Hot Rods Not your ordinary 1940 Dodge pickup build

So, here we go...Ive had a vision of a radicle early 40's hot rod truck in my mind for some time now, and I got the perfect project via another persons sad attempt at, yet I say, a "rat rod". yes, those were the previous owners words...not mine. if anything would be saved was the engine, bed, and body.
so here we go. I hope you like it, cause i love it. its kinda like an ed roth style radicle drag truck inspired early 60's hot rod truck.
I know it might not be the typical "traditinal style" we are all used to seeing, and might just piss people off here and there but i wanted to be different, and tastefull if you can fathom that.yet stick to a somewhat traditinal, and original look (I know, fenderless trucks are by far not an original concept at all, but none of the ones ive seen have blown me away)....most of the parts on the truck if not almost all of them are 1960's and below. obviously, not trying to make something period correct because there is nothing period correct about it. just something that ive always envisioned, built by me, the way I want it.
anyway, ill stop yapping and show you the pics from the build. I hope you like it.

A little glimpse into the future....



here she is, picked up from some dude in Texas


man, theres alot of work to be done!


thats a 1951 Hemi with 1954 heads...


What were the other guys thinking? its going to be intersting saving this? Loooong wheel base...thats gotta go!


bed is out...dont know what the hell it is but it will have to be modified for sure...


hey look, something worth saving...


more mutilation of the monstrocity...


the hemi was in preety good shape, minus the blower...it was just a shell with no guts...that will all change!!


trying to set the future stance...its going to be low!


note: when low...lower some more...BTW those will not be the exaust


mocking up the 3 rochesters atop of the blowe, the bike wanted to say hello too...


the body was not in bad shape...mostly surface rust, but an acid bath in the future will tell otherwise...also checking out the floor for the channel

 

Not everyone will appriciate this. But don't let that stop you from posting . What kibda grill you gonna run ? Something from the late 30s will flow with the lines of the truck better. Just my 2 cents

 

i know it might not be fully appreciated, but nothing ever is honestly, everyone has their own opinion and I respect it.
32 grill of course....check the avatar, and the website at the bottom for up to date pics...im slowly posting pics. some not in the right order but im trying

 

frame 2x4 steel custom made to my dimensions by Derik at DC Roadsters...came out better then I imagined


If you were wondering what that box thing in the front is, its a hidden Air Suspesion setup I came up with and Derik drew up on the CAD came out amazing...


more...







those welds are beautiful all around


It might just be a one seater...lol

 

That frame is bad ass

 

I should have looked at the avatiar before running my mouth lol

 

heres a pic of the channled flor...


60's GM 3 speed transmission


floor also getting some strength


got the rear end from some 60's jag for $200 on craigslist






lots of polishing and cleaning up on that rear end...


rear end almost ready...got some wilwood brakes too, going to need them!


rear cover is just a cover, but it sure looks great, also a find on the C list....man you can get everything there!




on the frame looks better...those are white wall Hurst slicks BTW...


found some boyd wheels cheap as hell at 100 each...and i like the style. so in they go


some radir wheels in the front...tires will be switched out, those are just some motorcycle ones I had laying around


the bed in for kicks...


5" drop magnum axle....very cool


this stuff works marvles


got some tri power at vintage speed...rochesters of course

 

it is bad ass, and strong as hell...thanks

 

I like where this is going! Looks like a great project, but we need even more pics! What are you going to be running behind the Hemi? Keep up the good work!

 

parts going to be sold to fund the hot rod...


some work for the tranny and engine to fit right:









engine off to Hemi Haines...

 

Im going to keep an eye on this. looks cool so far. Cant wait to see more progress.
Are you planning shiney paint?

 

some work for the drive shaft hump...




gotta recess for the feet


meanwhile, at hemi haines...not a good start


looks like there was some water in the engine...


water damped, almost locked up...even the dog bowed its head in shame


but its all good, hemi haines is a majician, a rebuild here, and a bore there and a fresh coat of paint and were all good




oil pan looks gooood...




valley cover


gettin there...inverted!


the elephant ears




got the supercharger back from dyers...looking good




these look good just mock ups still


water lines look sexy


carbs in with a nicer block...i think


eddie haines, the man behind the beast...

 

paint...right...maybe the enginge will give you a clue..

 

shes almost there...looks like a skyscraper


running
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That is one great looking Hemi. Eddie is one great guy, he's also the one who built my 392. He's an absolute master at what he does! Are you running a 331?

 

thats coming together real fine, can you tell me the clour of the motor?

 

engine in






a little preview with the grill...I love the 32 ford grill...who dosent?

 

I wasn't quite onboard with your build at first even though you were de-rating it. The last pics you posted shows it looking GOOD, starting to really like it. I still don't get the airbag fasination? especially on an open wheeled ride, set it up with a good stance and leave it....keep the pics coming

 

back in middle florida....that body is acid dipped and ready for an 8" haircut curtisy of Sweenie Hot rods in New Smyrna Beach, FL




hmmm...convertible?


luckly there was very little rust...some pits that were taken care of but thats it...amazing


hat is back on...the convertible thing would have been way too much

and there we have it....8" chop and the a pillars slanted back for a salt racer look...man thats a lot of looks, salt racer, drag car, hot rod...it will look great trust me.


making the welds disapear courtesy of MCW (my shop)


making sure the firewalls stock design stays in sight


inside you can see the amount of work that chop was


might as well prep the frame while were at it

 

i completely agree with you. thats why i designed like that..its hard to tell theirs airbags at all in it...but it will ride better from my past experiences with it and i guess you either like em or you dont. i like em.
thanks though and the pics will keep commin

 

Figured that after i saw the mill.

see what happens when you get us all excited before finishing posting pics. lol.
Now im even more excited.

 

did some more frame reinforcing



forgot to throw in some pics of the new bed and how it looked before paint


tailgate all louvered up


gettin there, mocking up the headlights


list


Engine mount fitment and front shocks




bed in place for last mock up


UP


DOWN!


now from the front...UP


front...DOWN

gotta love that front end


all together, now lets take it all apart for paint

 

BACK TO THE FRAME


i feel dizzy

 

body came back, looks great


bone white firewall


what a chop


frame back from paint as well as other parts painted like the rear end, and rear air canisters



Bottom of the frame, stainless steel with polished aluminum inserts and white acrylic bumpers




thats a nesesity when its laying frame

 

more stainless under the frame


rear end in and painted as well


cool air pressure gauge for the rear bags


chrome plated bracing


closer shot of that front end...the bags are very hidden


heart transplant


a little nervous


always use a 6'6 brazillian when installing a hemi


its in


looks like a match made in HELL

 

what a beuty


lets put the cab in just for shits and giggles






that radiator install was no joke...what a mission

 

imagining the exaust


bingo




custom made knock offs

 

what about the interior?






those rods are stock parts...which of course needs some modyfing


pistons from an air compressor polished up




there we go....rods look bitchin now...damn...wireing


spagetti


insulation goes in...you know, too keep it nice and quiet inside...




hot foot is now moon pedal, and moon tach in as well...gotta love mooneyes

 

wow!

 

wanted do something different that the stock dash


after some time with the trusty cordless drill