Recent content by dmaddox

Seriously, thank you, all. What a ride.

Ha! You and me both. Not just for my greedy claws, but for the OEM/restoration market as a whole. Rarely has the modified market exceeded the value of high-level restorations, but that might just be changing? Something I have to tell myself is that not everyone likes a stock cruiser, which I can...

As the years fly by, it is clear to me that what persists any one project is the value of this forum and community. The friendships, council, ideas, help, support, parts, and time we invest in each other far exceeds any $ I'd receive for the truck. I'm in debt to you all.

Thank you Nolan, all - means the world. This community has been "home" for years. Such a stand-up crowd.

I'm excited to have my project go live on Bring a Trailer. I would be honored with any comments or support you could offer on the thread and to help spread the word. Thank you, all.

As @wimberosa was saying, then...if indeed a metallic, I suggest practicing on at least a 36" square (prime the a clean piece of sheet metal) noting the temperature and humidity. Worse case you'll get some tiger stripes if not overlapping or mottling if too heavy (particularly susceptible if...

Is that new color a metallic? Didn't look like it. Personally, I'd advise against single stage. Yes, easier to fix chips, but base/clear is so much more durable and forgiving when polishing/buffing and maintaining for years to come, and unless you live on a gravel road, likely fewer chips to...

That means a lot. We each have our adventures....and mine has always been more about the journey and lesson, than the destination. I'd love for you to photograph this truck. I have a decent camera, but know nothing about the depth of its functions or capabilities. In a perfect world, I'd have a...

I picked these tires because they are as close to snow cruisers with original dimensions. Where I bought them has discontinued, but a google search revealed Jegs carries them...

Now that all kinks, issues and dialing-in is complete (outside of a slightly imperfect fiberglass top) I think it is time to start a new project...which means soon this cruiser will find a new home. Maybe tooting my own horn, but I haven't seen a more true "restoration" on the market in quite...

Beautiful home! I know how impactful and fun this phase of life is. Enjoy every minute of it. Congratulations.

Apologies, SL8R - while you have a rad username, the dash dashed.

Blast from the past - whew, 16 years ago. I recall removing that little BB down in the bottom of the accelerator pump passage (tiny clip and BB), cleaning it all out and reassembling. There was corrosion that had built up, restricting the flow of fuel. Good luck!

Happy 4th!

tempting.....