SlickFreak
Active member
So here's the deal. I'm starting a rat rod project. I was planning to build it based on a 65 f100. Then I went looking for an engine. I wanted something different. I like diesels, so when I was offered a 7.3 power stroke with trans, wiring, cluster, and computers for $200 and a case of beer I jumped on it. I got to talking BSin with some guys the other night and a guy that lives near me reminded me that he has some 50's big trucks, Ford and IH. I really wanted an IH, but it turned out those where 70s and blah... the ford turned out to be a 54 F600 dump truck. The cab is all there and he has 6 wheels and tires for it. it has a Flathead that I will move along in favor of the diesel. I need to decide what direction to go with this. I'm thinking fenderless front with the axle moved out front and a fenderless step side bed...or...leave the fenders on (they're in great shape) and build a flat bed with big tub fenders...I wanna put this thin in the weeds and have the stack come strait off the turbo, hood or no hood... What do you guys think???