38 Ford Bobber with a 440 Chrysler

[Old Iron]

Nice work!

That engine is just not nearly big enough... [ddd

[cl Yea, if it's built at all it should pull pretty good

Can't blame the guy! He saw what a little work in the right direction did for this truck. Now he wants it running as soon as possible. Nice work Iron & son...[cl

I agree, plus he really didn't know much about the 440
Got a little more done. Bent the tranny to firewall hump and tacked it in.

 

[Old Iron]

Finished the tranny and drive shaft hump.

 

[bob w]

Now that's nice work.

 

[Old Iron]

Now that's nice work.

Thanks Bob
I'm turning into Don [ddd
My Son Eric has stepped up to the plate and is doing the welding on all but the structural stuff

 

[Old Iron]

We made a dash for the pickup today
We'll install it tomorrow

 

[Old Iron]

We decided the heck with it and went ahead and instead the dash

 

[kenny c]

Tunnel and dash look great.

 

[Old Iron]

Bought a Rebel 9+3 wire harness today and will be installing it in a few days.

 

[Old Iron]

Just messing around and made these diamond plates.
Didn't need them as there are internal plates and rosette welds.

 

[I-R-POPS]

[cl Yea, if it's built at all it should pull pretty good

I agree, plus he really didn't know much about the 440
Got a little more done. Bent the tranny to firewall hump and tacked it in.

What's he going to do with the 440? I need a winter project and I like the idea of a 440 blower motor for the rat.

 

[Old Iron]

What's he going to do with the 440? I need a winter project and I like the idea of a 440 blower motor for the rat.

He's a hoarder when it comes to car parts so ??????
He has a 64 Valiant he's wanting me to build and says that's where the 440 will go.

 

[Torchie]

Looking real good as always OI.[cl
Real cool to hear that you are working with your son.
Torchie

 

[earthman]

Cool. Thanks for the updates.

 

[maddog1949]

I like it!

 

[Old Iron]

We got the cab mounted permanently and installed the steering column and it hooked it up to the rack.

 

[Old Iron]

Installed the grille today

Slanted it for a better look

Made a little piece to hold the radiator support bars

While we were at it we also lowered the bed another 2.5"

Thanks for viewing the progress

 

[Country Misfit]

Looks good,small details make a big difference.

 

[Old Iron]

Oh yea, we also made mounts and installed the front shocks too

 

[Old Iron]

Well, they called and asked if I'd work the Sturgis rally again.
They're flying me out Friday afternoon and flying me back on the 8th.
Eric and I are gonna work on the truck till noon Friday so there will be updates before I go

 

[Torchie]

This truck looks so much better every time you post.[cl [cl
Have a great time at Sturgis.
Torchie