So this is my first post on here! Just a little about me...I went to Wyotech for auto body/refinishing and upholstery (way over priced and over rated lol), and now I am back at college for Industrial Engineering. Anyways, I have been considering starting a 1936ish Ford pickup rat rod build. It would be on a budget. I have been searching all over for ideas and information. I finally found one truck which I love! There will be a link at the end of this post. I would love to know more about it, like the wheel base/frame and such. I like everything about the truck in the link...the front end, suspension, tires, everything. My build would use a ford 9in rear, I-beam front, t-5 or at least a 4-speed, and a Chevy 350 4-bolt main stroked to a 383. I didn't like the idea of using the Chevy motor in a Ford, but I have had it for a few years and paid only 75 bucks for it and a turbo 350 (all stock now and torn down). Also, I would probably build my own frame, but not sure on the specs yet. Still researching. Would it be weird to run full exhaust, but still have cutouts? I want to drive it a little more than a few short trips.
Here is the link. I know this isn't all of my questions but a start.
http://www.truckinweb.com/webonly/0905trweb_2009_ford_f100_nationals_truck_show/photo_19.html
Here is the link. I know this isn't all of my questions but a start.
http://www.truckinweb.com/webonly/0905trweb_2009_ford_f100_nationals_truck_show/photo_19.html