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Starting to build my 1930 Ford pickup

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by RoadWarrior13, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. RoadWarrior13
    Joined: Jun 8, 2009
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    This is it . .

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    Ill add more later , just got back from buying my 51 Flatty.
     
  2. WhiteZombie
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    It already looks built.
     
  3. 21tat
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    looks done to me too!
     
  4. 117harv
    Joined: Nov 12, 2009
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    Excellent raw material to start with, looks like a real clean truck.
     
  5. Nice, what are your plans for it?
     
  6. nice start,is the flatty going in the 30 pickup?
     
  7. Ravenwood
    Joined: Feb 26, 2009
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    It's hard to imagine how you could construct a pickup from that pile of rubble. A bunch of guys here are envious. At least seven of them are me. :D
     
  8. thepolecat
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    done.

    that really nice though.
     
  9. straighten that passenger side headlight and drive.
     
  10. RoadWarrior13
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    Here I go , NOW THE FUN BEGINS

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  11. RoadWarrior13
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    I worked on and watched the sun rise .......

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  12. RoadWarrior13
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    [​IMG]

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    now im going to mock u the motor and and later today go and ick u my rearend ... it should be roller by next week.
     
  13. langy
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    Looks good so far :cool:
     
  14. RoadWarrior13
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    thanks ..... i cant wait to drive , people around here have never seen anything like what i am about to build except in magazines . its gonna be SICK
     
  15. Pinstriper40
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    Keep up the good work! I like it so far!
     
  16. RoadWarrior13
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  17. RoadWarrior13
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    im stoked to show what i am going to do to this truck... check back i im busting ass on this till its done ......
     
  18. Pinstriper40
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    That's the spirit! Show us your sense of style, enginuity, resourcefulness, and creativity. Show us how to build a traditional hot rod pickup!
     
  19. That is a bold statement. It looks great so far.
     
  20. RoadWarrior13
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    from Louisiana

    I know but it the truth . I'm building a daily driver. definetly a HOTROD not a rat rod .........
     
  21. jkherd
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    Looks good, please update often.
     
  22. 1930roadster
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    i love it when guys lay the wheels in place,lol. Killer start!
     
  23. RoadWarrior13
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    When mounting the engine to the chasis is there a specific degree that the motor needs to be on from front to back
     
  24. RoadWarrior13
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  25. Rpmrex
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    Im thinking the manifold where the carb mounts needs to be level.
     
  26. RoadWarrior13
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    thanks that what i did ...... unloaded the rear end and going to get it ready for install
     
  27. RoadWarrior13
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    what spline can i use from the back of my transmission to my driveshaft .
     
  28. RoadWarrior13
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    the should be on by the end of the week
     
  29. RoadWarrior13
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