Hot Rods First drive down the street...always a thrill...will I make it home?

Took the 36 out of the garage and drove it down the block for the first time...Always a little scary driving something that you gave birth to in your garage and now take it out into traffic to do battle with the other vehicles operating the highways and byways...a short ride today, maybe a little longer next time. Shakedown rides are always interesting...leaks, brakes, steering,..bumps...hoping all things stay attached and you make it home without calling out the "hook". Paint is PPG B/C Midnight Blue Regatta…"Washington Blue" says the numbers on the can. Sure photos weird. Sometimes dark some times light...https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/media/albums/1936-ford-pickup-project.46057/

 

Looking good. Is that Washington Blue? Congrats on the first drive.

 

looks well built. Dont see any issues from here Drive the heck out of it

 

Nice pickup.

 

Congrat's, looks good.

Pat

 

Nice looking truck, we still have some snow piles around here.

 

Glad to hear you have the same jitters as so many of us. Looking good. Have fun.

 

Congrats. Nice truck. Snowman

 

... Nice Firestones ...

 

Perfect execution!! $pot-0n... Enjoy

 

Looks very nice, not overdone. so hows she ride?

 

That thing is right down sexy! Stance and everything looks great to me.

 

Looks good! It looks like you lost your fenders. I think I would just leave them off.

 

looks very nice

 

Very cool truck
Just took my 36 out for the first spin since last fall....stalled right near my house...bad gas and fouled plugs...you are not alone

 

took my 38 out for the first drive lately.made it home but no brakes,heart in mouth job.bigger bore m/c sorted it

 

Nice truck!

 

...that's a NICE lil scooter,..very well proportioned, great job.

 

If nothing fell off - you did good!!!

 

That's a sweeeet litte truck and, screams Hot Rod! You never forget your first time out. Have fun and, keep us posted on some of your adventures. KOOL !!!!

 

Sweet ride!

 

Love the detail at the bottom of the box in front of the rear tires. Very well done truck. Time to enjoy the crap out of it!
SPark

 

Gotta love a highboy truck, congratulations you did a great job. HRP

 

Badass! The truck is perfect.

 

Good looking Truck..

Hope you give it a good Shakedown on Woodward

 

As the wise Kiwi sage Bear said (RIP) stance is everything. And you nailed it with restraint completing a winning ride any one would be proud to say i built this.

 

REAL nice looking truck.

 

Sweet ride! Always take your cell phone with you when shaking down a new ride! That way, you can call Momma and fall on your sword and beg for her help!

 

I took my '59 Ford out late one night, no plates, no exhaust.... once around the block and I was stressed that it would not make it home. Glad your maiden voyage went well.

 

thanks Paul, I see you made another trip to the states. Hope you had a good time.