Question asked elsewhere on Garagejournal.
Thought I would copy Nd paste as we need fresh blood into the hobby.
Every time I see a young guy build a truck it pleases me immensely.
Based on a question asked by a friend in the USA the reply below probably has some relevance to most of us and for those interested.
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Originally Posted by BUGTHUG
The roof on the panel (black) truck, looks like it has a crinkle finish, or a vinyl looking top. Different. The red truck is how I imaged your truck to look like. Need to blow up the picture and put it on your refrigerator for daily inspiration. 
How many cars would you guess was at that event. Is that all they do is just show cars, or do they give trophy's and door prizes? |
Hi Herb, thank you for the reply.
Yes, the roof is vinyl, and done very smartly. I liked that.
Red truck...... I hope so.
I guess in the show ground more than 900 and then loads parked up and bikes too plus scooters.
Here is a link to some great photos I did not take.
CLICK LINK:
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thre...-day-2016-pics
One of the best parts of Wheels day to me is that it is for charity.
But also that you will find a $100k car next to an unfinished $1000 car that is someone's pride and joy.
People all get on and there are no prima donnas.
There are all sorts represented and I do not know the exact way prizes are awarded, but I think there are Top Ten awards etc.
This car was built by three school boys........ Aged 14, 15 and 17 with the 15 year old the leader.
Video link below.
I know the family of the leader of the pack as well and have Euan, the dads Helicoil kit in the garage to redo my gearbox mount holes..... Small world.
Worthy of an award for 15 weeks of work to build from scratch using a Lexus V8 motor.
It has Gullwing doors and disabled access with electrical hospital bed actuators robbed from a hospitals scrap pile. That's how rods should be built.
The Boy in the pic is the team leaders brother.
Hope that answers your questions.
Thankfully the hobby is alive and good, fresh young blood still gets drawn in.