1951 Ford F1 resurrection, jag IFS LT1, EFI, T56, etc
#362
#363
Nice truck!
This build was originally going to be a 'patina" body build, but the truck was so incomplete that it would of looked like dog crap without some paint on it...so it has turned into more that it was originally going to be body wise. Budget also went up with that decision since now have to budget in paint, custom glass, etc..
Chassis wise everything is the same as I would do with an original paint car or truck. While it may look like a high buck build to some this is a pretty low buick build, new stuff is used where needed because I will not build an unsafe vehicle, but really this in not what I would call a high dollar build at all. I have seen trucks here with paint that cost more than this whole build will cost, out of my league for sure. Driving it and enjoying it are all that matter, so enjoy your truck!
Engine going back together
and done!
This build was originally going to be a 'patina" body build, but the truck was so incomplete that it would of looked like dog crap without some paint on it...so it has turned into more that it was originally going to be body wise. Budget also went up with that decision since now have to budget in paint, custom glass, etc..
Chassis wise everything is the same as I would do with an original paint car or truck. While it may look like a high buck build to some this is a pretty low buick build, new stuff is used where needed because I will not build an unsafe vehicle, but really this in not what I would call a high dollar build at all. I have seen trucks here with paint that cost more than this whole build will cost, out of my league for sure. Driving it and enjoying it are all that matter, so enjoy your truck!
Engine going back together
and done!
#365
is the engine offset to the rt
and could you talk about the shock mounts on the ifs this build is coming along good and I like the way you do thingsg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps0c932ee7.jpg
thanks dave
and could you talk about the shock mounts on the ifs this build is coming along good and I like the way you do thingsg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps0c932ee7.jpg
thanks dave
#366
is the engine offset to the rt
and could you talk about the shock mounts on the ifs this build is coming along good and I like the way you do thingsg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps0c932ee7.jpg
thanks dave
and could you talk about the shock mounts on the ifs this build is coming along good and I like the way you do thingsg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps0c932ee7.jpg
thanks dave
Page 7 of this build thread shows the short shock part number and the fabrication of the upper shock mounts from scrap 1/8' steel.
#368
made an adapter last week and welded it to the tank, extends the filler and goes up to 2" pipe to match the filler I am going to use.
Gas fill will now be in the side of the fender.
I am now working on another super secret super duper project to be revealed in the future , so for a little while anyway this truck will be worked on here and there until the weather gets cold, I get more done when its too cold to play outside.
Gas fill will now be in the side of the fender.
I am now working on another super secret super duper project to be revealed in the future , so for a little while anyway this truck will be worked on here and there until the weather gets cold, I get more done when its too cold to play outside.
#372
Wow, am I still building this truck? LOL..
Cab is still MIA, first time I have had someone do work for me for a build, now I know what you guys mean about body shop jail!
No biggie, always something to do. Just finished an engine swap in this camaro, anyone need a Z28?
Truck chassis is covered up in the corner waiting for the next installment.
Cab is still MIA, first time I have had someone do work for me for a build, now I know what you guys mean about body shop jail!
No biggie, always something to do. Just finished an engine swap in this camaro, anyone need a Z28?
Truck chassis is covered up in the corner waiting for the next installment.
#373
made an adapter last week and welded it to the tank, extends the filler and goes up to 2" pipe to match the filler I am going to use.
Gas fill will now be in the side of the fender.
I am now working on another super secret super duper project to be revealed in the future , so for a little while anyway this truck will be worked on here and there until the weather gets cold, I get more done when its too cold to play outside.
Gas fill will now be in the side of the fender.
I am now working on another super secret super duper project to be revealed in the future , so for a little while anyway this truck will be worked on here and there until the weather gets cold, I get more done when its too cold to play outside.
#374