48 f1 build

[48f1rat]

Week #1 of the build...
First time build for me so looking for lots of input..
Here's what I have. 1949 Ford F1 pickup bought it for $1000. The previous owner put a 9" rear in it already I think he was planning on restoring it but lost interest...
My ideas so far...
Shorten the rear frame and maybe move the rear front 12"
Cut the box down to fit frame.
Keep all the fender's on but shorten the rear ones
rewire everything
Drop a sbc or maybe bbc in w/ automatic trans.

 

[48f1rat]

Some pics....

 

[Dirtyrat]

Looks like a good start!
I also have a 49!

 

[Tim...Ok]

Sounds cool,but with full fenders just watch your proportions, its easy to make one look like a Shriners parade car.. I'm SLOWLY building a 48, link is in my siggy..

Tim

 

[skull]

plan

sounds like a good plan, keep the update comin' [


Later

 

[48f1rat]

Got to work on the truck tonight a little... Took the rear fenders off and the box also steam cleaned the frame and cab... Up next drop the rear and spring shackles to relocate the rear... !!

 

[48f1rat]

Got pretty much of the body work done since the last time I posted.... Also ordered the motor from a well known engine builder close to my garage.... 383 sbc w/ high rise tunnel ram 2 850 cfm carbs he's figuring around 525 HP when its done..... Also picked up the paint going to be solid olive drab green......

 

[Neverdone]

Very Cool!!! By far one of my favorite trucks even if it is a ford! More of a chevy guy, but then again my rat is a Dodge.... guess I am just carfused [S .. the 383 ought to get it moving pretty nice!!!

 

[Dirtyrat]

you are making some good progress there, will look cool in olive drab!

 

[48f1rat]

Ok guys, I'm in need of some help.. I can't find anyone that makes repair panels for the inside lower part of the doors.. anyone know where I can find these??

 

[gold03]

probably going to be making those yourself. I haven't seen those available.

gold03

 

[Dirtyrat]

probably going to be making those yourself. I haven't seen those available.

gold03

Either that or a parts truck, mine are gone too...