Rusted out in Oregon

[Sid]

Hello,

I’m not sure where, but a few months back I ran across a picture of a Rat Rod. It was a very odd feeling that came over me as I looked at the rusty, no doubt loud, piece of art with 4 wheels. I new right then I had to build one.

I picked up a 1942 Ford truck cab that I’ll work with. I rebuild a 84’ Mustang T-5 transmission to bolt behind a Flathead I’d like to use for the power plant (If I have enough money for it). There’s a Ford 8.8 differential in my living room I just narrowed that’s waiting for a new axle for the shortened side.

The truck is a sort of a tribute to my father and grandfather who started a garage in Oregon back in 1942.

Over and out,

Sid

 

[Bonehead]

I am just glad to know I am not the only one with a ford rear axle in my living room.
Welcome to the site.

 

[Sid]

My wife keeps asking me why I don't run the dishwasher. She quit asking after this.



Sid

 

[Tripper]

Welcome!

Sid,
Welcome to the forum... glad u found us. Make u're self @ home & feel free to join rat in!!!

BoB

 

[moronthethrottle]

My wife keeps asking me why I don't run the dishwasher. She quit asking after this.

Now that's funny sid! Did you put solvent in the soap dispenser? I can see already that we're going to enjoy having you here! Those rat-bites are quit infectious and addictive, aren't they?!?

Just an idea-maybe you could put the name/logo of your pops & grandpops shop on the door of your 42?

 

[Sid]

I did use an engine degreaser in the dishwasher. Ya, it was funny but my wife didn't see the humor it.

Yes, I was going to try and paint on the "Bland's Garage" lettering on the side of the truck and try to make it look as worn as the paint that's already on there.

Sid

 

[Sid]

Here's a picture of the garage back in the early days.



Sid

 

[Gastrick]

Ya, it was funny but my wife didn't see the humor it.

Sid

You're a brave man Sid Welcome to RRR.

The tribute to your father's/grandfather's garage is nice.

 

[rockb1]

Welcome to the site. Ya post up some more old pics like that. Its always nice to get a little history.

 

[Sid]

Here's another picture of the garage back in 44' and a piece of artwork my aunt did in 45'. It doesn't look like much was going on then, other than WWII. I've been hounding my older siblings on information about the garage and trying to round up more pictures.




I remember as a youngster hanging out down there as my father assisted my older brothers in building many of their rigs, something I missed out on when I finally got into my teens.

Unfortunately back in the mid 80s' the department of transportation decided they needed to widen the road and tore the building down.


Sid

 

[kal]

welcome sid, where in oregon are you? Im over by medford,kal

 

[BruceR&C]

Welcome to RRR, sid. Great you are keeping your dad & grandfathers memories alive via the truck.

 

[Sid]

welcome sid, where in oregon are you? Im over by medford,kal

We're at opposite ends of the state. I'm up in the Portland metro area.

Sid