Pics of Royce's RPU from Pinkee's Open House Yesterday, PLUS

[hotrodladycrusr]

.... some build-up photos as well.

No, I didn't have the opportunity to attend but have been kept up to date with the progress for more then a year. I've been given the go ahead to post some photos finally. I just thought some of you might enjoy seeing some photos of this AWESOME RPU that will be completed by the begining of March and debute in Detroit at the Autorama.

The workmanship speaks for itself. Enjoy

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[ray]

looks cool, the real thing is a damn sight better than the cartoon rendering. too bad i had to skip out on the party.

[CRAP]

I love the wheels and the floor on that rpu.

[MattStrube]

A lot of nice craftmanship! How do you get pictures in a row without doing new posts? I can never figure that one out. Matt

[Slag Kustom]

that is as close as a car can be to sex http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DiabloMann]

Here are some more pics, I was there, stayed way too late and drank way too much!

[DiabloMann]

[Unkl Ian]

Is this their entry for the 2005 Ridler ?



I thought you weren't allowed to show the cars before Detroit.


Or is the interpritation of the "first time shown" rule a little more forgiving now?

[DiabloMann]

[hotrodladycrusr]

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A lot of nice craftmanship! How do you get pictures in a row without doing new posts? I can never figure that one out. Matt

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If I told ya I'd have to kill ya! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
(but if your nice I'll fill you in at the PileUp http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif )


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Is this their entry for the 2005 Ridler ?
<font color="purple">yes </font>



I thought you weren't allowed to show the cars before Detroit.
<font color="purple">your not </font>


Or is the interpritation of the "first time shown" rule a little more forgiving now?
<font color="purple">I guess we'll all find out in March </font>

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[fab32]

I can't wait to see that in person. That's what you call CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Frank

[Unkl Ian]

Remember the Red 49(?) Chevy that won the Ridler about 5 years ago ?


They had build up pics on the net as they were working on it,
but never showed it painted until the show.

[DiabloMann]

I'm having trouble posting my pics. It keeps saying"Post already exists". I'll keep trying.

[DiabloMann]

another

[hotrodladycrusr]

[ QUOTE ]
Remember the Red 49(?) Chevy that won the Ridler about 5 years ago ?


They had build up pics on the net as they were working on it,
but never showed it painted until the show.



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I know of someone recently that took their rolling chassis to a "show" and was disqualified for Riddler contendership, but lets not turn this post into a post about the Riddler/awards etc. I just wanted to share some photos of a very cool rpu and maybe discuss all the cool and unique details.

[DiabloMann]

one more

[DiabloMann]

Royce's '36 &amp; my '27

[DiabloMann]

another outside shot

[DiabloMann]

another shop shot

[DiabloMann]

Rodney James &amp; the Blue Flames kept everyone hopping

[hotrodladycrusr]

I've got another shot I thought I'd share of another project thats going on there.

[DiabloMann]

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[DiabloMann]

last one

[whitewallslick]

Those monster wide-5's are too cool. Lots of nice work there! WWS

[ray]

i hope this comes off as constructive criticism, not nit-picking, or keyboard hot rodding, but i was looking at the steering setup...first it was an asthetic issue, the drag link it too high, and the pitman arm looks like a window crank, then i was thinking about that short pitman arm, and the big diameter rolling stock, the long steering arm on the spindle to clear the tall tires, the short pitman arm...just how slow is the steering? and how tight can it turn? i really do like it though! i just dwell on details. there's tons i dig on it that i don't mention.

[DiabloMann]

Thanks for letting me add to your post Denise

[MattStrube]

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If I told ya I'd have to kill ya!
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Don't remind me that I can't make it due to my first wedding anniversary and a trip to HI. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Matt

[roadstar]

I'm having a real bad issue with drool on my key board right now.

[laverda]

Wow! Thanks for the pics. That is a fresh take on a spring behind front suspension, I like it. Now, to convert my sedan into that http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif ... probably not in this life http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

They are a talented bunch at that shop!

[DrDano]

The RPU was incredible to see in person. The photos just don't do justice to how clean and nice this little RPU is. Later in the day they rolled it out and fired up the hemi. . .big grins in every direction from everybody after that! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[41ChevyTrucker]

The craftsmanship is awesome and I hope someday I can build something that precise but for the style of the truck I can't help but think it looks a little too sanitary. Its like a scientist took a rat rod back to his clean room. Just my opinion though. Thanks for sharing.

[beatnik]

I really like it, I'm suprised to see Royce deviated from the original drawing. I see lot's of nice little details every time I look at it.

[Smokin Joe]

That's a very nice 2004 Brookville.

[Kevin Lee]

You're blind.

[Smokin Joe]

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[cougardan]

The craftsmanship is obvious. The look is great. I don't care for the wheels. I don't hate them- they just remind me of, um,.... well,.... trailer wheels. Like off a mobile home. I don't get what they were after. They are obviously one of a kind but they aren't hand crafted like the rest of the pickup- they were machined weren't they. I guess for the competition, they needed something you can't buy off a shelf. BUT wouldn't some CAST wheels had a "grittier" look and could have been unique. Expensive but maybe even more "one of a kind". Just my opinion.
Dan

Wow!!! That has to be the world's most beautiful RPU. That wood floor is just beyond words. Who sais you can't do new things in a traditional way.

The only thing I would like to see different is the front door line follow the cowl line a little more. Just like in the drawing. To do so the hinges would have to go and it would loose a little character. So I guess it's better the way it is.
Clark

[SamIyam]

Looks like all the hype was worth it!

That thing is a display of some real craftsmanship!
Sam.

[whitewallslick]

Cougardan,
Looks like they're emulating the look of a '37-'39 Ford wide-5 wheel ... I'm not into billet stuff, but you gotta give them props for their nod to the original track racers. WWS

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I don't get what they were after. They are obviously one of a kind but they aren't hand crafted like the rest of the pickup- they were machined weren't they. I guess for the competition, they needed something you can't buy off a shelf. BUT wouldn't some CAST wheels had a "grittier" look and could have been unique. Expensive but maybe even more "one of a kind". Just my opinion.
Dan


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[oldandkrusty]

Denise, as always thanks for the pics. The RPU is just aweome. The detail is beyond belief! The front motor mount just leaves me slack-jawed. I keep going back and looking to find more and more fabulous detail. Pinkee's is a shop I wish I could see. Thans again for the pics.

[Nappy]

Think I'd like it better with E&amp;J's, but you know what they say about opinions.
Very cool ride, though. Thanks for the preview Denise- I'm sure it'll be in all of the magazines eventually.

[Tim]

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questions -- are the backs of the seats independant of the bottoms? and if so are they solid mounted or sprung/lever ----just saw pix of some drilled suports on the back and figured id ask

and i might be missing something but there a shot of the motor with out exhaust ports? it doesnt look like there coverd, just a mock up block i take it?

preety neat
tim

[Unkl Ian]

Is this the same Pinkee that was in Texas ?




Lots of interesting details.Any have more pics of the front suspension ?

[ratster]

Nice looking RATROD! 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 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif 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

[LOST ANGEL]

I am always in awe of people with that level of fabricating ability. Just incredible!!-MIKE http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Broman]

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Later in the day they rolled it out and fired up the hemi. . .big grins in every direction from everybody after that!

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You could get grins from anything with a Hemi in it - even an engine stand. Probably even a Honda!!

I think this thing is a true work of art. Unbeleiveable attention to detail. I love it. But I am wondering about the suspention. It doesn't appear to have much in terms of a front spring - especially for one of the fattest engines a mortgage can buy. I don't (read can't) see a shred of the springs/shocks on the rear. It sure sits low and it really looks rad, but I dunno, it doesn't look like it'd be fun to ride in for more than a 1/4 mile http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif not that there's anything wrong with that.......

Has anyone here ever ridden one of the old Harleys that has the oil tank sticking out and poking you under your leg...Not bad for the first 10 minutes, but after that... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif ...that's what the seats remind me of.......


And I still like it.....


It looks like the rendering was calling for a Ford engine, that would have been more origional. Not as powerful, or "traditional" but more origional. Come to think of it - I like the change to Hemi. How can you beat that?


As for the Ridler, who cares......

[Broman]

HEY WAITAMINUUUUTE.....what kind of Hemi is that?

[ray]

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Later in the day they rolled it out and fired up the hemi. . .big grins in every direction from everybody after that!

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You could get grins from anything with a Hemi in it - even an engine stand. Probably even a Honda!!

I think this thing is a true work of art. Unbeleiveable attention to detail. I love it. But I am wondering about the suspention. It doesn't appear to have much in terms of a front spring - especially for one of the fattest engines a mortgage can buy. I don't (read can't) see a shred of the springs/shocks on the rear. It sure sits low and it really looks rad, but I dunno, it doesn't look like it'd be fun to ride in for more than a 1/4 mile http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif not that there's anything wrong with that.......

Has anyone here ever ridden one of the old Harleys that has the oil tank sticking out and poking you under your leg...Not bad for the first 10 minutes, but after that... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif ...that's what the seats remind me of.......


And I still like it.....


It looks like the rendering was calling for a Ford engine, that would have been more origional. Not as powerful, or "traditional" but more origional. Come to think of it - I like the change to Hemi. How can you beat that?


As for the Ridler, who cares......

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good luck, doesn't seem like anybody wants to discuss the actual engineering, just how pretty it is.

[DiabloMann]

1955 Hemi, not sure of the size though

[PEDDRO]

Headlights are too low. Firewall would look nicer if it was't so flat. Bedsides look too flat also. Nice 32 though.
What colour they gonna paint it? Or are they gonna do something new and leave it unpainted?

Seriously, I'm interested in that front suspension too...being so far back and so flat.

Broman...looks like they were just using the main leaf for mock up purposes and add the rest of the leaves later. We've done it that way before and it's a lot easier to handle. The front shocks do look to be on an extreme angle. Can't tell if they are cantilevered or not.

I can't see any shocks on the back either. It looks like the typical 4 bar set up with the lower bar being a 1/4 eliptical spring.

I don't know about the seats but it should ride OK.
Clark

[Tman]

Who is Royce? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Broman]

I guess the truck is serving it's purpose - looking good. After it goes through it's show life though and someone actually tries to drive it......I dunno.

It's definatly out of my range - in more than one way. It's neat, that's for sure. I like the cohesiveness in the design. the repeated circles and lightening holes are done well - not over done, and they serve a purpose. With the copper highlights I'd hope to see this thing in a dark shade for contrast. Like a REALLY dark green...or black. Should be tits when it's finished. The dash is very cool. I noticed some folks saying that it was too flat, but I disagree. They cleaned up some of the business that us HAMBers usually enjoy working around and yet it still has character - a lot more character than a (insert witty name with a "-ster" suffix) -mobile. Maybe because they used steel/metal and beat it into shape. Craftsmanship.....

The sad part is that it's destined to be a trophy whore. I for one never give a shit about trophies.....just my own quirk - to each his own. I'd be satified in just building it.


p.s.
Disregard the Hemi question, I was thinking the distributer was in the front on all Chrystler V8s. My bad, I jumped to the conclusion that it might be fake or be the 04 Hemi. Guess that shows how many Dodge/Chystlers that I've had....

[Thirdyfivepickup]

WHOLLY CRAAP!! That's Royce's 36!!!

I love that car! I took a buttload of pics of it on the salt. I thanked him 3 or 4 times for bringing it out there... he looked at me like I were crazy!

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[hotrodladycrusr]

You and I both know Royce DRIVES his cars.... even on the salt. No doubt in my mind this RPU will get driven ALOT after the indoor show circut.

[Broman]

Yea but folks also build hardtail Harleys that get rode too, but none of them are going to get off after a 30 mi. ride saying damn this thing rides nice, my ass feels great, nothing like an early morning spin-compressor......

[unclescooby]

I think it's kickass and the metal skills are awesome on everything I see in that shop...Hell, even the shop is pretty! I'd still like to see one made just like the rendering too.

[jalopy43]

Outstanding!!! I love the All-metal look. Do you think those seats are COLD??? Sprk-E

[Bob K]

Has no one else noticed the pic's of this car painted and upholstered in DRD57's coverage of the GNRS. Maybe I just missed the post, don't laugh, it has happened before. ONCE

Doesn't that shoot it's chances for a Ridler???

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[Rocky]

One would think so, Bob. Maybe he was going for all the marbles, hoping for a win at the GNRS instead, eh?

[Charlie Chops 1940]

I noticed it but for some reason it didn't click. Went back and read the thread again. There are a lot neat little ideas in the pictures - mostly little things that most of us can do at home.

Charlie

[hatch]

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[hotrodladycrusr]

Royce had already notify the powers that be at the Detroit Autorama that he would be bringing his RPU BUT not competing for the Ridler due to the fact he wanted to compete at the GNRS this year.

[Daisyduke]

That's one awesome looking rpu (i'm in love http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and it's given me some ideas for mine.

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[marq]

to get more than one picture in a post you click image and put a photo on and keep doing this to get as many photos as you need,i use photobucket.com to store mine.....Marq

[jerry]

I still like rogue's new rpu better. not finished yet but it is getting done. Of course seeing it in person does make difference.

This one is nice, has alot of nice touches and some creative engineering. Nice car overall.


jerry

[jangleguy]

My hat's off to the crew at Pinkies! Great work, from design to execution, and mainly the inspiration that continued clear through the project. The other cars in the shop are killer as well. Hope to get out there some day...
Anyway, hope they win the big one, but they've already won me over, just by seeing these pix...........

[Boones]

Bob K you were thinking the same thing I was, maybe decided to go for AMBR instead...

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[blue collar guy]

that thing is over the top.nice shop to.

[Brickster]

I just got word that Royce's RPU didn't win the most beautiful roadster BUT it was awarded the Chip Foose design excellence award and the most beautiful interior award. Congrats to the Pinkees crew for all their hard work. Now it's one step closer to Royce actually getting to drive it.

Oh yea, Steve Moal's car won the AMBR. Good for
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[TimBob]

I don't understand how this thing didn't win AMBR - even at the GNRS this thing stood out above everything else, even Moal's car with all due respect. I must have spent half an hour staring at it, it's just on another level. It was really refreshing to see a tastefully stripped-down contender in an era of smoothed-out and shrouded sweepstakes cars. I think Indian Larry called it 'seeing the mechanicalness' of it. Hopefully more 'builders' clue in.

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[Larry C]

that thing is over the top.nice shop to.

The car is a piece of art....and thanks to all who posted the great pictures!

[ironworks]

Rodney James &amp; the Blue Flames kept everyone hoppingI saw that car at Pomoakland last weekend and they said they were not going to go for the ridler with the RPU. And since they went for the AMBR with it that dis qualifyies them anyways. That RPU is super cool and the creativity is incredible.

[TheFrenZ]

Thanks for the pics !
The actual car looks a lot better than the concept drawing and I also prefer the bare metal look over the finished and painted version.
I ABSOLUTELY love those tall and skinny tires !!! Too cool ! Also dig the low mounted big headlights and the center mounted '51 Ford speedometer.Actually I dig EVERYTHING on this RPU.Incredible craftmanship...

[Larry T]

Beautiful truck! I know that engineering a car to look clean and simple is very hard to do, it takes more hours than anyone would dream of.
I sure would like to see some more pictures of the frount suspension in this thing. I really like the "hidden" spring pearch and would like to see how the shackles are hooked up. are they mounted to the batwings or ?????
Larry T

[HELLBILLY]

WOW! I don't know if I like it better painted or not, Maybe should build another in bare steel and leave it somewhere like Morristown Tennesse for others to enjoy.........

Its one of those that the more you look the more you see, the gas tank, wheels, floor etc.
Yeah my 29 RPU looks like hell now that I have seen this!:D

GREAT RIDE!

[40StudeDude]

You and I both know Royce DRIVES his cars.... even on the salt. No doubt in my mind this RPU will get driven ALOT after the indoor show circut.

Not to throw cold water on Pinkee's cars...or the fact the "Royce" drives his cars, but I go to a lot of rod runs around the ColoRODo area...and I've NEVER ONCE seen any of Pinkee's eight (or so) cars he's built driven to or from a rod run...matter of small fact, I've never seen any of them at small rod runs...they are only taken to the larger shows where they are almost guaranteed coverage of some sort (like GoodGuy's events).

My friend Jim Fynes had Pinkee's (and I know Eric Perat personally) build a '49/'50 Ford sedan...built a wagon out of it with a Ford SOHC in it (Jim is General Manager of Phil Long Ford), it's won a ton of awards...but it hasn't been seen for the last couple of years...it does not get driven to rod runs...I doubt it gets driven at all.

Would you put a car that cost you half a million dollars (or more) on the street with all the soccer Moms, driving SUV's , kids yelling in the back and a cel phone stuck to their ear?

Guess it depends on how much discretionary income you have...but I'll stick to my original comment: I've NEVER seen any of Pinkee's cars (artwork) on the streets and highways around Denver going to or coming from a rod run/event. Just the same, I can be proven wrong...

R-

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Damn,Denise,,,,,,,,,,I have been building hot rods for many years,,,,and just when I get to thinkin' I'm gettin' good at it,,,,YOU show us this,,,,,,,Ha,ha,,


I don't give a damn about what a few have said,,,I think it is a work of ART!

I just cobble up odds and ends,,,this guy involved in this RP is a craftsman,,,thanks for the photos.HRP

[hotrodladycrusr]

Bringing this back up to the top so those that have an interest in this years GG appointed "Streetrod of the Year" award winner can see some of the buildup photos.

[JonnyRockets]

Oh Wow.

THanks for bringing it to the top - that thing is gorgeous. The more rpus and T's I see - the more I want an open roadster.

This Rpu is amazing. Who knows how much it cost to build - but I hope they drive the bitch around!

[hotrodladycrusr]

but I hope they drive the bitch around!

He has driven it around. In fact over the weekend Royce mentioned that one of the baffles fell out and the RPU is so loud that he needs to get that sorted out because it's so deafening it's uncomfortable.

[bills model a]

any one have any more pics of the suspension??

[3wLarry]

Oh Wow.

THanks for bringing it to the top - that thing is gorgeous. The more rpus and T's I see - the more I want an open roadster.

This Rpu is amazing. Who knows how much it cost to build - but I hope they drive the bitch around!It was at the Starbird show in Tulsa. The owner was talking to Mr.Mac and let it slip that $310,000.00 was spent on the build.:eek: Larry

[RodZZilla]

The craftsmanship is obvious. The look is great. I don't care for the wheels. I don't hate them- they just remind me of, um,.... well,.... trailer wheels. Like off a mobile home.

Would that make them "Double Wide" 5's?

[CG]

nice ride...a shame to cover up all that execllent metal work