1947 Ford/Chevy build

[DougnDog]

Yes the "War Years" 42-47 Fords have always been over looked by the Hot Rod bunch, don't know realty why, but I think they are Cool

Good luck with yours

 

[GJunktionMike]

I'm digging the service/hauler theme it is going to look awesome rolling down the road with the rod in tow. Just my .02, no over powered rod power plant. Put a decent power plant with good gas milage (injected turbo) and a overdrive tranny for a highway cruiser

 

[Torchie]

Yes the "War Years" 42-47 Fords have always been over looked by the Hot Rod bunch, don't know realty why, but I think they are Cool

Too many people don't dig the "Jail bar" grill and front fender/headlight treatment.
Compared to what Ford had before as well as after on their trucks this is not onsidered to be their best design effort.
I myself have always like them. I have been driving by one for almost 30 years that I have been forced to watch slowly rust away as the owner insists that he is going to restore it one day.
Torchie.

 

[MercuryMac]

Yes Torchie. It is the 'Jail bars' grille that I like the best.
This is clearly an instance where three or four of us have good taste and the rest of the teeming masses ---- are wrong!
Sorry DnD for hijacking your thread sort of sideways, but I get pretty passionate about those 'war years' Fords. Keep on tinkering.

 

[1952B3b23]

Very cool build "DougnDog." I really liked the '54 that you sold with the Cummins, im a huge Cummins fan.

-Chris

 

[DougnDog]

Well been working on my Harley trike as well as my 47. got the 454 all clean and painted and getting some parts as money comes in. I have decided not to run the Ram dual quad, as I will be driveing it every day. but I'm putting in the gear drive. couple of pictures. will post soon.

 

[1952B3b23]

Awesome, i like the color too.

-Chris

 

[DougnDog]

Thanks......... 152B3b23

 

[bob w]

Lookin' good Doug. I hope that gear drive doesn't drown out the radio.

 

[DougnDog]

Lookin' good Doug. I hope that gear drive doesn't drown out the radio.

Whatttt......I can't hear anyway, cant hear can't spell......man I'm a mess

 

[DougnDog]

Well making progress. Got to polish the valve covers and put them on. I need to wait for the new flex plate and damper to get here, after the first of the month and then its time to put her back in the truck. I already have my new 400 trans and converter. I have the wood already cut for the bed, its a special hardwood can't think of the name right now. but once the trucks back in the shop I will install it. more later. have a good week end

 

[Dirtyrat]

That is looking really nice all painted up, those valve covers are going to set it off all polished up!

 

[05snopro440]

I have decided not to run the Ram dual quad, as I will be driveing it every day. but I'm putting in the gear drive.

Looking good! Cool choice of colour. I'm not sure if the gear drives have changed, but a few years back I know a few guys that ran them and later found out they're not intended for street/highway regular driver duties. If you're planning on daily driving it you might want to consider the "old reliable" chain and gear setup. Just something to look into.

 

[1952B3b23]

The engine looks great, well done on the paint job.

-Chris

 

[DougnDog]

"Holy Cow Batman" got my engine back in my truck yesterday

 

[MercuryMac]

I'm watching you DnD. Keep up the good work. Forty seven Fords rule.