This is two pics of my shop truck. I know it doesnt have my name plastered all over it . I didnt go that route due to the fact that my truck is so different from the norm. I can go to a sign customer and not look like a teenage kid with glow in the dark graphics and I can go to a street rod striping job knowing that they will trust me becouse I am a part of the custom car community. My work is all word of mouth.Someone tells someone about me and they may not know me but most have seen my truck. What do you guys think? I drive it everyday. I carry lumber, drive it in the rain, down dirt roads, it is a shop truck.
[ May 26, 2003, 10:05 AM: Message edited by: Ryan E Young ]
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Sweet ride. I do think you should put your logo on it though, maybe business card size tied into some striping.
And plug those holes in the bumper! ( remember what I said about messin with the old dudes )
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Ryan, I like it! But...there's always a but, your name should be somewhere, even if it has to be small and subtile. With a truck like this you are really a part of the Hot Rod community!! As long as there an engine under the hood!
Have fun!
Posted by Robert Carney (Member # 2016) on :
That is a sweet ride!
One thing.....I would change that front bumper. ...or fill in the indentation for the front license plate. Looks too stock for the truck.
Great work Ryan!
What's under the hood Ryan?
[ May 26, 2003, 10:42 AM: Message edited by: Robert Carney ]
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
Sorry guys. It does have my name in the back glass. Its hard to see it in the pic becouse it is that frosted glass vinyl. I am thinking of striping the inside of the tailgate where i smoothed out the handle though. I want it to be real clean.
Yes old man the holes have been fixed.
Next what does it have in it? Cold Air! It is a mostly stock small block that I can drive for long distances. Before you deside to flame me please alow me to post somemore pics of my other toys. I am a speed junky but I wanted my truck to be more show than go and sometimes it drives me crazy.
The car is a streetcar/Dragcar AMC Javelin with 434 small block chevy. 5 second 1/8 mile car. It was my first car. I have had it since High sckool.
The old blue car is a 67 Rambler rebel that I am going to build a 60s custom for mt wife.
The bike is an old KZ1000 that I made into a ridgid.I made the rear by hand.
The kart is my racing Kart that I got into when a kid working for me traded a rolling chassis for a helmet paint job.
I would love to see some of your toys.
[ May 26, 2003, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Ryan E Young ]
Posted by Mark Yearwood (Member # 2723) on :
Nice clean truck! Can you show a close-up of the graphic on the bedside?
Here's my old '86 Chevy shop truck. Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Ryan, your truck is very nice but a little to traditional for my taste, and I'm serious. Seeing the rest of your vehicles, I can understand more clearly the kind of guy you are which impresses me. I guess you remind me of myself, I too like cars that are different, like the Rambler. My street car is a black 64 Valiant roller cam 258 cu.in. motor. I don't have a scanner working so photos don't appear here. All in all, keep up the good work.
Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
I Just need to show off the shop car and truck Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
I love your toy's but if you want a bloody Harley don't ruin a good KZ1000.Just my opinion.
Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
Looks like this is turning into a "toy" thread.. here's mine:
My truck, '97 Mazda - I've shaved the tailgate and most of the bodylines, working on the doors this weekend.. also will be shaving the taillights (going to build my own LED's in some funky shape and french them into the bed sides) and will also be shaving some minor items like the seams in the cab corners.
The "couch" - big carbs, engine porting, clocked in at 75 MPH:
The ski: 100% carbon fiber hull, setup for freestyle riding. Fully ported engine and carbs bored open to 53mm, all torque.. awaiting a carbon fiber handlepole.
Nitro powered R/C truck setup to tear up parking lots - just recently took it off the shelf and rebuilt the engine (it was gummed up pretty good!) and already managed to destroy 3 sets of tires and 2 sets of wheels (note the worn-out and mis-matched tires, and the chipped wheels). It flat-out screams like a banshee. Ryan, you wanna race it in your kart? it'll give ya a run for your money (and yes, I know how fast those karts can go!)
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
This is my "TOY" ...still under construction. Shep'
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
quote:Originally posted by Randy Campbell: I love your toy's but if you want a bloody Harley don't ruin a good KZ1000.Just my opinion.
Randy Randy Randy If I wanted a bloody hog I would have built one! I wanted a bad asss custom at a reasonable price. I had a kz1000 in highschool that I raced so I have a good feel of how they work. It is a custom cruizer that will outrun 95 percent of the harleys in this town. The other 5 percent probably dont have the asss to hold into it to outrun me. I also dont have 2500 bucks in it at this time. Vtwins have their place but it sure is not beside a side 4 motor.
I do know what I am taking about. I am not just blowing smoke. This is a place we race at on the weekends.
I almost forgot nice looking rides guys.Mark, very clean truck I really like it. I also like it with a rear bumper. I always thought they looked funny with roll pans. Mike, I like seeing your progress on your toys. William, I love the old ford iron, A close buddy of mine has a pro street 64 f-100. Shep , the MDO monster looks good as always. Lets see some more.
[ May 27, 2003, 06:32 AM: Message edited by: Ryan E Young ]
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Ryan I love you're Truck, but you should have you're name on it more than that, just my opinion, but it's much easier to sell a decent lettering Job to the customer, if you show up in something lettered, afterall that's what we do, or at least what I do. But What a Cool Ride!
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Has anyone noticed that Ryan's Shop Truck is NOT a "Dulie" ??????? also it is not "Tubbed"
Just a clever way of using Dulie fenders and some Monster Tires....Good thinking Ryan.........and a good execution of a custom trick seldom seen. Shep'
Posted by DONALD THOMPSON (Member # 3726) on :
I have riden in this awesome truck. It is hard to tell from these posted pics, but you can tell who's truck it is when seen in person. Ryan has a unique way of building his toys. Ryan has a unique way with everything. The engine may be stock, but it sounds good and will get you where you need to go.
Shep, What is that thing? Looks pretty interesting. Bet you can't find parts for that just anywhere.
There are some nice toys being posted here. Keep them coming.
Posted by Arthur Vanson (Member # 2855) on :
Eat dust you suckers!
Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Posted by Robert Peach (Member # 2620) on :
[img] pacific.photoisland.com/sessions/42384755697/18839033lg.jpg [/img] Lots of nice toys!Here`s one of mine. 55 Bel Air 2 door, just out of almost 30 years storage. Still has the slicks,line lock, and roll cage from the 60`s .Tilt nose,4 speed . Just primed it and putting in a fresh silly radical 383 stroker mouse
Posted by Robert Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Alright ,I give up. I just can`t get a picture to post. Help anyone?
Posted by goddinfla (Member # 1502) on :
Damn Ryan, is there anything more redneck than taking pictures of your skid marks? lol
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( remember what I said about messin with the old dudes )
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I Just need to show off the shop car and truck ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
