47 ford coe (car hauler project)

Re the oak wood on the ramp......think about using System3 epoxy sealer before your install. Works great to stabilize and protect the wood; and can be finished gloss or satin. Used it on my show boat trailer, love it!
I'm sure there are importers who supply it. Try RivaWorld....
Tritone

 

Loving your build!

 

You only need half a fuel gauge then...Ha.

 

been working on the side doors and decided to split them into 2 doors



and also made one front fender wider

 

Cant wait to see this thing done!

 

Hey

Nice build! I really dig it.
How are you gonna get cars up on it? 2 small ramps or a winch opperated roller back?

Do you need to run modern hub cabs on yor front wheels? We do in Denmark, and that makes the look of the wheel go totaly away from the period look, unless the MOT guy is more nice then he haves to be, with is rare.

Keep at it, I'm looking forward to se how you skin the bed.

 

i am using 2 ramps of 2.5 meter long

and no restrictions on hubcaps or wheels as long as it wont stick out of the fender to much (max 3 cm)

 

Then you should have used Diesel rated silicone (which is different than gasoline rated silicone ) http://www.acc-silicones.com/products/adhesives/dieselresistantrtvsiliconesealant.ashx

 

This is really coming along nicely

 

here a front view with only the left fender wider


the right fender is wider too now


now i am working on the running boards




and pieces for the lower skirts

 

and also made one front fender wider Probably should widen both

yes i listened to you :

 

Wow! That's even more than I thought it was..

I have a 1000 gallon tank I fill once a year, had it filled about 6mo ago at $2.97 a gallon delivered. At the pump I think it's around 3.35. The tank paid for itself the first year I owned it

Texas is cool, there are many small oil wells just down the road from me..

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picked up the rear fenders at the forwarder
and cut of a piece to make it fit and add some new metal to the fender







also made some progress on the running boards
not finished yet but i getting there

 

i really like your rampy ,did i say I REALLY LIKE YOUR RAMPY ! very nice fabrication work, you can give yourself a pat on the back for the great fab work ! thanks for sharing your photo's

 

thank you

 

Waay cool...

 

Just read this thread all the way through and really enjoyed it. I like the craftsmanship thats going into it too. One question; if the motor and transmission have to come out for overhaul will they come out the bottom? I was looking at the mounting brackets, (nice trans mount by the way) and the thought occurred to me. Subscribed

 

This is a really great build! Your fabrication demonstrates a high level of skill.

Groeten from Colorado!

 

If the engine needs to go out for some reason it should be able
from the bottom but the complete ramp can be removed too

 

today i have finished the runningboard on the left (just another one to go )
and added some steel to the fender to make it look right to the wheels .
and done the right rear fender

 

Those rear fenders are perfect. Nice work!

 

Agree. The fenders are just awesome and complement the overall look. Awesome! I may just have to come over and check this project out soon!

 

your welcome ! would be fun to check your project out too,

 

pushed it outside tonight, to dust it off and turn it arround to work on the other side.

 

Everything is just right! Keep up the good work, it gives us novices something to shoot for.

 

Awesome build! Great work.

 

Oh yeah! This truck is gonna be badass! The rear fenders work really well with the cab and front fenders.

 

The truck is coming together great! Every time I check the thread you've made some great progress. Keep it up

 

Looking forward to seeing this truck in it's full beauty.

 

Thanks for all the positive reaction so far.
This weekend the bedwood come's in And probably the 48 ford dash too