My Build

[ratty46pickup]

The truck is really turning out great! You have some great skills there, can`t wait to see more, but right now take care of those health issues and we`ll all be here waiting patiently.

 

[DougnDog]

I'm back ...like a bad penny

A few quick update pic's got my seats done,took a plan off HAMB web site. worked out good plywood ,webbing,3" foam about $150.00 total. it was not hard to do just cut the holes you want then apply the webbing, cut the fome to shape with a electric steak knife shape it lay the cloth pull it tight and staple. WA-LA done this will be my daughters car some day so she got to sit first. with her kemo she had to shave her hair off I did too, couldnt get a picture with out her wig on.

 

[DougnDog]

one more with the seat and my helper. I made the door handels turned out cool. a shot of the top almost done post more later Doug

 

[Bonehead]

It all looks great. Good to see your daughter with a smile. And Dog is looking like he is about to smile too. Good work on the seat. Truck is super.

 

[Oldrodder43]

Really nice truck-car! Daughter is pretty too. Great work. Perley

 

[RatHead]

awesome

 

[onemintcaddy]

What kind of lathe is that in the background ??? It looks like a derecket drive. Nice Jag.

 

[DougnDog]

Hey Guys
thanks for the good words. been a little slow with the work on my rod this past mo. hope to do a test ride this saturday. the lathe is one I built about 40 years ago when I was young and broke. in the years between then and now I had a hole machine shop at my home..... but divorce has a way of wipeing a guy out. I'm glad I held on to it all those years you would not belive the parts I have made or repaired with it. just need the will to do something and most people will find a way.

 

[Gastrick]

Good luck on the test run. Don't forget the "helper".

 

[LordMaximo]

Hey Doug, nice build you have done there.
I bet all your neighbors are real tuned in now
Mad Rat trucker on the loose.... lol
keep up the great work.

Maximo

 

[PatDoody]

Awesome build Doug! I cant wait to hear about your test ride.

 

[wrecker55]

Dang nice ride you built doug hoping all is well and you got to take her 4 a ride

 

[DougnDog]

FINSHED.........almost

Hey guys
sorry it's been taken me so long to post. a lot of little stuff needed to be done. got her back from the glass shop on wed. took a few quick pic's here they are

 

[DougnDog]

I need to have the pin striping done, and she will be finshed. she runs real good....... a little bump steer but its ok. tracks real good (I like that on the freeway) my kingpin angle is almost 8 deg. the ride is good too. in the future I'm going to get rid of the BIG gas tank in the bed put in a round alum one or make one to fit under the bed, now I know how much room I have. I will post good pictures soon.

I want to THANK ALL YOU who have given me advice and ecouragement Doug&Sweetpea

 

[wrecker55]

looks great but we're missing the burn-out video

 

[Sam_Fear]

OMG! Watch out for that giant finger!!!!

Man that is looking good! A lot of neat details on 'er.

 

[roddguy1]

Now that is a completely awesome truck. Great job Doug.

 

[bob w]

Doug, you are a craftsman and a gentleman. You have turned out a great hot rod. Wish I could see it in person.

 

[dmw56]

I love your truck. It's beautiful.

 

[DougnDog]

To All

Thank you guys for the good words. I'm not new to building custom cars & bikes haveing built a lot of cars and bikes in my life. BUT I want you guys to know all of the input from all of you over the last 1 2/2 years have made this build a very fun experance I know I don't chat as much as some but I do follow all of posts at RRR I will be posting my new project and Iam open for input from all of you Doug