42 Ford p/u build

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=526941
Maybe something like this using method 2 on Dirtyrats tip

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I am now in process of redoing front end . will post new pics asap. those nuts will me cut off once everything is setup and plug welded.

my new 29" spring in today. as soon as I get front end setup i'll post pics

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man it been awhile since I've been able to post any updates. finally got front end resolved, finished welding frame, got radiator temporally in, and got motor setup. also channeled body 4 inches and got 4 inch chop marked out. planning on cab mounts next, stretch hood 10 inches and build 42 inch bed.

I like that big sturdy looking frame and the long hood will look different.
Nice shop you have too! [P

Good to see you back on it! I'm diggin' the long nose look!

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Looking great! I love the front sheetmetal look, that's going to look awesome!

Kudos for using the Olds motor as well, I love those yacht motors.

well today I'm building cab mounts and will start to cut down bed. post more pics asap

With the engine set-back and the cab at the rear, that truck should be pretty balanced and should handle danged well. I'll be watching this!

Hi stovebolt.
I like your grille; is it a '41 big truck grille? Also, I'm glad you chose a 307 Olds, as I think I have one in an '85 Cadillac that a lady gave me. Cadillac couldn't keep a motor living for a while after they got rid of the 500, so they borrowed the Olds 307 and got in trouble for it I guess. Anyhow, I found a pair of tappet covers that have Cadillac scrolled into them at a swapmeet and I'm going to blend them onto my 307 and have a hotrod motor to die for.
Keep on tinkering.

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well I've done a little more. got floor substructure done and cab mounts. now I will add bracing and get started on 4" chop this weekend.

nice to see you are making progress. the floor framing looks good.

well yesterday was the day. got bracing in and started chop. going 4" and retaining stock rear window. I want to thank my 2 sons for lending a hand when I needed some. I will finishing welding top and then do firewall and the add my bed. thinking of going 42" bed. thoughts?

Chop! [P

With your long front end a short bed would balance it out. Cut the bed so you have the same amount on either side of the rear tire.

I am in the middle of chopping my '47

weld on....[ chopping time!

looking good .....like it[dr

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project got pushed back to work on customer cars. well it goes back in shop today and will be running by October for my Maple Leaf car show!!

Good to see ya gettin back on the build [P
What is the date and where is the Maple Leaf show ?

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updated pics. still NOT done

Looks like the chop (including doors) turned out nice. Keep it up!