50s Ford F1 Build

[GJunktionMike]

Don't reverse the colors or people will be saying "nice 57"

 

[Dirtyrat]

Heh... yea, I think they will be doing this [S[S[S anyhow!

Yea, I looked at red base, but I like the ivory better... I dunno its growing on me, cause that off white/ivory/bone color was pretty popular in the 50s for roofs, and accent stripes, etc..

Small news, sold the Van frame, and rear springs & shocks to make enough cash to buy 4 tires for the daily driver [cl[cl

This week, hopefully making some big progress on the frame, and getting the rear tires mounted for the rat... hoping to get the frame home next weekend.

 

[gold03]

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Hey Dr, your project is looking great. I have been so busy I haven't had a lot of time to get on line and check it out. but had a look today and its come a long way. [P

I got some time in on mine today. Now I BBQ some beef ribs and relax.

gold03

 

[jfg455]

Hey on your rear wheel issue, have you thought of running 3" long 1/2" wheel studs and putting a 1/2" spacer behind them? I am not a huge fan of spacers but if was a machined unit that centered on the axle hub and wheel it would be ok. Just a thought...[

though I suppose it is just easier to move the sway bar mount...

 

[Dirtyrat]

Yea, I could, not a fan of spacers.
I have not decided what to do just yet. I have longer studs in already for the weld wheels.
We will see.

 

[Neverdone]

HEY D.R.!!! Been off for a while and haven't checked on your progress! Looks like you are moving right along!

 

[Dirtyrat]

Gettin there... hopin to have the frame home for mucho more work this weekend coming up...

 

[Dirtyrat]

Getting the fish plates going, all the flat plates are tacked in, need to bend the rest tomorrow or wednesday... Also looking at an RV fridge tomorrow to see about putting it in the trunk of the rat

On to pics

 

[Neverdone]

dont you think a 4 million pound propane tank is enough back there??? LOL

 

[Dirtyrat]

400ish lbs filled ain't bad... Hey, when I can go 900+ miles on one tank, I'll be the one laughing =)
Especially since gas just went up to $4.19 a gallon here...

 

[sgtpontiac]

Frame is looking very cool.....

Nice work DR.... I'm diggin the propane thing......[cl You made a good if not extra cool choice....

 

[Dirtyrat]

Nice work DR.... I'm diggin the propane thing......[cl You made a good if not extra cool choice....

Thanks man, the donor van tank showed up today, now I just need to get the right size tank and swap over the guts into the new tank...

 

[sgtpontiac]

Holy Crap....

Thing is a bit bigger than I thought.... got a spot laid out for it already???
or will it be between the rails or along them..? Probably a stupid question...

 

[Dirtyrat]

Heh, read above, I'm getting a different tank and swapping over...
The new tank is supposed to be 20" diameter x 50" long... it will go where the rear poncho seat should be... sideways, I'll have mounting pads on the frame for it.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Dah!!

Guess my bifocals are fogged up or this pain med is affecting me more than I thought...lol...sorry....

 

[Dirtyrat]

No problem, there is a lot of stuff in this build =)

 

[Dirtyrat]

Small update, got all the fish plates bent up on the press brake today, ground off the slag fitted them, and tack welded then all in, hoping to finish weld all the stuff friday and bring it home saturday.

Tomorrow I plan on taking the wheels up and getting the tires put on for the rear of the truck.
Hopefully I am not required to run tubes in M/T Sportsmans... I really do not want tubes.

 

[Neverdone]

good luck, I too hate tubes.......

 

[Dirtyrat]

We will see what they say I dropped off the wheels and tires today, I can't seem to find what tubes I should run, the 29 x 18.5 x 15 don't seem to fall into the ranges they specify for tubes on Mickey Thompson's site...

Someday when I have the loot I'll switch to a true street radial and be done with the bs tubes...

 

[Dirtyrat]

Finished up the welding on the frame, and fish plates

Looking at bringing home the frame and the tank tomorrow hopefully.

On to the pics [