideas on mine change almost weekly. Hard to settle on just one.
     
  30. sigfordjoe
    Joined: Oct 5, 2007
    Posts: 57

    sigfordjoe
    Member
    from Michigan

    Five inch dropped front axle and mono leaf. Thanks for all the nice compliments. This started as a one year project with the intention of using what ever I had laying around and fab what I didn't have. It ended up taking three years but it was fun and getting done (at least drivable) is even more fun. I drive it every chance I get.
     

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