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RPU Progress -- If you could call it that

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Detonator, Jan 15, 2007.

  1. I towed my rpu up and out of the shop last weekend to see what it looked like in the sunlight. I'm a little embarrased at the glacial speed with which this project is moving, but I'm getting close. The exhaust is the last big thing left to fab. I'm lucky to have a talented friend here in town that's offered to take some time off from his hi-end hot rod patrons to help me with it. Then it's flush the fuel lines, fire the engine, bleed the brakes and I'm off around the block.

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  2. Royalshifter
    Joined: May 29, 2005
    Posts: 15,580

    Royalshifter
    Moderator
    from California

    Taking time sure pays off, beautiful.
     
  3. Stellar!!!!

    I'm in love, what a beautiful truck, the time has been well spent and the reward is waiting for you man.

    I just can't say enough about it.
     
  4. It doesn't matter how long it takes,when it turns out like that!!!What a great colour choice,especially with those wheels.WOW outstanding ride!!!:cool:
     

  5. kentucky
    Joined: Jun 12, 2004
    Posts: 1,006

    kentucky
    Member

    Wow. That's really nice. I need a set of 32 rails for my coupe.
     
  6. repoguy
    Joined: Jul 27, 2002
    Posts: 2,085

    repoguy
    Member

    One of my HAMB favorites.
     
  7. Thanks for the nice words. Someday I'm going to have to add up all the parts and pieces (and tech help) that's come from the HAMB.
     
  8. McFly
    Joined: Oct 10, 2001
    Posts: 1,169

    McFly
    Member

    Probably my favorite rpu ever built.....and witnessed right here on the HAMB. SICK!
     
  9. Refresh my memory Detonator - is that a nailhead peeking out from under that hood? Gosh that thing is right on!
     
  10. the-rodster
    Joined: Jul 2, 2003
    Posts: 6,945

    the-rodster
    Member

    Damn, that thing is nice!

    Rich
     
  11. Clark
    Joined: Jan 14, 2001
    Posts: 5,130

    Clark
    Member

    Perfect!!!
    Clark
     
  12. wing man
    Joined: Jan 4, 2007
    Posts: 15

    wing man
    Member

    Very nice ride :)
     
  13. I can answer that, yes it is a nailhead, just iceing on the cake:D
     
  14. FINKSTR
    Joined: Oct 8, 2006
    Posts: 300

    FINKSTR
    Member

    Taking your time and doing it right the first time pays off. Great ride!
     
  15. Chuck R
    Joined: Dec 23, 2001
    Posts: 1,347

    Chuck R
    Member

    Its perfect. This has been a great project thanks for sharing.

    Chuck
     
  16. swimeasy
    Joined: Oct 17, 2006
    Posts: 1,067

    swimeasy
    Member

    Don't care how long it took, YOU NAILED IT!!!!
     
  17. Jeff Norwell
    Joined: Aug 20, 2003
    Posts: 14,811

    Jeff Norwell
    MODERATOR
    Staff Member

    Perfect......you just need your board hanging out the back!

    dead nuts.
     
  18. Petejoe
    Joined: Nov 27, 2002
    Posts: 12,264

    Petejoe
    Member
    from Zoar, Ohio

    Beautifully cool truck.
     
  19. Good looking little truck. :)
     
  20. burger
    Joined: Sep 19, 2002
    Posts: 2,372

    burger
    Member

    right click

    save picture as...
     
  21. retroridesbyrich
    Joined: Dec 2, 2004
    Posts: 1,872

    retroridesbyrich
    Member
    from Central NC

  22. Truck looks spot on - love the color combo - body/wheels - any more pics or links to the build?

    Steve
     
  23. Rolf
    Joined: Jul 23, 2002
    Posts: 1,835

    Rolf
    Member

    Dead on, mister !

    Love the "all business" black shocks and w-shield posts.

    I need to build an open car ! :cool:
     
  24. Kilroy
    Joined: Aug 2, 2001
    Posts: 3,227

    Kilroy
    Member
    from Orange, Ca

    Really nice traditional hot rod...

    Great work. Inspiration...
     
  25. Chuck R
    Joined: Dec 23, 2001
    Posts: 1,347

    Chuck R
    Member

    Well, when I got home tonight I looked up highboy RPU in my Websters dictionary and look what I found. Not really a suprise is it!
    Chuck
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  26. bonesy
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
    Posts: 2,999

    bonesy
    Member

    Perfect - I love the lack of chrome.
     
  27. langy
    Joined: Apr 27, 2006
    Posts: 5,730

    langy
    Member Emeritus

    Worth the wait, Turned out perfect,

    Well done, Now go and enjoy it.

    Steve.
     
  28. Can we see some engine shots. Please:D
     
  29. Wow, thanks for the strokes... makes me want to get out into my thirty-friggin'-two degree shop and get 'er done.

    Rudy -- here's a snap of the engine in place:

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