Projects '37 Ford p/u B/A build...

Not sure if the Mod's consider my latest project HAMB worthy...

Here's a before, a rough fab, and a current pic.
If they give the nod, I'll fill in the blanks, and start doing some updates...

Sooo...what-cha think boss?

 

For just a minute pretend that I'm Ryan. Sure go ahead.....looks like a fantastic build............lots of pictures (you know the drill)

Frank

 

That is some kind of serious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I have been waiting for this, and I didn't hear any objections. Come on updates...updates...updates...

 

I've been down for the count on this build for 3 months now healing a bad broken arm...but I'm finally coming back.

I'll fast forward this project with a bunch of the fab pics up until 3 months ago. If you want words on any of the details, ask away...but it's just another build!

Assguy came with me to steal a load of stuff from Honky's place. Good doors, roof, firewall...wish he'd get that shoebox done, it's nice!

 

Next picked up a pretty complete minus engine project from out Assguy's way again.
I was thinking on going full fendered street/strip at this point.

 

mock up after unloading for some serious eyeballin...God those '37 front ends are f'in ugly!

I'm just not seeing a full fendered street/strip. Looked at it from every angle for a couple more weeks and still couldn't make it work in my feeble mind!

 

...got the plan going in the mind now...apart it comes.

 

...clean firewall came with Honky's parts.

 

...Bed break down.

 

I LIKE It

 

...frame is coming together. '32 front cross member, '37 rails back to the firewall and boxed, 2x3 tubing from there I picked up that rear clip complete built to my specs cheaper than I could build it myself.

 

That thing is tits....I'm liking it....

 

Chop time. The roof had been crushed and stretched pretty bad, but the top panel of the spare body was good...

 

...little more, and the roof is pretty well together.

 

Thanks guys.

I'm a hack...but I have fun!

 

Keith, I love it. Thanks for posting and keep them coming. Glad you are is cooperating too.

 

How much is the roof chopped?

 

5"...you getting started on yours?

 

That's looking pretty serious... I like it! Looking forward to watching your progress.


Malcolm

 

Really have got the urge to chop the cab,but probably not gonna touch it yet. Gotta get the model a coupe on the road first.

 

Keith, Another idea. I was thinking about the fake roof vent on the rear of the 1958 Chevy Impala cars. It would be so cool if you install one of the WW II low profile periscopes that were on US armored tanks so the driver could see forward without getting shot.
But, you install yours facing rearward as a mirror to see what's behind you to eliminate the blind spots.

Of course you would do this in such a way that it doesn't make it look like a rat rod junky add on.
http://us.yhs4.search.yahoo.com/yhs...120520,18047,0,0,6434&p=ww+II+tank+periscopes

 

You won't know what a hack is until you see my skill level. Nice to see you healing up.

 

looking look grampy.... psyched for ya!!! hopefully you wont have any more trouble with them ol chalk bones...

 

My Friend just finished up his BAD ASS 1937 Ford Pickup; what do you think ?













VR&C

 

Thanks for the idea, Jim...but the cab is all done and painted. This thread will catch up soon.

Hahaha...thanks, Steve!

Thanks Mr. F'Wad...nope, no more of that broken bone BS for this kid, that sucked big time. It put the brakes on life for 3 months, but I'm finally gettin back in the saddle. Catch you soon!

 

That's sick.

 

back to reality...rockers and cowls patched, and doors roughed in.

 

Door bottom patches, and the firewall recess...

 

... front engine mounts (ended up mounting it solid without the rubber), mid mount, front end, hair pins, and steering box are in.