'36 Ford Truck (Trey's Truck)

[Paul_J]

Got the title in the mail yesterday! One more hurdle cleared.....

If you need help with a Texas title give Lawrence Auto Title a call. They were very helpful.

 

[sgtpontiac]

I'm sure it's a relief to get that done...

very nice build.....the kid should be grinning even wider...

 

[Paul_J]

Got a lot of work done but I will have to wait for Trey to send me pictures. I also figured out our steering column with the help of Blair over at Borgeson. We spoke with him at the Goodguys show in Fort Worth and he showed me a column shaft they sell for 55-57 Chevys. I just ordered it today. Now I don't have to cobble a shaft together and it cost me less than $50.

 

[Snake Farm]

Wondered what happened to you guys.......been missing this build!
Glad you're back at, I'll be waiting for those pics.

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[Paul_J]

Glad to be back and here's some pictures.

We'll roll it outside this weekend for some better pictures but here are some in the mean time. Another small update as well, we got the column shaft from Borgeson and it fit perfectly. Ordered some bearings and found some tube so the column will be together soon.

 

[Tripper]

Looookin' mighty good!!! [cl[cl[cl

BoB

 

[Snake Farm]

Looookin' mighty good!!! [cl[cl[cl

BoB

Sure is Paul!

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[Neverdone]

Lookin pretty sweet!!!!

 

[Paul_J]

Steering column is now done! We made the bracket for it today and got it bolted in and it looks like everything is going to fit. Trey took some pictures for me.

Radiator and grille shell brackets

Clutch slave cylinder

 

[jfg455]

Clutch slave cylinder

Umm... I don't think you will have any bending issues with the little old slave on the beefy new bracket! Nice work [[P

 

[Paul_J]

Thanks!

 

[agdeuce]

Getting better

Hey guys the truck is getting closer and closer. It looks great. I see the slave cylinder for the clutch fits great. I am glad you decided to use a stick. It is much more fun and easier to repair. Keep up the good work. I take my truck in for a front end alignment next week and then I am done with the winter changes. I'm gonna drive the wheels off this summer. I will post some pictures on my thread of my new "interior". Later
Steve

 

[Paul_J]

Hey Steve, good to hear of the "almost" completion of the winter projects! I'll hop over and check out your interior. That's one of the to-do items on our list.

Trey helped me shorten the bed sides 9" in the front and we mocked up the bed. We raised it up another inch or so after this pictures and it's just about right. We will make some cross members in the next few days and see if we can get it bolted down. We will roll it outside before we make the final decision if the height is right.

 

[Paul_J]

We made some more progress! The steering is complete short of making the collar for the column down at the fire wall but it is all connected from the steering wheel to the steering arms!

We also changed plans on the brake and clutch pedal setup and bought a Kugel 90deg. assembly and will get it mounted this weekend. I'll try and get some pics up.

 

[Snake Farm]

[dr Love that outside shot! Looking good guys.

 

[Sam_Fear]

That steering stuff can be a challenge for as simple as it looks. Looks great in the drive.

 

[jfg455]

lookin good! [P

 

[Paul_J]

Thanks for the compliments! We need the motivation to get this truck running and driving this summer.

Trey and I got the brake and clutch pedal assembly mounted and worked out some problems with the shifter and reverse lever.

 

[Paul_J]

It's ALIVE!

Finally after what seams like forever we fired it up. I just wired a switch to power up the resistor and coil and a remote starter button.

Trey hit the starter and we got a pop back up the carb so I backed some timing out and it started on the next try! It has a new cam and lifters so the video is at a fast idle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PE40nyTA-E

 

[Snake Farm]

Whoa dude, your headers are turning all blue and purple!
I love it! [cl[cl[cl

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