1940 Ford pickup build thread

Great question, and I did considered that...I haven't tried yet though.

 

I have now removed and replaced the distributor, seems to be plenty of room.

 

So, I went to my local sheet metal store, and bought a sheet of 18 ga 4' x 10' cold rolled sheet steel.
Using my patterns, I replicated them on my sheet metal and cut them out, being inspired by a thread by
@Da Tinman I used a couple of pieces of angle iron, and beat into submission my patterns, then ***embled the pieces.
If this were in area that I wasn't covering with insulation, I'd probably have broke down and bought a decent sheet metal brake....but this isn't something I intend to do any more of...well, there is the floor.
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CAD is our friend. For those who haven't used it: cardboard aided design. I had a 40 years ago so I fully understand what you're up against. A man who has done 9 trucks knows more than me.

 

Nice work! Add "Fabricator" to your resume.

 

I wouldn't go that far.
Joatmon might be more appropriate
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Nice job on the firewall. That little truck ought to fly with that engine.

 

Firewall installed....

 

I created this piece for the dash...they're so plain, I wanted something different.
I'll end up having it pinstripped, and the lower part for my headlight/wiper/ and heater switches...no option truck here.

 

I cut out the previous owner installed oval dash piece, and went with this straight piece
Inside look at firewall, and new floor.