New Guy Here

[HotRodHon]

Greetings:
Didn't see a place for intro's so I thought I'd post one here.

Just recently picked up an 05 Vert so I thought I'd check out the board.

I've been a long time car builder mostly old HotRods n Kustoms, but just thought I'd try a PT. Been on the HAMB for a few years, so I hope I've learned the proper B-Board ettiquette.

I have an Idea that may seem odd, but has anyone built a Pickup out of a vert? I specifically bought a vert for this due to the door length.
I've done a photo-shop of it and think it looks pretty good. But before I got started, I figured I'd talk to a few folks and see if it's been done before,
and the lessons learned from doing it.

LemmeNo what you guys think,

Thanks,
Craig

[Cathy06PT]

welcome!! I think there might have been a PT Convert conversion like that.

Enjoy the Forum!

[slayerdarkcross]

Welcome to the forum!

Ive seen a few converted wagons into trucks and a 5 window coupe.

Concept


Customs








5 Window coupe

[quicksilverdon]

The last, the 5-window coupe, is just plain UGLY.
It looks frumpy from the rear.

[HotRodHon]

Thanks for the welcome, and glad I'm not the only one.
My plans are to make the top a 1 piece lift off. Should look pretty similar to the concept, or third one, with the exception of the nose treatment.

Craig

[TopDownCruizer]

Welcome !!! I too am into old hotrods. The PT seem to be great cars, I just bought my 2nd PT, this time a convertible. I've had really good luck and almost zero problems with mine. Enjoy!! Post pictures of your progress.

[Ghosthawk]

Definitely be looking forward to seeing your progress!

The old hot rods were the inspiration for my buying a PT. I've always loved the look of the old 32-33 and 37 Ford roadsters. My Mom bought her PT back in 2002 and while I thought it was kinda cool, it wasnt until the vert came along and really snagged my eye. To me the two door vert just smacks of the old roadsters in a big way...and since I'l probably never be able to afford to build a classic rod, this seemed like as close as I'll ever get to one. Plus the turbo is just a hoot to drive

[HotRodHon]

Funny you should mention the 37. That's one of the cars I have, and the overall look I'm going for. I always felt the PT was real close to the 37 Slant back.

[HotRodHon]

Here is a picture of my 37.
I plan on using at least the flames and wheels on the PT PU.
If I can find some metal fenders, I may do the headlights as well.
Hope I'm not stepping on any toes with the off topic photo.

[HotRodHon]

Here is what I mean by the similarity between a 37ford and a PT.