Thread: Decision time! Rat from 1950 f1 pickup?

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That is actually the kind of reality check I needed.

In my defense I knew that I could not weld a frame, I found at least one place that would build a custom 2x4 frame and that would have to be the route I would take. I was hoping I could use the welder I have for the motor, and suspension mounts, but if it isn't sufficient for that I could tack everything on and have a pro take it from there. There are two guys very close to me that could handle the chore.

One of the reasons I was trying to keep the cost down (such as reusing the front suspension instead of getting what everyone agrees would look better) was I thought I had a pretty good chance of abandoning the project if it got over my head.

I have been tryin to get all the experience I can. I am picking up an old frame and suspension out of a junk pile tomorrow to try and make into a few yard carts just to get some experience welding on a frame.

I really don't know where else to get started at this game!

Either way wish me luck,
CHAZ


My last project.

I don't like to speak for anyone else but I don't think anyone here would try to talk you out of your project. That said. What they will do is as Don did try to explain the pitfalls of the project. Since your reply I think you should try going ahead as you said you have to get your feet wet somwhere. The guys here just don't want you climbing into somthing heading down the road and getting hurt. Every car you build is a learning experiance. I try to treat each new project with what I've learned from the past. Your starting out right by asking questions If you know your curent limitations you'll do fine.

Originally Posted by cffisher

I don't like to speak for anyone else but I don't think anyone here would try to talk you out of your project. That said. What they will do is as Don did try to explain the pitfalls of the project. Since your reply I think you should try going ahead as you said you have to get your feet wet somwhere. The guys here just don't want you climbing into somthing heading down the road and getting hurt. Every car you build is a learning experiance. I try to treat each new project with what I've learned from the past. Your starting out right by asking questions If you know your curent limitations you'll do fine.

Right on the mark. If everyone took the advice to not build something, nothing would ever be built. Like he said above, we just want you to have all the facts and build something that won't get you hurt.

Your thinking about tacking and finishing the welding somewhere else is smart, and the carts you plan to tack up are a great start. Your last project is nice.............I would have probably quit there.

I'm glad you accepted that what we said was only meant to help you . Whatever we can do to help............................


Don

Even the pro's had to learn first. Hot rodding always is a learning experience. Grab some iron and get at it! Your truck will be a cool little bomb, however you end up doing it. Go to the bookstore and buy some how-to books to get the general idea, and some specific info.