New From Central Wisconsin

[49 Ford Rat]

Hey everyone, I recently bought a 49 ford f-1 from my grandpa that he used as part trucks to restore his 49 f-1. I have a 3 speed transmission for it and also a 226 straight six ready to go in it.

I may upgrade the straight 6 one with a v8 but I thought it would be kind of different to try it out. Not expecting a whole lot of power but it should fun to cruise around in.

My plan is to use the origional frame, move the front axle forward 10 inches, and channel the cab around 10 inches. also i am going to do a fenderless build as well.

Im really excited to get the rod started as soon as the wisconin weather warms up a bit and I will definitely be asking alot of questons on this forum as well.

 

[hankthebigdog]

welcome from OKla. looking forward to seeing it come together for you.

 

[Old Iron]

Looks like ya have a good start
Welcome to the site

 

[Bonehead]

Welcome to the site.

 

[Sam_Fear]

Welcome to RRR! You might want to think about Z'ing the frame instead of channeling the cab so much.

 

[GJunktionMike]

Welcome to RRR

Good look'n 49, there is a few on here.

 

[rainman]

Welcome to the site!!!

 

[49 Ford Rat]

Welcome to RRR! You might want to think about Z'ing the frame instead of channeling the cab so much.

ya, i thought about doing that but Im afraid to start it, because I dont have enough experience and skill to attempt it.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Yep!! Welcome to the site.....

Great start.....keep us posted on the progress...and of course.....Pic's...[cl[P

 

[Toad]

Welcome from the big pond! Great project there! [cl

Toad

 

[Sam_Fear]

ya, i thought about doing that but Im afraid to start it, because I dont have enough experience and skill to attempt it.

Can you, or do you know someone that can safely weld a frame? After that, it's all just a matter of measuring carefully and making a jig to keep things from moving before you cut. (and re-measuring before it's finish welded)

A channel is probably going to make that cab uncomfortably small.

 

[49 Ford Rat]

Can you, or do you know someone that can safely weld a frame? After that, it's all just a matter of measuring carefully and making a jig to keep things from moving before you cut. (and re-measuring before it's finish welded)

A channel is probably going to make that cab uncomfortably small.

Ya i think i will get someone to do it for me, its sounds like it would be the best thing for me and pay off in the long run.

Thanks

 

[Sam_Fear]

Study some of the builds, start your own build thread, take plenty of pictures, and ask a lot of questions - there are a lot of guys on here that know there stuff and will gladly get you moving in the right direction. Just don't get in a hurry.

 

[quandelgarage]

Welcome to the forum! I'm from Appleton. This weekend the rat *******s are having their. Winter car show at Hank and karens pub and grill on Saturday. You should come check it out. Its Saturday starting at 11.

 

[49 Ford Rat]

Welcome to the forum! I'm from Appleton. This weekend the rat *******s are having their. Winter car show at Hank and karens pub and grill on Saturday. You should come check it out. Its Saturday starting at 11.

hey! wont be able to make it this weekend, but thanks for letting me know. once i get my rod done i'll definitely be taking it to as many shows as i can.