A Photoshop coming to life... (32 progress pics)

[NealinCA]

Lowlife posted this pic of a 32 p/u last year. Haring photoshopped a couple of versions. I emailed him with some requests. He was feeling charitable and did a rpu version for me, with a few other subtle mods.

I rolled my pile of junk out on Saturday and snapped a pic. The resemblance is amazing. Even the gas tank hanging down under the bed, which is something Haring improvised on. I have yet to cut the hole in the side of the bed for the filler neck. It will be intersting to look at when I get the wheels painted black and the windshield on.

Lowlife's pic...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/NealinCA/32pu_hopup.jpg

Haring's rendition...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/NealinCA/32RPU_Haring_LoweredBW.jpg

My pile of junk...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/NealinCA/32sideBWmirror.jpg

See, some of those HAMB photoshops actually do get used. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Neal

[Rocky]

Lookin good, Neal. Makes me wish I hadn't traded off my 32 pickup cab to a buddy of Smokey's last year. The top was pretty ragged on it and I never even considered cutting it off....
I can see it with a swanky, V-shaped windshield frame. Duvall style. I gotta say, I'd have to shorten up the back of the box, tho. It looks out of porportion to me.

[SamIyam]

You da' man!!

That looks bitchen!

Must be the FIRST photoshop job to actually get done here on the HAMB...

Can't wait to see it in person.

Sam.

[tommy]

Looks good to me!!! I love it!!

[NealinCA]

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I gotta say, I'd have to shorten up the back of the box, tho. It looks out of porportion to me.

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I knew some people would not like it, but I do. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I don't care for a full length 32 bed, but this is a 33-34 bed shortened 5 inches in front of the wheelwell. Effectively I ended up with a 32 bed shortened 5". I am going for a late 40's style build, kinda like unbolted the fenders and this is what it looks like, so I am happy with the look.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/NealinCA/32rear2.jpg

I put a 41-48 Ford car gas tank and a receiver hitch built into the frame, so with all that in there I can't really go any shorter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/NealinCA/gastank2.jpg

The receiver hitch will be hidden by the license plate, which will be removable.

Neal

[klazurfer]

Looks VERY Nice !! Wouldnt change a thing . That includes the bare steel wheels . ( but black wheels is oviously cool too ) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Slag Kustom]

looks great i love that you are putting a hitch on it. i have done the same on my a. if you are going to have a pick up might as well be able to use it

[Donzie]

Very cool and as much as I respect your decision to built it "your way" I gotta go with Rocky on this one. I think the box should be centered with the rear tire. But hey, that's just our opinions.
Either way, damn nice truck!

[Kevin Lee]

Rocky and Donzie - You're both crazy. I think that bed looks so much better longer. Congradulations Neal, that truck looks rad.

[NealinCA]

Thanks Donzie, that confirms that I am headed in the right direction. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

With the bed shortened that much it looks like a 49-51 Ford with no side trim...short and fat http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Neal

[SamIyam]

Leave it long... it looks good.

Sam.

[Jojo]

Great work Neal. Are you going to bring it to Billetproof?

[raaf]

the long bed is bitchin and lends to the car's overall style. i really dig that thing - great idea and great execution.

[haring]

Wow, I forgot all about this. I'm so surprised -- and happy -- to see it come back in real steel form.

Your truck looks so cool. By contrast, I've made 0% progress on my own project (will look pretty similar to the original photo).

I love the long bed and plan to run a one on mine. I like the utilitarian attitude of the long bed.

I would very much like to see some detail shots, particularly of the suspension to know where and how you mounted the bones.

[OGNC]

Man, I really like the look of that thing -- especially the bed. It seems like every RPU on the road has a shortened bed on it (too short). And with the long bed on yours it is going to stand out. The chassis work, tank and hitch crossmember look great. I really like the angle-cut box tubing body mounts. Looks like a rock solid hauler. What are you going to use for motorvation?

[slazzen]

I am leaving mine long on my r/pu too every one that see's it says your gonna shorten the bed huh that exactly why I am not plus I like long beds always have looks great Neal

[NealinCA]

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I would very much like to see some detail shots, particularly of the suspension to know where and how you mounted the bones.

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Front is a stock 32 wishbone with a homemade K-member made mostly from a 37 truck crossmember. Rear is a combination of 28/36/40 bones tied into a fabricated crossmember using the socket out of another truck crossmember.

The rear radius rod pieces...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/NealinCA/RearRadiusRodpiecesB4cropped.jpg

The pieces welded together with a fabricated Z for frame clearance.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/NealinCA/rearradiusrodcropped.jpg

I dont have any good pics of the crossmembers. Next time the cab is off I will try to remember to take some.

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What are you going to use for motorvation?

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Flathead with a T-5.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/NealinCA/engineshotrhsBWreduced.jpg

Thanks for the kind words everyone, it helps with the motivation http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Neal

BTW, can you tell I just figured out how to use Photobucket and post multiple pics http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[wes]

i started that 32-34 pickup post where they were doing the photoshop on this truck, its on of the ones that stuck in my mind, great job
wes

[roadstar]

Absolutly perfect!

I have always liked the long bed look.

Thats the best pile of junk I have seen in a long time http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Oh man, I just noticed the rear wishbones...very cool http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[metalshapes]

Wow, that is nice...
And I like the bed the way it is too.

[Lowlife]

My GAWD Neal,that's perfect,don't change a thing!I wish I could Photoshop 'cause I've always wondered what Frankenshine would look like with a little more bed.Late 40s style is my fav.Great job,anxious for the end result!

[TV]

Nealin, don't even think of chopping the bed, I'm using the full length A bed on my 29 rpu and I love it. Not many people chopped their beds in the 40's, yours is right on. Why not put the fuel filler next to the hitch hidden and not cut a hole inbed side. Just a thought. Love your ride.--TV http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[47lincsled]

A roadster pickup is so cool,I'd like to see it with out hoodsides,with a full dressed flat head,good start.We all need motivation from time to time.

I like!!! I like it alot!!!!
Clark

[Hot Rod Ron]

WOW that's really cool looking and a great job so far. Can't wait to see it in person when I come to see ya.

[LOUDpipes]

Damn
That is one bitchin pick up. I´d love to take that "ugly" bed from your ride. It would fit just right to my project pictured here in "test ride" stage without any unnecessary windows, floors etc. Once more: your RPU sits just RIGHT!

[AV8-Rider]

One word, Neal

PERFECT

[NealinCA]

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Great work Neal. Are you going to bring it to Billetproof?

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Well, not this year for sure. I am shooting for Paso/LARS next year.

The bad thing about looking at pics on the HAMB is that they can be misleading http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif The cab needs alllllot of work. The doors are just c-clamped on. I have yet to build new thinner door posts in the cab, reinforce the back of the cab, install hinges and latches, and build new inner door structures.

That gets me to the point where I can start forming new door tops to blend into the dash rail and W/S stanchions. Then I can mount the dash and windshield. Once that is done I can position my steering column and weld the flange on my steering gear. At that point I can tear it all apart and finish welding up the chassis.

And I still haven't touched any of the mechanicals...like brakes, rearend, engine, etc.

One of my dad's friends (who is a buyer, not a builder) made a comment when looking at my 32, "Your job and family must really take alot of your time..."

I guess it shouldn't take this long to bolt a kit together http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Neal

[Ryan]

Another vote for the long bed...

[Jojo]

Kit http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif What? That car is awesome. Can't wait to see it on the road. I'll look forward to seeing it at Paso next year and maybe this time we can make by your place as well. Keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Tim

[NealinCA]

The kit comment comes from my frustration with some of the local folks who look at my project. They wonder why I mess with junk instead of just buying new parts and bolting them together.

That is why I come to the HAMB and post my progress pics here. I gotta get some comments from like minded people every once in a while and make sure I am not losing my mind http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Neal

[Mai Ki-Ki]

Looks Perfect!
1 More Long Bed Vote.

Cheers

M

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[fab32]

I was thinking shorten the bed, but after seeing the pictures I've changed my mind. leave it long, it just looks so right, just like they did in the 40'/50's.

Frank

[Swedester]

great!love the looks,keep the pic´s coming.

[mr.midnite]

I think the long bed gives it the "commercial look", afterall it's a truck. I like it & wouldn't change a thing!

[Dirty2]

I like it the way it is !!! Keep up the GOOD work.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Don't

Looks great,,,,,,I like the long bed! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifHRP

[Mart]

One more very firm vote for the long bed. God knows why people shorten them. That black 32 and yours with the 34 bed look fantastic. Gotta have more hanging out the back than in front.
Mart.

[C9]

Truck nice.

Long bed good.

Haul stuff like real truck.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Taildraggin]

Love it
My next toy will have to be a RPU

[Gotgas]

I love it! Another vote for the long bed, and let me be the first to tell you not to change your wheels, either. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Those look better than black steel wheels IMO.

[Dirty Dug]

Your truck, your look. You've done so many great things to create that truck. No one on this board should second guess your design. Great work Neal. Keep us all posted. dug

[Detonator]

Looks great Neal, like everyone's saying, the long bed makes it real. I like the hood sides, too. (hate to cover up that slingshot though...) When you say Paso next year, do you mean 2005? Go man go. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Dave

[51Cards]

That's one fine machine.