Projects Rusty 47 Ford Reserection

[GizmoJoe]

Yes, they do.
Eli needs to start a community to help folks like us....
Maybe Eli's Chop Shop.

[koolkemp]

The poor guy would have to retire to keep up with the demand....and thats just me buggin him ...you should see the 61 Parisienne chopped sedan delivery he did after I expressed my fantasy of wanting to build one ,its in the big photoshop thread!

[OahuEli]

Originally Posted by GizmoJoe

Yes, they do.
Eli needs to start a community to help folks like us....
Maybe Eli's Chop Shop.

You guys cracked me up! Joe 'll photoshop anything you want, just let me know.

Originally Posted by koolkemp

The poor guy would have to retire to keep up with the demand....and thats just me buggin him ...you should see the 61 Parisienne chopped sedan delivery he did after I expressed my fantasy of wanting to build one ,its in the big photoshop thread!

Thanks Steve I really like the way that turned out.

Sometimes when I do this stuff I really don't know how it will turn out and have often been pleasantly surprised. Steve's '47 is a good example of that. The bad part is I end up wanting to build what I photoshopped! That white '61 Ford sedan delivery is a good example. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=664750 Its also very gratifying to see my work used as an example on someones real project. Big grins for sure!

As much fun as photoshopping is, I'd much rather be working on the real thing. Got a little kitty going now that I'm working seven days a week and hope to find something this summer or fall. More than likely it will be a Ford. I'd love to get hold of another '56 F100 or a '56 Customline or Crown Vic. The 429 on my engine stand really needs a new home!

[Phinney]

This is looking so good! You are my inspiration to finish the Desotos and never stop believing in the end result. Thanks for the many pics, great job.

[OahuEli]

Okay Steve, here's the (sorta) Ute version with the ZZTop style slanted B pillars.


Believe it or not I'm having a hard time finding flatbed picture material for the beater flatbed version but I'll keep trying. Hows the bodywork coming on the '47? Eli

[koolkemp]

Thanks Eli ! Any chance you could lengthen the wheelbase between the door and back wheel about 6 inches? I think it might look good and isnt all that much more work ,considering what I have to work with lol! I did some metal work for a friend last week to help him along, and finally decided to get a look at my dead cummins pick up....which I finally figured out what is wrong with it, shutoff solenoid has fried inside and was shorted to the engine block, but its stuck so that no fuel can get through the truck to start it, it looks like a real pain to get it out too, but at least I know whats wrong now! Back to the 47 this week.

[OahuEli]

Another hack photoshop from Eli's Hack&Chop Shop! Not sure if this is 6 inches, maybe more like 6-7/8". I see what you mean, stretching it definitely looks better and I hope you do build it. That would be a cool parts chaser!

[koolkemp]

I am liking that! I wonder if I could make the s10 chassis (heavy enough" to pull a car trailer with such a contraption and really use it as a proper parts chaser...If I had time that would be a cool one to try in 1/25th scale first!

[fitzee]

Pull a trailer!!you want it all. I always wanted a 4 banger parts haller.. I find you tend to do alot of driving and most times it just parts.. But then again this is Steve he not happy till there is a whole car to hall home!! lol.. Very cool idea all the same.

[cowboyinachair]

the rear window would look better at the same angle as the tail gate

[1/2done]

Originally Posted by cowboyinachair

the rear window would look better at the same angle as the tail gate

Lean the tailgate in more like a Nomad.

[koolkemp]

Originally Posted by fitzee

Pull a trailer!!you want it all. I always wanted a 4 banger parts haller.. I find you tend to do alot of driving and most times it just parts.. But then again this is Steve he not happy till there is a whole car to hall home!! lol.. Very cool idea all the same.

Oh I want a 4 banger parts chased too lol...I might be gettin a freebie 47 ford truck, and thats where the seed germinated

Originally Posted by cowboyinachair

the rear window would look better at the same angle as the tail gate

I would probably use a 41-48 Ford backwindow, same as the Aussi Ute's used

Originally Posted by 1/2done

Lean the tailgate in more like a Nomad.

I agree, it was just a quickie rework by Eli...I kinda wanted to start it to sell as a rolling project...but if it looks cool I will just want to keep it lol!

[OahuEli]

Originally Posted by 1/2done

Lean the tailgate in more like a Nomad.

Hmmm, not a bad idea. I'll see what I can come up with. I'll look into the Ute window too. I kinda get the feeling though that if Steve builds this he'll be hanging onto it. Hell I damn sure would!

[spasecadet]

Originally Posted by koolkemp

Thanks Eli ! Any chance you could lengthen the wheelbase between the door and back wheel about 6 inches? I think it might look good and isnt all that much more work ,considering what I have to work with lol! I did some metal work for a friend last week to help him along, and finally decided to get a look at my dead cummins pick up....which I finally figured out what is wrong with it, shutoff solenoid has fried inside and was shorted to the engine block, but its stuck so that no fuel can get through the truck to start it, it looks like a real pain to get it out too, but at least I know whats wrong now! Back to the 47 this week.

Well, knowing is half the battle!

Where is it?

~Spasecadet

[koolkemp]

Originally Posted by spasecadet

Well, knowing is half the battle!

Where is it?

~Spasecadet

Its on the injecter pump body, some info I found says you have to take the top off the pump, but I have found some other stuff sayin you dont have to ...I just have to get it out so I can pull out the guts from it,then reinstall it and will use a pull cable to shut the truck down.... at least thats the plan lol!

[tbauer]

Koolkemp ,I'm just amazed at your workmanship. the car is looking great. Looks like you need more hours in your day and more days in your week! Get-r-done ! I can't wait to see the next project.

[OahuEli]

Originally Posted by OahuEli

Another hack photoshop from Eli's Hack&Chop Shop! Not sure if this is 6 inches, maybe more like 6-7/8". I see what you mean, stretching it definitely looks better and I hope you do build it. That would be a cool parts chaser!

Okay here's the Nomad style tailgate. Added in a little of the taillight form on the inside to make it more complete.

[koolkemp]

I Like alot! Kinda gives the tailgate area a frenched(?) look, the tailight form on the inside with the quarters a bit longer looks great on these cars.... if you want to rework it some more I still have some other ideas

[OahuEli]

Originally Posted by koolkemp

I Like alot! Kinda gives the tailgate area a frenched(?) look, the tailight form on the inside with the quarters a bit longer looks great on these cars.... if you want to rework it some more I still have some other ideas

Why not? What else do you have in mind?

[koolkemp]

Originally Posted by OahuEli

Why not? What else do you have in mind?

Well you asked for it More chop..( I like em low !) smaller back window, might be hard to do but 41-48 Ford is preferred cause I have one, filled wheel well on the back with a nice long cruiser skirt...hows that for now ...I feel bad for makin you do all this work Eli!