46 Ford rusty cab, my first build

[Ratcrazy]

Thanks bob w. Not to much more before that first drive.[cl Doing the wiring now.

 

[Ratcrazy]

I got the exhaust pipe ran out the rear (no muffler) so that's one more thing off the list of 'to do's'.[cl

The wiring isnt coming along as well as I had hoped mainly because I know nothing at all about wiring a car.

Got a couple of friends who are going to help so hopefully it will be finished in a couple of weeks and on to the first scoot around the block. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Larry

 

[Ratcrazy]

Well its been awhile since my last post. I think I was wiring the car then. All the work, the sweat and blood has been worth it, got to drive it for the first time this weekend. It runs good and track straight on the road.[cl

Still need to do some more work in the steering, takes a forty acre field to turn it in but by shortening the steering rod I think I can tighten it up some and solve that problem.

Thanks to all the guys who have gave me positive support on this build, I needed it more than you will ever know.

Thanks for the special guys who sent parts to a stranger just to help out a fellow rodder, big kado's to you.

I still have a few smal items to take care of but its just about at the final stage of the build after 2 1/2 years.

Again thanks to all.
Larry aka Ratcrazy

 

[Sam_Fear]

I sure like it. Drive it a lot and post up a few pics of your trips this year.

 

[dmw56]

It turned out great. [cl Hope you have tons of fun with it Larry.

Don

 

[chuckles]

>first off...[ WELCOME HOME .!!!!!!!!
71,2,3 here.

Nice Build. followed it. Now time to enjoy.!!
I'm ready for a trip.
sent ya a PM


>I'm slowly adding and changing mine to the Mililtary theme.
Personalising it ,so to speak.
Seabees..
Construction Mechanic


>Welcome home

 

[Ratcrazy]

Thanks guys

Welcome home chuckles, thank you for your service, In 1970 we pulled support from Fire Base Fisher for the Seabees coming ashore.

Larry

 

[Ratcrazy]

Took my car for a ride down a dirt road and found out really fast how bad I need some fenders, got peppered with small gravel and sand

So I set out to design a bed with fenders and this is what I came up with.[cl
Going to us 3/4 expanded metal for the floor and tailgate.

Hope ya like it.

 

[rusty46]

Looks like it turned out pretty good. Hope you are enjoying it.

How hard was it to do the title thing?

 

[Ratcrazy]

Havent gotten a title for it yet. I have to put on some windshield wipers before I call the DMV. But from what I have heard talking to the DMV it doesnt seem to be too much to it.[cl

 

[Sam_Fear]

Those rear fenders fit the theme perfect! [cl

I can't see the fronts well, I might suggest only 1/4 fenders on the front. Maybe make your tailgate frame on the outside like a m35a2?

 

[Ratcrazy]

1/4 fenders for the front is what I have in mind also.

Got to be able to see through the tailgate so I dont have to buy more lights, thats why I am using 3/4 expanded metal on it.

Trying to get out as cheap as possible ya know, already blown the budget on this build 3 times over.

 

[Ratcrazy]

Got the 1/4 fenders made for the front and primed. Amounted them on the spindles so they turn with the wheels.

Decided against the tailgate. After looking at it with it on and off it looks beter without it.

Anyway heres a couple of pics so you can see what I have done lately.

Larry

 

[Sam_Fear]

You nailed it with those fenders! I'm thinking you made the right choice on the tailgate too.

 

[Ratcrazy]

Thanks Sam. Really pleased how it came out. Now to get some paint on it.

 

[rainman]

Not feeling the fenders myself, but then again I never like fenders!!! ha ha ha

 

[Ratcrazy]

LOL....least you're honest dude[cl
Thanks for your opinion

 

[izzy]

larry i really liked that build, thanks for sharing. I have a good friend that just got a model A that was chopped and we were talkin about how to fill in and finish the sides, looks like you nailed it. And thanks for serving from one vet to another, THANKS[cl[cl[cl

 

[Ratcrazy]

Thanks izzy and welcome home my friend. Good luck with your build. If I can help, let me know.

Larry

 

[Ratcrazy]

Finished

The 46 rusty cab is finally finished[cl

Its been 2 years and 7 months from start to finish.
Finally I can get some much needed rest on the weekends.

Thanks for all the encouraging words from everyone and all the help I have received from you guys.

Heres the final pictures.

Larry aka Ratcrazy