Long time lurker, first time builder

[flatgreyG]

Well I guess it is time to start a thread on the build the garage is full of parts, the engine is being freshened up, and frame is mocked up for welding. Here is a break down of what I have so far. It is a 1941 Chevy pickup, going to chop 7 or 8. I am going to run a full 6' bed and hood with a 38 chevy grill. I built a frame 8" z in front and 14" in the rear. Running a 355/350 and a Ford 9". I have a 1935 Ford axle with Buick drums and 42 backing plates. The dash will have the cluster from a 59 Impala and I scored some low back conducter seats from CSX. They have lumber support for this bad back of mine. It may take a few months but the goal is to have it ready by next years Beatersville here in Louisville. Will post pics of the collection of parts as soon as I figure it out.

 

[Snake Farm]

Sounds like a cool project! Bring on the pics

 

[Whatever]

Sounds like a great project, good luck on the build ..................... Whatever

 

[flatgreyG]

Here are some pics

 

[bradyjames]

Sweet!!! Can't wait to see more of this as you make progress!!

 

[hflhfl]

Very nice start ! Looks like u have all the pieces ! I hope you ll keep that door art looks killer !

 

[42chevy]

Very nice project! Keep us posted.

 

[rainman]

Good start!! I'll be looking for you there!!

 

[Bonehead]

I want to see the 7-8 chop.....wicked.

You know of course it will be very hard to see stop lights, and even hard to get in and out of but the cool factor goes way up.

 

[shakey56]

Gonna make a cool ride. Keep us posted and good luck.

 

[flatgreyG]

The original paint is definatly staying!!!!

Very nice start ! Looks like u have all the pieces ! I hope you ll keep that door art looks killer !

 

[flatgreyG]

Might cut in a stop light roof or sun roof what ever they call em..LOL and I have some suicide hinges that might help with the in and out if not ohhh well it is still chopped crazy

I want to see the 7-8 chop.....wicked.

You know of course it will be very hard to see stop lights, and even hard to get in and out of but the cool factor goes way up.

 

[67BS]

i like wild chops[[cl

 

[flatgreyG]

well no progress this weekend here. I did go to check on the motor and got to look at some old drag racing photos and trophies. It was like taking a trip to the track. [drI had no clue just how good Joe Williamson was back in the day and he is doing it again. This guy is in his 60's runnin in the 5's. I have a feeling that my motor is going to be one bad m...watch yo mouth!!!

 

[flatgreyG]

Grill mocked up...what do you think???

Mocked grill up last night. I knocked a little of the rust off after the pictures. It looks pretty darn good, I think. I kept the rust in a small bag in case I need it for some of the new parts.

 

[Old Iron]

Very Kool

 

[Snake Farm]

Love the hood/grille mock up, nice proportions! the no fender no hood look is cool but I tend to like the hood/grille combos better on a lot of these old trucks. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

 

[flatgreyG]

Painted valve covers

I painted the valve covers last night. It so hot the paint was drying before it hit

 

[ratrodney]

Very sweet....Very sweet indeed. Love the grill. RR

 

[kouki]

looking good, can't wait to see the chop on this one!