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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 4, 2019 14:31:24 GMT -7
Ok so here is the story as I heard it. The dodge boys sent down a memo. Seems they were upset by the fact that ford and GM were coming out with all these cool , retro, high HP trucks and they were being left in the dust. They were asking for any ideas to revitalize their truck , make it cool and powerful. Silence, nothing but silence until. "I have something you might want to look at. Clem " Who is this guy ? what department does he work in ? What does he have ? Well, Clem is the mole . He is the little old guy that has been working here for 50 years. He gave him the job of organizing the old parts warehouse because we didnt have the heart to fire him. To be continued ........ workbench 02-03-2019 023 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 02-03-2019 024 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 02-03-2019 026 by David Keim, on Flickr Has anyone figured it out yet ? If you think you know what Clem has or what is being done to my concept build, privet message me and let me know !!!!!!
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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 7, 2019 14:47:18 GMT -7
So they all rush out to warehouse 51 to see what Clem has. Well I have K members that fit that power plant. An I have that stack of exhaust, plus these boxes of odds and ends . I figure if you want to build a proto type or concept car you have enough stuff to build five. Oh thats great Clem ! This will be perfect. Write up disposition papers for the parts and get them moved to RandD right away. Oh Clem while your at it, disposition five new trucks and have them sent over as well. Oh, one more thing, this is top secret, just we know. Are you ok with that? Yep, clem replied.
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Post by jkflash on Mar 8, 2019 15:04:52 GMT -7
Interesting.... I like where this is going. Love the "Lost Tales of R+D"
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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 17, 2019 12:48:20 GMT -7
So the three men worked feverishly day and night to get the five trucks done. A white, a Black, a Blue, a Silver and a crimson Red. If nothing else they looked beautiful !! So they lined the trucks up and called the Big Bosses down. Clem was watching from the side lines. Well, Sirs , here you are. We call them , Twisters ! Taking a big tug on his cigar, You built these ? Yes sir, just us two ! WHAT !!!! Clem was being left out in the cold ! Heck they wouldnt even have had the parts if not for me !!!! Well, said the big boss, I hate them ! You two knuckle heads wasted all this time and money . Not too mention five brand new trucks !!! Youre fired !!! But, but sir ! We thought,,,, Well you thought wrong, security escort these ex employees off the lot.
Suddenly the big boss spotted Clem. Hey your Clem , right ? Yep, Clem replied. Did you know anything about this, the big boss asked? Nope, Clem replied. Well do us a favor Clem, can you crush these five trucks, and Clem lets keep this a secrete. Yep, Clem replied.
Well four trucks got crushed that night. You see, Clem had taken a shine to the Red Truck. Since he had the paper work and the receipts he figured what the heck ! He drove the Red Truck home, requested a title and kept his 1 of 1 Truck a secret all these years.
Here it is , Clems 1 of 1 custom Dodge Twister Truck !!
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Post by jkflash on Mar 22, 2019 5:35:19 GMT -7
Hey GB, if you posted pics they didn't show up in your post. I'm anxious to see how this one off truck turned out!
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 22, 2019 9:34:09 GMT -7
Hey GB, if you posted pics they didn't show up in your post. I'm anxious to see how this one off truck turned out! x 2
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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 22, 2019 14:50:32 GMT -7
Sorry no I was teasing!! I will start posting pics ! Hope you like it! Has anyone guessed what is going on yet ?
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Post by jkflash on Mar 22, 2019 14:52:48 GMT -7
My bad GB, guess I was getting a little too excited! I love the story that went along with it. Are we going to get a modern Warlock/Lil Red Express?
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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 22, 2019 17:02:30 GMT -7
All good JK , I went older and more obscure! I will post some of my build shots tomorrow!!! Glad I have some people’s interest!!
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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 23, 2019 14:14:49 GMT -7
workbench 03-04-2019 001 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 002 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 003 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 004 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 005 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 006 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 007 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 008 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 009 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 010 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 011 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 03-04-2019 012 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 02-03-2019 007 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 3-22-2019 005 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 3-22-2019 006 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 3-22-2019 007 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 3-22-2019 008 by David Keim, on Flickr
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Post by midnightprowler on Mar 23, 2019 15:39:42 GMT -7
Very cool. You want to part with the balance of that turbine kit?
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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 23, 2019 16:06:49 GMT -7
I have a few junk yard kits, nothing complete. Let me finish this build and then we can talk
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Post by poet on Mar 24, 2019 9:48:34 GMT -7
Wow!
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Post by jkflash on Mar 25, 2019 5:51:44 GMT -7
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Post by sharp on Mar 26, 2019 15:29:05 GMT -7
Looking good!!!
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Post by Grandpabeast on Mar 26, 2019 22:25:17 GMT -7
Thanks guys, if I ever get the hinges done on the VW I could work on this !
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Post by Grandpabeast on May 24, 2019 6:22:54 GMT -7
Sorry about the lack of action but been super busy. Did some work on my day off, I still think I can get her done !! workbench 04-14-2019 001 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 04-14-2019 002 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 04-28-2019 011 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 001 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 002 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 004 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 005 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 006 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 007 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 008 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 010 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 011 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 012 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 013 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 014 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 015 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 016 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 017 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 018 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 019 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 020 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 027 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 028 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 030 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 033 by David Keim, on Flickr work bench 05-23-2019 034 by David Keim, on Flickr Truck decals on the left ... work bench 05-23-2019 036 by David Keim, on Flickr
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jun 1, 2019 14:20:12 GMT -7
Finished Friday night ! Basement flooded! Will post pictures ASAP
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jun 2, 2019 12:26:58 GMT -7
Final update....... workbench 05-31-2019 001 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 002 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 003 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 004 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 005 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 006 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 011 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 012 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 013 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 014 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 015 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 016 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 017 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 018 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 019 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 024 by David Keim, on Flickr workbench 05-31-2019 025 by David Keim, on Flickr
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Post by jkflash on Jun 11, 2019 12:56:11 GMT -7
Bitchin' truck! I bet Clem gets a ton of looks when he drives it!
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jun 11, 2019 17:35:22 GMT -7
Ha ha !! I will bet ! Thanks Johnny !
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