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Bump!! Open to offers. Who needs a new project truck?
Bump! $10,000 ...OBO. There is a lot of cool potential here! Will consider trades for cool running project!
I would consider trading for a running, driving project. I would be open to offers.
1931 Ford Truck. Cab, doors and bed in fair condition...( all need work ) it has: A Title a new frame ( from I think Buds Rod shop in OH ) 302...
This has been the most enjoyable Thread I've read in a while. Amazing! Thank you for sharing. I definitely learned some new tricks from this build.
Oh wow...Thank you for the reference! That does help.
Ok...I got some pics yesterday. Looks like 7 3/8" from the ground. Again...nothing is adjusted or tight. The rear is as low as it can go right...
Thank you...I'm excited. Yep...302 with an auto trans.
The frame came Butch's Rod Shop out around Dayton Ohio. Or at least that was grease penciled on the frame when I bought it. It is supposedly set...
Ok...followed install directions. Thanks...I'll look at it. nothing is exactly in place...just lightly bolted together.
Wow, how long was I gone?...LOL I really do appreciate all the input. Thank you. I'm sure I'll run into some quirks along the way. I'm here to...
Wheels and tires![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sam and I putting more things together.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
...and more painting and dry fitting.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] .
This is quite relaxing priming and painting.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Time to prime and paint some stuff.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Rear end parts getting welded. Andy back on the welder.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nick, I'll check it out this weekend. I have a lot more pics to post that might show the angle better. Thanks for pointing that out.
Check out my build thread. Thanks. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1931-ford-truck-hot-rod-build.1290090/
Got some rear end parts in the mail. Drove to Rhode Island and got a Bed. These pics are old...I need to catch you guys up.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Front end parts welded in...Back home to the Garage. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Sam holding the Grill. Yep, set the cab on to make sure I could...
Time for welding. My Buddy Andy is the welder.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Pete and Jakes front end parts getting mocked in place. My Nephew Sam is looking over the stuff and starting assembly.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I've had this project for quite a while. I am learning a lot of stuff and having a great time doing it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Wow...just wow! Very nice work.
nice and clean look. Looks like a fun project!
What an inspirational build. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing the journey
It’s a newer frame that I’m working up with some Pete and jake’s stuff[ATTACH] This is what it looked like when I brought it home.
Good Morning. I'm new here looking forward to getting advice on my build. I live in Steubenville Ohio and I've owned the truck for 7...
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