32 Ford Truck Rat Rod Build- Start to Now

[Z.Z.Rat]

Ran thru thread for first time. Boy really like your work. Many of your ideas are the same things dancing around in my mind!

Keep on keep'n on!

 

[Z.Z.Rat]

If I may ask where did you pick up the alum bezels? They turned out great!

Thanks

 

[RAT FINK]

If I may ask where did you pick up the alum bezels? They turned out great!

Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hot-...fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories......click on this link or just punch in bomber gauges on ebay motors and they will pop up...he makes them in different sizes....Thanks for the great comments

 

[Gastrick]

Looking sporty Mr. Fink.

 

[RAT FINK]

suspension assembly

Finally starting to put things back together for the final time...got the rearend in and all set up...centered in frame and pinion angle set...started to assemble the front end...it may be a rod yet

 

[goose-em]

That is some nice work right there!!

 

[TiredIronGRB]

I think your plan has a few holes in it

 

[RAT FINK]

I think your plan has a few holes in it

Actually I thought it was coming full circle!!!

 

[rainman]

Actually I thought it was coming full circle!!!

In a round about way I think they're trying to say they like it!!

 

[RAT IHC]

Great work on the frame...I like how you blocked off the threw holes for paint...very creative! Looking forward to watching more progress...keep up the good work.

 

[kennyrodg]

Love it love it love it love it !!

 

[RAT FINK]

Making Progress!!

I got the front suspension installed today,squared it up to the frame,set the axle at 7 degrees caster,tightened everything up,mounted the spindles,packed all the bearings,installed the rotors and set the toe in at 1/8...in theory it should go down the road straight as an arrow???!!!....lots more to do so maybe I'll watch the Daytona 500 in the garage and try and get some more work done tommorrow....never built a drop axle rod from the ground up before...lots of little things to do....but I'm havin fun!!!

 

[kennyrodg]

Hi,
I just noticed you're in Saskatchewan, A good buddy of mine called
Mark Woodhouse emigrated there a few years back. Now I realise it's a big place but ya never know !!
Pete, UK.

 

[RAT FINK]

Hi,
I just noticed you're in Saskatchewan, A good buddy of mine called
Mark Woodhouse emigrated there a few years back. Now I realise it's a big place but ya never know !!
Pete, UK.

I'm sorry Pete, I thought I knew all 52 people that lived in Saskatchewan but I haven't heard of him...maybe I'll see him at our provincial reunion.....p.s. where does he live now?

 

[kennyrodg]

LOL
Well he relocated to Saskatchewan about 5 years ago, his intention was to breed Labrador dogs and do some part time Auto repair work. He ran his own BMW service center when he lived here. See, the thing is... I aint got no idea how large (or small for that matter) your local is but I thought I'd mention it just in case, ya never know eh !! The world's getting to be a smaller place all the time.[S:
Right then, I'll go sit back in the corner, where were we, oh yeah, super cool 32 Truck wasn't it, please continue [P

 

[RAT FINK]

LOL
Well he relocated to Saskatchewan about 5 years ago, his intention was to breed Labrador dogs and do some part time Auto repair work. He ran his own BMW service center when he lived here. See, the thing is... I aint got no idea how large (or small for that matter) your local is but I thought I'd mention it just in case, ya never know eh !! The world's getting to be a smaller place all the time.[S:
Right then, I'll go sit back in the corner, where were we, oh yeah, super cool 32 Truck wasn't it, please continue [P

Hey Pete..do you know what town or city he relocated to?...maybe he owes you money and I can locate him and collect it for you...you know what I mean

 

[RAT FINK]

Didn't get any work done on the 32 today....Watched the Daytona 500....lucky rookie...my guy crashed near the end of the race ,then I had to go load the harley and take it to my buddy's place so he can take it down to Arizona for me...got a trip planned to go there towards the end of march and go riding for 10 days. Lookin forward to some warmer weather...-30 here tonight so far and gettin colder.....should be able to work on the rod tomorrow and hopefully get something done.

 

[inkedforlife]

32 Ford

Looking Great!!!

 

[e-tek]

Funny thing about that world gettin' small.....eh?

I just happened on this site after googling "42 Ford Rat Rod". Then I see your ride and you're in SK too. Whereabouts? GREAT fab skills on the frame - really impressive. I've been in the bodywork biz/now hobby for 35 years but have never done fab to that extent - until soon. The outlaws have a farm in Porcupine Plain and there's a 42 Ford truck in the bush and a 76 351 Windsor to go along with it. I wanted to pull it home (s'toon) for the past couple summers - but had many other projects on the go. This year maybe fer sure. I'll be using your build for my inspiration - especially that massive frame Zee!

Couple questions if I may:
- where'd you get the seats? - what's the grille from? - why the hoops instead of running the frame horns to the front spring perch? (I'm guessing it's the cool factor, but thought I'd ask!)
- cheers!
Thanks for posting up so many great pics!

My site: www.E-tekRestorations.com

 

[gasser]

holes hole every where but why not here
looks great[cl[P