Thread: 1951 Ford F1 Rat Rod Truck

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I welded the strip in the roof. and removed all the bracing inside. Finished up some of the welding and slap so Bondo on to how it will look.






door frames cut and fitted. Still have tons of welding and grinding to do.





Threw the seat out of 50 Stude in to see if it will fit. It will needs a few modification but will work just fine. I'll need to go to "Old Town" and get some upholstery material (Mexican blankets).

Used some 16 gauge and the bead roller for the floor.

Got a free Chevy bed from a friend. Cut it down to 46" and welded it back together.

Tearing it apart after mock-up and painting the frame.

Frame paint and putting it all back together.

Brake lines bent, ran, and mounted. Using a Wilwood proportioning valve.

Paint and body work completed.

Great job of detailing the chop process. It will be useful when I attempt the chop of the 35. You obviously had to add the same amount of filler to the top of the door frame to equal the gap you had in the roof, correct? Did you use a piece of the material that you cut off the door frame? That all has to be done to keep the winshield posts on the same angle, right? I hope you understand what I am asking.

Originally Posted by tuhll

Great job of detailing the chop process. It will be useful when I attempt the chop of the 35. You obviously had to add the same amount of filler to the top of the door frame to equal the gap you had in the roof, correct? Did you use a piece of the material that you cut off the door frame? That all has to be done to keep the winshield posts on the same angle, right? I hope you understand what I am asking.

Yes the piece I cut out of the door in the front was welded back in the top of the door frame to lengthen it.

You can also tilt the "A" pillar of the cab back and the "A' pillar of the roof foreward so you won't have to splice a piece in the roof. You will need to do the same with the doors. It will give it a more aggressive look.