Pics of '48 to '52 Ford Trucks

I just bought a '48 Ford F100 and was just wondering if anyone would have some cool pics. I would like to chop the top and lower the whole truck.

Thanks

 

It isnt chopped but ya might find something you like on it. Below pics shows before and after
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www.gasolinealleyshops.org for more pics

 

I'm not a big fan of the chopped top 48-52's. Thus the reason I left mine stock. Here's my non-traditional:





You can view all the pics here http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v203/midwestmuzikk/1948%20Ford%20Truck/

Notice there are 2 pages of photos

 

I think Ralphie's Ford pickup is one of the nicest I've seen, look for a full feature on both these beauties in Classic truck magazine...soon.

 

Damn, that thing is cool. The Chevy is awesome too.
Thanks

 

Will a '51-'52 front clip swap over to the '48 without any problems?
I like the grille better, especially with some '50 buick teeth.

 

Heres a couple of my front.......stock grill though.

 

It's not radical but here it is anyway. My 52.

 

Yea they will. Take a look at my truck. I have a 51-52 box and cab, with a 48-50 front end. Pick and choose what you like the best.

 

Shoebox72, I like your truckalot, I'm going to lower mine just a bit and planning on a Roller HO 302 with a Carbed Blower setup and have it look like a mild custom.

 

here's a nice one

 

here are some.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132203

 

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All i have to say is those 52 grills are mean looking. Me likey very much.

 

Here's a pic of my wifes 49' as we head to the Hunnert...

 

Here is my 52.

 

Here's my daily driver, a 48 F-1.

 

Novatattoo, what have you done to get yours that low?
Also, what's the average amount everybody takes out of the top when they chop them?
Thanks for the pics guys.

 

duplicate of my post to another thread:
This is a cool concept, but maybe a little too "Rat Rod" for some.
It's called The Pork Chop Special. Probably start some controversy.
Here's a thread:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ght=confession

 

Mine has an RBs Mustang II crossmember w/ 2'' drop spindles and 205/70/14s up front. Rear has a reverse eye main leaf w/ every other leaf removed leaving only 5 total springs. Also all four spring hangers were flipped. 275/60/15s out back. Hope that helps.

Later,Bill

 

Ttt

 

Here's a friends truck. He needs to do a little finiching but he got the proportions right.
Clark

 

Here is my old truck.

 

Only thing wrong with chopping these trucks is most cut them too much. A mild chop looks great on 'em. But guys act like somebody is not going to instantly notice their project is chopped, so they cut it till it looks silly. Doesn't seem to be much interest in subtle changes that refine the look, seems the changes have to be radical and far too often ugly. The Hot Wheels generation. Rant over.

 

I am kinda stuck with how much I can chop my cab because I need a 12" tall front window for PA to give me an inspection sticker. I have been messing around with it a lot, and this is what I came up with. I can raise the window up toward the roof about 2 inches, take 4 inches out of the front, and only 3 out of the back and get this height and rake.
CHAZ

By the way that is New Jersey bureau of solid waste management on the door for anyone curious. Garbage truck baby!


CHAZ

 

I had a 51 flat bed, 6 cylinder 4 speed in high school. Probably the reason I've never really looked at these trucks for the last 50 years. but all of the sudden things are looking different. A neighbor just gave me his 52 sitting on an international 4x4 chassis he threw in a 52 ford 3/4 ton rolling chassis. today the owner of a rod shop down the street, just bought a very nice 52 ford pu with a rebuilt flathead and 3 speed column shift. dropped axle de-arched springs. nova rear. awesum little truck for 9 grand. it's super I'll take some photo's tomorrow. I was drooling when started talking about the changes he's planning next week.
Mustang ll, 351 windsor, c-4, all the shit. make a long story shorter I am $500 poorer but I own a fresh flatmotor, rebuilt 3 speed, dropped axle and steering column and gear, new shocks. I tried to tell him he should have a 9 inch with all that power, he didn't fall for but the seed is planted

 

Hoof...I wouldn't worry much about the windshield hieght. Not many cops or insp. stations know about it. Plus if you get street rod tags the hieght is 7". Remember that is verticle hieght...not on an angle. Also remember that the tallest part of the windshield can be your minimum hieght.

I think Jeff's truck is chopped 3 in the rear and 4 in the front. The fenders have been moved up 2" and the hood pancaked. There's a bunch of other mods but they are the main ones.
Clark

 

Here is my latest...pretty stock, but lowered like I LIKE them. I LOVE these old gals!!!! Flathead just purrs!!!!

 

That thing is sweet! What is under it for suspension? If stock type, how did you get it lower?