I am purchasing a 1938 Ford truck. The cab fenders and such are in fantastic shape for its age. However, the ch***is is beyond repair. I have fabricated NHRA Pro Mod ch***is as a young man and am accustom to ch***is fabrication and motification, but this particular frame is TOAST. Anybody know of a good place to get one with little investment cause lets face it im gonna cut it up BIG time. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Most guys on here don't take to the term "Rat Rod" to kindly. But you do what ya want. Good luck with the '38, sorry I cant help ya with the frame.
Just build a full frame for it, easier than a Pro-Mod car for sure ! You gonna straight axle or go with more modern A-Arm ??
Yes, A-Arm front suspension. I am at a toss up if I will make a four link Pro-mod style rear or an independant set up.
Guess I should have posted why. Oldskooliron nailed it...RAT ROD is foul language on this board. Just some friendly advice. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11882 Model a frame tech. Maybe you can use some ideas. There is a tech archive on here that might help. It is where I found this thread^^^
Im thinking about chopping the top about 4 1/2 to 7 inches, but i dont want to run into the issue of a toaster slot for a rear window.
welcome to my world . pm me and i will try to guide you a little bit , i am no expert , but i drive mine about 4 times a week , and it drives and runs great , but, you have to do it right. i love this site , but i believe i am a little outside the norm here . here are a few pics of my frame and body . do your own thing , but change your "handle" todd ps. i have more , and better pics on my album
sorry , got up on my soapbox and forgot to say WELCOME to the hamb , listen , look , learn , nough said , must be the amber fluids effecting my judgement , im just self medicating for an upcoming "new hip" lovely thought ha !
welcome...use what ever name you want....these guys get there ******* in a bunch, once a month or so....most need to take a Pamprin.....Enjoy, Learn, Listen and ask questions, lots a great guys here that do know what their doing....most of the time, most of all READ THE RULES....that's when they get real wild......CHEERS!
There is a Social Group here, "Metal Fabricators". Join up....Good advice & Folks who whave done it before. Welcome to the H.A.M.B.
Welcome from east texas hey rat rods rule has ch***is plans. No just kidding Caution must be used here when the traditionalist were playing with power rangers not tonka trucks !! There is always an on going debate about tradition around here but it keeps things fun !Remember have fun build safe !!
coupla 2x4's a meat thermometer and a universal trans-dapt mount from SPEEDWAY MOTORS should help. But then again you just gotta look harder there's stuff out there.Quit selling AMWAY and try begetting friendships in the automotive field.
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