sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Oh yeah.....that looks sweet.....
Great work Gold....she's looking mighty fine....[cl
Great work Gold....she's looking mighty fine....[cl
1949 Ford bobber build
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Torchie
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bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Nice milestone getting it sitting on all four tires. I'll bet you're looking to lots of miles of enjoyment this summer.
GJunktionMike
Something's wrong with that boy!
Looking sweet Gold.
MercuryMac
Builder Junky!
Boy, Gold, that cab looks good.
You do have a cute little cut down box for the back end, right?
Keep on tinkering.
You do have a cute little cut down box for the back end, right?
Keep on tinkering.
05snopro440
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Tires and rims mounted. The truck is finally off the frame table[cl Looks like the ride hight worked out where I wanted it to. It is hard to see but the rear tires are quite a bit taller than the front and wider as well.
Wow that looks awesome!
I hope I get to see it around this summer!
gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
Thanks guys, I appreciate the positive comments.
I don't have a box. They are getting kinda expensive up here and I haven't found anyone willing to part with one. Not sure what I'll do yet. I have a plan in my head to build one. Simple box sides with some bead roller work and a bit of fabrication I think I could make one. And that would save an original box for someone else's project one day.
I would like to get the motor running again and see how loud those pipes are. Likely going to need baffles built for it as well.
I don't have a box. They are getting kinda expensive up here and I haven't found anyone willing to part with one. Not sure what I'll do yet. I have a plan in my head to build one. Simple box sides with some bead roller work and a bit of fabrication I think I could make one. And that would save an original box for someone else's project one day.
I would like to get the motor running again and see how loud those pipes are. Likely going to need baffles built for it as well.
05snopro440
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Any specific year/make of box you're looking for? There's a few guys I can ask that might have something. If you have a price range in mind PM me and I'll ask around.
Being as there are lots of flatheads running straight pipe exhaust with no mufflers I would be surprised if yours is too loud. Before I got my exhaust done my 455 was surprisingly not that loud. Noisy, but not as loud as I thought.
Skip
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Likely not an original idea, but... One bed side from most anything close to the same age can be sliced and diced to make a shorty bed. There was such a beast that came with my second cab.
Gunzenrosa
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gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
Hey guys. I appreciate the positive comments. I'm looking for box sides for a 49 Ford 1/2 ton. Thanks for the tip on the Chev parts, but looking for ford stuff for now.
Torchie
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You probably already know this but there are differences in the bed sides between 48-50 and 51-52. You can use the 51-52 but they don't have the bead pattern in them and the stake pockets are a different shape. Or just bend yourself up a set.[cl
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kenny c
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looking great Gold. on the bed, from what ive read the 48 and up is 48" inside and the earlier ones are narrower aprox. 46" I believe. By the time your done cutting up a stock one it may be easier to use the tail gate you like and make the sides and head board and then pick up the stake pockets from someone like Dennis Carpenter.
gold03
He lives in an "Altered State"!
I bought four stake pockets, headbord, and roll panel today. I bought 49 stake pockets because they look better, and a smooth head board from 51. I can get an exact replica tail gate, but they are $400 Will have to think on that one. The box is going to be four feet long. I will build box sides myself. I need some one to bend them. My brake is only 36 inches. It's always something.
Will have to think on that one. The box is going to be four feet long. I will build box sides myself. I need some one to bend them. My brake is only 36 inches. It's always something.
Torchie
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I bought four stake pockets, headbord, and roll panel today. I bought 49 stake pockets because they look better, and a smooth head board from 51. I can get an exact replica tail gate, but they are $400
Depending on what gauge steel you use you can probably bend up the four foot sides with out a break. Look at how ZZ Rodder did his running boards.
Square tubing tack welded to the panels with a couple of arms on either end. Lay the panel on the floor step on it and pull the arms to what ever angle you want.
Your a smart guy. You will figure it out.
Torchie.
Torchie
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I don't know where you got your parts from gold but check out these guys.
Good price on a tailgate but you will still have to deal with shipping..
Just click on the pics at the right side to bring up a break down of parts and prices.
Torchie
http://www.northernclassictrucks.com/index.htm
http://www.northernclassictrucks.com/4250tailgate.htm
Good price on a tailgate but you will still have to deal with shipping..
Just click on the pics at the right side to bring up a break down of parts and prices.
Torchie
http://www.northernclassictrucks.com/index.htm
http://www.northernclassictrucks.com/4250tailgate.htm
Old Iron
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