My 32 REO Flying Cloud Pickup

[waybackbuilder]

Built this about 4 years ago, my first atempt at building a hot rod from the ground. It was cut into a truck in wwII by a farmer to get more gas ration tickets is what I was told. Anyway here's some pics.

 

[rainman]

VERY nice!!!
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[waybackbuilder]

I had to reseal the gas because of a small leak so I repainted it and made some new leather belts out of steel to hold her in place, the gas cap is one of the original hub caps.

 

[drivewaycustoms]

I've seen this truck a bunch of times in person, I'm always impressed with the amount of detail in it.

 

[Dirtyrat]

Very slick, would love to see more of the front end, and grille!

 

[maverickmk]

Dadgum that thing is sweet. But we do need some more pictures.

 

[earthman]

Beautiful work!

 

[klink]

Very nice

 

[von-zipper]

Nice truck! [cl

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[rex1927]

Nice Truck.

I have heard my Mom talk about ration tickets during WWII.My late Father was in Navy aboard Cruiser in Pacific,so he did not have to worry about that.
I am sure that was why it was turned into truck.
Sure is one of the best looking trucks I have seen.[dr

 

[bell]

Love it!!!

 

[bob w]

It's a 10!

 

[Tim...Ok]

very very nice..those straps on that tank are pure art..

 

[Charley Davidson]

This thing is too sweet![dr One of my new favorites[cl Great attention to detail

 

[jfg455]

nice! love the metal work. [

 

[waybackbuilder]

Thanks guys, I appreiate all the comments. When I drug it home I thought the neigbors where going to call the county on me for the junk in front of my shop and when the wife came home, well the look on her face was not good but when I said something about selling it about 2 years ago she got mad and started to cry, she really loves riding in it. I found some pics of what I started and some of the build.

 

[Mr.Gussett]

Cool build !

Cool build !
Love the metal belts on tank!
Most impressive![cl

 

[Rat'l Trap]

Wayback, hope you dont object, but I too have seen this baby up close, and it is well done. Here are a few different views from a couple years ago. Notice the old gas tank and original leather straps.

 

[the reverend muddy grimes]

I love the rear wheels

 

[waybackbuilder]

Wayback, hope you dont object, but I too have seen this baby up close, and it is well done. Here are a few different views from a couple years ago. Notice the old gas tank and original leather straps.

Yeah, I thought the 1" straps were out of scale so I made some 2".