(Photos by Rob McGaffin) The famed 1969 Torino, owned by George Poteet, that is being built at Rad Rides By Troy, has been the talk of the hot rodding world for the past couple years. And thanks to photographer Rob McGaffin, we’ve got update photos of it’s final assembly just taken yesterday! To say that the team at Rad Rides is going above and beyond will come as no surprise to anyone, given the fact that they know no other way to build a hot rod. With that said, you will be amazed at the fabrication, detail, and cool trick parts that are going into this one of a kind Torino. With the Talladega inspired nose out front, Can Am inspired Boss 429 power, and amazing suspension, it’s no wonder everyone is talking. Throw in the most talented shop in hot rod building, and their desire to always push the envelope, and you can understand how absolutely bitchin this car will be.
We can’t decide what our favorite feature is, but take a look at all the photos Rob sent us, and then click the link at the bottom of the page to see our complete gallery of photos. You’ll also find a link to the Facebook page for the project where you can see even more cool updates.
Big thanks again to Rob McGaffin for shooting these over to us.
As bitchin as this rendering is, there is no way it can show the level of bad ass that it will be when done.
Here it is mid assembly process. The fit and finish is spectacular, and we can only imagine what it will be like once the body is lowered onto this thing.
Imagine even one part on your car being finished this nice. These bastards are going to make the fuel injection stacks look like a million bucks.
So the easy favorite component on Poteet's Torino would be the Boss 429 powerplant. We happen to have seen this bad boy up close and personal just a few months ago and can tell you that it's way bigger than 429" thanks to a billet block, billet heads, and more. Also note all the tabs expertly attached to the roll cage assembly for hanging the front inner fenders and other sheetmetal. We could not do that.
It sounds really funny to say, but the sheetmetal work in the floor of this car gives us lumber. Seriously, how do they do that? Considering how much of some Rad Rides by Troy cars get covered up by carpet or interior, and never seen, it still amazes us the level of detail they go to. Truly staggering.
Look real closely at this one boys and girls. Not only does the chassis feature some awesome plating for strength, along with huge body mounts, and impeccable fit and finish, but did you see the top of the fuel cell? That’s all BILLET ALUMINUM folks! With enough stainless ARP fasteners to put a small block chevy together. Holy crap that had to have taken some machine work. We think we know the guys that made it, so we’re going to see what we can find out about that bad boy.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS OF THE BODY, FABRICATION, AND MORE.
i have been following the build of this car. I saw it last year at the grand national roadster show in raw steel. Absolutley a sick sick ride for the boys at rad rides by Troy!
Saw this car in person at George Poteets open house. It was all raw steel at that time.It is truely a work of art. I have never seen such amazing sheetmetal work. Its almost sad to put paint on it.
Sweet!!! I use to own one of these Torinos back in the early 70’s. This one is bad ass!!!