So how tall are you? I am just looking at that cab and thinking myself at 5'11" would never be able to sit in the drivers seat without having my peddles 6" on the other side of the firewall?
... i sat in the truck today after getting a few odds and ends done just to make sure of the clearences for making the seats work and also comfortable and dont see any issues as of yet...the seat i thought about using is the rear out of a 80's camaro because the bottoms are split and the top is not... just a idea...pics of the complete dash tommorow...
Well, I guess I have to figure out were this thing is now. I have to say it is really taken some different turns from when I have seen it last. So where are you hiding it.........lol.............Jerry has been telling me about it. Oh yeah when will it be done? I am hoping to have mine for the Jalopy Showdown.....But that is just a dream at the moment.
Another thing I was thinking as to where you found the room in yours being as tall as you are because my Model A truck is giving me some leg room issues and I am only 5'7"......but then I realize these trucks have that nice little kick out in the firewall. So that is a big factor along with the extra length that they are.
I agree joe ,there is no room in the model a's and unfortunately that ruins my idea of gettin one but i am looking at a sedan that ricky has. The truck is on the west side of binghamton at my place.Get jerry to bring ya over anytime or get directions from him.
...and as promised the dash...50 buick i shortened up and plan on using the door moldings to make it flow to them as well...
Dude, Nice work. definately not a rat rod. Ive always thought about cutting up one of those dashes and using the door moldings aswell. will be watching this one
As much as I can appreciate your denial of your build being a rat rod I'll make a challenge. When your finished, ask 10 random people what they think of your ride. I'll bet over 50% will use the term "rat rod" in thier responce. Not your fault , just a fact of life. Now, maybe some you younger guys will appreciate the fact that in the beginning of this hobby/obsession it took a lot of work and dedication to overcome the "outlaw" label that hot rodding was saddled with in the early days. Back then a leper was more welcome than a car enthusiast. Frank
damn you I was going to take 6 out of the top and 3 out of the body on my 36,heres a quick sketch i did,oh and i'm running a 425 olds and a 4spd no quicky.I am going a different direction with it now but seriously that looks great I can't wait to see some paint on it.
...ya i cant wait to get them on the doors hopefully by the end of the week and maybe in paint by the end of next week
...cool sketch. The quick change was a early idea,one im thinking of changing because they scream bloody murder(some knowledge from my dirt racing background) but its in so screw it im runnin it. Paint will come some time this summer but i plan on driving it sooner then that... Again thanks to all for the positive comments
Cool sketch!! I like the idea of running a 425 olds Check out my truck build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313603 Anyways, sskustomz, I can't wait to see yours in paint!!! What's gonna be the colour???
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