Ol' Red 1950 Chevrolet truck

[ratrodfireman]

I started building my new project last week. It has taken me a couple of weeks to get all the pieces for my build.The cab and fenders used to be a local fire truck.The frame is out of a 87 Chevrolet 3/4 surburban,axle is out of a 80 model Chevy dually and the big block motor came out of a 82 Cadillac hearse. I haven't decided if I will make it back into a shortened and lowered firetruck version or put a shortened bed on it. I also plan to put 35 inch rough tread tires on the rear.More pics later

 

[Snake Farm]

I'm liking the pumper/ladder truck look [cl

Looks a little narrow though don't ya think [S[ddd

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[LUCKY DEVIL 13]

I dig the firetruck idea too!!!

 

[Dirtyrat]

Looks like a bunch of old tin in the backgrounds that would make great projects, I also like the fire truck idea.

 

[patina]

i like your plan for a rat rod fire truck.... Glad to see someone else scrap a hearse. Great source for a cheap low milage big block

 

[OUTLAW= IHC]

I agree! Good idea. I like the idea of taking old service vehicles and turning them into rat rodz. I would like to see an old ambulance or taxi in the rat form.

 

[skull]

nice

lookin' good

Later

 

[sgtpontiac]

Fire truck seems cool as heck to me....

Wonder if I could do a old PoPo car????? Maybe a gasser???!!!!

 

[the reverend muddy grimes]

maybe a utility bed, so you could use it as a rescue truck

 

[ratrodfireman]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.I've about finished with the chassis.Hopefully I'll have the cab on the frame this weekend.Then, I'll mockup the sides and we can see what the different versions look like. I've found four 36 x12.50 goodyear tires off a military Hummer to put on the rear.More later...

 

[Old Iron]

Wonder if I could do a old PoPo car????? Maybe a gasser???!!!!

Yep Sarge, Go Go Go [cl[P
Fireman, I like the ladder look too [cl [cl [P [P

 

[rex1927]

WOW!
I like it.
You must have a good source for used parts,axles and chassis,etc,etc in your area.
We are cleaned out around here.Nothing left at all.

 

[ratrodfireman]

I have a good relationship with a local salvage yard. It is where I get my excerise in walking and searching for parts. If I can't find what I need they will usually call me when it comes in the yard. Its like the junk gods always come thru for me.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Places like that are non exsitent here in MI...

I have a good relationship with a local salvage yard. It is where I get my excerise in walking and searching for parts. If I can't find what I need they will usually call me when it comes in the yard. Its like the junk gods always come thru for me.

You can go to the pick a part yard but it's all late model stuff...no really walk thru bone yards anywhere I can find....

 

[ratrodfireman]

Here's the progress up to now.The cab is bolted down,motor,tranny,driveshaft,and exhaust installed.I finally replaced the windshield tonite. I'm slowly creeping up on going for a drive.

 

[Snake Farm]

Wow, you're moving right along!

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[ratrodfireman]

Pictures after I split the fenders for making it wider.

 

[Snake Farm]

I'm liking the pumper/ladder truck look [cl

Looks a little narrow though don't ya think [S[ddd

[P[P[P

Pictures after I split the fenders for making it wider.

There we go I knew you'd fix it

 

[ratrodfireman]

Here's some pictures of my progress so far this week.All I need is to put the gas tank back in and I can go for a drive.The fenders are braced and ready to weld in the extensions.I believe I need to take some of the springs out of the rear.I took three out of the last truck I did and it lowered it 1.5 inches.

 

[old man dave]

Ratrodfireman can i go shopping in your yard? The chop top in the back ground looks like it needs a new home.
By the way great build the widened front fenders will be to cool.