See the truck everyone will be talking about!

[Brickster]

Pinkees Rod Shop (Denver/Fort Collins, CO area) is having a Grand Opening for their new shop. There will be Music, Food, and hot rods from all over the area. Best of all they will be unveiling the Roadster Pick-up that will be competing for the Ridler award. This is the RPU that will make some waves next March. but you can see it now before it goes to get painted.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Better be careful on who, what, where, etc on showing that thing. The MHRA/Autorama folks are pretty funny when it comes to displaying possible Riddler contenders in public. I sure hope Pinkee's and Royce have contacted them to double check if OK to be seen by the public and what happens if someone takes a photo of it and publishes it? Scary thoughts.

It's an awesome looking truck and I have a strong feeling it's going to be the one to try to beat this upcoming indoor show car circut.

Anyway, give my best to Royce and tell him I'll see him the begining of March. I'm rooting for him!

[JohnnyB327]

i think im gonna have somewhere to go on the 25 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[choprods]

they built the cool little maroon 49-50Ford two door wagon[from a sed] that won Custom Rod-O-Da year at Des Moines GG a while back.It was a killer peice.

[oldchevyseller]

i agree with any pre showing ,better check

[Brickster]

[ QUOTE ]
they built the cool little maroon 49-50Ford two door wagon[from a sed] that won Custom Rod-O-Da year at Des Moines GG a while back.It was a killer peice.

[/ QUOTE ]

[DrJ]

Looks like a 10 year old Camry wagon with Shoebox tail lights with the side sweep crooked...
Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[JamesG]

I was in the Colorado Rollin Rods with Eric's Dad Bill. They build some nice stuff. Matter of fact, that 33 Chevy woodie was almost built out of the cowl that I had sitting on the side of my house, but that was when he was working out of another state and he bought one there insted.

[Tman]

So YOU ALMOST SOLD a part that Wasnt even used on the actual car? I dont even need to cut and past this into your other thread to prove my point! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW, I saw spy photos in one of the magazines of that killer truck. It is going to rock.

[JamesG]

[ QUOTE ]
So YOU ALMOST SOLD a part that Wasnt even used on the actual car? I dont even need to cut and past this into your other thread to prove my point! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW, I saw spy photos in one of the magazines of that killer truck. It is going to rock.

[/ QUOTE ]


And niether do I need to do the same to prove my point. Thank you for once again showing your positive input!

[**DONOTDELETE**]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks like a 10 year old Camry wagon with Shoebox tail lights with the side sweep crooked...
Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Not eveyone can have a mid-engined flatbed hiboy Farmall. Sorry it's not up to your standards http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Brickster]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks like a 10 year old Camry wagon with Shoebox tail lights with the side sweep crooked...
Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I was impressed. Are you joking? Anyway here is another pic

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Sice this is FAR from one of those lame "pelt" cars (the roof & rear window are a modified '56 Ford wagon- the rest is a 51 Coupe) I bet the traditional folks would love it with the tail dropped and a set of bias ply wide whites? This is one of the best examples of custom bodywork, design and restraint I vace seen in many years. I am a traditionalist, but I'm not blind to AMAZING work based only because it's not something I can afford or build in my own driveway with my portable Craftsman toolbox.

[JamesG]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks like a 10 year old Camry wagon with Shoebox tail lights with the side sweep crooked...
Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yea, sure....
http://images.automotive.com/reviews/images/p94camry.gif

[kustombuilder]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Looks like a 10 year old Camry wagon with Shoebox tail lights with the side sweep crooked...
Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Not eveyone can have a mid-engined flatbed hiboy Farmall. Sorry it's not up to your standards http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


FUCKIN A RIGHT!! i'm glad someone said it!!! i saw that wagon in person and it ROCKS!!


...and another thing. whats with your HOLIER THAN THOU attitude?? you always try to come off as Mr. Knowitall. i'm sorry but the things you say and the way you come off sometimes really burn my ass!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[kustombuilder]

oh yeah. i know they are pretty picky on published pics of Ridler contenders but i am surprised how many "spy photos" in major mags i have seen the past couple years. i believe the last Ridler winner had a shot or two, as it sat in bare metal, in a major car mag. would'nt hurt to ask though... oh, and send me some pics at least, would ya?? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[**DONOTDELETE**]

[ QUOTE ]
FUCKIN A RIGHT!! i'm glad someone said it!!! i saw that wagon in person and it ROCKS!!


...and another thing. whats with your HOLIER THAN THOU attitude?? you always try to come off as Mr. Knowitall. I'm sorry but the things you say and the way you come off sometimes really burn my ass!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Won't change- he's been doin' it since I first checked in here. He's the master critiquer of all things custom and design related. He flamed my ass the first time I expressed my own opinion about a custom I thought was ugly yet rips EVERY high dollar ride that I can remember. Maybe that was just a hope that it resembles a Toyota since he's related to someone in their design studio? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif I know the good Dr. likes to fling ancient posts in people's faces- but you're not the only one with a good memory pal. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[ABone312]

I saw that wagon at a show in Colorado in '99 when the car was in bare metal. The work on that car is fucking amazing. I don't care what kind of rides you are into, that is a bad ass car.

[Bass]

That Shoebox wagon rules. The large diameter wheels even work pretty well on it....that's something I can't say about most cars these days. They kind of remind me of ET-IIIs.

I have to admit that I've liked most of the stuff that has come out of Pinkee's...even though the majority of it is decidely non-traditional.

Looking forward to seeing the RPU.

[Steel Phoenix]

I like the wagon, and I can respect the work that went in to it... but the wheels ruin it. My opinion, of course. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Tman]

Jim, Brickster was talking about that cool truck Pinkees is building, not that sorry blue thing we keep hearing about from Ol Doc http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif its funny he should be the lone bastion of styling, or is it ironic?

[laverda]

Maybe a little bit of a hijack but I would like to know a bit more about the RPU at the beginning of the thread (poster background). Any other info .... thanks

[slammed]

Wagon and RPU to be, look great. Flame's to fat boy.

[fatassbuick]

This might sound a little strange, but does anyone remember "A" wanting to pee in someone's butt shortly before becoming permanently banned? That is still the funniest fucking thread I've ever seen anywhere.

Cool 'box, by the way. I can only dream of having an angstrom of the talent those guys have.

[Tman]

I have that same postcard on my fridge, all I can say is the truck has that blend of hotrod and racecar influence. I posess no pics, just going off memory.

[hotrodladycrusr]

I poses photos but do not have permission to post them on the internet. If I get permission I will share.

[Tman]

Funny thing, Jimmy Whites Truck and Rogues truck and Pinkees truck ALL have the same vibe!?

[Brickster]

My friend Christian did the rendering for this RPU and has been doing some of the fab work. He said I could post the picture I have of his drawing. So here it is. By the way Christian is a lurker, maybe he will post some pics he has.

[Tman]

Thats it! I met Christian here during the Rally. I spent the last week trying to figure out who I talked to that spoke so highly of you Brickster! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif He is a good guy, I tried to convince him to register here...........

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I'm not familiar with his work- but if he ever wants to do some sketch pad stuff for Rod & Custom HE'S IN! That art work is gorgeous!!!

[Drewfus]

ROGUE,

Where are you? is it just me or does this look his new/old project........

Would be interesting seeing these two at the SAME 'big name' show, reckon that would ruffle a few feathers....

2 cents....

Cheers,
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Drewfus

[Boones]

That wagon rocks.. the quality is exceptional.

[roadstar]

That RPU is going to be unreal. I saw the construction shots Denise is refering to.

I also hope they are carefull as to how much the car is shown to the public. Belive me

[MIKE-3137]

They can park it in my driveway anytime....

[Big A]

[ QUOTE ]
I also hope they are carefull as to how much the car is shown to the public. Belive me

[/ QUOTE ]

Uh, I'm not so swift, so someone fill me in... who are these secretive dudes who strike fear into the hearts of mortals? I assume there's a lot of money at stake, but it still sounds like show dog bullshit to me.

[stegert]

all of us who work for Toyota Do not claim Dr J http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Having met him in person I can say he's a unique character.

[Bob K]

If I remember correctly that wagon was brought to the 50th Autorama with the intention of entering it for the Ridler. It was refused because it had been shown publicly. Pinkee's should remember that one as they brought it to the show. I would assume that they will be checking beforehand this time.
The wagon was awsome and I bet the truck will be also.

B http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif B

[haring]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Looks like a 10 year old Camry wagon with Shoebox tail lights with the side sweep crooked...
Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Not eveyone can have a mid-engined flatbed hiboy Farmall. Sorry it's not up to your standards http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


Dr. J's truck (on right):

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/image_uploads/525530-TwoDocs2.jpg

[Big A]

Everyone looking for an excuse to slam the Doc? Whatever...

I like that Shoebox wagon a lot, although "Caprice" was the first thing I thought of when I saw it. I do not understand the bling bling wheels though.

[ratster]

If that truck is traditional, I'm going over to the other side. Sorry doc. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Oh, how can they be having a GRAND opening when they've been in business for years?

[Kilroy]

I'm with Doc on this one...

The shoebox is boring... And stale...

Somehow they took whatever style a shoebox inherently has OUT of the final product. It makes me numb at every angle.

But then again so do ALL the riddler winners I've seen.

Take a cool old Ford with heart and soul...
REMOVE said heart and soul, paint it a million coats of some garishly boring color and you got yourself a Riddler winner baby. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

God bless all those that build real cars...

[Brickster]

[ QUOTE ]

Oh, how can they be having a GRAND opening when they've been in business for years?

[/ QUOTE ]

They just moved into a new much larger shop

[RF]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks like a 10 year old Camry wagon with Shoebox tail lights with the side sweep crooked...
Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Idiotic for the sake of being idiotic? Nothing new.

As far as "Ridler Regulations", I may be wrong, but according to CASI/MSRA, cars in contention can be shown as long as it somehow promotes the Detroit Autorama; otherwise, it would jeopordize elligibility. That does not include other events. I could be wrong...wouldn't be the first time.

[kustombuilder]

[ QUOTE ]
seen.

Take a cool old Ford with heart and soul...
REMOVE said heart and soul, paint it a million coats of some garishly boring color and you got yourself a Riddler winner baby. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif



[/ QUOTE ]


you have NO idea what it takes to build a car of that caliber do you? (thats a retorical question, in case you did'nt know.) it takes more creativity, imagination hard work and talent than most of us will posses in 10 lifetimes. like the car or don't, that is up to you, but don't knock the hard workin builders and all their blood sweat and tears just cause you don't get it. i've built a couple cars and i can't even IMAGINE finishing one to that level. i don't like em all either but i'm not gonna spit in the builders/owners faces just cause it ain't my style. you would'nt want to be treated that way, would ya?


...THANKS! now i feel like somebodies parents http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif...

[Kilroy]

[ QUOTE ]
you have NO idea what it takes to build a car of that caliber do you? (thats a retorical question, in case you did'nt know.) it takes more creativity, imagination hard work and talent than most of us will posses in 10 lifetimes. like the car or don't, that is up to you, but don't knock the hard workin builders and all their blood sweat and tears just cause you don't get it. i've built a couple cars and i can't even IMAGINE finishing one to that level. i don't like em all either but i'm not gonna spit in the builders/owners faces just cause it ain't my style. you would'nt want to be treated that way, would ya?


[/ QUOTE ]

Yadda Yadda Yadda...

You are judged by your accomplishments...

The end results should stand on their own. Not your resume or you over-inflated artistic self-worth.

I do in fact know what it takes to win shows like that. And that's an idiotic argument. Whether I LIKE the end result or NOT has nothing to do with what went into building it.

The car sucks! Send my congratulations to the incredibly talented builders.

And for the record!!

I NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THE BUILDERS IN MY ORIGINAL POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RF]

[ QUOTE ]
Whether I LIKE the end result or NOT has nothing to do with what went into building it. The car sucks!

[/ QUOTE ]

So it sucks because you don't like it? OK. Then I guess, from my perspective, every unchopped Tudor Shoebox sucks. Wrong...I just don't like '49-51 sedans w/o chopped tops. Nothing about them sucks. You may not like what Peratt did to that wagon, and there ain't a damn thing wrong with that, but it doesn't suck. Lines always seem to get blurred between taste and quality workmanship.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Forget it- I'm no genious either.

[Kilroy]

[ QUOTE ]
So it sucks because you don't like it? OK.

[/ QUOTE ]

No, saying something "sucks" is a qualifying statment that is by nature rooted in opinion. It is my opinion that it sucks.

But by "sucks" I mean that it doesn't intrest me in the least on any level. Therefore I have wasted too much energy on it and will let it die. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[hammeredabone]

WTF, Doc somebody pee in your bottle ol' ripple or what?
That wagon is drop dead gorgous!

[kustombuilder]

[ QUOTE ]
I have wasted too much energy on it and will let it die. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

thats about how i feel about overly opinionated twits. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[DrJ]

The “analytical” terms used to describe the wagon;
[ QUOTE ]
...AMAZING work
it ROCKS!!
fucking amazing
That wagon rocks.. the quality is exceptional.

[/ QUOTE ]

And one that actually says something about the design;
[ QUOTE ]
I like that Shoebox wagon a lot, although "Caprice" was the first thing I thought of when I saw it. I do not understand the bling bling wheels though.

[/ QUOTE ]
That was a right on observation, too, And its the low shiny trim and the rear wheel opening...and the “new car” rake.

[ QUOTE ]
Somehow they took whatever style a shoebox inherently has OUT of the final product. It makes me numb at every angle.

[/ QUOTE ]

That’s sort of why I compared it to the Camry, because when trying to figure out the popularity of that “melted gummy bear” no edges styling of that Camry, (which they fixed in the next body styles, in my opinion) I realized it was a remake of the style ideas (not the exact car obviously) of the Shoebox, and apealed to the same "average" market. Once upon a time customizers were the vanguard of new style and set the lines for the manufacturers to follow. Now they follow the “New car rake” like sheep and bolt on the bling for, I have no idea about that.
My comment about the tail light, the wind split looks like it has been cut out, then the car put on that “racer rake” and then the wind split welded back in level with the ground instead of level with the line of the car’s body. I find that irritating to look at.
The grafting of the roof is great, but I expect that from pros.
The rear bumper fits perfect and that shiny trim at the body is a nice detail but it should be carried over to the tail lights and headlights for continuity. It's just an isolated detail looking for a partner in design as it is.
Ya know all them cars with those leaned back Mercedes headlights that look out of place because of the bulbous hood between them?
Well, Here’s a car that fixed the bulge in the hood by sloping it back, but neglected to put the sloping lights in it?
Instead, it’s got what look like “traditional” ‘54 Merc headlights, in an otherwise completely contemporary car.
It just confuses me...

Yes the body work looks flawless.
But that’s a given on a "Pro car"






[ QUOTE ]
He flamed my ass the first time I expressed my own opinion about a custom I thought was ugly

[/ QUOTE ]
I think “he” flamed some newbie named Redondo Rodder who wouldn’t do an introduction beyond expounding about how “with it” he was, not “you”.


[ QUOTE ]
I have wasted too much energy on it and will let it die.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
that's about how i feel about overly opinionated twits.

[/ QUOTE ]

That makes sense. I think anyone who doesn’t agree with me is a twit, or, bull headed, or worse, too!

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

Yes, All the above is just an opinion.
If ya knew you weren't gonna like it, you wasted your time reading it!!!

[lucky]

i've always liked the wagon...the engine compartment is beautiful, as is the basswood slat headliner and the rest of the interior for that matter.
the roof was wheeled by bobby waldon of waldon's speed shop and pinkee's hand-fabricated from the rear quarters up....the windsplit follows the upper quarter line...the headlight openings are laid back with vertical headlamps residing inside....the hood and front fenders were stretched 4 inches...i like the wheels, they fit the styling of the car

[hatch]

I saw the wagon at autorama in detroit...very nice design and execution..period.

As far as docs truck goes....I'd rather drive a toyota...in fact I do....a rusty 87 four door sedan and wouldn't trade it for docs...dunebuggy?, doodlebug?, tractor?, buggy?, firewood hauler?, dump runner? or what ever classification it fits in.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

I love the wagon! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gifthe work is amazing!,,,,I don't like Toyota's,,,,,,,They suck.HRP

[SanDiegoJoe]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks like a 10 year old Camry wagon with Shoebox tail lights with the side sweep crooked...
Is that supposed to impress? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Damn dude - you really know your Toyotas.

[kustombuilder]

did Doc knowitall have anything interesting to say? i lost interest after the first sentence... what am i saying. he never comtributes anything interesting or USEFUL. nevermind...

[praisethelowered]

yeah, but seriously . . . it does look like a caprice

now back to the cowardly dogpile on the Doc

[Psychobilly Boi]

Hey All,

Excellent craftsmanship on the wagon, design sucks balls though - which is the opposite of alot of our "traditional" cars. They look so right, but the construction isnt "pro dollar" quality - its "pro fun".

For me they wagon reminds me of most of the glossy paint, billet wheel cars. It doesnt really have any soul. I can certainly look at the talent and money used to build it and go... wow... but it just doesnt grab me and go... yeah fucking sweet car.

Danny

[Brickster]

It's funny how this turned into another thread about people’s unsolicited opinions about somebody’s car. The only reason there is even a pic of the wagon is because someone mentioned it and I posted the pic so anyone that wasn't familiar with the car could see it. The wagon isn't even relevant to the thread. The badass roadster pick-up will be there in all its bare steeled glory and I figured anyone in the area would love to see it. If someone wants to start another post about what’s right or wrong with someone else’s car go for it.

Come to the Pinkees open house, Sept 25. You will not regret it....................

[DrJ]

[ QUOTE ]
yeah, but seriously . . . it does look like a caprice

now back to the cowardly dogpile on the Doc




[/ QUOTE ]

It's OK, I've heard way worse from who I consider way better people...




I'd like to know...Is that rendering by Christian what the shop is building for the award contender?
It does look virtually the same as Rogue's Deuce roadster pick up, but then, how different can they get when they are using virtually the same body, engine and some other parts in virtually the same setup?
I've seen Rogue's, if this one's "just like it" it'll be great!
(They will be different, unless it's going to be British Racing Green too!) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[rogue]

Drewfus, don't worry, ain't got shit on the new ride. I have decided to not run in any major shows simply because I want to drive the car now. I will soon be posting in progress pics, along with the super cool pieces I had made. Give me a week or so, frame will be painted by then.............. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[26Tudor]

Hey "Rogue"-

Do you know if your compadre finished my tailights before he left for Merry Olde? No hurry on them, just wondering....

[Brickster]

bttt, Less than a week away!

[Brickster]

update, the pick-up will be ready for the AMBR show this week. It will still be shown in Detroit. Anyone that gets a chance to see it should like it, I continue to find new details everytime I see it. Here is a sneak peek durning final assembly.

[Brickster]

one more

[Brickster]

last one

[kustombuilder]

that thing ROCKS!!!

[hiboy32]

that thing is amazing!! Its just a little nicer than that first truck he built , that pro stake truck.

[deuce]

that sb wagon and the pos toyota are sort of the same color, is that what you mean by they look the same?

[Anderson]

[ QUOTE ]
that thing ROCKS!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

You're making yourself sound like a retard with such "analytical" statements man, don't you know that??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The rpu looks really cool....lots of details to look for....interesting floor/firewall.

and for the record, I like the wagon!

[RotHod]

Wooow thats pretty.

[4t64rd]

Those wagons always looked like the guy who designed it REALLY liked his AMC Gremlin. And the RPU does, indeed, ROCK! Jesus, did everybody eat pissed in Corn Flakes for dinner?

[kustombuilder]

[ QUOTE ]
Jesus, did everybody eat pissed in Corn Flakes for dinner?

[/ QUOTE ]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif how'd you know????