27 chevy p/u build

hi there.
this is my 1st build and all that wood is a challenge!
27 chevy
302 ford
9" rear
c6 three speed ******
i am in the process of putting a steel skeleton where all that wood was
as well as replacing rotted panels.
6"chop and 4" channel

 

Looks like it's gonna be a very cool ride...

 

thats one oxy*****, its a Ford in Chevy.

 

thanks
i gotta good feelin bout this...

oxy***** or no.
it's happening.

 

Thats going to be a kool ride . Thanks for sharing keep us posted.

 

i am going to go look at a complete 47 ford axle today.
wish me luck i really want this to work out...

 

i have no loyalty to any brand .
ford ,chevy or anything else.
my only concern is will it work?

 

i think you should clean your metal a bit better imo. .

 

just got sandblasted.
it turns grey and pitted once it's cleaned

 

You've got quite a project ahead of you! Looking forward to update pics.

 

I do not agree with complete cleaning before slaving everything together, it's a waste of good time. Grind the area to be tack-welded, the rest can wait.

 

I had a 26 that had the wood replaced by steel. They used 3/4 square tube for a lot of it and it, and lots of cut-to-curve 1X4 tubing, that worked very well. They are a really small truck when together-I think the average size person in the 20's and 30's must have been about 5'7" or so.

 

you said a mouthful.
i have LOTS to do!

 

yep
i just bought 50' of 1"square tubing for the skeleton.

 

and yes
this thing is so small it is like a shriner parade truck!

 

Keep us updated! There are more and more rods being built ,from early Chevrolets, on the HAMB these days.

 

Going to be a interesting truck. Glad to see more old GM's on the hamb.

 

Cool!

Just this week I've been out tinkering with a couple of abandoned '27-ish Chevy projects I've had laying around for a few years. I like what you're doing and will be watching what you build for a sub-structure to get ideas on how I will do mine.

Jay

 

I agree with you , I would channel it first then check to see how much chop is possible , if any.

 

If I can do it, You can do it. I kinda like your engine choice. mine is a 28 chevy coach...John

 

Lookin good man. diggin the pics, JP welding away, and the Henchmen car club plate RULES!!!!!

 

Yep, channel first, three to five inches, get the radiator down first, where it looks good, then...................

 

BILLY...my hats off to you SIR, man a ford mill. i love it. and if you don't mind me saying. know would be a good time to do away with the wood. i see your an older gent. like myself 68. and i'am sure you will understand my good intentions! yes! my 29 ford had wood frame and floors. she burned too the ground. good luck with you project...POP.

 

Looks good.

 

I like those old Chevy trucks. All that wood ****s though. Ford engine... HA. That ought to piss off the Bowtie faithfuls.

Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

 

cool project , ha a ford in a chevy , to cool post some more pics as you build ,

 

i am following brians lead.
he has already the same thing with a ford.
that chop will be fine.

 

thank you for the kind words but the photo is of my ratrod guru J.P.
the guy has 45 years experience doing this sort of thing.
i think i picked the right mentor!

p.s.
i am a 46 year old spring chicken.