The Hillbilly Hotrod.

Chad Truss · Dec 10, 2009

I haven't been on here for a while. I thought I would share a shoot I did with a ratrod called the Hillbilly Hotrod.

It's a 1925 Model T cab with a 1928 Model A bed all mounted on a 1977 Toyota Pickup chassis. There is TONS of character in this car from the bullet holes in the side of the cab to the license plate floor on the interior, to the 1950's era beer can tail lights.

Enjoy.

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Nikkor · Dec 10, 2009

Ok, this is awesome! I love it! Well done! And I find the name appropriate.

Parkerman · Dec 10, 2009

that is awesome, I love old rat rods. I really like the first picture... great detail.

Chad Truss · Dec 10, 2009

Thanks.

That first photos is an HDR. I went with HDR to really bring out the detail in the old building as well as to bring out the rust and crust of the car.

I know that the car kinda blends with the background a bit because of the HDR, but I accomplished what I was going for on that shot. I wanted rust, crust, and weathered to be what you think of when looking at it.

Thanks again for the compliments.

Moodyville-ain · Dec 10, 2009

Great find, love it. Fantastic set, they all compliment each other. The HDR you did on the first pic is great. You did exactly what you were trying to accomplish. The fact that it does blend in a bit, makes it even more interesting of a shot. IMHO

The car definitely goes against the grain. There may be similar cars, but none are exactly like this one. I bet this turns heads, wherever it goes.

Did you go for a ride in it? If you did, how fun was that ?

Chad Truss · Dec 10, 2009

Nah, I didn't take a ride in it. I should have though.

Thanks for the compliments.

kamalzharif · Dec 10, 2009

wow!! i like the first photo.

the texture reveals the feeling of nostalgic expression..

The side lighting of the main subject is also nicely placed...