My 1939 Ford PU Build

[Boltbreaker]

I am nee deep into my 1939 Ford PU build but never started a thread of how I got here. My goal is to build a traditional/rat style hot rod. I basically want a kick but little toy
Back track to Oct 2007. So I bought a cab up in Wisconsin and then bought a donar 69 Galaxie that ran like a raped ape here in Chicago. It has a 351W motor, FMX trans, and 9" rear end. I parted out the rest of the car to get my money back out of it and help the restoration guys.
I will keep posting pics in the thread till I get up to this weeks progress.

[Gastrick]

Cool, so this is like a prequel. Build pics are always fun to look at. Keep em coming.

[Bonehead]

looks like a really clean cab.

[Boltbreaker]

Originally Posted by Gastrick

Cool, so this is like a prequel. Build pics are always fun to look at. Keep em coming.

I wanted to start from the beginning so as to help the new guys out. When I started I was clueless on how to get from a body to a driver. Maybe they wont measure once and cut three times like I did at times Heck I'm still an amature at this.
Brian

[Boltbreaker]

Once I got the Galaxie stripped I brought the cab, drive train and rear end assembly out to Voo Doo Larry Kustoms to get a frame made and the top chopped. I did not understand the geometry and didnt have the welding skills yet to make a safe frame. So I had them do it. While it was there at his shop I had him take about 4.5" out of the top.
I picked up my front rims off of ebay and the rear coil overs as well. I bought a tube axle, spring, and radious rods from Speedway.

Larry did a great job chopping the top and fabricating the frame.
I just wish I would have found these websites sooner and learned how to do it myself. The truck sat for months til I saved up enough money to get started again.
Fast forward to this:



I bought a 35 grill shell and mounted it, and picked up a pair of Model T headlights and also mounted them.

[YoungBlood]

Awesome. The late 30's Fords are my favorite Cabs.

Keep it up!

[Boltbreaker]

Some more pics and info from the build (about 2mos old).
I installed 1940 Ford brakes up front.
The steering box got mounted. I think I have the front of the drag link bolted on the top of the steering arminstead of the bottom. I need to flip it.
Brian

[BruceR&C]

Nice beginning. I'm with Gastrick, build threads are fun to follow. Keep updating as you go.

[ShovelHeadShawn]

the more cool trucks like this i see, the more i want to sell my sedan and get one

[sgo70]

I like how they angled up the front instead of a Z, kinda wish I had seen that before I built mine. Oh well, next one!

Sean