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  1. oldskoolford

    before and after..

    thanks guys here is a build thread i had here http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/search.php?searchid=1214754 and here is one on another forum that is more involved and up to date http://www.dropndrag.com/dnd/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=17932
  2. oldskoolford

    before and after..

    what i started with what i got right now after 4 years of work still a little more to go
  3. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    and a little eye candy had a friend want to do a little photo shoot with the truck before i finished it
  4. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    it has been a long time since i updated this build got her running and able to drive it was able to trailer it to some shows finally started making the support for the bed floor also redid the rear bag mounts and dehumped the lower control arms to get it to fully lay out will have it on the road...
  5. oldskoolford

    Original or S10 Frame - are there rules?

    i dont think there is anything wrong with using a s10 frame but i am kind of bias also with the air bag thing here is my project with both. http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7377 i do agree about only using a ifs on cars or trucks that will run fenders if you want fenderless then...
  6. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    got some updates finished the cab floor got the bed mounted running boards are mounted along with the steering column and the radiator also got a new motor for it another chevy 350 but this one is built up and making around 450 hp so should be fun now i got to trim the front fenders even with...
  7. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    thanks for the comments guys it will be painted probably next year leaning towards one of the dark purples from hot rods flats mainly pushing to be able to drive it this summer
  8. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    and as requested how i mounted the cab to the frame front is just bolted through the stock cab mount to a hole i drilled in the frame with rubber washers the back for the cab i drilled a hole through the cab and frame and used the mount in the last pic down through the cab and bolted
  9. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    added a fuel cell rear suspension all welded in shifter and steering column in front all mounted running boards resting in place and bed mounted with fenders on
  10. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    thought i would give an update some things have changed and it is looking like a complete truck started to close up the tunnel for the driveshaft then after some advice i stretched the frame with 2x4 and extended the wheel base 6in to keep the bed full length my brother cutting the stock tabs...
  11. oldskoolford

    1948 ford pickup rearend

    what are you trying to do would need more details to help
  12. oldskoolford

    Cheap Airbag Suspension Kits?

    no you dont use them because a air chock is not designed to support the weight of the car and give it a horrible ride i am running slam specialties re6's up front and re7's in the rear
  13. oldskoolford

    Cheap Airbag Suspension Kits?

    suicidedoors.com is a good place to buy from i get alot of my air bag parts from them i would not ever use airbagit.com they sell cheap stuff and i know of alot of people that have had problems with there stuff you could also check out airbagparts.com
  14. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    i know i was moving right along and forgot to grab them befor i started right after my brother took thoes pics i went and got the safty glasses and no i will not be running front or rear bumpers
  15. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    got some more work i swaped out the rear axle for one out of an envoy so the bed sides will clear the tires then i started to cut the bed to shorten it and fix rust in the pics the bed is resting on jack stand so it is alittle off but you get the idea of how it will look
  16. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    got the cab and front sheet metal all bolted up me making a templet for the radiator this is basically how it is sitting now with the front aired out and the back with 4in lowering blocks except i got the holes in the front valance for the bumper shaved and some more body work done next i...
  17. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    motor in frame mocking up with front sheat metal and bed just resting in place fixing the hole in the roof where a previous owner had a vent in it
  18. oldskoolford

    51 Ford F1

    ok i finally got the time to do my build thread so here it goes i started this project about 2 years ago when one of my dads friends gave mw the s10 frame i got the truck from my dad and started from there. it is going to have full air ride and lay out the running boards with a rear 4link. the...
  19. oldskoolford

    frame suggestions

    if you are not going to run fenders up front i would go with the original or build you own i dont think the s10 frames look good out for everyont to see
  20. oldskoolford

    Newbe from kansas

    welcome for another newbe
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