Finally finished started 20 years ago with the purchase of a gennie 32 grill insert Here are the finished shots. Still a few little jobs to do but wont stop me driving it. Need to get the 6 2 setup finished and fitted, some more trim, fit tray cover and upholster it. Other than that its all fun from here on. 283 small block , t 400 auto, winters magnesium quickchange. 36 rear bones A model rear spring and cross member. Did it all at home in my shed except for the seat covers and hired a paint booth for the one day paint job.
Great job Troy, the pickup turned out awesome. 20 years of collecting and building really paid off. Now drive the wheels off it.
Binga Tell Gerald thats the Grill i got off him. It was in a blue fibreglass shell back then. It is now in steel shell.
Nice job. Is it mandatory for you to have all those taillights? Wondering what the purpose is for the gaggle of lights?
yep where i live must have brake/park, blinker and reverse light. also have to have guards ,wipers, windscreen squirters colapsible steering column, fan belt shroud if no hood.
Very kool Troy....thats 20 yrs worth of persistance. Well done brother cant wait to see it up close !! Rat
Congratulations! The gold on white is one of my favorite color combinations. The whole thing looks great! Although, I don't want to embarrass you or anything, but you put the steering wheel on the wrong side!
Absolutely beautiful. So many builds that take this long to complete end up featuring multiple trends. This does NOT fall into that catagory. Great job!
Great looking pickup, building one for my 12 year old son along the same lines. Love the look, congrats on getting it finished.
I wasnt really 20 years build it was 20 years from buying the first part. I have worked on it, off and on in that time but only when time and money allowed. There is also 1 marriage, one divorce 3 kids, re married and now 2 more kids in that same time. Also finish 1st house then build new workshop at 2nd house, now ready to knock down and build new house. We are going to live in the workshop while the new house is being built. As a result the hot rod will be stored off site but not far away, so it will be easy to get in it and cruise regulary. I have only got real serious with this since september 2010. However the picture in my head hasnt really changed in the 20 years so i am pretty bloody happy with how it has turned out. Troy
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