my first 39 truck build

This is my first build and iam doing it all pretty much on my own with some help from the H.A.M.B. I chopped the top 4 inches and channeled it 4 inches. i cut the old dash out and fabd a 46 chevy dash in it. i will run a 302 with a c4 behind it and 4:11 rear end. It sets on a tbucket frame now but I will build a new frame from 3x2 tubing. Iam not sure how long to build the frame. I will run a suicide front end with spring behind the axle. Any positive feedb back is welcome. Thanks Merle

 

trying to get an idea of how long i want the bed

 

I have driven a 39 Ford pickup every day for 17 years, thru 4 states, often pulling a trailer with another old car on it. Its very small inside.
My two sons grew up in that truck and its a good thing they got their drivers licenses because they were getting too big to fit into it.
Of course if yours is an occasional weekend toy ratrod, the room inside wont matter to you

 

Looks like a good start. Good luck.

 

"Sweet" ride . Keep posting !!!!

 

Looks cool.

I have a 40, its not all that small, cozy may be more the word...

 

Anybody ever lay the pillars back instead of splitting the roof? I would like to see some pictures of somebody elses chop. Thanks merle

 

Would look more proportional with fenders and stock wheelbase.

 

built a new frame but have a little more to do
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa88/msinclair32/hot rod/

 

looking good.

 

new frame is built.