1949 Ford bobber build

[gold03]

Thanks for the feed back guys. Its been so hot here I haven't been working on it much. Alberta is usually dry weather and its been humid and hot. Well... hot for a guy who is used to shovelling snow.

Rainman, I will think about your j-bar suggestion. I was concerned about the bar flexing under load. I might be able to use a lower mount and a slight curve. Will consider it. I could also add a gusset. Hmmm.

I am hoping to work all day on it today. Right now I can't sleep. Its to hot

gold03

 

[Sam_Fear]

That grille is great!

 

[gold03]

Its gone from blistering hot and dry to pouring rain. Two inches today they say.

I managed to get some more work on my grill done. The sheet metal under the grill will get the ends trimmed on a slight curve from the top down slightly toward the centre. Then I will fab up some end pieces for it.

Once the sheet metal is painted matt black and the chrome is back on it should look pretty good.

gold03

 

[sawzall]

What do you mean "pretty good"? That will look GREAT! Nice design.

 

[gold03]

Thanks Sawzall. I appreciate the feedback.

Gold030

 

[CORPO]

very nice work on the grill!

 

[gold03]

Thanks Corpo.

Gold03

 

[earthman]

Paint?... I am starting to believe that you are doing a fine job on this bud.

 

[pro-touringAK]

That grill looks great! I have a new 49 f1 project and was wanting to run a hood. Way to think outside the box.

 

[gold03]

Thanks guys.

I wanted to extend that bottom piece a little so this is what I did. Originally it sat under the grill between the frame rails. The piece above that right under the grill is what sat right above the grill in stock form. Some of the photos are kinda crapy, but you can see what I did. The small insert is another portion of front fender wheel opening just reshaped, and welded together. I cut it off the top of the sides of my grill.

It will need a little piece on each end to finish it off.

Earthman, you asked about paint. My plan is to paint the truck all matt black. Everything, engine, frame, body, then put the original chrome back on with a little metal shaping to try and repair some minor damage and a little polish. I found I really like the Por 15 rust paint. You can put it on with a brush on a cool day and it just smooths itself out. It is tough as nails, and can be touched up OK.

I figure If I carry a little Por 15 in my truck so I can assist in repairing the poor slob's vehicle that happens to bump into me in a parking lot... A little brush action, and they are ready to go.[ddd

I think its important to save some of the big fat curves from these trucks when you tear them down. So many possibilities.[

 

[Sam_Fear]

That is the best looking twist on a 49 Ford grille I have ever seen.

 

[zzrodder]

Nice work on the grille, a good use of original pieces with a fresh and good looking result. [cl

 

[Z.Z.Rat]

Gold03, You may check out "KD 517" clearance light. This is the light that we are using on our build. I'm guessing it's a 30's/40's art deco style clearance light. The glass was offered in a few different colors, amber,blue, red, milk(white). There are other companies from that era that have similiar lights. Check them out on the Bay.

HTH,Rex

 

[gold03]

Thanks guys!

ZZ, thats exactly what I'm looking for. I love those things. I've always thought new trucks should have them. eBay has a bunch I might have to go there or start haunting the farm fields here in Alberta.

I got my Rubicon on ready to go and am heading out for the trails this week end. Can't wait.

gold03

 

[gold03]

Here is a picture of my gold03 I also decided to add a gusset to my panhard bar mount. I picked these up from a buddy who made em up for his off road shop.

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[Shea Laking]

Holy s**t! WOW!!!

Dude, you ROCK!!![[P

That is absolutely the coolest hood/grill job I've ever seen on a defrocked fat-fender truck. You are an inspiration.

Keep up the GREAT work!

Regards,
Shea

 

[gold03]

Glad you like it.

Gold03

 

[gold03]

I goot find time to start flogging on this thing again. out four wheeling and camping for a few week ends. Its the diesel drags here in Edmonton this weekend, so saturday is a bust.

I did get my drive shaft off to the shop to get a trim. They said pick it up next week

gold03

 

[Dirtyrat]

Still, its progress, we have a local place that will do it same day here if they are not swamped... perhaps they were busy?

 

[klink]

That is the best looking twist on a 49 Ford grille I have ever seen.

I have to agree. Very nice job indeed.