Tri-Pro's "Project GPW"

[jb4short]

Most of you saw the thread where we were looking for input on a paint scheme; well we've made a little progress on the truck and figured we'd start posting some pics

This is the final paint scheme (As rendered by the amazing Carter Hickman):



This is the cab from Rob out in PA:



Roller minus the front and rear crossmembers that were THRASHED by the trucking company:



Fire this baby up!



hmmmmmm...........weld it?



Oh yeah.....need a firewall



This is one big blast cabinet:




hopefully more to come soon..........anyone like doing bodywork? Call me.

[68 short step]

nice work, im very instrested in how you're gonna "drop" the cab on...keep the progess coming

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

nice work, im very instrested in how you're gonna "drop" the cab on...keep the progess coming

we're going to brace the door openings and then diagonal the cab, drill out the welds and put the new one in.....should be fun

[68 short step]

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

we're going to brace the door openings and then diagonal the cab, drill out the welds and put the new one in.....should be fun

mmmm, sounds like a plan...please take lots of pics demonstrating...

[abadsvt]

Love the rendering and the paint colors. I think it is clean, simple and best of all different. Looks sweet and keep up the work.

Josh

[meathead95]

the firewall is now available?

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by meathead95

the firewall is now available?

yes; either the '67-'68 or the '69-'72

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

yes; either the '67-'68 or the '69-'72

If you dont mind me asking, where can i contact this Carter gentleman and how much does it cost to do a rendering like that?

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

If you dont mind me asking, where can i contact this Carter gentleman and how much does it cost to do a rendering like that?

chickman@sbgnet.com

[meathead95]

wow everything is almost available now.

[Frizzle Fry]

Sorry if I missed it, but what's G.P.W.?

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Sorry if I missed it, but what's G.P.W.?

I'm glad you asked because I don't think anyone besides Carter knows.

"GPW" refers to Grant Patrick Wheeler from Cedar Falls, IA. He was a very good friend who lost his life, on the way home from work one Friday afternoon, to an idiot street racing that lost control of his car and hit Grant head on. He left a wife and two small boys (Luke and Mac) and an entire community that loved him.

Grant was a HUGE fan of these trucks and had his own shop, where he worked evenings, rebuilding and selling them for extra money (He worked days as the buyer for Wheeler's Auto Body Supply in Waterloo). Grant was instrumental in helping Tri-Plus with a number of the items that are now available for these trucks (sawing up/parting some of his own stash) and was always trying to get more, better quality, parts developed.

He is sorely missed and this is the most fitting tribute we can do.

There is also an annual 5K memorial run in his name out in Cedar Falls.

I want to thank Wheeler's Auto Body now also for donating all the paint and materials to finish this build.

[IvelDesigns]

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I'm glad you asked because I don't think anyone besides Carter knows.

"GPW" refers to Grant Patrick Wheeler from Cedar Falls, IA. He was a very good friend who lost his life, on the way home from work one Friday afternoon, to an idiot street racing that lost control of his car and hit Grant head on. He left a wife and two small boys (Luke and Mac) and an entire community that loved him.

Grant was a HUGE fan of these trucks and had his own shop, where he worked evenings, rebuilding and selling them for extra money (He worked days as the buyer for Wheeler's Auto Body Supply in Waterloo). Grant was instrumental in helping Tri-Plus with a number of the items that are now available for these trucks (sawing up/parting some of his own stash) and was always trying to get more, better quality, parts developed.

He is sorely missed and this is the most fitting tribute we can do.

There is also an annual 5K memorial run in his name out in Cedar Falls.

I want to thank Wheeler's Auto Body now also for donating all the paint and materials to finish this build.

first, i have to say that i'm glad this build is moving forward. i remember seeing the renderings a while back, and love the colors picked out.

second, your way of remembering your friend is awesome. It sounds like you owe a lot to him, and this is a great way to remember him.

then there's the small world part of this thread. I grew up in cedar falls, and will also be purchasing my paint from Wheelers next week.

I agree with your comment about how people in the CV will and do remember him. Unfortunately, I've never met him, but many of the rodders in the CV are very close and keep in contact one way or another throughout the years. Usually they meet out at the drag strip (which just opened this weekend!!).

keep it going on the build. can't wait for it to be finished. Any plans of coming back to cedar falls with the truck when it's done??

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

first, i have to say that i'm glad this build is moving forward. i remember seeing the renderings a while back, and love the colors picked out.

second, your way of remembering your friend is awesome. It sounds like you owe a lot to him, and this is a great way to remember him.

then there's the small world part of this thread. I grew up in cedar falls, and will also be purchasing my paint from Wheelers next week.

I agree with your comment about how people in the CV will and do remember him. Unfortunately, I've never met him, but many of the rodders in the CV are very close and keep in contact one way or another throughout the years. Usually they meet out at the drag strip (which just opened this weekend!!).

keep it going on the build. can't wait for it to be finished. Any plans of coming back to cedar falls with the truck when it's done??

There is no doubt I will be back there with the truck when it's done. I anticipate being there soon for a visit (without the truck) and will have to check in on John Friel's "Pro-Rauder"- haven't seen it in blue yet.

[IvelDesigns]

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

There is no doubt I will be back there with the truck when it's done. I anticipate being there soon for a visit (without the truck) and will have to check in on John Friel's "Pro-Rauder"- haven't seen it in blue yet.

heh, then you probably didn't get to see it with the "factory" looking wheels either.

my son asked me, "dad, how can a car with a blower get any traction with factory wheels / tires?" then he looked under it from the rear...

I haven't see the new setup yet, but from what i understand, there are much bigger rubbers under it now.

try and keep in touch when you bring that truck to iowa. I'd love to check it out, and cedar falls is a pretty regular trip for me.

[BOSS]

Awesome way to remember a friend.

[68 short step]

Originally Posted by BOSS

Awesome way to remember a friend.

cant wait to see this materialize

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by BOSS

Awesome way to remember a friend.

X1000

Very cool truck and an awesome gesture. I can't wait to see in steel!

[djw32]

Originally Posted by BOSS

Awesome way to remember a friend.

x2

Where did you get the pulley system for the motor?

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by djw32

x2

Where did you get the pulley system for the motor?

GM

[Frizzle Fry]

Very cool

[jkaylor68gmc]

Great way to remember him. You really are a good guy Burhnam.

[jb4short]

Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Great way to remember him. You really are a good guy Burhnam.

Thanks Josh- Don't tell everyone.

I'm sure some of the guys from the Cedar Valley must have known Grant as well and those that knew him would would attest to what a great person he was.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Thanks Josh- Don't tell everyone.

I'm sure some of the guys from the Cedar Valley must have known Grant as well and those that knew him would would attest to what a great person he was.

For the cost of that rendering, you could of bought the wood floor for it. ahaha.. I talked to the gentleman that does those. SUPER Nice guy. Wish i had money to do one of those renderings. Awesome work.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

.....I talked to the gentleman that does those. SUPER Nice guy.

Wait..... Are you sure you talked to the right guy? I've heard him called many things..... but most can't be repeated in front of children or church going people .





























































J/Kiddin' . . .... Carter's an all-right dude.