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Projects My '33 PU, a truck, a build, a story *Done For 2016*

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Flowmeister, Nov 16, 2015.

  1. oldrelics
    Joined: Apr 7, 2008
    Posts: 1,727

    oldrelics
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    from Calgary

    Yes indeed. I didn't see you but I didn't stay for long either.

     
  2. Atwater Mike
    Joined: May 31, 2002
    Posts: 11,618

    Atwater Mike
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    My gosh! I was cooking Chili Verde and paused, as you answered my P.M. about the bed length...then you directed me to the build.
    Just finished all 10 pages.
    Kelly, please hang in there. Your faith and humility are admirable.
    And, YES, I am kicking myself for selling my '33 pickup! It was to be like yours, (final with fenders) as I was inspired by an older guy in the '50s.
    Yeah...I go way back.
    Thanks for the wonderful journey of 'repair/restoration, as I am now re-inspired, and can get to some bullet holes in my 'T' Touring. (uh, welding 'em, NOT puttin' 'em in!)
     
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  3. quickrack-alan
    Joined: Dec 25, 2012
    Posts: 82

    quickrack-alan
    Member
    from Ireland

    Bit of a thread bump, but I love how your work turned out.
    First time I've ever preferred the fendered version but hey ho its not mine :)
    Did you document the floor work or is it still on the to-do list?
     
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  4. Thank you,
    I cut a piece of plywood and hold it down with 4 machine screws.
    Once that was in, I never thought about again.
    I'm still driving the wheels off it very chance I get.
     
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  5. patmanta
    Joined: May 10, 2011
    Posts: 3,882

    patmanta
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    from Woburn, MA

    This is still one of my top favorite hot rod pickups.
     
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  6. iwanaflattie
    Joined: May 14, 2011
    Posts: 4,170

    iwanaflattie
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    I love trucks..
    Love this build.
    Love it
     
  7. Duke of Haphazard
    Joined: Jun 13, 2023
    Posts: 34

    Duke of Haphazard
    Member
    from PNW

    I found your build by seeing your comments on others'. It got me curious about what you were putting together. I'm glad I checked it out. You've had a bit of a hard road and it's been cool to see how you've pushed through. Very cool truck! I like so much how you preserved and repaired the sheetmetal. Also that you just brushed paint onto the repairs rather than jumping off the cliff into major bodywork and paint. Shiny is cool, but driving is cooler, if you have to choose between the two. I hope you are really enjoying the truck and it would be cool to see more pictures as you use and drive it.
     
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  8. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
    Posts: 9,591

    manyolcars

    fuck you. 1935 Ford rear radius rods, small block chevy both rods bent severely when I put it in gear at an idle
     
  9. Speedy Canuck
    Joined: Jun 3, 2010
    Posts: 3,895

    Speedy Canuck
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    Bit of an aggressive response to a 9 year old comment, no?
     
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  10. mikec4193
    Joined: Jan 7, 2007
    Posts: 376

    mikec4193
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    I saw that too...was kinda wondering about it also...
     
  11. Born 2 Loose
    Joined: Apr 12, 2014
    Posts: 38

    Born 2 Loose
    Member

    And I thought I was*****.........
     
  12. Born 2 Loose
    Joined: Apr 12, 2014
    Posts: 38

    Born 2 Loose
    Member

    And I thought I was*****...........dang!
     
  13. HOTRODPRIMER
    Joined: Jan 3, 2003
    Posts: 64,678

    HOTRODPRIMER
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    That truck has turned out great, your attention to detail has made it a standout with all the nice trucks here on the Hamb. Congratulations. HRP
     
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  14. sko_ford
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
    Posts: 3,010

    sko_ford
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  15. Hi all, been a while since I have posted here.
    As life has it, I had to sell the truck in fall of 2019.
    It went to a fellow I'd known for quite a while, he drove it a bit,
    but mostly just sat in his garage. He contacted me last fall offering me first chance to buy
    it back. But as things go when you are dealing with cancer and heart issues, you don't have a surplus of cash.
    It got sold to a fellow North of here in Red Deer. He reached out to me to say it was as it was when I sold it.
    Then told me of changes he was going to do, and I had to just let it go and not think of it as my truck anymore.
    I have seen a few pictures of it at shows, and I have to say, I can't really argue about the changes that I can see.
    It has aluminum heads, and a duel carb setup. He swapped the front dirt track tires for Deluxe Champions.
    I always thought the dirt trackers were more of a Highboy tire anyways.
    So yeah, It's onto a new owner and that's ok.
    It was my mental therapy when I was first diagnosed and fighting cancer.
    I have great memories of building and driving it.
    The first trip I did out to British Columbia was the most epic thing I've ever done.
    I am now slowly building a "55 Chevy shortbox, 350, T5, 3:42 posi.
    Nothing too special, just an old truck I hope to be driving someday.

    Thanks again to everyone that followed the '33 build
    It was a great time and peoples comments meant a lot to me!
     
    Last edited: Nov 4, 2024
  16. nunattax
    Joined: Jan 10, 2011
    Posts: 3,378

    nunattax
    Member

    one of my favourite trucks here .the right colour
     
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