Another Ford

Rat Rods Rule

Help Support Rat Rods Rule:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Guess I forgot to do an update on this thing. Last Friday Chris and I got the bed fabrication done. We stood it up on end and cleaned up all the underside made sure all the edges were nice and smooth got all the wood cut out that was in the way along with the bed runners. Chris got the inside of them welded to the bed. I got all the exhaust 100% buttoned up. All the brackets are tight and installed, all the gaskets are tight and installed. Also got the water pump all painted up and installed. I had to order a couple longer stainless fasteners. We also started cleaning up the running boards because they are kind of rusty. The passenger side one I think we were able to save relatively easy with a couple patches but the driver side is toast. Friday morning we are going to go run through our local honey hole wrecking yard and see if we can find a running board. Once we get back to the shop I will start installing the front accessory drive system and the radiator and fan. Chris will probably get running boards installed if we find a new one. If not we will continue with patching the one we have and then get those installed. This truck is getting closer for sure but the owner is only wanting to spend a certain amount every month which is understandable. Then we will get back on the Scooby-Doo van!
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20230808_214016720.jpg
    IMG_20230808_214016720.jpg
    58.1 KB
  • IMG_20230808_214029298.jpg
    IMG_20230808_214029298.jpg
    116.2 KB
  • IMG_20230808_214041111.jpg
    IMG_20230808_214041111.jpg
    84.6 KB
  • IMG_20230808_214007876.jpg
    IMG_20230808_214007876.jpg
    130.5 KB
Got the narrowed 9 inch that we did back in the truck tonight. Got measured up for Wheels. It's going to look epic!
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20231219_184056091.jpg
    IMG_20231219_184056091.jpg
    150.6 KB
  • IMG_20231219_184108487.jpg
    IMG_20231219_184108487.jpg
    135.3 KB
  • IMG_20231219_184121640.jpg
    IMG_20231219_184121640.jpg
    143.1 KB
Brake lines are 100% done!!!! Getting closer
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20240123_192423114_HDR.jpg
    IMG_20240123_192423114_HDR.jpg
    3.2 MB
  • IMG_20240123_192518467_HDR.jpg
    IMG_20240123_192518467_HDR.jpg
    2.6 MB
  • IMG_20240123_192435433_HDR.jpg
    IMG_20240123_192435433_HDR.jpg
    3.6 MB
Waiting on my joint to go from the factory Ford triangle steering rack to the double d 3/4 in shaft but I did get the column installed so that's a plus
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20240125_204100593_HDR.jpg
    IMG_20240125_204100593_HDR.jpg
    1.8 MB
  • IMG_20240125_204116133.jpg
    IMG_20240125_204116133.jpg
    881.1 KB
Steering support is built. Waiting for paint to dry. Fan is mounted. Making a list of hardware to mount 100%. Mounted fues panel and started running wire for front end. It will be as hidden as possible. Got it up on jack stands so we can get under it easier. Also got a list of small goodies ordered.also had to turn down 2 of the small ac spacers for the mount to get everything to line up properly
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20240206_190751970.jpg
    IMG_20240206_190751970.jpg
    1.6 MB
  • IMG_20240206_200222052.jpg
    IMG_20240206_200222052.jpg
    2.8 MB
  • IMG_20240206_200133693.jpg
    IMG_20240206_200133693.jpg
    3 MB
  • IMG_20240206_195651939.jpg
    IMG_20240206_195651939.jpg
    1.6 MB
  • IMG_20240206_195639898.jpg
    IMG_20240206_195639898.jpg
    1.5 MB
  • IMG_20240206_195629336.jpg
    IMG_20240206_195629336.jpg
    3.4 MB
Got some wiring done. Tested lights in the front!! Moving along
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20240208_190107198.jpg
    IMG_20240208_190107198.jpg
    3.2 MB
  • IMG_20240208_174850738.jpg
    IMG_20240208_174850738.jpg
    2.2 MB
  • IMG_20240209_172709973.jpg
    IMG_20240209_172709973.jpg
    1.8 MB
  • IMG_20240209_172734610.jpg
    IMG_20240209_172734610.jpg
    3 MB
We have been picking away at this truck. Most of it is wired. Build a mount for the transmission controller. Hiding it in the kick panel on the passenger side. Also got the wheels a while back. It's getting closer. I'll get some pics of the wheels tonight
IMG_20240528_180948543.jpg
IMG_20240528_195341596.jpg
 


Full video, trick hose clamps, throttle pedal and some good sounds from this ol fords music pipes!!
 
Last edited:

Latest posts

Back
Top