55 Ford pick-up...the Willys hauler

Here she be- the 55~ Decided that this truck might be a better hauler than a rusted up beater for the weekend-warrior Willys. I mean after all, if "Earl" could afford to buld a bad-to-the-bone Willys like his weekend warrior, he'd have a killer truck too! With the exception of the crappy paint job (gotta love that orange peel!) it turned out ok. This build was before I practiced any painting skills or clearcoats, wetsanding, polishing, etc so not all that bad I guess~**~ A few of the mods included: the oak slat bed & side boards, drilled brake rotors and h/p calipers and I loved the kit wheels so they stayed! The two-tone midnight blue and metallic gray paint was a spur of the moment decision made at the paint store but was fairly pleased with it. I did without a doubt enjoy this one! Forgot to add the license plate and a few other little detail items before I snapped these shots, but you get the idea! The detail was average, but I wasn't really after a bright-lighter here....just a kick-azz hauler so "Earl" could get his weekend warrior to the track!
I know it's hard to believe, but this thing took 1st place and Best in Automotive in the Pittsburgh Hobbytown Fall show. Hey, ya just never know do ya? Hope you enjoy!