47 Ford Truck build thread

4" off the top, and 2.25 out of rear window.

 

I found some time for a little update today, i got more done and will uplaod more pics soon.

 

nice work man! I'm digging that color!

 

Try to figure out how to do the floor!!!

 

Just kidding no licence plates for the floor.

 

Ooooh...X2! And if I'm seeing right, he flaked his roof...on the inside!

ULRICK...You gonna leave the roof exposed? Nice.

 

Motor is in, its gold

 

Engine is really looking good.....Jim

 

how much did the back of your truck lower with that rear set up? i have a 9in rearend in my truck right now a but i want to lower the back also, where did you get the four link?

 

What center pivot did you use on your Watts Linkage? Outstanding work on everything by the way!

 

Thanks everybody.
Not sure how mutch lower the back is, i just kinda set the ridehight up by eye and made it look right.
The 4 link is a heidts 32-34 ford one i made fit. The center pivot on the wattslink is from a late model dodge durango.

 

Ready for the first testdrive.

 

trucks looking great!

 

Here it is, running and driving. All its left is some paint and body work.

 

Just found your thread, cool project!

This is my '46, got a question. Looks like you must have went with a coil over set up in the front, can't tell for sure from your pics. Which ones, and how does it ride? Mine has manual R/P, how's the power rack?

 

Yes, its a QA1 set up, i put the truck on scales to order the correct springs for it.
The shock are adjustable, it rides really nice, powersteering works good, its a mustang rack, GM pump with different valveing.

I like your Truck!!!

 

Thanks. I'll PM you for more info...

 

Finally got the fanshroud done, after driving 9000 miles without one.
Kinda looks like i really dont need one.....

 

That is one beautiful shroud, I'd keep it just so people would drool....Jim

 

Did you ever get it painted?

 

Thank you Jim
No paint yet, i do practice to shoot metal flakes, if i get it right i
might flake the roof.