47 ford pickup build

[willz2155]

well after a lot of searching i found what i was looking for, and i brought it home this weekend. it is a 47 ford cab, with a 36 or so ford grill out front, and its all sitting on a 90 nissan 2wd pickup frame. the 250 is a pretty strong runner and is hooked up to a chevy 3 speed, and the clutch is still in good shape. most of the major stuff has already been roughed in, but it still needs a lot of work done to it. i figured if i could find a truck that was pretty much running, but still needed a lot of work done would be a good way to learn. this is my first build so its probably going to go pretty slowly and i know im going to be asking a ton of question, but i will try to keep this updated the best i can as i make some progress.

and here is the ride...

 

[willz2155]

 

[Bonehead]

It is a great start. Way to go.

 

[willz2155]

thanks. the guy i got the truck from told me the history of the truck, and once i heard that i kinda felt like it was meant to be. the truck use to be the shop truck for a car dealership in the bronx, and he said he looked the place up on line and its still in business today. being from manhattan i felt like the truck found me down here in nc, so i plunked down the dough.

 

[dogpatch1]

its awesome to have alittle in common with your ride right from the start i would for sure leave the lettering on the doors and cab! that alone will be a great conversation starter for you when you hit the cruises and shows with it! goodluck and congrats on the find.dp1

 

[Thunder1]

Cool Truck! Congratulations on bringing it home. Great story too! It was meant to be sounds like to me.

Thunder1

 

[goose-em]

Looks like a fun project. I love the autocar service on the cab, hope you decide to leave it

 

[Oldrodder43]

Really nice start. I will be watching, as I have a '47 sitting now on an s-10 frame with a 350 SBC from a '90 Chevy truck. Still pondering what to do, rat or pickup! I need ideas. Perley

 

[willz2155]

im going to do what i can to save the lettering on the top of the cab, but im thinking that the doors are just too rusty to save the lettering on them. im thinking about calling the dealership to ask if they have any old pictures of the truck, if they do maybe i can duplicate it.

 

[BruceR&C]

Nice find, willz. What was the name of the dealership ??? Who knows, might recognize it. Grew up out in Nassau.

 

[willz2155]

thanks. the place is called "autocar sales & service company inc." at 675 timpson pl. bronx ny

 

[clipper]

Looks great for having spent time in the north east. Keep us posted