47 Ford Truck build thread

Ok i need a new daily driver so i decided to build my 47 Truck. I try
to keep it simple use parts i can get easy and cheap later on down
the road. I want to keep all the fenders, also the bed need to be useable, so no damn beerkeg gastank on it

 

Good luck with the project,body looks to be real good...Rod

 

what's your plans for it?

 

Trucks make the very best daileys as far as I'm concerned, and al ol' Ford is the best of the best.

Keep it simple and functional, every one that is going to have a rod needs a parts hauler.

Good place to start

 

I keep it simple, my plans are to safe the flathead for the 32 chassis i have waiting,
and drop a 383 sbc i have in it, for good mileage i go with a overdrive transmission.
9" Rear, Mustang II up front.

 

gOOD START !!bODY LOOKS CLEANER THAN MINE!! dAMM!! gOOD LUCK

 

Some pics of the Frontend.

 

The Body is in pretty good shape, the floor and cabcorners got some rust, but no big deal.

 

I agree - old trucks are great! Last time I had my '47 Ford at Lowes picking up lumber - I had 3 or 4 guys stop and say I looked like a perfect Ford commercial. I said "yep, hauling lumber for over 60 years!!"

Hot Rod trucks are sorta perfect in that way - you get a cool ride PLUS you can haul crap with them too! Yours looks great - keep us updated!!

 

Ulrick, are those front fenders on your pickup the original pickup fenders, or are they off a larger truck? I'm kind of new to 42-47 Ford trucks, and have a lot to learn. I do know one thing, though --- I really like them!

 

Looks like you've got a great start! I wish my '54 chev body was in that good of shape to start with...

 

The body on mine was way ruffer. I almost junked my bed untill I priced a new one. Your's looks like a solid project.

 

Nice job on the front end...Rod

 

Lookin good, keep up the work.

 

Yes, those are the original front fenders.

 

Some updates on the rear end.

 

cool and have fun...

 

Some more rearend pics...

 

Here we got the new column and all the u-joints in and the steeringshaft routed, Mastercylinder is mounted too.

 

lov dem old trucks.

 

looking good bud!! Nice job!!

 

Looks like you plan on tucking a little meat up under her. Gonna be sweet. Can't wait to see it come along. Subscribing.

 

Thanks everybody!!! I post pics from the rest off the chassis soon.

 

Here we go, got all the driveshaft loops in also swaybar and mainbattery switch.

 

Looks pretty good, but I would suggest to add a little height over your rearend notch to make it stronger. Even boxing the inside, it it still much less strength because it is so short. You probably have some room above the bed, even 1 inch taller over the notch is a substantial improvement.

I used to drive a 37 Chevy truck as my daily driver and it was great. Still miss that truck, driving all over the place. Work, shows, junkyard, whatever. Had the same basic set-up you are running: Must II, 350 SBC, T350, and I had a 57 Chevy car rearend instead of the 9-inch you have.

 

Chassis is all done and sandblasted.

 

Keep up the nice work, and please keep us updated. Great project.

 

Frame is in Primer, painted in my professional paint booth......

 

Frame looking great, nice work, keep the pics coming and Happy New Year.