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Thank's for the reply HOT40ROD. The NOVA is what I have to work with so I guess I'll get a disk conversion and rebuild the stock suspension other than possibly get a front axle with about a 2" drop. Do you think I'll need stronger springs for the big block or would it drop it a bit with the...

I would prefer trading the F-1 for an earlier model vehicle but if I can't I have a 454/TH400 setup I will install in it to use it as a semi daily driver and tow truck. If anyone has done the 454/TH400 swap or knows of any threads or articals I would greatly appreciate it. I have a '78 NOVA...

Thank's Sniper, I'll check it out.

Thank's for the link maddog.

Thank's guys, now if someone can tell me how to figure out what size my flathead engine is, I'll be set.

Can anyone tell me how to figure out or give me a link to find out the size and possibly where to get a rebuild kit for the V-8 Flathead engine for my "49 F-1? Many thank's in advance. I have a 5.0/AOD setup I was going to put in it but I got to thinking that if I keep the flathead and put a...

Way nice bikes Spectreboy, especially the Roadking.

Thank's man, I had that old girl for 15 years. Ex military. I'm one of those crazy disabled Viet Nam vets our mothers warned us about. You military? I saw on another thread we do have an active duty paratrooper in my old outfit the 82nd. Abn. Div. From what I read he is the lead .50 cal...

Thank's George.

I'm sure glad you guys posted this. You just saved me from ordering the wrong set of rims. I always thought you measured the 5-lug setup the same as the rest. Man this is a cool forum.

This was my last bike. I had to let it go to pay for some medical bills. With a lot of help from friends, brothers and sisters I was able to put the Shovel on the road.

I have a complete '49 F-1, George. I threw a rod in it over 20 years ago. It has been sitting out back since and now I'm in the process of putting it back on the road. The reason for this post about the Courier frames is that I was hoping someone would tell me the '20s or '30s pickup or car...

I have read in a few post's Courier frames were used in some of the projects. I have two Couriers, one long and one short wheel base. Can someone tell me what early bodies will work on them and and a bit of the modifications that would be needed to make them fit.

Thank's Gastrick. Tripper. I'm getting things together to convert my wifes bike into a trike. when I get the project started I'll post a couple of photo's.

I don't know about the rest of the thread but I'm green with envy because of the rat rods I see on this forum.

This is from when I had just put it together. A closer look showing one of the skulls. And here's my wifes Ironhead. Not bad for her first build.

Thank's for the welcome and the answers guys. Done with pictures, that's what works for me. Thank's Don. Even tho I have a long way to go before I can describe myself as knowledgable in rat rods, the few days I lurked thru the archives before I registered and the questions I have asked since...

I know I risk getting the rep as the village idiot for this but I'm new to this and would like to ask a couple of questions. Chopping is lowering the roof if I'm correct and if I'm wrong please let me know. Also could someone tell me what channeling and 'Z'-ing the frame is? Thank's in advance.

I have a '49 F-1 I'm putting back on the road and can use all the help I can get from the knowledge and experience the guys on this forum have. I love to see a rat rod on the road but I'm more into a sleeper as a daily driver for myself. I have a 5.0/AOD setup to put in it and want to upgrade...

I have done it with every bike I have built and I don't think I'll be able to make my F-1 the exception.