The Kripple Kart is done, thank you time.

Paul, you are the MAN!! I totaled my car last year and wound up with one crushed verebrate, one fractured and a bruised spinal cord. Two rods, six screws, a bone graft from a cadaver and 22 staples and two days later, I walked out of the hospital! Trust me, I realize just how blessed I am.
You, on the other hand, weren't as lucky. The way you have delt with your situation is a mind blowing inspiration to many, many people. You could have wallowed in self pity and we would never know you. Paul, I stand (no sick pun intended) in total awe of you sir. Your vehicle is AWESOME, but YOU are much more so. God bless you, Pat

 

ditto what nick said

 

surprised you can remember who you met bob.........FLMAO!......toady

 

Man, that is some awesome work!

You're quite an inspiration my friend!

 

Your panel came out amazing! It may not be "period perfect" but its "perfect,period."

Do/Did you ever have any plans of maybe having some swivel seats and converting to hand controls?

 

that sum-bitch is fine!...I aint no Ford guy (screen name shows) but I'd own and drive that ....

 

Man that thing is killer! and also very clever. love the color combo.
Congrats man!

 

paul you have one bad panel!!! once your in this group, your in it for life, nothing can take that away! and you have the wheels to prove it!! thats a bad boy.

 

You FUCKING RULE KF!! Your story really touched me man, I got chills and got a little choked i have to say!! You definitely have a tight group there and that's so bitchin'!! Your Ford is BADASS!! PERFECT!! Have fun driving that fucker!!

Ian

 

WOW!

I passed over this thread yesterday because the photos didnt load, man I am glad I came back to see what I missed!

wow..

totally cool..

love the concept, execution and finished product

congrats to all involved with this project

 

Oh Sh*t, you & Jim & the crew have done it now.......
Flat black is dead, long live 'FLAKE!!!!!

 

Any chance you would be able to share some build pics, particularly the floor/ramp setup? I showed it to my dad and my bro and they both thought it was converted to front wheel drive because there was no hump over the rear end. It is amazing how low the floor is for your ramp. Got any underside pics? Thanks again for responding and sharing.

 

You are a lucky man to have such good friends! Nice truck!

 

NUTS. Kripple Kart indeed. good for you and your mates. Slim

 

Congratulations on your Freedom Ride and kudos to your wife and all who pushed you to get up and out! Enjoy.
My brother has been a quadraplegic since he was 18, he's 47 now, but he rides in a raised top van since he's 6'3" and 225#.
He'll get a kick out of seeing your rig even though he's not a car guy. He's a Science/Fantasy Fiction guy.

 

Sweet, and you are an inspiration.

 

Most of my build shots got lost when my last laptop died,but I will try and pm what I saved tommorrow.

Thanks again for your kindness,guys
Paul

 

Wow. There is nothing but coool in that truck.

 

Spinal cord, schminal cord, that thing would rock if you were a marathon runner! LOL

 

Thanks for sharing the photos and such a great story. Congratulations on fulfilling your dream.

The style is definitely period perfect and that's all that matters. It looks more like it was actually created in the early 60's than being built now because you captured what it was like back then perfectly.

Your working phone takes it a step further...I've always assumed most of the phones in the showcars of that era were phony props. Great idea on your part.

 

Good for you!!! Thats awesome!!!

 

I somehow missed this thread, but found it through a link (Can you be into cars and not drive?). I've seen pic's of the 'Kart and made possative comments before. But I'm glad to see these extra details and read the "back story" (of course, no pun). Mate, she's a total stunner and I'm glad that she was able to bring ya back!

 

awesome hot rod. way to make the best of a crappy situation.

 

I love panals so much And by far you may have the coolest glade your on the road

 

Welcome back to life. Killer ride.

 

very nice panel

 

Awsome panel... I've been building one for a couple years now. Seeing yours really gives me incentive to get it done..thank you sir for the inspiring story and cool pics. Does the light reflect off the flakes when it's moving ?

 

Now you need to ship it to the states and drive it across the country to show it off in person!

 

Threads like this make the HAMB great. Sorry you are in a crappy situation but Glad to see you getting out and enjoying the world.

Well Done.

 

Bad ass panel man, great job!