Author Topic: Doherty's Truck is finished - After 3 year makeover (Read 5335 times)

Tony Doherty · « **on:** March 20, 2012, 04:42:11 PM »

I thought I would share this with all the fellow fuel-heads at getbig.

After 3 years of non stop fabrication, invention, dollars, blood, sweat and tears, the truck was unveiled at FitX this weekend.

It is a 1969 Chev c10. Originally had a tired old 327, stock with no mods at all.

Now a lexus engine with twin turbo, twin superchargers and NOS.

Airbagged, chopped, lengthened, all steel body fabrication, suicide doors, beaten copper throughout, hardwood tray, etc, etc, etc.

I will post more pictures of the engine and interior as I get a chance, in the meantime, here it is.

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:44:08 PM »

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:45:32 PM »

Quote from: TheMessiahOfMuscle on March 20, 2012, 04:42:11 PM

I thought I would share this with all the fellow fuel-heads at getbig.

After 3 years of non stop fabrication, invention, dollars, blood, sweat and tears, the truck was unveiled at FitX this weekend.

It is a 1969 Chev c10. Originally had a tired old 327, stock with no mods at all.

Now a lexus engine with twin turbo, twin superchargers and NOS.

Airbagged, chopped, lengthened, all steel body fabrication, beaten copper throughout, hardwood tray, etc, etc, etc.

I will post more pictures of the engine and interior as I get a chance, in the meantime, here it is.

You take a classic like a 69 Chevy Truck and turn it into something that I see Mexicans riding down the street drunk on Tequila and Corona?

FAIL!!!

dr.chimps · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:47:20 PM »

Suicide doors? Apt. Bullet holes? In my gym, more than likely.

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:02:20 PM »

Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on March 20, 2012, 04:45:32 PM

You take a classic like a 69 Chevy Truck and turn it into something that I see Mexicans riding down the street drunk on Tequila and Corona? FAIL!!!

Thank you Vince, always look forward to your positive response.

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:03:00 PM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on March 20, 2012, 04:47:20 PM

Suicide doors? Apt. Bullet holes? In my gym, more than likely.

Haha, not bad!

jaejonna · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:03:27 PM »

Good stuff Tim

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:04:52 PM »

Shots of the engine, a couple of weeks before finishing ....

mr.turbo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:05:54 PM »

I don't really get it, seems to be a jumbled assembly of pieces. (kinda like branch warren

)

mad max would be proud

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:06:45 PM »

u transformed a Lesbian PU into a Dike magnet

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:09:59 PM »

Quote from: mr.turbo on March 20, 2012, 05:05:54 PM

I don't really get it, seems to be a jumbled assembly of pieces. (kinda like branch warren )

mad max would be proud

We kind of went for a mad max kind of look, so I will take that. It is a work of art with every single panel hand fabricated, eg the rear guards were rolled from flat steel.

mr.turbo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:11:50 PM »

Quote from: jaejonna on March 20, 2012, 05:03:27 PM

Good stuff Tim

who's tim?

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:15:44 PM »

Rear guard fabrication

michael arvilla · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:16:52 PM »

How much horsepower?

Bgpapi23 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:19:16 PM »

Lots of great detail ... How much time and money spent?

mr.turbo · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:19:28 PM »

Quote from: TheMessiahOfMuscle on March 20, 2012, 05:09:59 PM

We kind of went for a mad max kind of look, so I will take that. It is a work of art with every single panel hand fabricated, eg the rear guards were rolled from flat steel.

Actually, if you look hard you can see if has nice lines but it's just difficult to tell from these pics. clearly a lot of work went into it.

you forgot the tow hitch though

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:19:38 PM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 20, 2012, 05:16:52 PM

How much horsepower?

Not sure yet Mike, plenty but don't know the number.

Radical Plato · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:22:22 PM »

Quote from: TheMessiahOfMuscle on March 20, 2012, 04:42:11 PM

I thought I would share this with all the fellow fuel-heads at getbig.

After 3 years of non stop fabrication, invention, dollars, blood, sweat and tears, the truck was unveiled at FitX this weekend.

It is a 1969 Chev c10. Originally had a tired old 327, stock with no mods at all.

Now a lexus engine with twin turbo, twin superchargers and NOS.

Airbagged, chopped, lengthened, all steel body fabrication, suicide doors, beaten copper throughout, hardwood tray, etc, etc, etc.

I will post more pictures of the engine and interior as I get a chance, in the meantime, here it is.

Where's the token hot chicky babe draping all over the car.
Is this just for show Tony, or is the car street registered and driveable!
I am sure this would turn a lot of heads in the streets of Melbourne
Great rebuild by the way - Looks Great!

Parker · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:22:58 PM »

I like it, it is unique...especially like the engine

deadz · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:36:50 PM »

Quote from: TheMessiahOfMuscle on March 20, 2012, 04:42:11 PM

I thought I would share this with all the fellow fuel-heads at getbig.

After 3 years of non stop fabrication, invention, dollars, blood, sweat and tears, the truck was unveiled at FitX this weekend.

It is a 1969 Chev c10. Originally had a tired old 327, stock with no mods at all.

Now a lexus engine with twin turbo, twin superchargers and NOS.

Airbagged, chopped, lengthened, all steel body fabrication, suicide doors, beaten copper throughout, hardwood tray, etc, etc, etc.

I will post more pictures of the engine and interior as I get a chance, in the meantime, here it is.

It's your money, piss it away.

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:00:27 PM »

Quote from: Parker on March 20, 2012, 05:22:58 PM

I like it, it is unique...especially like the engine

I was hoping you would chime in, I always enjoy your car threads.

You would have loved the expo, one of my event partners were Audi, they brought along the new R8, v10 spyder convertible. It was a show stopper, I am hoping for a test drive soon. 2 years ago, they gave me the R8, V8 for 3 full days. I went to bed with nausea, migranes and vertigo every night that week, incredible car.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:04:16 PM »

Who run Bartertown? Tony run Bartertown.

Tony Doherty · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:15:35 PM »

Quote from: mr.turbo on March 20, 2012, 05:19:28 PM

Actually, if you look hard you can see if has nice lines but it's just difficult to tell from these pics. clearly a lot of work went into it.

you forgot the tow hitch though

Don't need a tow hitch, the whole back was built and lengthened to put a chopper in for shows. See the channel in the middle. Shipping chain link to anchor the bike.

I modified this one for branding.

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:16:41 PM »

Quote from: TheMessiahOfMuscle on March 20, 2012, 05:02:20 PM

Thank you Vince, always look forward to your positive response.

The truck was a lot better left alone in its "grown man status". You must have consulted with Vince Basile in how to throw a pile of shit together

mr.turbo · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:20:05 PM »

cool

I'm getting it now.