Ford GPW 42

Hi, I’m from Argentina. This is my first post in this site. Really, this is the first post of my life. I hope that it will be great for you.
This is my first project, Ford GPW 1942. This is a 4WD machine with "Rat Rod" appearance. As you can see in the pictures, this work was realized “in House” by me and friends. This car has really a “Rat Rod” soul.
I finished this work two years ago. Here in Argentina, the “Rat Rod” term is new, at least for most of the classic cars enthusiastic.

Please find the project step by step in the following link (you shall not be registered in facebook to see it).

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=127979&id=610382693&l=822b13e94d

Is very important to me know your comments about this project.-

Thank you very much.-

Fixed link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=127979&id=610382693&l=822b13e94d

Looks good! The flames in the strip are way cool. The orange color was a good choice too - really set it off.

So what is your next project? The scooter?

looks like it has alot of whevfos ....lol

What is the meaning of whevfos? Excuse me but my english is basic!!
Thanks for see my pictures, I know that my Ford is not a Rat Rod, but I want to know your opinion of my work.-
I promise you that my next work will be a really Rat rod!!!
Best Regards.-

BigShem said:

looks like it has alot of whevfos ....lol

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Buenos Aires Custom said:

What is the meaning of whevfos? Excuse me but my english is basic!!
Thanks for see my pictures, I know that my Ford is not a Rat Rod, but I want to know your opinion of my work.-
I promise you that my next work will be a really Rat rod!!!
Best Regards.-

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creo que él significó para decir huevos, como en pelotas!! ahaha!!!

Thank you for your comments! I really appreciate that.-
The orange paint was only for avoid corrosion!! Do you really think that is a good choice? Let me think that...
The next step will be a change of wheels, I'm thinking in original wheels, but 10" width with the same tires.
My next project? I don't know. But It will be a really Rat rod!

Thank you again.

Best Regards

Thank you for the translation! He means that "It has a lot of eggs" or something like that?
Well, thanks for the comments!

¿Oye, cuán es duramente encontrar carros norteamericanos viejos allí,, yo sé en Perú que usted puede encontrar muchos regate 4 carros de puerta, y unos pocos camiones, pero los carros viejos verdaderos son duros encontrar y tener un precio grande?

En Perú hay muchas máquinas buenas, provenientes originalmente de Maxico. Se consiguen carros 4 puertas, V8 en U$5000 a U$8000. Hay varios Mustangs y Camaros en ese precio. Pero están bastante deteriorados. Puedes verlo en "www.Mercadolibre.com.pe"
Los carros buenos (muscle cars) en buen estado, originales están en aprox. U$ 25.000 y mas. Dependiendo del modelo, año etc.- Pero a las afueras de Lima debe haber muchos autos abandonados para reparar. El tema es que no hay información y no tengo tiempo para viajar y recorrer. Es una pena.
Espero que le haya sido de ayuda. Cualquier consulta adicional, no dude en escribirme.-

Buenos Aires Custom said:

En Perú hay muchas máquinas buenas, provenientes originalmente de Maxico. Se consiguen carros 4 puertas, V8 en U$5000 a U$8000. Hay varios Mustangs y Camaros en ese precio. Pero están bastante deteriorados. Puedes verlo en "www.Mercadolibre.com.pe"
Los carros buenos (muscle cars) en buen estado, originales están en aprox. U$ 25.000 y mas. Dependiendo del modelo, año etc.- Pero a las afueras de Lima debe haber muchos autos abandonados para reparar. El tema es que no hay información y no tengo tiempo para viajar y recorrer. Es una pena.
Espero que le haya sido de ayuda. Cualquier consulta adicional, no dude en escribirme.-

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gracias para el infomation, parque de diversiones en necesitará para hablar inglés, pero si usted necesita una traducción, siéntase libre preguntar! bueno bienvenido, Tex

yes big eggs..........lol it looks awsome i love going 4 wheeling , good job....

Thanks BigShem.-

Lots of nice cars in Argentina.I went down there in the early 90's and bought a bunch of Vincent Motorcycles (projects). I really enjoyed Buenos Aires.

Thanks you Dixie. We are very enthusiastic of classics cars. This kind of people are called “Fierreros” (including me obviously). “Fierro” means steel, but in this statement means “Person who loves cars & speed”. We have a lot of web sites of cars like:

http://www.v8extremo.com
http://www.pisteros.com/
http://www.clubclasicos.com.ar/
http://www.automovilsport.com/
http://www.registroantique.com.ar/
http://www.cocheargentino.com.ar/varios/eventos.htm (You can find a lot of links in this site)
http://www.hotrodshow.com.ar

In Argentine the most popular car racing is “Turismo Carretera”, it started in 1937. In this category the cars have engines with old technology (60’, 70’) with new technology, But keeping the soul of cars.
The cars have 6 cylinders engines, with approximately 3 liters and 340 HP. Next year the power will be elevated to 540HP. At this moment, the cars have a final velocity of 300 Km/h (approximately).
In this category runs the most popular cars like Coupe Chevy (Chevrolet), Ford Falcon, Dodge RT or Coronado, Torino 380.
Please Visit http://www.actc.org.ar/php/galeria.php this is the official web site of the ACTC, Pilots of “Turismo Carretera” association. You can find cars, people, circuits and places in Argentine.- Other site is http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turismo_Carretera, perhaps you can find the translate in the same site.-

I hope you can enjoy this information,.

That thing looks outrageous!!! What a blast it must be to drive

Thank you. I feel free when I drive in a shinning day!