The Smithfield Creep’R
Neighborhood watch has organized a meeting to express concerns about a chopped topped 1947 Ford pickup that’s been rolling the streets near Heidi’s Two Wheel Cafe in Smithfield, North Carolina. The truck has been sighted sporting a tube chassis resting on a full Viaair air ride system with Accuair valving and a brass knuckle controller. It has a Super Bell front end kit and a 4 link rear suspension with Watts links connecting the big 10 Chevy differential. The truck is rolling on 22” Torque Thrust II’s in the rear and 20” in the front wrapped in Nitto ZR rubber.
Residents express fear about Creep’R approaching their local establishments. “The sound of the fully built 402 big block is horrific,” said a local convenient store owner. As stories around town escalated about the menacing slammed hot rod we decided to make a call to the sheriff of Smithfield and set up a meeting. We wanted to find out more about who was behind the wheel of this rig tagged as the Creep’R.
During our meeting we found that the suspect behind the wheel of the Creep’R is none other than Bobby Huskey, a 50 year old fabricator and certified welder. He runs a small underground establishment from his home known as 9lb Hammer where he builds a variety of hot rods and bobber style motorcycles. In real life, he’s known to be a remodel contractor and has a beautiful wife and a 12 year old daughter who also share his passion for Rat Rods.
On May 10, 2015 Bobby Huskey was arraigned on noise pollution, speeding, and aimless driving. In response to arraignment the accused was expected to make a plea. Bobby was noted as saying “I would like to thank my wife for not fussing about my late nights in the shop and pretending not to notice the frequent visits from the FedEx truck!” Also found within the 9lb Hammer compound was a bagged 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline with 22’s sporting an LS1 engine. According to local authorities there has been no evidence of this project yet terrorizing the streets of Smithfield, North Carolina.
Sentencing to be delayed due to altercations with federal documents.
Breaking news just in! The Creep’R was released and is now missing.
Article: Todd Tillman
Photos: Bobby Huskey