Hi FTE crew:

I promised to post a video once I finally got my project on the the road. My project fell into 2 phases: the part I was working and the part I was paying. I managed to do all the work through the rolling chassis and drive train. I outsourced the body work, paint and final assembly. For anyone in the SF Bay Area, I can't say enough good words about South City Rod & Custom. Bill Ganahl comes from a car family and runs an amazing operation: South City Rod and Custom

For anyone who wants to see the build thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-day-0-a.html

And for the video:

I thought it would be fun to share a bit of the day and the excitement of going to pick up the truck. Hopefully the first minute doesn't bore you but you can skip it

 

cool video wallace looking forward to my first one !

 

Congrats and thanks for sharing! You gotta be proud. And it looks like your kid likes it too!

It looks great! And you know I love the color.

 

Great video & congratulations !! And done in under 2 years !!

 

Hey Wallace,
Now that was a good first drive! I especially like that Bart ride with your bike....well done.
Fantastic job!

I'll keep an eye out for you in The Marina when we are out in March!

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

Excellent, John. Very Bay Area modes of transport to the shop. I liked it.

The truck looks great, your son seems hooked, and you've got a dog to ride shotgun. Everything is in order. Happy motoring!

 

Great looking truck!!! Well done. The best part must have been when your son got in the truck. Very cool looks awesome. I like the mirrors do you have the make of them?

 

Oh Dude, great video. Your truck is absolutely beautiful, runs great, plus I enjoyed seeing some of my old stomping grounds as you picked it up and drove it home. "TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL" my friend, thank you for sharing what had to be a very happy day, that you won't soon forget.

 

Beautiful truck, and a great video. Great you can share it with your son.

 

Hi! I got the lion's share of parts from MidFifty, but saw the mirrors on the Mac's website and thought they best matched the originals.

https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_t...ted-black.html

 

Congrats! That 6 sounds mighty throaty! I'll have to look up your build to see details.

 

Very nice. Beautful truck, I'm very envious.

 

That was a great video!...... and a great truck as well..... thanks for sharing

 

Been following your build since its start so it is really nice to see your first drive went off so well.

I'm sure your son is going to to become heir to a very nice ride, special bond there.

Now you get to enjoy all the labour and money expended. A beautifull truck with a new life!

 

I too have enjoyed following your build! You didn't seem to cut any corners (or spare any expense), and ended up with a beautiful restoration of your grandfather's truck. I wonder what he would think of the headers and duel carbs? I'm interested, BTW how your "Clifford" modifications work out for you.

I hope your family enjoys your truck for many years to come. Thanks for sharing.

Jim