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