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dmw56

Busted and Rusted on Route 66
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Edgewood, New Mexico off Route 66
Gonna start another build. I got a cab and a frame let's get started! Well I've had both the frame and cab for about 12-13 years so I guess I started years ago.
I got the cab in Texas and the frame with some others with titles in Kansas.
 

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I have most everything for the front end. The axle and spindles are 37-41 Ford. Split 46 wish bones with tie rod ends.The brake backing plates are Ford F2 truck with 12" Bendix brakes. The drums are 12" Buick Aluminum drums. F1 shock mounts.
 

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I have several grilles to choose from. I'll probably use the smaller 29 Model A one. Gas tanks a bomber O² tank kinda small, but Kool and Model T tank.
 

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I have 2 sets of headlights. I like the ones with the turn signals.
I also have a reversed Corvair steering box and a 34 Ford box and column. If I were going traditional I'd use the 34 box. We'll see. The 34 box practically bolts right in! 👍😎
 

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I have the bed, tailgate, and some assorted stuff, no fenders, splash aprons or big heavy stuff we don't need!
Oh but I have a rear quarter from a 59 Catalina. Hmmmm bed maybe! 😉
 

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10 bolt rear with brackets for hairpins, coilovers and panhard bar already welded on.
Mustang radiator. I also have a third row minivan seat.

Now I just have to put this all together.
 

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Clean up the frame and painted it with rust converter.
I measured it for square it was right on! Really flexible with no cross members though! That will be fixed. I will go with a small kickup on the rear for a coil spring set up.
 

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Finished one side of the brakes. 12"x2" drums. Then I couldn't find the lower spring by the adjuster. I really can't remember if I had it at all. So I look in my collection of brake springs and of course I don't I have one.
I have couple local resources I'll have to check for one.
 

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As far as engines go, I have several choices.
2 AMC 360s, a 010 block SBC and a vortex SBC, and a Pontiac 389.
 

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