The big bad thread of Russ's custom builds
 

:D Well i really like how some of the peeps just keep one thread with all there builds together. So i through i'd share some of the builds i have going on and i'll just update this and add more as i go.

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I'm getting pretty close to finishing up this king hauler, but here is a quick look at the build up and where i'm at now on it.

i've used the king cab and drive train on this, the rest is custom.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgqxhqvbm.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps286ykh3f.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvkfcbiog.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7s6mhza0.jpg

I'm kinda going for an old skool look with this truck so a mercury sleeper seems pretty fitting for this build.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszipford3.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9p2dsxrm.jpg

All mocked up and ready to tear the truck back down for some paint and polish :cool:

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2ck07hua.jpg

And that brings it up to where i'm at now on this one. Frame painted and ready to start going back together.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslsnga1u8.jpg

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I've also been doing some builds that are alittle more out side the box. This one is a little single axle rat rod.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjt4ayrck.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbgwxdn2w.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf2ozymud.jpg

Still a ways to go on this rat but its a fun build :bounce:

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Looking good russ!! Liking the look of the air ride

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Thanks! I have them in my shop :p
The axles have really good movement with this setup.

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Both great looking! Air ride and rat rod great combo

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Another flat out rat rod, that i mocked up for a good buddy of mine :cool:

I started out with some pretty wild frame rails and just went to building:jaw:

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3poekekr.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4iclimeo.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstoqbrnjw.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pseaac4obb.jpg

And here is how the truck sits now at its new home :eek:

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslas8z29m.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbnwcgsbw.jpg

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That is totally insane!!! COOL *** BUILD!!!!! WOW!!

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Wow nice rides! I started one of this rat rods, but I only printed out body of 32' ford deuce coupe. I hope one day I will have the time to do the rest.

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:D Of course i had to paint the trans green too. Also polished the end plates up.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psthts4oiv.jpg

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Started putting the truck back together while i was doing some milling today. A little bit of paint really changes the whole look of a build :cool:

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdugob1m9.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0okjlvp1.jpg

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Thanks guys!! Its always fun to do something a little different :bounce:

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Love the Seminole strip paint job

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Excellent examples of trucks with that classic RUSS edge! Always loved your Mercury sleeps, nobody else does them that I know of.

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Love the Rat rods Russ, any chance of offering rails for them?

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I do have some plans for that coming up :eek:
If ya want some shoot me a message or hit me up on face book, your probably gonna want more then just the rails tho

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Got the front axle build and mounted up today and also started chopping up a cab for the rat

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrm9t5tmv.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshl1fthxa.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc2mfqncp.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5gamfeyf.jpg

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LOL! Thanks man, that "classic RUSS edge" is what its all about :D

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How do you come up with these great ideas? And fantastic work!!

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Just something quick today, got the stacks mounted up and looking good

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psg9vsqsqu.jpg

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Thanks Russ, I'll keep an eye out. A chassis kit with front axle, front suspension and steering linkage would be nice!

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So I figured sense Russ already posted a picture of my Rat Rod on here, I'd add a couple of updated pictures! :-)

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...smrdepoh0.jpeg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...sompilpwh.jpeg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...scl9msazr.jpeg

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your just becoming a truck junkie!!! welcome to the addiction

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Russ have you ever thought about making one of those sleepers out of a solid block? Eliminate the screws and add some serious heft and traction to a truck.

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I know it! LOL! And Russ doesn't help either! The Rat Rods came about because I was bored one day and we were talking on the phone. Next thing I know, he's taking my money and I have a new project!

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Rohhhhhh , i like your Kustom Pete , amazing work

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If someone wanted one like that, then sure

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well last week i got asked to do a pretty interesting project and here is a few pix to show just what it is. :eek: the one that i'll be building is a tri-axle

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8jetp1ll.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psboduqbhl.jpg

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so, on to the build :D

after cutting some rails and afew other things, i was onto bolting it all together

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psujyng5cc.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszviszhvg.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psx6pnyzod.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvb1tdmd6.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9fw8vzg9.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps29hizupl.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnkequfxy.jpg

there is still a few things to finish up on my end, but this build has came together good.

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That looks good Russ haven't seen that machine in quite a few years. I can just about guess who this is for! :D

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lol, i'm sure you can. i just didnt want to say, its funer that way. He will probably post about it in here :lol:

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That's wild bad a $$ ratrod

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:lol::lol::lol:

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So are you building the trailer or is the customer? We'll just keep poking till he jumps on here and speaks up :lol::lol::lol:.

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oh this is the only part i'm doing

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I saw that trailer on YouTube once. Not sure I would want to ride that low to the ground under a giant concrete beam. Be some serious anus puckering going on.

Chris

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Sweet looking rides!

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pretty much wrapping this build up now :cool:

the front axle is cut and mounted up, then i made a cover / 5th wheel plate for the rear

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psp77o3ebf.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjwk6rig0.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgehtnbn5.jpg

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worked on getting the cab finished up on this one while the mill was running this morning. i'm really happy with how this truck has come together

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf7xqiyum.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshfgkq3ff.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psosrlmrgu.jpg

painted my air tanks too :p

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...psllwa8dxq.jpg

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Nice truck, I love it!!