Virgin builder

[jaynks2003]

I also found this site while looking for ideas for my first project. I've just purchased and started on a 28 model TT (ton truck cab). I want to do a roadster truck. I have always loved the look. I've already made it into a roadster by cutting the top off and have braced the entire cab with 1.5" x 1" boxed tubing. I'm currently chopping the top 12 inches, so i can bolted the chopped top back on when necessary. I've also removed 3 inches from the bottom of the cab due to rot and rust. I've recently purchased a complete 1941 binder (International) chassis that is going to be modified for the project. I will be changing it to a single spring with wishbones. Right now I plan on using the binder flat 6 and 4 speed, but I also have a 322 nailhead with trans ready just in case, Still debating whether to just use the nailhead. I'm also still debating whether to use the original RR or do a dually. Seems like everybody is doing the dually so i don't know yet.

I know picture are welcomed and as soon as i can i will post. I look forward to seeing other builds and get advise, critiques and hopefully positive comment during my build.

J.

 

[kenny c]

Welcome to the site. Can't wait to see what your doing.

 

[Old Iron]

Thanks for doing the intro and welcome.
Sounds like some good ideas.
The part about the comments well, if you just want positive comments, I'm positive you'll receive a bunch

 

[Sam_Fear]

Welcome to RRR! 12" chop?

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

They're tall Sam!

Welcome to RRR... virgin... builder?

If I knew how to build a virgin, I'd be in the shop right now.

.

 

[Dirtyrat]

Welcome to RRR! definitely get a build thread going and some pictures posted!

 

[BillM]

Welcome! ...Sounds like a great project....like the others, I'm looking forward to the pictures.

 

[Yankee Transplant]

Welcome from Alabama ,, Sam that 12 inch chop didnt even catch my eye but I guess that would look pretty cool . see-ing how you could bolt it back on ..[P

 

[Torchie]

Welcome to the site from Northern Michigan.

Looking forward to your build.
I had planned on running a nailhead in my project but the one I have needs a full*rebuild. $$$$$
Don't worry about the virgin part. We all were once.....or twice.
Torchie.

 

[MercuryMac]

Hi Jaynks and welcome to RRR from northern Alberta. Wow, a twelve inch chop, I hope that doesn't come back to bite you in the backside. Good luck. Everyone should have a Model A.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Welcome from New Mexico.
Sounds like you've got some good ideas, go for it.

 

[26Troadster]

welcome to rrr.