- DuckusCrapus Spotlight -
Current "Spotlight" is on Olds215 from Claremore, OK. His current ride is a 1929 closed cab Model A pick up. This truck started out as a project owned by another Floater that passed away (Jim Markley aka "Pop's") and is currently a tribute to his memory. The truck is a driver and has met a NSRA 23 inspection status, so this thing is dependable and safe. So far the road has seen 9000 miles of this truck.
This truck is super clean and was built to be a little different than the average street rod. With a never ending sea of SBC 350/350 combos out there, this truck really stands out with a light weight (325lbs fully dressed!) all aluminum Oldsmobile 215 with a 5 speed stick. A chrome Vette independant rear looks might nice tooling down the road as well.
Olds215 built 95% of this ride on his own in his garage....the way rods are supposed to be made. Homegrown!
Stuff you wanna know:
* Vehicle - 1929 CCPU Model A (all steel)
* Engine - Oldsmobile 215 cid with Offenhauser intake manifold and valve covers. Holley 390 cfm, Pertronix converted ignition and some custom made exhaust manifolds belching through DynoMax mufflers.
* Transmission - S-10 5 speed manual
* Chassis & Suspension - Frame is an original Model A frame that has been boxed and sports TCI bracketry. Dropped front I-beam axle with 4 bar support. Corvette independant rear w/ 3:55 posi. 4 wheel disc brakes and a Mustang steering box.
* Wheels & Tires - Corvette style wheels with rings and caps / Radial tires
* Interior - Seat is a rear bench out of a Mazda MPV Van and all the interior was from an EZBoy kit. Classic gauges and air conditioning to beat the heat in the Oklahoma summers.
* Paint & Body Mods - Color is a 1997 Chevy S-10 color called Fairway Green. Lettering on the doors was done by "Lil Toot" with One Shot paints.
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FLOATERS RULE!