RPU Tech...

Well, it is sort of an rpu. Just a bunch of cast-off parts I collected that I am turning into a low-buck hot rod with the help of Killer and others... Here is the first installment... Z-ing the frame...

Oh, and thanks Killer... I owe you.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW...
http://classictruckworld.tenmagazines.com/tenarticle.asp?aid=2791&sid=2

 

real useful and informative.
Thanks for sharing

 

Cool!

 

That's a beautiful job on the Z. I know what you mean trying to picture what the final product will be when you just have a pile of parts. I'm learning things all the time on my build. I think mine is on its way to riding too high.

 

Nice job on the tech. I can't get it to print right. The file goes off the page. Is there a printable version? I'm a technically challenged old guy.

 

I would be willing to bet that one of the computer-guru types on here could tell you how to resize it to print correctly... Me, I am with you on this one... "technically Challenged old guy"...

 

Roothawg - Try highlighting the tech article then go file, print...., and in "Print Range" make sure you have "selection" selected.

That should work.

Please correct me if im wrong.

 

I tried that and it cuts off part of the words. Time to get the wife involved.

 

Excellent tech article, well done. Those parts sure look familiar.

 

I checked out your build-up photos on your Photo Bucket link. Looks like you had a lot of fun puttin your RPU together. I really like the pedals and the tranny tunnel...

 

this is exactly what i need to start learning about. on my teachers salary, I need to do this. I found a flathead engine and currentlly working on that while i come up with a body and chassis.

I would think that a book should be written on how to do something like building a cheap RPU.

there is already a guide called how to build a cheap chopper, this would be way better.

 

Well, it won't exactly be a book, but thanks to Killer and his trusty digital camera, I am going to be able to post a lot of the "tricks" and much of the build-up of my little pickup on the net. And if you have any specific questions you can just ask Killer or I on here directly.

 

that sounds cool, OGNC, I look forward to the build up posts, and I happy for you man, it looks great

 

i can't get the link to work.

 

Try the old cut-n-paste method... here is the url

http://classictruckworld.tenmagazines.com/tenarticle.asp?aid=2791&sid=2

 

rad.

Thanks Tito!

 

Now, THAT'S my idea of a hot rod! Can't wait for Part Deux!

 

The rear half of the chassis is going to be part II. Killer has something special in store for the second half of the build-up!