Projects 1941 Ford Pickup

Thought I would post some about the evolution of my '41 Ford Pickup Project. Here's an early build chasis shot just past a roller:


You'll notice a lot of pink on this build. I lost my wife to cancer four years ago (shortly after completing this build with a Flathead) and this truck was built with a Cancer awareness theme.

This summer I pulled the old Flathead and built a SBF 5.0 HO Roller motor to stuff in this truck. Other upgrades (I know thats debatable to some folks) include new hub to hub IFS power steering etc etc etc.

 

nice looking truck, sorry about your wife

 

Cool truck! Sorry about your wife!

 

nice truck! always like them 41s!

 

I have an idea that the sweet lady is smiling from heaven about now.

 

Sorry for your loss, nice memorial tho

 

Always had a soft spot for those trucks. looks good.

Just curious, what's written on the firewall?

 

The firewall are signatures of the folks who helped finish the first build. Here are a couple more pics of the truck today, about ready to roll off the lift:

I think we nailed the stance !!

She's lookin' good from any angle




Fabricated rear roll pan with '39 tail lights.

 

Very nice

 

Trying to figure out posting attachments instead of full pics. This is my oil bath Air Cleaner converted to fit the four barrel carb.

 

SCHWEEEEEEET truck . I think you hit it too.

 

Very cool "Tribute" truck, I love it.

 

Great cause, magnificent finish work. Love the oil bath air cleaner modification.
The spare looks so classic there, above the running board...(where it belongs!)
The '39 taillights in the rolled rear pan, which was carefully blended.

Real obvious is the solid planning, in both builds.

Stance is everything. Yes, you nailed it. Tightly.

 

As we all know, these old cars create lots of attention.
Utilizing that attention, to bring greater attention to a cause you really believe in..priceless.
Good job.

 

Very nice job.

 

Great looking truck and a very nice tribute to your wife!

 

Today is a big day. Plan to finish plumbing the radiator, start the engine for the first time, get the hood back on and get the truck off the lift. Wish us luck.

 

Good luck man! Truck is looking good!

 

VERY nice job on the truck. It's rare, sad to say, to meet someone who hasn't had their life touched in some way by the C word.

 

What transmission is the truck utilizing?

 

very nice work

 

Like the plate on it too

 

Saxt: I'm running a Ford C-4 transmission. I ran it behind the flathead too, but it should perform better with good vacuum of the 5.0 HO motor.

Excellent day in the garage today, got the radiator plumbed, all the fluids in and fired the motor for the FIRST TIME !!!

Didn't get the hood back on yet, nor off the lift, but we're down to a VERY short list !

For one, we did get the front bumper back on:

 

Couple more shots from today:

 

Perfect........

Sincerest Condolences for your loss........

4TTRUK

 

Guess I'll hug my wife a little tighter tonight.

 

Cherish every moment !

 

Wow, so sorry for your loss. That truck is truely a work of art. The dedication to your wife leaves me a little teary eyed to say the least. I'm sure she would be proud.

 

its a cool truck, very sorry about your wife I'm sure she is smiling down on you as you build this baby! Good Luck with your ride

 

No MAJOR update this weekend, just started on some of the interior.