Hot Rods Damn, what are the odds? '31 FORD CAB SMASHED

sorry to hear about your brothers cab.i live in buffalo i hope to see him driving it around

 

Here's a couple progress pics of where my brother is at with the former smashed pickup. I think the lid coming of was the best thing that could have happend!

 

Roof? We don't need no stinking roof!
That looks awesome!
Please keep the updates coming.

 

That's cool to see. Glad he didn't give up on it, a ragtop would be cool later.

 

SOmetimes you just need some words if inspiration and some good friends I guess. He actually went as far as dumping the old frame which was drilled and sleeved for a 60's drag truck look and started a completely new one from an original Model A frame. Him and a friend Z'd it 4 and 8" again and kept everything really simple. The reason he did this was he and I felt the truck was taking on a late 40's early 50's look with the black walled tires he bought from me and the 40 ford wheels. So now he's got a pretty cool RPU! Funny how things work!

I think he may paint it Washington Blue which would be extremely classy looking. The windshield is form an MG. I am not completely sold on it as it seems too low (windshield to steering wheel) but it doesn't look bad either. I just think it needs to be 4" taller maybe. Motor is a 327 with a 3x2 intake that will have the flash down to a minimum I think. Steel valve covers black engine etc. At least that's what I see.

 

GO MIKEY GO! Dude, the new frame DEFINITELY compliments the truck better. I was just thinking about giving him a ring today to see how he was making out. Awesomeness incarnated...

 

Looking good .

 

Man this is an EPIC thread. I went from being sick as hell with the smashed cab, to excited to see this awesome RPU being born. Tell him to keep up the great work.

 

Bummer.. Just happy no one got hurt. It was looking good though.

 

Determination...obsession..creativity
Great job by your brother, looks damn good.