1946 ford f100 first build!

whats up guys! im new to the forums and this is my first build. i got a 1946 ford f100 paid $450 for the truck. im doing a 5" chop in the back and a 6"in the back. and im going to shorten the bed. i want to "Z" my frame not sure on how much i go with that tho lol. im going to run a suicide front end and i might go with a s10 rear end automatic. the motor is going to be a 350 s/b with 350 trans. and im going to run tractor seats lol all metal!

p.s any suggestions and any tips on doing some stuff would help me out alot
heres some pics of what i got going on now.

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ripgut775''im going to run tractor seats all metal!''

yore butts gonna get real sore

Later

going to be a cool truck.. lookin good

Wish I would have chopped a little more on mine, I really like your look[dr

I`m a Newbie too, Nice looking truck. Like that rear "Mail Slot" window.

thanks guys. yea i like the mail slot back window i looks mean like that! lol its a 4" back window. about another week and ill have the chop done! ill be posting update pic threw the build

Tim...Ok said:

going to be a cool truck.. lookin good

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whats up bro i live in oklahoma too im about 20 minutes from lawton

whats up guys dose anyone have same good pics or info and Z ing my frame? im going to use the og frame but ill all on with 2x4 tubing.

anyone know where i can get a sucide front end that will work with what i got. do i have to narrow my front rails? thanks

Ask your questions in the frame section and you'll get faster replies. I didn't understand your first question, but look at plenty of other builds to get an idea of your Z options. Are you gonna keep your original frame or build from 2x3? And post pics of what you're dealing with.

you can use that truck front axle if with brackets in the original u bolt holes or brackets welded to the axle..there is alot on here including mine using that axle "RPM" on here sells the brackets..

Tim

Sam_Fear said:

Ask your questions in the frame section and you'll get faster replies. I didn't understand your first question, but look at plenty of other builds to get an idea of your Z options. Are you gonna keep your original frame or build from 2x3? And post pics of what you're dealing with.

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thanks bro yea i plan on useing the original frame for the z

Tim...Ok said:

you can use that truck front axle if with brackets in the original u bolt holes or brackets welded to the axle..there is alot on here including mine using that axle "RPM" on here sells the brackets..

Tim

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thanks bro ill be checking out your build. i want to build my own suiside front end i want to keep the cost very low to nothing.

heres a little more pics getting the roof filled in and rain gutters all lined up. and working on the gas door hole wile my tacks cool on the roof i also used wet rags around where i was tacking on the roof to keep from getting to hot. this is my first time useing a welder lol[ddev

sorry for all the post i forgot to upload the pics

If you are going to z the front keep a couple things in mind. If your going to run your front end out pass the frame your frame should already kick up a little all ready, cut the front off where it turns down for the front shackle. move your cab back to make up for cutting the frame. may have to shorten the bed. I did a z the hardway on a 79 f150 for my 51. on a flat rail a z is cake on a curved rail (what was I thinking).

GJunktionMike said:

If you are going to z the front keep a couple things in mind. If your going to run your front end out pass the frame your frame should already kick up a little all ready, cut the front off where it turns down for the front shackle. move your cab back to make up for cutting the frame. may have to shorten the bed. I did a z the hardway on a 79 f150 for my 51. on a flat rail a z is cake on a curved rail (what was I thinking).

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ok cool thanks so can i keep the original fram rails? would i have to narrow the front to run the suiside front end?

Find tim ok's build to get idea

Tim...Ok said:

you can use that truck front axle if with brackets in the original u bolt holes or brackets welded to the axle..there is alot on here including mine using that axle "RPM" on here sells the brackets..

Tim

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This bracket system works real well, was going to do something close to this on my 51 but just did not have the extra cash for the parts. You will have to do a little work on the front of the frame to get the spring system mounted but you shouldn't have to narrow the frame.

heres a few pics of what i got done on the roof. one of the first time useing a welder i just went for it! and whats do you guys think is the best way to get these back corners to stretch ti line up? and any pics of whats has been done. thanks