LETS CHOP A 39 FORD TRUCK CAB 100's of pics and vidios

thaxs
no releaf cuts needed the way we moved the corners out

thanxs

thanxs posting is alot of work but happy to do it

no the H F grinders last longer than the good ones ive spent alot of money on all the differant brands and we burn'em up heck you can buy 8 H F grinders of the price of some we use then alot for every thing every day

you can do it its only metal

you will were dealing with rust and riot repair wich i will post
thanxs

 

damn that is some nice work!!

 

Any updates?

 

once i get cought up in the shop ill post more

 

can i make the assumption that a '41 ford p/u can be done the same way? i think the cabs are very close to the same, arent they?

 

You guys are true craftsman! Can't wait to see how you finish the doors and rear window

 

This thread is a great example of the builds that make many of our lives easier as we apply the tips and techniques learned here on the HAMB. Cant wait to see more progress pics on this one!

 

I'm new to car building and hope to do something like this to my International. I see plenty of skilled hands in your excellent tutorial, how many shop hours to get to the present state? Beautiful work sir.

 

any updates to show??

 

First class job

 

Alex should be posting soon. I will be taking him the chassis with the motor and tranny set in and ready to fit the cab, and blend in the fenders, grille and hood. Should be good !!! stay tuned

 

Can hardly wait... this is an EXCELLENT tutorial! I met Alex at Pleasanton in 2010. His work is really impressive!

 

x2, man I'm sure you'll get a lot of students!

 

Always weld everything complete if you don't, your body work will crack in between the welds.

And not to be a wise guy but does your customer know you don't know how to chop a top and you will be learning on his time & money?

 

Shockley_1967

The cabs of 1939 -1941 Ford trucks are almost identical. I say almost because these trucks were all hand built so there is some variance between specimens.

Jeff

 

i have a ton of up dates to post

 

Well come on then.

 

I have no idea why anyone would want to go to all that trouble to screw up the looks of a nice cab!

 

Because this is a Hot Rod and Custom car site. This is what we do........

 

Are you kidding me, He's taking an average looking cab and making it something super cool!

 

Oh yeah I think he can handle not screwing it up...........

 

Wicked educational. I've never seen a top chopped in real life, only on the forums, and of those, NEVER one as thorough as this. GREAT WORK. I'm subscribed. perley

 

thanks for the excellent info on the top chop. i was thinking of choppin my lid but now it looks a little easier wih the pics and info you provided. Thanks again.

 

any one can restore a car it takes a real man to cut one up

 

I have a '38 Pick-up....all stock. I like it that way. But,I LOVE this build!!!!! Gambino is a Master at metal magic,vision. Looking forward to seeing this when it's done Alex!

 

Well said Alex !!!!!

 

thanxs bob
we have a great team here
my neffu lil dave is beging to be a real metal master

thank you vary much

 

Really didn't look like he went through much trouble at all...thats what happens when you know what your doing.

 

Waiting with baited breath to see the next lot of pics!

 

I wish I had seen these pics before I started my chop,,,good thing I picked up an extra spool of wire..The 39 Ford is looking great,,,so easy when you know what you're doing unlike like myself,,"the master of disaster"
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq68/windigo69/1942 K2 International/IMG_1929.jpg