47 Ford Truck Bonneville Style

Well I have some long a waited update photos I have been busy getting every thing done and the truck and in primer for the Sept. Ohio Mile meet.

 

Any more updates????

 

Sorry for not up dating have been busy moving and doing other projects. Here is a quick update video of the truck I shot this weekend at the Hot Rod Reunion. The only thing different as of now is the grill I added. It is a 41 truck deluxe center grill. It was good to talk to some of you guys in person especially WuzJunk, and MoJunk hope to see you at the Ohio Mile this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdx2CmQSev0

 

Here is a in truck video from my round run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvYHmUT9VKg&feature=player_detailpage

 

Don't know what these other guys are talking about?? thats a *****IN COOL truck !! Chris

 

Nice!

 

Chris,

Thanks for the input nice Willy's in the photo if that is your ride.

 

Same year as my Bonneville truck, but mine was strictly utilitarian.

 

Truck..........what truck?...............................Just foolen. Rad man. Great tin knocking though.

 

Custom 300, I really like what you've done with your truck. I hope to build one myself. Regardless of what others may say, "build it the way YOU want it". I enjoyed visiting with you and getting to see your truck up close. I hope the tooth fairy came to see your daughter. She was sure proud of that tooth. Sam

 

Nice truck. Subscribed. Can you give some specs on it? Wheelbase, bed length, steering etc.. I'm collecting ideas and parts for my next build.

 

I just finished reading all of this topic for the first time. I think that those that made negative comments about your design would be very surprised when they saw your truck in real life. I bet those chops that inspired you were criticized when they were first done.

It was good to meet you. I hope our paths cross again.

Good luck at the mile.

John

 

Super cool, looks like everything is working out. I saw the pictures of it on the Ohio mile,was wondering what your top speed was. Thanks

 

Sam the tooth fairy did come and my daughter was very happy and John hope to see you all soon. Good luck at Bonneville.

Willymakeit: some specs 47 ford cab, 56 in long bed, 40 ford car hoods (2), 37 ford car frame rails custom rear clip, 9 in ford rear end, muncie 4spd, 355ci SBC. Traditional front end kit from Thompson's Garage and steering box.

K***elyn29: Top speed at the ohio mile was 132.34 MPH and at HRR 103.45 MPH

 

Thanks. It helps

 

Here is a different view from inside the truck from first round eliminations at bowling green. If you skip to the 2 min. mark that is when the run begins. They held us in the lanes for a little bit after I started the camera for a small clean up in the traps.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRoDsVUJirU&feature=youtu.be

Kevin

 

I like it!

 

lets see some more pics!

 

What happened on your up shift? Looked like it jumped out of gear. Still fun tho.
What shifter are you using?:

 

Short clutched it and it didn't engage when I shifted.
Using a hurst compe***ion shifter.

 

I saw your truck at the HRR last weekend,,,forget what I said,,,looked bad *** in person...

 

Thanks I will try to update the post with photos soon.

 

Well I won't make the Ohio Mile next weekend but will hopefully get my stuff for September. Waiting on wheels and new center section still.

 

Any new news ?

 

Personally,I think it turned out pretty cool. HRP

 

Sorry for the late response moved and have not really had computer access. I ran in comp coupe in september at the ohio mile. We got three runs in with a top speed of 141.34 mph. Could of had a better top speed but our weekend was cut short since we broke a spring pirch during the third p***. No more progress since last photo update working on building a new shop now and hope to get more done next year.

Thanks for the input HRP

 

That's great. Better luck next year. Hoping to finish something myself along similar lines.