rad rides (by Troy) red truck ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sactoC10 · 12-20-2004, 12:37 PM

So this truck is going to be in some magazine somewhere according to the whomever responds to the e-mail questions at Rad Rides. Yet getting a straight and clear answer from this person has not been easy. When I asked if there would be any info about it anywhere I got this response, "yes". When I then followed up and asked, "TV show, magazine, internet, other?" I got the response, "magazine"...

Go figure, why even have someone answering questions? So, my question is now out to the board. If anyone can find any details about this build of theirs, maybe an article somewhere, please let us (me) know. THANKS!

http://www.radrides.com/projects.php?cursec=10&timg=17

98L150 · 12-20-2004, 01:20 PM

On the cover of the new Custom Classics Trucks Mag. I got mine in the mail last week. Be looking for it on the news stand shortly if it is not already there. I saw the truck in person at Godd Guys Dallas. It is very nice

Bamm · 12-20-2004, 02:14 PM

I got my issue saturday, nice truck.......Jerry

7T2 · 12-20-2004, 02:48 PM

Man that picture annoys me! I keep thinking it's a digital image with a glitch in it because of the white line, but it's actually just the building behind it.

I saw a bunch of pictures of that truck after it was finished, but I don't remember where. The Rad Rides site only has "in progress" pictures. I also have the new issue of Custom Classic Trucks.

Deuce · 12-20-2004, 02:59 PM

If that truck was built by Rad Rides I could just imagine the quality!!
The best builder in North America in my opinion.

sactoC10 · 12-20-2004, 05:17 PM

Yes, Troy does produce some of the cleanest and amazing vehicles. I agree that he is probably the best builder in North America, but that is just my opinion. My respect for his work is the reason I'd like to have more information about this vehicle. Thanks for the leads!

Deuce · 12-20-2004, 06:09 PM

Chip Foose being a close 2nd.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-20-2004, 09:19 PM

Very nice ride and its a longbed!!!!! Hell ya..

bagged72blaz · 12-20-2004, 09:43 PM

Yes Troy built my favorite rod. Quadra Duece Simply amazing. I love the idea of AWD. My dream is to have a bagged 72 blazer AWD twin turbo.

SCOTI · 12-20-2004, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged72blaz

Yes Troy built my favorite rod. Quadra Duece Simply amazing. I love the idea of AWD. My dream is to have a bagged 72 blazer AWD twin turbo.

Actually, he rebuilt your favorite ride. Mark Steilow (& Summit Racing) are the original designers & builders. Troy came along & made it much nicer w/the awsome paint scheme (the original paint scheme left much to be desired IMO) & other related RadRides touches.

bagged72blaz · 12-20-2004, 10:27 PM

Thats right I just remembered his name and his involvement with Quadra Deuce, he did Quadra Deuce II right?

SCOTI · 12-20-2004, 11:06 PM

As far as I know, Quad II is the rebuilt original after it left RadRides.

richardwilken · 12-21-2004, 03:17 AM

i ve been to troy trepaniers shop before, but its been a few years. i used to go out with a niece of his. this was when he was just starting out. i think around the time he made that rambler. They had a brand new viper in there that they had gutted and they were putting the v10 and suspension under a real old chrysler coupe and grafting the viper interior in it. I remember troys dad had a real bada$$ bel air, around a '62 that serioisly sat in the grass. i mean it was literally in the front yard of the shop about 1/2 inch off the ground. im only about 25 miles south of manteno,il and try to drive by the shop when i can.

SCOTI · 12-21-2004, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardwilken

....They had a brand new viper in there that they had gutted and they were putting the v10 and suspension under a real old chrysler coupe and grafting the viper interior in it....

That would be the 'Sniper'. It was an old Dodge/Plymouth coupe.

sactoC10 · 12-21-2004, 11:19 AM

So I have not yet found the mag with the article. From the picture we can see that the markers have been shaved, along with the door handles and there is no filler neck for the tank behind the driver's door. What other nifty subtle tricks have taken place with this "RAD" ride?

12-20-2004, 12:37 PM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	rad rides (by Troy) red truck ??? So this truck is going to be in some magazine somewhere according to the whomever responds to the e-mail questions at Rad Rides. Yet getting a straight and clear answer from this person has not been easy. When I asked if there would be any info about it anywhere I got this response, "yes". When I then followed up and asked, "TV show, magazine, internet, other?" I got the response, "magazine"... Go figure, why even have someone answering questions? So, my question is now out to the board. If anyone can find any details about this build of theirs, maybe an article somewhere, please let us (me) know. THANKS! http://www.radrides.com/projects.php?cursec=10&timg=17 Attached Images __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

12-20-2004, 01:20 PM	#2
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	On the cover of the new Custom Classics Trucks Mag. I got mine in the mail last week. Be looking for it on the news stand shortly if it is not already there. I saw the truck in person at Godd Guys Dallas. It is very nice __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

12-20-2004, 02:14 PM	#3
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I got my issue saturday, nice truck.......Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

12-20-2004, 02:59 PM	#5
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	If that truck was built by Rad Rides I could just imagine the quality!! The best builder in North America in my opinion. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

12-20-2004, 05:17 PM	#6
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Yes, Troy does produce some of the cleanest and amazing vehicles. I agree that he is probably the best builder in North America, but that is just my opinion. My respect for his work is the reason I'd like to have more information about this vehicle. Thanks for the leads! __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

12-20-2004, 02:48 PM	#4
7T2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 667	Man that picture annoys me! I keep thinking it's a digital image with a glitch in it because of the white line, but it's actually just the building behind it. I saw a bunch of pictures of that truck after it was finished, but I don't remember where. The Rad Rides site only has "in progress" pictures. I also have the new issue of Custom Classic Trucks.

12-20-2004, 06:09 PM	#7
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Chip Foose being a close 2nd. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

12-20-2004, 09:19 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Very nice ride and its a longbed!!!!! Hell ya.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-20-2004, 09:43 PM	#9
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Yes Troy built my favorite rod. Quadra Duece Simply amazing. I love the idea of AWD. My dream is to have a bagged 72 blazer AWD twin turbo. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

12-20-2004, 10:27 PM	#11
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Thats right I just remembered his name and his involvement with Quadra Deuce, he did Quadra Deuce II right? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

12-20-2004, 11:06 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	As far as I know, Quad II is the rebuilt original after it left RadRides. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-21-2004, 03:17 AM	#13
richardwilken Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: clifton, IL Posts: 114	i ve been to troy trepaniers shop before, but its been a few years. i used to go out with a niece of his. this was when he was just starting out. i think around the time he made that rambler. They had a brand new viper in there that they had gutted and they were putting the v10 and suspension under a real old chrysler coupe and grafting the viper interior in it. I remember troys dad had a real bada$$ bel air, around a '62 that serioisly sat in the grass. i mean it was literally in the front yard of the shop about 1/2 inch off the ground. im only about 25 miles south of manteno,il and try to drive by the shop when i can. __________________ 69 chevy 1/2 ton 2wd 72 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd

12-21-2004, 11:19 AM	#15
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	So I have not yet found the mag with the article. From the picture we can see that the markers have been shaved, along with the door handles and there is no filler neck for the tank behind the driver's door. What other nifty subtle tricks have taken place with this "RAD" ride? __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000



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