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06-26-2006, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: santa cruz
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RPU Update
Took my birthday off today and spent it bolting my rpu together. Here's where I was before I blew it apart for paint:
 Here's where I am now:    My plan was for some sort of suede finish, but my original sheet metal was pretty straight and everything was coming together so I went for the shine. Hard to tell WHAT color it is in these photos, huh? It's a late 30's GMC truck brown. Here's the firewall -- I'm running swing pedals, so I needed to clear the engine and make room for them, too.  
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06-26-2006, 07:02 PM
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Re: RPU Update
WOW! Thats looking bad ass!
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06-26-2006, 07:03 PM
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Location: LA
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Re: RPU Update
Bitchin'! I was looking for ya at the Father's Day show but didn't see your car, mine didn't make it either. More pics, quick!!!!
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06-26-2006, 07:05 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: possum, georgia
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Re: RPU Update
looks like you have quite the collection. what color are you going to paint the RPU?
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06-26-2006, 07:24 PM
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Re: RPU Update
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06-26-2006, 07:31 PM
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Re: RPU Update
Looks unreal, and happy birthday.
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06-26-2006, 07:52 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Southern Ohio
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Re: RPU Update
sweet truck....love it!
is that a skull shifter knob from chromed rat.... nice details!
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06-26-2006, 07:53 PM
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Re: RPU Update
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I'm trying to steer clear of the skull/devil/spider web thing and just keep it clean and simple -- but those shift knobs were way to well-done to pass up. |
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06-26-2006, 08:04 PM
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Re: RPU Update
Dude, that thing is killer. One of my favorite RPU's.
Please post lots of pics once it's painted. That 1st pic you posted is actually my screensaver on my home system, because I want to build something very similar.
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06-26-2006, 08:19 PM
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Old School HAMBer
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Re: RPU Update
hahaha....me too! every time i see MOST skull shifter knobs, i think "cheezey" BUT, i held Chromedrat's in my hand and I was sold.....feels good and isn't too over-done......the more is less thing, i guess
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06-26-2006, 08:28 PM
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Re: RPU Update
MOST EXCELLENT
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06-26-2006, 08:39 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Re: RPU Update
I see you are really making headway now man. I really like the color, very subtle just like the rest of the truck.
I'm anxiious to see it all togeather again. Are you gonna leave the wheels the same color? Again, very nice piece. |
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06-27-2006, 12:52 AM
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Re: RPU Update
The wheels were the originals off a friend's '40 woodie. I p-coated them as close as I could get to the original maroon.
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06-27-2006, 01:20 AM
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Grenade Inspector
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Location: Valencia CA
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Re: RPU Update
looks great thanks for sharing.....
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06-27-2006, 06:50 AM
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Re: RPU Update
wot colour is on the woody? I need somethin like that for my 28.
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06-27-2006, 07:31 AM
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Old School HAMBer
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Location: chicagoland
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Re: RPU Update
Cool looking truck and super clean build, looks great like it is !! With paint WOW!
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06-27-2006, 07:31 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Re: RPU Update
I love it.
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06-27-2006, 08:09 AM
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Old School HAMBer
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Location: Owasso, Ok
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Re: RPU Update
...I like the subtle color combo...clean...
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06-27-2006, 10:18 AM
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Re: RPU Update
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3WL -- thanks for the props, your build-up was a real inspiration. The maroon and brown makes it kinda look like a restoration -- but wait till you see the seat covers (!) |
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06-27-2006, 10:18 AM
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Re: RPU Update
A great look and beautiful work. Very nice!
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