1945 Ford Truck

[maldomob]

Hey

First time posting a trend. Bought a 1945 ford truck for 500 with title which is good but for 500 comes with lots and lots of rust. My plan is to try and keep it somewhat ordinal with some modern updates. I believe is still has the ordinal flathead V8 but missing tranny. The wood bed is gone. And all but the back glass is broken. Not bad trying to do my first project LOL. Here are a couple of pics. I'm starting the tear down so this should be fun. I will try not to lose my mind on this one. I'll keep in touch.

 

[cantwell.colton]

good start ! look forward to watching the progress -- one of my favorite styles.
i really dig that hood

 

[zzrodder]

Nice find ! If it really is a 1945, that would make it very rare wouldn't it ?? Other than military issued vehicles, I didn't know there were any sold to the public 'till 1946. Correct me if I'm wrong !!
Looking forward to the build.[P

 

[phillip-r-s]

I think it was 41-44 that they for the most part stoped production on domestic vehicles and in the summer of 45 they resumed production. the key words in this sentince: "I think".

 

[Z.Z.Rat]

Welcome Aboard

Looks like a good start. In certain circles "rust" is a word not to be spoken. Here at RRR it is status symbol! Tell us more about you plans.

 

[hotwheels]

Great start man............I wish my truck would have been that complete.

 

[Snake Farm]

Hey, Bought a 1945 ford truck . I will try not to lose my mind on this one.

Uhhh, this is Rat Rods Rule man! If ya don't lose your mind you're not gonna have much fun.[ddev
Great looking start, keep up posted.........and welcome aboard

 

[rainman]

I didn't think they made a 45? [S

 

[dmw56]

I didn't think they made a 45? [S

No cars in '45, just trucks.

 

[maldomob]

Z.Z. Rat
Plans are to try and keep everything. Shave door handles, lower it a little bit. do wood in the bed. I have the ordinal rims so try sandblast them and if good powder coat them red, maybe power windows using the hardware from the truck. Thanks for the support guys.