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42oink

06-26-2017 @ 7:52 AM

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Hi restobeginner, First, this is just my opinion. 1. Do not get discouraged as the previous owner probably did. 2nd, keep the cab and decide what you really (and realistically) want this truck to look like. You already have some good suggestions I this thread. 3rd, scr*p the frame, but save the components and brackets on it. Also, the bed looks kinda mickey mouse. 4th, watch for or advertise for an original frame from one of those street rod types or wherever and use this as your foundation. 5th, start with the cab and put in whatever patch panels, i.e. door bottoms, bottom rear of cab, etc. while you are chasing down the parts you need to continue. 6th, don't look at a concourse resto here if it's your first one. 7th and last, keep asking questions and post some progress photos. This may help keep you from getting discouraged. Good luck! I think you can do it! 42oink

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06-26-2017 @ 5:37 AM

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cab is a 1942-47 because gastank fill is on pass side

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06-23-2017 @ 9:29 PM

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Here is a picture of what I consider to be the classic "rat rad". This doesn't look like what you had in mind but it is what comes to my mind when someone says "rat rod".

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06-23-2017 @ 7:22 PM

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06-23-2017 @ 7:21 PM

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Thanks to 1934ford and Stroker, I appreciate the acceptance. Shogun 1940, I'm not a fabricator but a good friend of mine is! That's Practically the same thing! Alanwoodieman, I wasn't sure what I was going to build either but CharlieStephens got me to the jalopyjournal and apparently the way my truck sits they told me I'm looking at a "rudy" truck. I browsed the interweb and I've found my direction. Charlie, you may not like it but you set me on this path. See what being helpful gets you? Picture a fusion of these two.

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06-23-2017 @ 4:27 PM

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I'd stay away from fiberglass repro parts. It looks like you have "the makings" of a nice Restro Rod. You probably won't get a lot of help from this Forum, as we are mainly "into" making stuff as original as possible.

However, we all LOVE stuff that "looks right", and we are a wonderful source of technical information on how to make it as original appearing as possible.

You won't get a lot of support from EFV8 folks if you alter the looks. Some of us however, do appreciate the advantages of the addition of contemporary engineering to make our early Fords more "drive-able"

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06-23-2017 @ 11:53 AM

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Be careful you don't say "rat rod" over on HAMB. It is a hot button.

Charlie Stephens

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06-23-2017 @ 11:07 AM

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Thanks for all the advice. My terminology may have been off in regards to "restoration" but I understand where you guys are coming from.
Either way, I'm going to inquire with some local shops about where I'm at and what I can do to get her on the road. Worst case I scr*p this idea and work on something else.
I'll probably start to look in to rat rodding it and just having fun. I'll keep in touch, and I'm taking my jalopy over to the journal to see what they have to say. Be back soon

CharlieStephens

06-22-2017 @ 6:42 PM

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Steve,

Good point, sorry I left the original cars out. Unintentional oversight.

Charlie Stephens

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06-22-2017 @ 6:18 PM

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Sorry Charlie - guess I wasn't clear. You mentioned he'd be more comfortable on the HAMB as '...The Early Ford V8 Club site is oriented towards restored (or mildly modified) vehicles...'. You left out us 'original' vehicles in your site orientation reference - that's what I was referring to.

Clearly this is an abandoned project that had the original intent of being a custom all the way around in the end with little-to-no originality left other than perhaps the sh*ll. Out of my league on this one - good luck restobeginner and believe Charlie has given you very good advice.

Steve

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