1949 ford pickup

[saleenme1]

stressed the paint today .tried to put the old windshield in and broke it.so i guess i will get one cut in the morning.I want to get the cab on the frame,so i can get going on the wiring.

 

[Dirtyrat]

bummer on the windshield... looking good on the paint though

 

[saleenme1]

cab is back on the frame

got the cab back on the frame today.took the bed to the blaster today.

 

[Snake Farm]

Wow, this is going to be a slick little ride! So many times folks fail on the faux painting but you've pulled it off nicely [cl[cl

I like the hood treatment and I love that it's gonna have 3 pedals!

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[saleenme1]

Thanks for the comp.I am using as many stock parts as possible from one type car. the engine, trans, peddles,rear end,rear sway bar,rear springs and rear suspension are all from a mustang.the brake master cylinder is also from a mustang.the windshield wiper motor is from a Winnebago.

 

[saleenme1]

roadmaster port holes

been working on the truck every day, i have 10 days before the street rod nationals. my friend mike came over and we put in 12 hours,we mounted the hood ,grill,ac condenser mounted, seat in,floor covering done windshield in(didn't break it this time)then we tackled the panels that fill below the hood, we also put Buick road master port hole in these panels.ac unit is mounted, my son is making the dash insert and powder coating the valve covers, the wiring is almost done.wheels are made 16x7 rear 15x4 front steels.

 

[saleenme1]

just started it and pulled it out of the garage .

 

[Tim...Ok]

Nice little truck..Need more pics

 

[saleenme1]

here are the picks

took it for a short drive today, rides great brakes are real good.i am going to finish the paint on the rest of the body tomorrow.

 

[Stacy]

I love it, the forward angle of the cab looks insane. I like what you did with the paint, very crafty, I want to achieve something like that with mine.

 

[saleenme1]

lights hood action

got the hood ,grill and side panels painted and on the truck today also made the floor for the bed headlights installed.

 

[earthman]

Like it. Has a unique look.

 

[Neverdone]

^^^ agreed.

It has a real nice stance in the front!

 

[pro-touringAK]

That looks awesome. Did you create some support behind the side panels?

 

[BillM]

Looks great....great stance, paint looks good, and I cannot believe how fast you are pulling this off!

 

[saleenme1]

the side panels are 16 gauge with a piece of 14 gauge 3/4 to give it shape, i don't have picks but will get some and post them.

 

[saleenme1]

almost done

worked till 5:30 am took it for a ride it is great,going to the nationals tomorrow. here are some picks.the mirror stands are made out of 46 ford clutch and brake peddles welded to the part of the barn door hing that i didn't use on my bed floor.

 

[Dirtyrat]

nice work, take some pics at nationals!

 

[saleenme1]

made it to the nationals

I made it to the nationals without any major problems.the truck is pretty good on gas,and geared great for the interstate 4.10s with a 33 inch tire and overdrive. here is a link to the pics of louisville 2012, http://www.flickr.com/photos/cris3025/page51/

 

[Dirtyrat]

Man, that bus looking rat was cool, as well as that 60 chevy!
Wow, tons of great pics, I was trying to copy some of the image urls to post here but it wont let me.