Tim...Ok's 48 F1 build

[Tim...Ok]

Well, I think it's finally time to start a build thread..I've flip flopped so many times on what i want to build, but for now I'm planning on going forward with the 48 F1 cab,subject to change the chassis was actually started with intentions of a hand built sedan body, but plans change..anyway

tapered front rails to give them some shape..I rolled the tubing for my radius rods and machined the bungs at work



brackets I had laser cut


front perch and trailer spring



still on the table..grill shell made from pie cut angle iron..looks more model T'ish than i wanted,not going to use it..Will make a wall hanging stereo shelf out of it



the front half now has tires and wheels and is sitting on the ground..thats a good milestone for someone who doesn't know what the heck they are doing

[Tim...Ok]

I guess I should say this is the first time I've built anything like this..I've done the back halves on a couple drag cars , but never built from scratch and never owned anything with a solid front axle..I have done alot of welding on industrial type platforms and shelving..Built quite a few trailers and flatbeds,that sort of stuff..I use a Miller 250X that I've had for about 12 years..

Heres a 20' Gooseneck I built



a motorcycle trailer I built for a co-worker, traded it to him for a clean 81 SWB Chevy truck



and my eternal project, my 18' tilt deck car hauler..I seem to redesign it about once a year



Tim

[Snake Farm]

Originally Posted by Tim...Ok

..looks more model T'ish than i wanted,not going to use it..Will make a wall hanging stereo shelf out of it

Hey, you haven't been snooping around in my build thread have you


Looks like you're off to a great start! I'll be watching the F-1 build and the stereo shelf

[Tim...Ok]

I wanted to give credit where due for that idea, but I 've read so many posts on here, I couldn't remember who had done that..Thanks for the idea!

Love your Willy's btw

[Bonehead]

Nice work, both of you.

[blacksheep]

Hey man, nice start there. You could do what I did, and build your front grill from two full size Chevy truck door window frames.

[lvin4jc]

Originally Posted by blacksheep

Hey man, nice start there. You could do what I did, and build your front grill from two full size Chevy truck door window frames.

That's ingenious! Good eye figuring out that would work out so well.

[38fordtruck]

looks like a great start

[Tim...Ok]

Blacksheep, that worked out better than i would have ever guessed,too cool..A side view of your truck is among the pictures I have as a screen saver on my computer..

thanks guys

[Tim...Ok]

I've made a little progress the last few days but didn't take any pics..I finished the bungs in the ends of my front bars,got the heims in and installed..so the front is a roller..Was excited to see that it turns lock to lock without binding and clears everything nicely..remember,first build here I'm trying to find an early truck 9" rear then I can finish the roller.. I found a steering box that I'm hoping will work,I'll post pics of that once I get it off of the donor..

Tim