I have been there. Smoked for 17 years and in January of this year I looked at some photos of people with oral cancer. I have not smoked since that day. I kept trying to sell myself on reasons not to quit and put it off but seeing the damage my bad habit can do was enough for me. That day a...
My mother's family is from the Netherlands. Good to see the great cars over there.
I am starting a rat rod build using a 49 F1 cab so I can appreciate your truck. Great job on both the truck and the car.
I am building a rat rod using a 49 Ford cab and I am finding out that building my own frame may be the cheapest method. Is there a good resource that has actual blueprints with measurements for building one from scratch or converting a frame?
Thanks
The 49 Ford cab I will be using
This is the 49 Ford Cab I will be using to make my Rat Rod. I am very confident I can do the needed body work such as the chop (4") and channel (3") but the frame ideas I am struggling with.
I really appreciate the effort. I will call them tomorrow. I just bought a 1949 Ford cab in great shape but I will ask them about the frames on these trucks as well as some other parts.
Thanks.
I just gave the thumbs up to buying a 1949 Ford truck cab in beautiful condition. I pick it up in a few weeks and will begin the chop.
I'll keep the board updated.
I am in the beginning stages of building a Rat Rod in Maryland. I am still looking for the basic platform to use and, more importantly, the truck cab. There seem to be few old trucks available within a drivable distance of me. Must be the midatlantic weather.
I'd appreciate any tips or...