Thread: 1940 Ford Pickup

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Too cool for words!

Another view of what * months of building gets.

thanks for the video. SWEET!

That looks very nice!

Depends on what you call late model and little modifications--------
You can build a package using the front crossmember and a -arms/steering/suspension to adapt to what ever frame structure you choose as well as the rear --however in 1997 they went to a rear trans/differantial/suspension that was quite advanced and it will get complicated. I got a complete rear package along with the torque tube for a build for a friend with a 34 truck. also sourced a cut out of the chassis structure so I would have all the diminsions/geometry of the vett to mount under the truck------

If your frame is bad/rusted/etc I would suggest sourcing a replacement frame from one of the builders to use the vett stuff on------
not putting your stuff on a vett frame

Hey Gary welcome to the forum ! Anything can be done but what's the best way, the most correct way, the most cost effective way and the best out come that's the question. I have no idea if your combo will work. There's no easy swap that I know for sure. Is your frame bad ?

Cars I have seen set on S10 or other modern frames don't look right, and it devalues the finished product. If your frame is beyond saving, you are much better off finding another stock frame and using it as a basis for your build.

Well as most know I'm having brake issues which is on another post, so here's something that does work.
Tail feathers are on the bird.
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more plane pic's , the truck errrrr

got the elevators on and working on the wires, the Britt's make this as hard as they could by having the Rudder move up and down with the trim of the stabilizer, worm gear, chain and cables more on that later,maybe a short video because I sure can't explain it.

This pic is of the cockpit area, ribs are being shaped to get ready for the plywood covering.

6 months to get it done and then back to full time hotrod building ho-ray !

As always, thanks for thinking of us and sharing the pics!
I just marvel at the technology!!

Little work on the truck today, hung the tail pipes again. Had to redo them after I changed the rear end.
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Had to make some pulley housings for the plane, so we cut some plate and made the shape we needed. I thought some of you might enjoy this simple way to form a part.

finished part

That is a great way to do that! Nice work on the airplane!

Well here's a couple pic's 1 truck and 1 Plane. More work getting done on the Plane than the truck, just about done with the wood work around the cockpit.

Nice work! Do you steam the plywood to form it to the structure of the plane? Just curious.