38 FireTruck Project

[DarthSydwayZ]

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.

 

[Tim...Ok]

looks like a cool project..love the 38 grill style..keep the pics coming

Tim

 

[Old Iron]

It looks like you've got your plan in motion.
Initial mock up looks good.

Jim

 

[CORPO]

looks like a good start!

 

[ripgut775]

good strart bro! i love them grills also[dr

keep up the good work ill be watching this one![P

 

[skull]

cab

are ya gonna leave the patina

l think the cab is perfect the way it is [cl

Later,

 

[Rat'l Trap]

looks like your truck is pretty complete, might be worth something. If you need any info or perhaps parts, call Andy Swift at Firefly Restorations in Hope, ME. Here's a short vid on his business. You wouldnt believe the treasures he has in his lot.

http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0809/platypus1.html

 

[maverickmk]

are ya gonna leave the patina

l think the cab is perfect the way it is [cl

I agree, that patina is perfect. Looks like you have a good plan all worked out. Like was said previously, keep those pictures coming.

 

[38fordtruck]

very kool 38 fords are awsome

 

[ratrodfireman]

Love the fire truck!!!Keep the pictures coming[cl

 

[DarthSydwayZ]

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.

 

[Bonehead]

Since you asked, yes. The engine sits too low. You can z the frame, for the best results.
If you sink the engine into the fire wall, you take away from room inside the already too small cab. I like the back of the block to be an inch of so in front of the fire wall.

 

[DarthSydwayZ]

What do you think about an 8" ride height?

 

[sawzall]

8" Should be plenty!

 

[DarthSydwayZ]

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 fire engine red. Whatcha think?

Kinda up in the air about a 3" chop also.

 

[soltz]

Agree with Zing the front and get the engine down.
The whole thing is coming along great!!!
Chop it only 3"s?
This from a guy without a top

 

[soltz]

Sorry, i was looking at it upside down.
cab down engine up
Know what i mean?[S

 

[DarthSydwayZ]

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.

 

[jamnajar]

Have you though about doing a body drop? (drop the cab instead of raising the engine?) I think you being 6'2 would still fit in a your truck with a 3" chop.

 

[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......