Model A Pickup just another build !

dmw56 · Jun 3, 2023

Gonna start another build. I got a cab and a frame let's get started! Well I've had both the frame and cab for about 12-13 years so I guess I started years ago.
I got the cab in Texas and the frame with some others with titles in Kansas.

dmw56 · Jun 3, 2023

I have most everything for the front end. The axle and spindles are 37-41 Ford. Split 46 wish bones with tie rod ends.The brake backing plates are Ford F2 truck with 12" Bendix brakes. The drums are 12" Buick Aluminum drums. F1 shock mounts.

dmw56 · Jun 3, 2023

I have several grilles to choose from. I'll probably use the smaller 29 Model A one. Gas tanks a bomber O² tank kinda small, but Kool and Model T tank.

dmw56 · Jun 3, 2023

I have 2 sets of headlights. I like the ones with the turn signals.
I also have a reversed Corvair steering box and a 34 Ford box and column. If I were going traditional I'd use the 34 box. We'll see. The 34 box practically bolts right in!

dmw56 · Jun 3, 2023

I have the bed, tailgate, and some assorted stuff, no fenders, splash aprons or big heavy stuff we don't need!
Oh but I have a rear quarter from a 59 Catalina. Hmmmm bed maybe!

dmw56 · Jun 3, 2023

10 bolt rear with brackets for hairpins, coilovers and panhard bar already welded on.
Mustang radiator. I also have a third row minivan seat.

Now I just have to put this all together.

dmw56 · Jun 3, 2023

And I have this killer blown engine to cram between the frame rails!

dutch · Jun 3, 2023

sweet! front row seat for me please. Me likey big blocks...

MercuryMac · Jun 3, 2023

You are going to be the talk of the town, for sure.
That's going to be a nice truck.

BillM · Jun 4, 2023

I'm watching! You might need to beef up that front spring......

zzrodder · Jun 4, 2023

Great collection of parts, it's gonna be cool. Tell us the story on that monster blown V16 thingie...[S

dmw56 · Jun 4, 2023

zzrodder said:
Great collection of parts, it's gonna be cool. Tell us the story on that monster blown V16 thingie...[S

It's a locomotive engine. It was at the Lamy, NM train depot. Kind of a historic train station.

smallfoot · Jun 4, 2023

dmw56 said:
And I have this killer blown engine to cram between the frame rails!

I think you're gonna need longer frame rails...

lowbudget50 · Jun 4, 2023

Very cool, definitely watching!

dmw56 · Jun 9, 2023

Clean up the frame and painted it with rust converter.
I measured it for square it was right on! Really flexible with no cross members though! That will be fixed. I will go with a small kickup on the rear for a coil spring set up.

smallfoot · Jun 9, 2023

looks real solid still...must be the N.M. air!

soltz · Jun 9, 2023

Cleaned up nicely [cl
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earthman · Jun 9, 2023

Looking forward for this. [P

dmw56 · Jun 9, 2023

Finished one side of the brakes. 12"x2" drums. Then I couldn't find the lower spring by the adjuster. I really can't remember if I had it at all. So I look in my collection of brake springs and of course I don't I have one.
I have couple local resources I'll have to check for one.

dmw56 · Jun 10, 2023

As far as engines go, I have several choices.
2 AMC 360s, a 010 block SBC and a vortex SBC, and a Pontiac 389.

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