39 Ford PU Moonshine Bandit AKA. (Booze Bandit)

This is my 1st Rat Rod build plus I'm new to RRR. I'm building a 39 Ford PU we named it Moonshine Bandit AKA Booze Runner.. I really dont know how this build will turn out but I will do my best to explain and post pics as I go.. I'm new to the rat rod world and love what I see. Let me explain and give u a little story. I'm a 2nd gen. dirt track race and car builder, my father started it out racing and building race cars and I helped him untill he died then I started following his dream just like my son and daughter is doing now.. During this build we will use my knowledge from racing to build this truck.. Matter of fact I will be using one of our pro stock 3 link cars that has a 75 camaro front clip, u will see where we cut cage off and we will be reworking the chassis to be a rat rod. My vision is going to coilover front and back , the only thing stock on camaro stub will be lower control arm and steering. I hope u all enjoy following me in this build and see the changes as i go... Because being truthfull I have NO clue where this will take me and u guys.. All I know its going to be chopped and channeled (? dont look right to me ) anyway u have the picture.. Heres pics of the chassis.. Thanks for reading ( The Outlaw).[P[cl

Looks like this will be a good one to watch. Good luck! I have a 38 Ford that I have been kicking around for years now. One day I am ready to sell it the next I want to build it again. It is a love hate relationship. Engine plans yet? Keep us posted.

cage

put the cage back in when done with the body work and make it look like a old school circle race car very popular now days to do that.

be watching[P


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mountain said:

Looks like this will be a good one to watch. Good luck! I have a 38 Ford that I have been kicking around for years now. One day I am ready to sell it the next I want to build it again. It is a love hate relationship. Engine plans yet? Keep us posted.

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Yes , I have a Bad Ass polished out 327 ported polished double humps , bored 030 , oliver rod , steal forged crank , all polished and blue printed , with 2 x 4 intake , it got big cam with roller rockers I'm going to run a 3 speed trany I will be posting pics soon so stay tuned Thanks for reading....[cl (Outlaw)

39 Ford Moonshine Bandit AKA. (Booze Runner)

skull said:

put the cage back in when done with the body work and make it look like a old school circle race car very popular now days to do that.

be watching[P


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Thanks for commit never know what will happen (Outlaw)[cl

Sounds like its gonna be badass, I'm all for power and handling under a badass body

race truck

since your'e a old dirt racer, here's some thinking fodder.

my idea of a street truck[


http://grandpasracing.homestead.com/ratrod1.html

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Race Truck

skull said:

since your'e a old dirt racer, here's some thinking fodder.

my idea of a street truck[


http://grandpasracing.homestead.com/ratrod1.html

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Very awesome race truck ... Who wouldnt appreciate that Thanks Bro !!!![dr [cl

39 Ford PU Moonshine Bandit AKA. (Booze Runner)

Guys , I;m going to try and get you all caught up still work in progress.. I've done cross bracing and looking at 4 linking the back section not sure this is what we will go with but like I said I will change stuff untill I get it right... Thanks for looking .... (The Outlaw).... [S

39 Ford PU Moonshine Bandit AKA. (Booze Runner)

The 1st body test fit on the chassis , I will be laying the grill back some to get the look I'm looking for... I'm going to do my thing... Long ways to go and no short cuts... Just keep in mind there will be alot trial and errors... I have been working on the booze runner now off and on for 3 1/2 months... I work 13 to 14 hrs a day so u see where I'm at, plus I'm trying to finish our new race car for the new season coming up... Thanks for looking guys ....(The Outlaw)....[ [cl

nice

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hey, please post up some pics of that new race car, we here like a little bit of everything[ddd

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39 Ford PU Moonshine Bandit AKA. (Booze Runner)

Here is the Bad Ass 327 this little engine turns over 9000 rpm easy... The block has had alot of works billit splade caps every thing high dollar in this engine... I have over $10 K in this baby.... Believe me with roller cam and over 14 to 1 compression and u crank it up it scary sounding ... I bought all the polished bolt ons and built engine mounts and set engine in... Thanks for looking.... (The Outlaw) [

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skull said:

looking good[cl

hey, please post up some pics of that new race car, we here like a little bit of everything[ddd

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I get some posted I will try and get that done by the weekend

39 Ford PU Moonshine Bandit AKA. (Booze Runner)

Getting Ready for a 4 in Chop ... Little nervous about this chop never done one before I'm sure I will screw it up but learn something to.. I need to get a couple drink down me and go for it...Thanks for looking .... (The Outlaw) [ ....

I used a Camaro stub on my project also. I had trouble hiding the steering box and making room for the radiator so I put an old Woodward rack in it from a late model chassis. I like where your going with this. Just thought I would throw my 2 cents worth in. I used to run street stocks and still have many friends that race one class or another. Good luck with your project.

Hey outlaw, WOW your making good progress. We have a 39' also but our build is 2yrs into it & hope'n we can get move'n on it soon.

Thought I'd pass this along & you could see how our 5" chop looks before you hack away. I have no idea how far back the build thread is but it's there somewhere. Just seeing another 39' in motion gets me excited again. Thanks for posting the pics & welcome to RRR.

Rex

Woodward rack

tw7256 said:

I used a Camaro stub on my project also. I had trouble hiding the steering box and making room for the radiator so I put an old Woodward rack in it from a late model chassis. I like where your going with this. Just thought I would throw my 2 cents worth in. I used to run street stocks and still have many friends that race one class or another. Good luck with your project.

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I appreciate the 2 cents , because believe it or not I am considering a rack from a latemodel and will probably do something like that.. I know I will be cutting and chopping the frame spring bucket out and cleaning up frame rails.. I'm going to put coil overs on the front and rear.. I want differant thats what Im after. Thanks for in put I do want to here what everyone thinks as u put it 2 cents ... Thanks Bro!!!! (The Outlaw) [cl [cl

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Z.Z.Rat said:

Hey outlaw, WOW your making good progress. We have a 39' also but our build is 2yrs into it & hope'n we can get move'n on it soon.

Thought I'd pass this along & you could see how our 5" chop looks before you hack away. I have no idea how far back the build thread is but it's there somewhere. Just seeing another 39' in motion gets me excited again. Thanks for posting the pics & welcome to RRR.

Rex

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Rex Thanks , yes I have already chop the roof 4 in. I wood of liked to of taken it to 5 in. but I'm 6 ft 3in and I plan on channeling it 2 or 3 in. Im sure there will be an uncontrollable change all the time... I think I know what I want but then here we go CHANGE again. Get on that 39 Brother maybe we can go cruise one day u never know... I plan on cruising this baby... Keep intouch ... (The Outlaw)[

Outlaw-lookin great man-lets see some pics of the chop. I would love to hear that motor run-14 to 1-it's gotta sound bad a$$

Cool truck Outlaw, really nice looking engine too..

We should have a bunch of Okies cruise down to Pop's on Rt66 some weekend, take over the parking lot with rusty iron