Thread: 1951 Ford F1 Rat Rod Truck
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05-09-2009 08:06 AM #1
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05-09-2009 08:11 AM #2
Got a new valve cover.


And some pistripes


Livin' on Route 66 
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07-15-2009 10:54 PM #3
Ratty!
What a fun looking truck. I love it! Very unusual combo, which makes it great!
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08-06-2009 06:23 PM #4
Guess I'm doing this backwards but I already finished the truck.
Here's what I started with a cab, an engine and a Minneapolis Moline tractor grille.


The frame is from Spirit Industries. It's a 27 T roadster frame. Was cheaper than I could buy the metal at the time.

Livin' on Route 66 
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08-06-2009 06:28 PM #5
The rear is out of a 69 Camaro. 10 bolt, 3.73 Posi, new bearings, seals and axles. I removed the spring pads and welded on the hairpin/shock brackets.


Livin' on Route 66 
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08-06-2009 06:48 PM #6
Next to the front.
Super Bell 4" drop I-beam with 40s style Ford Spindles. I started with the Model A bones but later changed to hairpins.


The front brakes are 69-72 Chevy Mid-size 11" disc brake rotors and calipers.
Last edited by dmw56; 08-06-2009 at 06:54 PM.
Livin' on Route 66 
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08-06-2009 07:04 PM #7
Once the rolling chassis was mocked up I set the body on the frame. The body was channeled 4" and a floor frame of 1" tubing was installed.



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