JimG
11-29-2007, 02:06 PM
Hi,
I am new to this message board and have already found this site very useful.
I am building a 1934 Ford pick-up.
It is chopped 3", channeled 6" and the bed is shortened to 48". The cab, doors and bed were all originally in pretty nice shape, but I have replaced all rusted areas with new patch panels. We have fabricated a solid steel floor that is welded to the cab. All of the body work is complete on the cab and doors. The bed still needs to be finished. The cab and doors were just sprayed with DP-90.
I have a stock dimensioned new frame that I will be Z'ing in the back and pinching in the front. I have the whole truck in 3D AutoCAD, so I have manipulated various chops, channels, degree of rake, tire/wheel combinations, engine/trans. position, bed lengths, etc to achieve exactly what I want prior to fabrication. It's worked out to be a great advantage. I have digitally built the truck many times.
I am planning on running a nasty, blown nostalgia SBC with multiple carbs, a Super T-10 and a 9” Ford or possibly a quick-change.
I am going to be seeking some advice throughout the balance of the build, so I hope I can find answers and suggestions here.
If you are from WA state, please let me know.
Jim - jvghome@comcast.net
I am new to this message board and have already found this site very useful.
I am building a 1934 Ford pick-up.
It is chopped 3", channeled 6" and the bed is shortened to 48". The cab, doors and bed were all originally in pretty nice shape, but I have replaced all rusted areas with new patch panels. We have fabricated a solid steel floor that is welded to the cab. All of the body work is complete on the cab and doors. The bed still needs to be finished. The cab and doors were just sprayed with DP-90.
I have a stock dimensioned new frame that I will be Z'ing in the back and pinching in the front. I have the whole truck in 3D AutoCAD, so I have manipulated various chops, channels, degree of rake, tire/wheel combinations, engine/trans. position, bed lengths, etc to achieve exactly what I want prior to fabrication. It's worked out to be a great advantage. I have digitally built the truck many times.
I am planning on running a nasty, blown nostalgia SBC with multiple carbs, a Super T-10 and a 9” Ford or possibly a quick-change.
I am going to be seeking some advice throughout the balance of the build, so I hope I can find answers and suggestions here.
If you are from WA state, please let me know.
Jim - jvghome@comcast.net