My '41 Ford PU build!

[Tripper]

Back @ it!!!

Well... the previous cats had cut a piece of sheet metal out for a new smooth firewall but that had to go. After removin' about 10 bolts & gettin' back down to the real thing... I deemed this a job for Mr Plasma cutter. I'll pretty it back up with me grinder but will leave the lip on as it's a perfect retainer for the new Bitchin' version! That small sq in the center is the firewall & cowl vent support which I'll deal with directly! Coffee breaks over... back to it!!! I love my plasma cutter!!!

BoB

 

[Tripper]

Nearly got that sucker in!!!

Well... I wanted to leave the lip I left around the firewall opening but it wasn't deep enough for the firewall to fit in properly so I used a sawzall, trimmed it up & ground it smooth. Just about got it right & will spot weld it in 1st then weld it in properly. I was also surprised at what a close fit it was... Bitchin' does good work & I really like the look!!!

BoB

 

[Bonehead]

Looks really good.

 

[Gastrick]

That does look nice Bob. The parts I've used from them in the past fit pretty well too.

 

[22dodge]

Nice Job..

Great build thread, Bob. Really like what you are doing.
You must have attended Don's "hot rod building documentry class" ?
Keep up the good work. '22

 

[luckyfasteddie]

That looks bitchin,good job LFE

 

[winr]

Way cool Tripper!!

It looks like the cross member bolts in ??

Could I put a crossmember and rack on my 65 F-100, just curious.


I cant wait to see your Truck finished.......


Richard.

 

[Tripper]

It looks like the cross member bolts in ??
Could I put a crossmember and rack on my 65 F-100, just curious.

Richard,
Yes, it's a bolt-in which I'll also weld in. I chose the bolt-in version as you are less likely to make a mistake with this type as it will only fit in one way. I will b running fenders so all this will b hidden but handling will b awesome. Here's a link to Chassis Engineering Inc & I'm sure they have a kit for u're truck...

Chassis Engineering Inc./

BoB

 

[Tripper]

Nailhead may be in Tripper's future?!

Well... I always catch a cold or worse from my grandkids & this year is no exception (bronchitis) so... no progress to report on my PU but... it looks like I might be gettin' a BB Nailhead for the beast. I should know sometime next week. If it works out I'll go with a 3 deuce setup & a 700r4... I definitely have my fingers crossed!

BoB

 

[falconvan]

Awsesome looking firewall! I'm trying to decide if I'm brave enough to attempt to do my 47 like that. Great job.

 

[Tripper]

Easy!

Awsesome looking firewall! I'm trying to decide if I'm brave enough to attempt to do my 47 like that. Great job.

Falcon,
I bought that from Bitchin' Products, cut the old one out & it fit right in! Had to do a little minor trimming but it was pretty easy.

BoB

 

[41Rat]

Firewall looks real smooth and clean,awesome job Tripper.

 

[Tripper]

Back @ it... finally!!!

Finally!!! After my grandkids left me with a brutal case of bronchitis @ Christmas time, several trips to the Doc, several rounds of meds... I'm finally back amongst the living!!! After a months delay I was back in the shop tryin' to finishin' up the doors for my top chop. I leaned the posts back so this is how I had to cut the doors & today I cut that part out & welded in a new piece. I also welded up some other spots on the door & will go back later & do some finish work. Did the passenger door @ the end of last year & after I do a little finishing on both doors... a litle more on the cab & then back to the frame. Hope to order the quick change rear end shortly & install. More on that later!

BoB

 

[Gastrick]

Good Bob. I'm glad to see that you feeling better and are back on the truck.

 

[tiny1]

Man them cooties is bad this time of the year glad your feeling better. The doors to me were the hardest part of the build for me.

 

[Bonehead]

Glad to see you working on that truck of yours again!

 

[Tripper]

Tripped scores BIG 2day!!!!!!!!

I'm finally back amongst the living & was back n the shop doin' some finishing' work on my doors & building some kool work benches but my BIG news is...

Today I finally scored a 425 Nailhead out of a '63 Electra!!! I'll have pictures 2morrow! Gonna tear it down asap & should b n da machine shop late this week!!! Yipppppeeeee!!!!!!!! Believe me... I'm *all* smiles!!! ; - >

BoB

 

[FlatBroke]

WaaHooooo 4 U Bob.

I'm itchin to see this thing make some progress...

 

[eyesore]

Pictures!

Pictures Tripper, we need pictures!

ISore

 

[Tripper]

Bear claws

Nearly finished with the toppin' choppin'... gonna order bear claw latches today!

BoB