My last Challenge. what do you think?

Thanks guy's,
James D, it's really taking on the look I was hoping for.
40fordtudor, I hear you brother. I will be looking forward to your build thread.
It is nice being able to work on the rod with the garage door open and no heater running. I cranked up my stereo yesterday with the Drifters and Chuck Berry, and before I knew it, welds were smooth!
Just to see how close this is to paint program.
Before
Paint program Idea.
Now
Really close so far. Once I remove a section it should look wicked.

 

tub in da dirt, there is going to be about 14'' left of those openings. I am waiting till after I remove the section, mainly to get an exact fit without wasting any new metal. Thanks for your thought.

 

Lookin great rustyhood! I think you will have nailed the proportions by the time you shorten the body...when do we get to see that lol! Not long I am sure at the rate you are going keep it up !

 

Thanks koolkemp, this project is really coming together. This just makes this old guy feel good, that I can still take an idea and turn it into reality.

 

I removed 10'' from the length. I got it lined up and clamped in. I will finish it after Easter.


The line up is awesome. More pics as I progress.

 

I got a few things done today, I have both sides tacked in and the roof.

I just wanted to see how the front end would look at this point.
Gonna take some getting used to.
Heres a pic as I was closing the garage for the evening.
The line up is awesome, but I really dont care for that front end! More pics as I progress.

 

Lookin good ! I am gettin ready to cut the roof off my 47 Ford more door , and put a coupe roof/upper quarters on it...my $200.00 coupe lol ! You should see if you could find a Canadian Merc truck grill 46-47 hard to find but much nicer lookin than the stock Ford stuff.

 

Looks really good as far as I can see.

 

Thanks guy''s, I have decided not to use that front end.
That sounds like a cool idea koolkemp. Let me know when you start that project.
Im not sure at this point what I will use, but im positive it wont be that front clip.
It is to huge and bulky looking, even if I narrow the fenders it wouldn't suit the new look the panel has. Guess I need to get creative.

 

Shame - I thought it suited the rounded body.

 

I have did a few things with this front end position over the last 3 days. Body height is playing a big roll in the look. I have had this panel at several heights before I found the one that really suits the look. I will be mounting the body to the frame and I will also be useing the front clip. I just needed to step back and not be quick to judge first look. The amature side of me I guess.

 

The late 30s to 40ish frontend would look wicked without a doubt and I think thats what you kind of started out wanting to do but the one you have will be cool if you have decided to use it for sure..............sorry

 

Thanks low budget. you're right, if I could have found a 40 front clip that would have been awesome. I will post some pics as I progress.

 

I finally got to get a few things done today. I thought I would check the fit of the dash I cut and formed. It's just sitting in place, not welded.
. I bought a bead roller, so after a test run, I will be trying a bead across the bottom of the dash.
I also started on the filler panels. I have the drivers side tacked in and here is a down the side view to see the metal form.. I got the p***enger side filler panel tacked in except for the front and bottom. I will have the windshield and rear doors fitted with Gray smoke gl*** Saturday. Got a great deal on cut and installation. More pic's as I progress.

 

panel trucks forever!!

 

Looks awesome. Try to find late 30's front end. I think it would look awesome.

 

lookin great rustyhood! i stumbled on this thread today and its getting the fire lit under my ***. gotta get workin on my 41 chevy

 

BTW... its great that you got your daughter workin on it. My 7 year old girl cant wait to help me. Gotta get it a little safer to be around first tho

 

Patrick46, Right on!!!
DMFB I couldn't agree more, this front end really has me on the fence as far as useing it or not.
spinalremains, it's been about 20 yrs since my last build. Once I tore into this panel, I realized how much I missed it. My daughter is 26 and is enjoying the learning experience. When she gets the time to work on this with me its so comical and I love every minute. Im blessed to have quick learning kids that love old vehicles.

Thanks guys for your post. These really help me stay into my project.
I made the front p***enger side body mount yesterday. I have the cowl mounted to the frame. I will take pics today. The mid mounts look really close to the original body mount that is lined up nice. Im excited that I will have windshield and back door gl*** tomorrow. Smoke gray tint, should look awesome. I will post pics my progress.

 

Here are the front body mounts I did yesterday bolted into place. I made the p***.side mount.. I still have to remove the old frame mounts from the sides.

I played with my bead roller and made a bead across the bottom of the dash. I also cut out for the cluster..

Since I'm getting the new windshields tomorrow, I cleaned up the windshield frame and shot some primer..
I also chopped and welded the center bar for the split windshield.. More pic's as I progress.

 

Wow great progress as usual...better get my *** outside and get something done instead of reading the HAMB lol!

 

Thanks koolkemp, you'll get to it and start having fun! I talked to the dude that does custom gl***,and he said he would be here at high noon. Man Im excited to. The old panel is getting a new set of gl***es! I hope it looks as good as I think it will. I will post pics after the installation.

 

Just gl*** today. heres the front
. heres the back.,
I love the tint. More pics as I progress.

 

Make sure you cover that nice new gl*** inside and out with lotsa duct tape/thin card board, welding and grinder sparks will ruin really fast ! Looks great by the way!

 

Thats a very good idea koolkemp, I will be removing the back door gl*** to finish my work.The main thing is I will already have my gl*** to go back in.The split windshield is sealed in, so I will use your idea to protect it. Thanks for the idea. This really gave the panel a more at***ude look.

 

That is ***y.

 

Rustyhood, your panel is looking great! Keep the updates coming. I think it is great that your daughter is learning to help you on this build.

SpeedAddict001

 

Rustyhood nice work can't wait to see the rest of the chop. Its nice to see you and your son and daugher sharing this build.

 

I meant to mention to you an idea for your front end that would give the truck a whole different look...have you thought about a set of canted quad headlights for it ...I have always wanted to do that to one of those jailbar Fords...61 Chrysler or 58 Lincoln...59 Chevy in tunneled housings !

 

Thanks for the kind posts guys, I will look into that koolkemp. I finally have the front end in position, it looks perty *****in. I cut the indent spare tire panel out yesterday. I will be putting the replacement panel in today. I will post pics of my progress.