adam f
Well-known member
Hey guys. I'm new here, and to the ratrod/hotrod scene. I'm used to building 4x4 trucks. I've never done any type of restoration, but I am anxious to learn. I have plenty of tools and time to get the job done. Very limited budget though.
I found a 1952 Ford truck. Its a complete truck, including title. Its been sitting for 25 years in SW Ohio.
It has a flathead V8, turns over by hand which means its not froze. Looks like a 3 on the tree.
Frame "looks" ok, but who knows.
All the interior appears to be there and in OK condition. Gauges look good. The compartments and stuff open and close. Doors open and close. Pedals, steering wheel, and all that look intact. Door glass is cracked but the rest is OK. Bench seat is ratty, but looks to be intact so I could refurb it.
Most of the bed looks like its there too, most importantly the tailgate.
The part that worries me is the cab itself. The rockers look to be rotted out, as well as the floor pan. Body mounts might be shot too.
I just want to know from someone who has been there before. After seeing the pictures, do you think this truck is too far gone? I'd be doing all the work myself, trying to spend as LITTLE as possible, if that means using stop signs as a floor pan then so be it. My final goal is a driveable ratrod/hotrod. I'm going to chop a couple inches out of the roof, maybe keep the hood but ditch the fenders and probably the front bumper. I'd like to possibly keep the flathead if its not going to cost me too much to get her running. If not, I'll throw in an SBC.
Ok, here are the pics. Let me know what you think. Is this cab done for? Hope not! I'm willing to put in a lot of hard work, but I just don't have a lot of money. I'm big into using what I have, and this truck looks like it has most everything together. I even got the wife onboard to help me! She'll be in charge of the interior.
Oh, and the guy is asking $1200. Id like to get it for $900-$1000.
I found a 1952 Ford truck. Its a complete truck, including title. Its been sitting for 25 years in SW Ohio.
It has a flathead V8, turns over by hand which means its not froze. Looks like a 3 on the tree.
Frame "looks" ok, but who knows.
All the interior appears to be there and in OK condition. Gauges look good. The compartments and stuff open and close. Doors open and close. Pedals, steering wheel, and all that look intact. Door glass is cracked but the rest is OK. Bench seat is ratty, but looks to be intact so I could refurb it.
Most of the bed looks like its there too, most importantly the tailgate.
The part that worries me is the cab itself. The rockers look to be rotted out, as well as the floor pan. Body mounts might be shot too.
I just want to know from someone who has been there before. After seeing the pictures, do you think this truck is too far gone? I'd be doing all the work myself, trying to spend as LITTLE as possible, if that means using stop signs as a floor pan then so be it. My final goal is a driveable ratrod/hotrod. I'm going to chop a couple inches out of the roof, maybe keep the hood but ditch the fenders and probably the front bumper. I'd like to possibly keep the flathead if its not going to cost me too much to get her running. If not, I'll throw in an SBC.
Ok, here are the pics. Let me know what you think. Is this cab done for? Hope not! I'm willing to put in a lot of hard work, but I just don't have a lot of money. I'm big into using what I have, and this truck looks like it has most everything together. I even got the wife onboard to help me! She'll be in charge of the interior.
Oh, and the guy is asking $1200. Id like to get it for $900-$1000.
