Will the REAL BLEEDSTER please stand up? UPDATE PICS!

[bobbleed]

Please stand up, please stand up........

So this is where it is at this point. I've busted my ass the last couple of weeks and this is how far I got. I wanted it to be more complete for the Pile up, but a few set backs held me back....

I'm pretty proud of it anyway.

For those who don't know this car is based on one of the new "Rat Boy" kits from Speedway..... It comes complete with a rule book.

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This is what the kit looked like when it arrived in mid January. The over all quality was really nice and everything seemed to fit well.

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This is how it looked after pre assembly and is basicly how it was as of 3 1/2 weeks ago.

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The kit supplied valve covers really make the sbc look like a Nailhead. Intake supplied by the "Intake Fairy" (RADSHIT RULES!)

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The speedway guys really know how to build a frame.

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So off to the Pile Up it is.
It will be painted and put on the road in the next few weeks.

Also, I made Plexi templates for glass tonight so the cardboard is gone.

I'm pretty excited about this car, but I need a nap.

[Tuck]

i was wondering what you were doing up at 3 am... then i realized I was still up.

BAD F'n ASS bleed,
ill see you Fri night! I got ahold of Aaron!
See ya at the pile up.

GOOD JOB BRO
nice work and thats no stroke dude thats the truth~
Tuck

[wes]

really neat car/ i love the wheels and tires. what kinda tires are those on the back?
wes

[hightest]

holy fuck, that car rules

nice work!

[Mel]

that is the coolest, Bleed!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
can't wait to see her driving!

[Randy D]

Nice work, Bob. Good luck trying to keep Drew off the mic. See ya tomorrow.

[nori]

Nice work, thanks pix !

[KCsledz]

That is a sweet ride! Thanks for posting pics!

-sledz

[side_valve]

Outstanding!!!! Great work Bob!!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Did you get those "fake" nailhead SBC head covers on egay? How much? $3500? $4000?

[Sam F.]

awesome,,,,totally awesome!

at first i thought you redid your first roadster,but then i saw it in the background pic. two bitchin roadsters,way cool!

are those Olds taillights??

[RC]

The "Mic" shifter is soooo cool!! Great ideal. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[continentaljohn]

Hey Bob, that baby Kicks Ass!!! Wow, your the MAN!!
can't wait to see her at the pile-up..

[hatch]

Excellent kit!!!! Should be as nice as your green "Classic Motor Carriages" roadster......Is that REALLY a fake nailhead or is there a VW motor hidden inside??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MBL]

Nice 737 Shure mic! Really nice rod!
Tim
MBL

[Sailor]

Looks absolutlely killer, bro. I really dig the wheels.

[bobbleed]

Thanks fellas, I can't wait to drive it! Still lot's to do though..........

The rear tires are NOS vintage cheaters they are in awsome shape as far as cracks, but they are HARD as a rock. I had to put them in front of the torpedo heater to soften them enough to mount.

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[bradberry00]

well its official, that is the coolest car ive ever seen! whats that steering wheel off of?

[saltflataddict]

fuckin beautiful, the body looks flawless. so you went with the nailhead kit and not the hemi kit. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif no really real nice work Bob.. Though I think the spiders dont look right, lucky for you I will take them off your hands..

[burger]

dude your style rules.

[Mai Ki-Ki]

...and thats the coolest thing since sliced bread!

IMPRESSED....Love your style!

MAIKI http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

"we're not worthy"

[Tman]

I like the car but why does it look like its squatting to take a shit? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Dago Red]

(TM) germ.

[Buick59]

I want that Mic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Mike

[sodbuster]

Very cool Bob....Everything came together excellent. What color are you looking to paint it?

Chris Nelson
Kansas

[beatnik]

Very cool Bob, A lot of nice choices on the trim pieces, very Art Deco, and the shifter handle rules. You have good taste, Nice Job.

[Mojo]

I'm in love. Friggin awesome. Glad to see such a sweet design on it's way to being painted and polished. "Unfinished" cars are cool enough, but painted frames and wheels and some chrome are cooler...

[gowjobs]

[ QUOTE ]
I like the car but why does it look like its squatting to take a shit?

[/ QUOTE ]

Must be all the metal in those taillights weighing down the rear end...

..but I dig it! Nice work!

[Uncle Pancakes]

RatBoy kit??? Shit I should be getting royalties. That is one bad ass car, I wish that was in the RatCave...

[38Chevy4door]

That is a work of art!!! Congratulations for a job well done!

Steve

[Byron Crump]

Bob, one question. How are you ever gonna decide which car to drive...two cool roadsters and only one bleed...how will you do it?

[deuceV8]

very cool I love the shifter.

[krupanut]

Aces!
Great stuff Bob,
Now all you need is to hook up a PA to that mike.
Ultimate vintage hot rod Mr. Microphone.
"Hey Baby be back to pick you later."
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[Hackerbilt]

We all have a "Top Ten" car list right?
Well one just got bumped off of mine to make room for the Bleedster and the order got shifted around as well!
(Sorry Mr Mcmullen...I hope you can understand! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif)

Bill

[ESnacky6]

Rock on Bob..!!! Looks good..!!

will it be at Paso Robles 2004..??

Bitchin'...

[wingnutz]

Bob...,

"GREAT JOB"...! Too bad no body can see the workmanship on the floor pan..., It'z tooooo daaaaam loooow! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Awesome..., it all works just the right! The auto, vintage boat and music stuff !! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Later Bro..., at the pile-up!

Mark

[Elrod]

um.... WOW!!! That think is completely bad ass! I love the shifter, steering wheel, buick trim on the ass, and just about everything!

DAMN! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[scotth]

That IS kick-ass! I'm trying to get my hands on one of those kits now... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mike Paul]

Nice rig! Where did you get the headers on your other roadster? Seen your car at the show in Waukesha, Very Cool!!

[cleatus]

Very, very cool. Tons of unique touches without looking over done.

I'd love to drool on that in person.

You did a swell job putting that kit together. Looks like it got some water damage before being delivered to you tho. Did you call Speedway about that?

[wingnutz]

The unfortunate thing about that kit is..., it just went up in price by "Twenty Grand" by calling it a Deuce!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Brootal]

I've been thumbing through my Speedway catalogue and couldn't find the Ratboy(tm) kit anywhere! Which page is it on please?

Does it come in different colours or even better, pre-painted, or maybe even a genuine vintage authentic patina(tm) finish? Cool.

Nice work mate. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[wingnutz]

Brootal

I beleive it's in the Waukesha, WI edition of Speedway! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

And some how it's safegaurded from the internet..., "otherwise" I'd Show you...! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[famous59]

awesome, love the gear shift

[bobbleed]

Jeez, thanks guys.

Its gonna be red, like the frame only with silver fogging.
It will also have a complete pearl white Tuck'n'roll interior.
Those who know the band, know I've dragged a mic like that all over the country so I thought it was appropriate for the Bleedster...

It's almost 3 AM and the MAD Fabricators film crew is in full swing.
can't wait for you guys to see the doughnut footage!

Holy shit I'm tired, glad you guys like the car. Good Night!

Yeah it looks a little "squashed" to me as well but I like it. It reminds me a chopper with the slammed rear and the extended front end.

[Southfork]

Very Nice, Bob. Have you got a picture of the transmision and center X-member? What transmission did you use?

[Unkl Ian]

[ QUOTE ]
I've been thumbing through my Speedway catalogue and couldn't find the Ratboy(tm) kit anywhere!

[/ QUOTE ] It just came out,so it's not in the latest catalog.Call them for details and pricing. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Germ]

Dude, BOB,,

is that like one of those kits SCRIBE had?

man maybe you will actually be a YOUNG GUNS, who builds HIS cars..

I mean SAVAGE got it for mexi chrome,,

germ

[autocol]

damn bob! i don't get it? how do you find time to play in a band, AND build hotrods, AND PAY FOR THEM!? being in oz i'm not sure if bleed is the kinda band that can make enough bills for you to consider it yer job, but if not, i'm amazed!

and if it is, i'm jealous...

actually, either way i'm jealous, coz now you've got TWO rides i'd love to have. ah hell, shut up colin, just give him your 'attaboy' and be done with it...

attaboy bob.

there we go.

[Flat Ernie]

Bob,

That thing ROCKS! At first glance, I didn't know what to make of the taillights, but the more I look at 'em, the more I like 'em!

Bitchin!

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