Recent content by DarthSydwayZ

Received my triangulated 4 link kit yesterday, today I picked up the mount points for the radius rods. Stripped the 9" yesterday, we be a jigging soon......

Ya have to raise the engine some I can see. I don't want to channel the cab however. It is sitting on the frame rails now. I am 6'2" and want to be comfy in this rig. I was told a 3" top chop would be about right.

Update and pics on the project Hey guys, Finally got some time to work on the truck. Worked out that I am going to run the radiator in the bed. Here are some pics. Kinda thinking now I will lightly scuff the exterior and clearcoat it. Sandblast and paint the interior, frame, engine etc...

What do you think about an 8" ride height?

Fire Truck Finally back at it. Need some opinions. Does the engine need to be higher? Should I raise the frame rails higher in the front? Should I sink the engine back into the firewall some? Tell me what you think. Thanks.

Hey folks, decided to start a build thread before I get too much finished. Will give more info later just dumping some pics to get started. 38 Ford cab Caddy 500 th400 Homemade frame from 2x4 49 Chevy front axle Lincoln Versailles rearend Those are the basics. Lots more to follow.

Precisely. Burnouts are mandatory!

Well lets see. Caddy 500, th400 2x4 scratch built frame, reusing off the truck, brake pedal, gas pedal, ebrake, wishbone, horn, -headlights. Going to fab the bed. Chop 4" Have a couple of bus bucket seats. Shifter handle has to be a s shaped chain. 49 chev truck front drop axle (it was...

Hi guys, I'm Daryl from Southern Maine. I am building a 38 Ford truck Rat rod. Been wanting to do this for many years and have collected parts for a while. Can't believe it's finally happening. Anyhow, have really enjoyed this forum and will rely on it heavily through the build. Cheers.