New buy from Southern California (Inland Empire)

Hows it going guys/girls? I own a 52 Ford Pickup. My grandpa bought it in 67 for 25.00 dollars. I Still have the original bill of sale. I was given the truck years ago and decided it is finally time to get rollin' on it. I would like to build it as a full blown street rod. Can't wait to start pulling it apart and getting going on my build. Once I figure out how to list pictures I'll put some up.

Joshua
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Originally Posted by Bumps52Ford

I would like to build it as a full blown street rod. Joshua

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Hi Joshua, my best advice to you is not to start until you have $25,000 in the bank dedicated to building the truck, or at least X dollars a week to contribute to the truck fund with an eye on the total of about $25,000.

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Originally Posted by techinspector1

Hi Joshua, my best advice to you is not to start until you have $25,000 in the bank dedicated to building the truck, or at least X dollars a week to contribute to the truck fund with an eye on the total of about $25,000.

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Thats kinda what I've been pondering. I am in no hurry for a finished project. I am 29 and have 2 kids and I would love for them to be able to help me work on it. I thank you for the input.

Hopefully my pictures worked.

Welcome to CHR, Joshua. That's a nice truck, and having it tied to your grandpa makes it special. While Tech's right, your build starts with a plan and that doesn't cost you anything. I'd start by getting it up out of the mud. If you have a spot that it can be in out of the weather its a real bonus, but if not put down a sheet of heavy plastic sheeting (to slow down moisture wicking up from the earth), get it up on secure stands that you can safely work around and cover it with a heavy plastic tarp tucked in atop your plastic on the ground. You can do a lot of cleaning and prevention work without spending much money, and depending on their age, you might even enlist the kids to clean grime and rust, too :D As you get into it you can figure out your power train, stance, and even what you eventually want to do for body and paint. Build yourself a 3 ring binder, segregated by chassis, engine, body/paint, interior and start dreaming. Watch your local craigslist and you might pick up a power train for little or nothing, depending on what you want - time is on your side for deals. Guys (& gals) here can help address any unknowns, especially knowing that Bumps 52 is real, and then when you've got the money side worked out you'll be miles ahead!!

Great post Roger.:D

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Originally Posted by techinspector1

Great post Roger.:D

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Agree!!! Thanks for the insight.

Welcome to CHR Joshua. Another tip to building a nice vehicle is being encourage by the community here.
Andy

Welcome aboard! Keep the kids involved and out of the video games :)

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Originally Posted by rc57

Welcome aboard! Keep the kids involved and out of the video games :)

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Thats my goal, I am sure it will be a blast, they will love it. Only my bank account disagrees. :)