Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Grizz1963 · 03-27-2014, 12:24 AM

Insomnia and Influenza SUCKS.

Been awake most of the night getting some 30 minute mini sleeps in.

However. All is not lost.

Usually my creative juices start to flow when I cannot sleep.

Been wondering if there exists a 1960-66 C10 shaped Tot-Rod sized glassfibre body or moulds to make one in the USA ???

If I cannot find one then plan B would be scratch building one.

I have a 10hp Briggs n Stratton motor coming soon.

Thanks in advance for any pics, input or guidance.

Grizz1963 · 03-27-2014, 04:26 AM

So something like this with an engine hidden somewhere.

Ta2Don · 03-27-2014, 08:09 AM

Mate, you are seriously MAD!!!

…in a GOOD way that is!!!

I am not an authority by any means, but I will be watching to see what your grey matter comes up with.

markeb01 · 03-27-2014, 01:35 PM

I've never seen one. But I'd like to!

Here are photos of a few different types for inspiration:

Grizz1963 · 03-28-2014, 02:57 AM

Thanks guys.

Take a look here in the mean time.

www.totrods.co.uk

I will tryto dig around a bit more over the weekend though.

Grizz1963 · 03-28-2014, 03:19 AM

Here are a couple more

I am surprised the USA does not have a roaring trade in these.

www.gw-grpdesigns.com

And also

www.27three.com

Grizz1963 · 03-28-2014, 04:29 AM

I am just about to head off to work.

But here is a link to a complete build.

http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/gar...el-coupe-22931

Or this one......

http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/stu...-tot-rod-80794

And lastly.

These were produced in the UK and were fully road legal.

TJ's Chevy · 03-28-2014, 10:14 PM

Looks cool! Makes me wish I was 5 years old again so I could fit in one! LOL!

**joedoh** · 03-28-2014, 11:19 PM

I had a subaru brat bodied one when I was 15. I had a friend whos family was pretty well off and his grandfather gave it to him on a birthday. with the body on it trundled around at 5-6mph so it was boring and sat in the shed. I uncovered it one day when were were making funny videos with his camcorder setup and promptly offered him 50 bucks. he said ok and we shook on it. I figured his dad would kibosh the deal but he was the lesson kind of father like cosby and taught his son to go through with handshake deals so they brought it over and I paid 50 bucks, all I had. we rolled the body off and my brother and I drove like madmen at 15mph all over hell and creation. good memories!

Grizz1963 · 03-31-2014, 03:40 PM

Went out scavenging this past weekend for bits for the petrol pump build.

Saw this deep in a yard.

Interesting.

This is the scrap pile for a housing agency....

Popped in on the way home and was offered the whole thing for a £30.00 donation to a local charity vs it going for scrap.

It has a good steering set up and a decent chassis.
However the rear wheels are independently driven by motors.

This may just be the foundation for an adult sized "Tot-Rod"

Whatcha think ???

Just found a couple of pics of the motor and drivetrain I have been offered for the collecting about 100 miles from here.

Thiis was a project started by a group of guys early in 2011 and would have been awesome if life did not get in the way.

So there you have the basics of what may be the start of a next project once some of the other current ones have been completed.

1963c-10 · 03-31-2014, 03:57 PM

Should work....the Hover Round will take you to the Grand Canyon if you watch the commercial....haha

markeb01 · 03-31-2014, 03:58 PM

Checking through all the links, there is some really fun stuff out there.

kieth · 04-01-2014, 09:20 AM

WHY NOT USE A SUZIKI HYABUSA ENGINE/TRANSMISSION NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE 190MPH ADULT TIKE TRUCK TO GET THE JUICES FLOWING.......??

fOUND SOMETHING: 1980'S STEPSIDE

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/4354276512.html

GRIZZ YOU WILL LIKE THIS WOULD BE COOL IN THE UK....
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/11...8-wheeler.html

http://for-sale.yakaz.com/go-kart-tr...0a36dbcv8oq66o

Ta2Don · 04-01-2014, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

WHY NOT USE A SUZIKI HYABUSA ENGINE/TRANSMISSION NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE 190MPH ADULT TIKE TRUCK TO GET THE JUICES FLOWING.......??

Grizz1963 · 04-01-2014, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth

WHY NOT USE A SUZIKI HYABUSA ENGINE/TRANSMISSION NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE 190MPH ADULT TIKE TRUCK TO GET THE JUICES FLOWING.......??

fOUND SOMETHING: 1980'S STEPSIDE

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/4354276512.html

GRIZZ YOU WILL LIKE THIS WOULD BE COOL IN THE UK....
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/11...8-wheeler.html

http://for-sale.yakaz.com/go-kart-tr...0a36dbcv8oq66o

Thanks for finding and posting these up Kieth.

03-27-2014, 12:24 AM	#1
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. Insomnia and Influenza SUCKS. Been awake most of the night getting some 30 minute mini sleeps in. However. All is not lost. Usually my creative juices start to flow when I cannot sleep. Been wondering if there exists a 1960-66 C10 shaped Tot-Rod sized glassfibre body or moulds to make one in the USA ??? If I cannot find one then plan B would be scratch building one. I have a 10hp Briggs n Stratton motor coming soon. Thanks in advance for any pics, input or guidance. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

03-27-2014, 04:26 AM	#2
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. So something like this with an engine hidden somewhere. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. Last edited by Grizz1963; 03-27-2014 at 04:34 AM.

03-27-2014, 08:09 AM	#3
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. Mate, you are seriously MAD!!! …in a GOOD way that is!!! I am not an authority by any means, but I will be watching to see what your grey matter comes up with. __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

03-27-2014, 01:35 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. I've never seen one. But I'd like to! Here are photos of a few different types for inspiration: __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 03-27-2014 at 02:08 PM.

03-28-2014, 02:57 AM	#5
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. Thanks guys. Take a look here in the mean time. www.totrods.co.uk I will tryto dig around a bit more over the weekend though. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

03-28-2014, 03:19 AM	#6
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. Here are a couple more I am surprised the USA does not have a roaring trade in these. www.gw-grpdesigns.com And also www.27three.com __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

03-28-2014, 04:29 AM	#7
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. I am just about to head off to work. But here is a link to a complete build. http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/gar...el-coupe-22931 Or this one...... http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/stu...-tot-rod-80794 And lastly. These were produced in the UK and were fully road legal. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

03-28-2014, 10:14 PM	#8
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. Looks cool! Makes me wish I was 5 years old again so I could fit in one! LOL! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

03-28-2014, 11:19 PM	#9
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. I had a subaru brat bodied one when I was 15. I had a friend whos family was pretty well off and his grandfather gave it to him on a birthday. with the body on it trundled around at 5-6mph so it was boring and sat in the shed. I uncovered it one day when were were making funny videos with his camcorder setup and promptly offered him 50 bucks. he said ok and we shook on it. I figured his dad would kibosh the deal but he was the lesson kind of father like cosby and taught his son to go through with handshake deals so they brought it over and I paid 50 bucks, all I had. we rolled the body off and my brother and I drove like madmen at 15mph all over hell and creation. good memories! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

03-31-2014, 03:40 PM	#10
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. Went out scavenging this past weekend for bits for the petrol pump build. Saw this deep in a yard. Interesting. This is the scrap pile for a housing agency.... Popped in on the way home and was offered the whole thing for a £30.00 donation to a local charity vs it going for scrap. It has a good steering set up and a decent chassis. However the rear wheels are independently driven by motors. This may just be the foundation for an adult sized "Tot-Rod" Whatcha think ??? Just found a couple of pics of the motor and drivetrain I have been offered for the collecting about 100 miles from here. Thiis was a project started by a group of guys early in 2011 and would have been awesome if life did not get in the way. So there you have the basics of what may be the start of a next project once some of the other current ones have been completed. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. Last edited by Grizz1963; 03-31-2014 at 04:05 PM.

03-31-2014, 03:57 PM	#11
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. Should work....the Hover Round will take you to the Grand Canyon if you watch the commercial....haha __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-31-2014, 03:58 PM	#12
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. Checking through all the links, there is some really fun stuff out there. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-01-2014, 09:20 AM	#13
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Tot-Rod C10 model or body. Is there one out there. WHY NOT USE A SUZIKI HYABUSA ENGINE/TRANSMISSION NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE 190MPH ADULT TIKE TRUCK TO GET THE JUICES FLOWING.......?? fOUND SOMETHING: 1980'S STEPSIDE http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/4354276512.html GRIZZ YOU WILL LIKE THIS WOULD BE COOL IN THE UK.... http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/11...8-wheeler.html http://for-sale.yakaz.com/go-kart-tr...0a36dbcv8oq66o Last edited by kieth; 04-01-2014 at 09:32 AM.

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