Hot rod bobber truck

[gonegonzo]

I'm gathering parts to build a bobber project truck from an 47 to 54 Chevy pickup .The build will be old school and the truck will be fenderless.

I have a structural issue maybe someone could help me with . I have a ball joint axle beam fron a 72 VW Bug that's in "chrry " condition .

I'd like to use it on the project but am wondering if it would be structurally strong enough ?

Thank you in advance ,
Gonzo

 

[Willowbilly3]

Just so you know, a fenderless AD isn't really old school. That would be a style that came along in the last 10 years or so. I'm pretty sure everyone back in the day kept the fenders on their 47-53 trucks.

 

[skull]

your'e way

new or old skool, build the way ya like

l get flak alla time for my MII hang'n out on the 30 something dodge sedan.

but l have to drive it and live with it, so l am building it my way[cl

me, l like 'em almost all old vehicles, cars & trucks & some that have no category to call there own [dr[dr

Later

 

[Ol Blue]

I think your front end weight will be well over what that front end was designed to carry, unless you're planning a super long wheelbase so the engine is 2 or 3 feet behind the wheels. I would use something else.

Blue

 

[chevellelovermichael]

factory stuff

why not use the stock 47-55 axle? we did. nice aftermarket selection of stuff to re-build/upgrade.