Well, I guess I am done here.

[Plowboy]

Not much left to do on the spacetruck except interior, and that isn't going to happen for a while since I am broke.

I haven't taken it out and driven it yet, but maybe I will this afternoon. The tranny is making some funky noises so I guess I will just get it out on the road and run the shit out of it and hope for the best. If not, I will just throw some more money at it until it is fixed. That is just how things work, I guess! I want to give a shout out to Dave up at Midtown Transmission in Eau Claire, WI for walking me through my tranny issues. I am not much of a mechanic, so I probably screwed something up putting it back together! Here it is.

[Plowboy]

Back

[Antibilly]

thats a WILD machine man!!!!!!! GREAT JOB

[Plowboy]

Shitty side pic.

[porknbeaner]

Beautiful.
Looks like all that's left is work the bugs out and windshield time.
Sweet little truck (car?), kustom.

[repoguy]

Very cool.

[2tall2beahotrodder]

That Truck is FUCKING AWESOME!... thing looks so weird, so wicked! The Color is great, same for the wheels... My opinion, the rear tire should be taller. But the truck is awesome as is..

Nice job.

[caddyman65]

That`s got to be one of the coolest trucks i`ve ever seen, good job!

[Suede57]

That is one cool truck this place sure has a lot of talented guys on it

[manyolcars]

PAINT????? What is that?? Haha J/K it looks very nice

[Petejoe]

Great job! very creative. Don't get down because your out of money man. Once its finished, most of the fun is gone.
Get it running right and drive it. You can always finish it later.

[InjectorTim]

Killer

[G V Gordon]

One of my favorite all time HAMB rides. I like folks that think outside the box. Ya done good!

[Munson]

Beautiful truck!
Make sure you get some footage of the first voyage, tire smoke and all!
j

[Gas_Tires_Oil]

Way cool Plowboy! Nice job.

[Django]

NICE FUCKING JOB AARON. I downloaded these pics for our supersecret project, but I may need you to take some more. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Deuce Rails]

That's awsome.

It's also inspiring that you can actually get a project "done"!

[Fast Elvis]

Sweet ride Plowboy....you got the skills.....now ,just drive her and have some fun! Cheers F.E.

[Max Gearhead]

Hey Aaron, you did real good!http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Max

[Bob K]

BEAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice job, post pic's of the first burnout.

Bob

[40StudeDude]

Niiiiiiice job PB...paint always makes a rod look better, IMHO, the truk IS awesome...you won't see yourself coming down the road...or park next to a duplicate at ANY event!!!

R-

[andysdeuce]

Good job Plowboy!!! COOL truck!! Better get the bugs out of her quick...planting season is almost here. See 'ya when you make it back to Indy.

[hotrodladycrusr]

AWESOME! I can't wait to see it at Indy in June. The SpaceTruck is going to blow everyone away. GREAT job bud, I love it!

[Plowboy]

Here is a before pic 1 year and 2 months ago for those who never saw it.

Rat Rodder, those are 900-15 tires. How do you go bigger on a 15 inch wheel?

Thanks for the props homeyz!

[zman]

That has go tto be one of the most awesome, FUCKING bad ass, killer, cool, vehicles of all time. Great job.....

[Buick59]

Man now that is unique and cool!!!!!! Shit I really dig it.

[shifts]

Aaron, give me a call & we can sort out the tranny problems. BTW, is there any way you still have the front fenders? I'm buying a 34 Chev bus & the front fenders are shot. DAVE

[Dirty Dug]

It's great when a plan comes together. VERY COOL!

[bobbleed]

That looks good for a corn grower....

I got your tranny, Drews coming to pick it up.

[earl schieb]

Man, that's the kind of project that people will talk about 30 years from now---the stuff legends are made of. Absolutely beautiful!

"hey, you remember that pickup with the Buick quarters for a bed?......." "YEA, that thing was fuckin COOL!---wonder where it is now??"

[Big A]

Right on! Great to see that come together. That thing is a pretty good symbol of what the HAMB is all about.

[Paul]

thanks for sharing the build-up, seeing your steady progress has been very inspiring.

looks WAY cool too!

Paul

[Sixcarb]

Nice work very tasteful setup, keep up the good work.




"Transmission's are meant to be broke"

[2tall2beahotrodder]

Got me plowboy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif something like this? Truck is cool as is though.

[beatnik]

Very Cool! I dig it more and more every time I see it.

[Donzie]

Too Cool! I've always dug custom rods. I wasn't sure about the color when you first showed it but it looks good.
Yep, that's a head turner.

[metalshapes]

Very nice!

[cheaterslick]

NICE!! That's alot of work. Maybe a little choppy chop in the future?

[saltflataddict]

Thats really wild , I think that will be one truck people will talk about in the future. Wait 20 or so years and there will be a Space Truck clone being built somewhere.. Very nice PB..

[Elrod]

Boy that looks good! Great job!

I like the way the cowl of the truck naturally lends it's self to a rake. The stock truck's cowl swoops back, but when you put the truck in a rake, it looks great!

Way to go man! Bring that thing to the Round Up!

[cheaterslick]

another...hope you don't mind me doin this.

[41ChevyTrucker]

nice work man!

[Django]

In honor of the Spacetruck being finished, I think Evel should find one of his hot Winkytiki friends and recreate the Whitesnake video for Is This Love on the back end of the Spacetruck for Plowboy. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Dreamweaver]

Awesome job!

Sounds as if you are a bit burnt out, relax and enjoy it as is or maybe take a break from it.

Anyone who has seen it will always remember "The Spacetruck"!!

[Junkyard Dog 32]

PLOWBOY- I'm very proud of ya, ova hea.

...and, DJANGO... I'm pissin' myself. Ha Ha Ha... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

JOEhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Plowboy]

Chad, I was thinking of a combination of "Here I go again" and "Cherry Pie". She'll have to take her high heels off though!

Any hot, scantily clad, poofy haired female will do. Let's just make sure my wife isn't around though.

[roadstar]

Aaron You fuckin RULE dude!!!!!

Oh, and your truck looks preaty cool too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You just didn't push the envelope there you made a whole new one.

I have alot of respect for you man.

[Plowboy]

Thanks Rudy! That means a lot coming from a world famous Detroit Autorama winning builder such as yourself. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I'm going home to yank it out of the garage now. I will let ya'll know on Monday how it turns out.

[Django]

Shit, did I list the wrong song? I'll have to dig out my Whitesnake VHS and look. You'd think I'd remember with VH1 playing all their specials. Cherry Pie is a good choice too! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'm off to do an internet search on Bobbi Brown. I'll be back later. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Randy D]

Very nice! What does Steph think about it? Now go clean your garage before it looks like mine. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[caffeine]

I think i just came.

[Nads]

That's the weirdest most fucked up hot rod I've ever seen.

I love it!

[atch]

i can see that this post is gonna be runnin' right back to the top for quite a while with folks sending kudos. and deservedly so. i've been watching your progress photos and saw the truck at the pileup this year.

about all i can say is aaaaaawsum truck. good job. i'm jealous of your skills.

am looking forward to seeing it again in its now "completed" state.

when i first saw the title of this i thought negative thoughts. donald southerland would not be proud of me. i thought you were leaving the hamb or somethin'. stupid me.

also after i first read it, when there were only one or two replies, i decided that i wouldn't respond 'cause i knew then that there would be many folks complimenting you/the truck and one more (or less) wouldn't make any difference. i couldn't hold back, though.

i'll quit ramblin' now.

[Rolf]

That's a trend setter if I even seen one...

Watch for Boyds Billet Space Trucks next !

[BoomBoom]

I dig the truck and the shop!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Django]

Ok, I'm back. Bobbie Brown still rocks. Unlike Tawny Kitaen. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[BARNETT]

Outta sight! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[hankcash]

This is a HAMB auction right???

I'll start the bidding at $50.00...

That has got to be the next best thing to sex I have ever seen!

HC

[abomber30]

Asshale taking credit for all the work I did on that truck ... hahahahahaha great job sweet cheeks

[Dirk35]

WOW!!!!!!!

That bed is sweet. I love it!

[SamIyam]

Nice!

Maybe metalflake the roof?

And some trashy space chick airbrushed on the cowl would finish it off!

...and where in the hell did you get those rear tires!?

Are they new?

Sam.

[daign]

Plowboy you done real good. That thing came out perfect. Awesome job.

[ QUOTE ]

And some trashy space chick airbrushed on the cowl would finish it off!


[/ QUOTE ]
I'm with SamIam on this one 100%! This is 'spacechick' from Casadiablos.com (http://casadiablos.com/) She even matches! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://casadiablos.com/SpaceChick-6.jpg

-Dane

[hankcash]

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[Django]

Killer idea. A spacegirl pinup on the side!

http://www.monsterscene.com/kitbuilders0303/vert/spacegirl.jpg

[TheRev]

Plow boy!!!!!!!!! ILUV that thing!!
Words do not explain,i kept it on my desktop..nufsaid!

[Cadillacin Marcus]

That truck is beautiful!! Great JOB!!!

[Big A]

Sure, the guy builds a kick ass truck and we just gotta start messin' with it!

http://www.threeringcircus.ca/Spacetruck_flake.jpg

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[cleatus]

Fantastic man! I mean it was cool enough before, but now that it's all shiny and colorful it REALLY brings it all together and gives it a very cool 60's showrod vibe that just really works!

and in just over a year no less....Seriously impressed.

[Randy D]

"And some trashy space chick airbrushed on the cowl would finish it off!"

OH HELL YEAH!!!!!!!

[SKR8PN]

[ QUOTE ]
Sure, the guy builds a kick ass truck and we just gotta start messin' with it!

http://www.threeringcircus.ca/Spacetruck_flake.jpg

MAN......I just love this truck.......
And I love Big A's ideas as well. Freakin' COOL !!!!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

[59Rocket]

Great custom build!!!

[Skate Fink]

.......DAMN!..........

[Thirdyfivepickup]

I'm with them... saw it and took an assload of pics of it at the Pileup. Looks even better in paint! (all of this in 1 year and 2 months...) WE ARE ALL SLACKERS!!

(I also think the spacechick is a good idea!)

[plmczy]

Congrats PB, that truck turned out wicked cool. The spacechick would be a nice compliment to it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif. later plmczy

[littledeucecoupe427]

It looks fantastic!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Byron Crump]

In foo foo hep kat talk..."that thing sends me!"

It is way past kool man...I want to see it in real life!

[Crease]

I think that's probably the most creative pickup I've ever seen. Darn nice job!!!

[TexasHardcore]

That little truck is truly awesome...great job!

What about the old frame & everything? It looks like it was in DAMN nice shape to begin with...

[LIMEY]

I guess you'll be wanting another compliment! ok you got it that thing is the dogs nuts. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[♠Stovebolt♠]

<font color="purple"> That is one good lookin truck! Man, thats a buety! Good color combo too!!! </font>

[Mai Ki-Ki]

100% original and KILLER.
Saying it needs a chop and such is just trying to pull it back into the mundane fold of most hotrods (maybe steelies and black paint...haha)....You have created something truely Unique and f**king awesome looking...be proud.

A RULER in my book.

Cheers and Have Fun enjoying it!

Maiki

[abomber30]

I just got word from Plowboy last nite that he took the spacetruck on a 35 mile journey. and all is ok. he said he had a boner the size of texas. Only his old lady will know if that was true! hahahahaha All I can say is it's a good thing he left the truck last night to go pick up my rocket moter near st louey. because he prolly would of creamed all over it so much that the paint would have had a pearl coat over it. sick huh! Honestly hats off to Aaron on his first buildup of a car/truck and he did a fucking awesome job. And whats cool is he gives credit to the guys that did help him. It takes a man to do that and not many peolple are able to admit they needed help to finish there project.. But I gotta tell ya he said it was gonna be done before he started work in the spring and sure enough it is. he's a guy that actually keeps a goal I have a hard time doing that. again great job of bustin ass aaron and the end product is killer. hahaha now get readdy for you boyd pick at goodguys hahahahahaha

[TagMan]

That truck only needs one more thing - a new owner......ME !!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

"Breathless", "Awesome" and all those other words just don't do it justice.

[Plowboy]

I am out cruising right now and stopped at my buddy Greg's shop (GS Customs in Seymour, IL the guy with the wild 60 Impala) to check out the HAMB. I just talked to this older guy (a retired mechanic) for a couple of hours at his shop and he tod me to drive my truck till the tranny pukes, then worry about it. So I am! He seemed pretty sure it wasn't the pump and it may be the torque converter.

So far, I have put about 70 miles on it and all is well. Sam, the tires are new right out of the Coker catalog. I gotta tell ya'll though, when I test drove the spacetruck last fall with radials it handled 10 times better than these bias plies. I could take my hands off the wheel, now I need them both. We'll see how well it does with a professional alignment though. Of course, it is windy as shit here right now.

Thanks for the compliments folks. I just hope my tranny doesn't shit out right before Goodguys Indy!

[jaybee]

I don't think anyone said Wow yet.

WOW!

Can't decide whether that's inspirational or intimidating. That is just totally cool.

[DoubleClutch]

That has to be the coolest truck I've seen! Great color too! Also like the shop!

[kustombuilder]

HEL YEAH BRUTHA!! nows THATS one fine piece of machinery. bet you can't wait to drive the tires off it!! well done!!!

[deuceguy]

Very nice!

[dixiedog]

Execellent Job - Best creation I have seen in a while!!! Great imagination.

[side_valve]

SWEET!!! I'm looking forward to checking it out in person. Great job!

[quickrod]

that thing is the bombigity brother!!

[Smokin Joe]

Nice shop truck for "Roswell Rod &amp; Custom Shop" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Put a space chick on it. It worked for Rudy! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[av8]

Nicely done! Prepare yourself -- it's going to generate a lot of ink.

[CAS]

Damn, Plowboy. I'm really impressed. Great job.
You finally get the trans? Sorry for the delay.

[Plowboy]

Well, I talked to Dave, AKA "Shifts", and he told me how to fix my tranny without even taking it out of the truck. What a relief!

It is running pretty good and it rides decent when the wind isn't blowing 50 MPH. Hopefully I can get all the bugs worked out. With my luck, something will probably explode the day before I want to take it somewhere.

Thanks Craig! I ain't quite ready to work on my cliche' rod yet. Hopefully soon!