Topic: About time to get started, 34 Ford PU (Read 37406 times)

dcacjc · « **on:** October 21, 2013, 06:58:51 PM »

I am finally getting to get started on my 1934 Ford PU. This will be my first build so it will be slow and painful. I will have lots of questions and I am sure will get lots of advise, which I need.

This is what it looked like when I brought it home from Colorado, thanks for the tip Hotwheels.

http://i42.tinypic.com/e0wo9.jpg

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Here is what it looked like temporarily put together:

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After looking at eh frame for a while it just need to much work so I was on look for a frame, I was not about to attempt to build one my self at this point, so I found this one priced right and after some input from hotwheels and greybeard Ipicked it up

http://i42.tinypic.com/zmhxfp.jpg

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in this picture it has the front end I got with truck on it.

bigj · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:10:05 PM »

Looks great and nice frame enjoy the build its the fun part.

lowboy · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2013, 08:06:47 PM »

good starting place

miraclepieco · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2013, 01:08:42 AM »

This is looking good already. I can't wait for more. We're cheering you on David!

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2013, 06:59:07 AM »

Rock on big guy , it's looking good !

hotwheels · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2013, 04:15:24 PM »

love it, gonna be a nice ride.......

dcacjc · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2013, 08:12:30 PM »

Thanks guys, but is mind blowing to me!! basically building a truck from the ground up.

I have actually had a little head start and know the frame is a roller. i even had a chance to set the cab one for inspiration.

miraclepieco · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2013, 10:55:25 PM »

I am LOVING those 5-spokes! Will you use those or are they just shop rollers? If not, I want them!

PS: One of the best things you can do to keep yourself motivated is to keep the unit LOOKING like a running vehicle as much as possible; ie keep the wheels/tires, body, etc all together. A pile of parts is much less inspiring than an actual car.

dcacjc · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2013, 12:52:18 PM »

Quote from: miraclepieco on October 22, 2013, 10:55:25 PM

I am LOVING those 5-spokes! Will you use those or are they just shop rollers? If not, I want them!

PS: One of the best things you can do to keep yourself motivated is to keep the unit LOOKING like a running vehicle as much as possible; ie keep the wheels/tires, body, etc all together. A pile of parts is much less inspiring than an actual car.

I wanted to use the ET mags but I could not get them to hold air, the fronts would not clear disk brakes and both of the rear were not true.

hotwheels · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2013, 03:59:33 PM »

Just remember to take your time. Sometimes i'll just sit in a chair and stare at my rides, and take a piece of paper and start writting down a list of things to do. Then i start picking away at the list......you can always ad to the list. Without this list, you are kind of flying blind and may forget something.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2013, 10:10:26 AM »

good advice

dcacjc · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2013, 06:50:45 PM »

Working for a living really gets in the way of working on my truck!

Finally had a chance to do a little more to the truck this weekend, got started on the frame work on the floor.

Also got a set of headers for $50 bucks at a swap meet this weekend as well, not really sure of the quality but for $50 I could not pass them up.

bigj · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2013, 08:22:55 PM »

The headers look hot the floor is coming along nicely I'm a little worried about that driveshaft.

miraclepieco · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2013, 11:13:37 PM »

Lakes headers for $50? You SCORED!

Hurry up...let's go driving.

oldskool49 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 28, 2013, 05:59:36 PM »

Quote from: hotwheels on October 23, 2013, 03:59:33 PM

Just remember to take your time. Sometimes i'll just sit in a chair and stare at my rides, and take a piece of paper and start writting down a list of things to do. Then i start picking away at the list......you can always ad to the list. Without this list, you are kind of flying blind and may forget something.

Also it wont hurt to have a note pad handy, never know what the brain cells will kick out. Or you will see something at a show somewhere.

Rubberhead · « **Reply #15 on:** October 28, 2013, 07:53:34 PM »

Yeah, the driveshaft does indeed look questionable although I suspect that it's just in place to determine the trajectory for the real one; a really great idea actually... /sarcasm.

dcacjc · « **Reply #16 on:** October 29, 2013, 05:45:27 AM »

Awe come one guys you don't think the PVC will hold up........

Yes its just there looking for clearence issues.

miraclepieco · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2013, 06:36:41 AM »

Quote from: dcacjc on October 29, 2013, 05:45:27 AM

Awe come one guys you don't think the PVC will hold up........

When you post your build online everyone's a critic

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2013, 07:07:59 AM »

if you decide to not use the headers I will be glad to give $50 bucks for them anytime !!

dcacjc · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2013, 05:27:08 PM »

Quote from: Greybeards Customs on October 29, 2013, 07:07:59 AM

if you decide to not use the headers I will be glad to give $50 bucks for them anytime !!

Deal, but don't hold your breath!!

I do have a question where do you all get your nuts and bolts???

dcacjc · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2013, 04:35:53 PM »

Well finally got work on the truck a little more I was mocking up the steering a got to the steering column and found out the when you buy 3/4" pillow block bearing they may not have a 3/4" bore.....ugh. so I will have to wait to finish until I find some 3/4" bore pillow block bearings.

So I moved on to the bed, I have never been more nervous in my life than when I started cutting on the beautiful bed that greybeard made for me. After measuring 5 or 6 times I took the plunge and started cutting and all is well.

After looking at it I think the front is sitting to high.

hotwheels · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2013, 05:48:03 PM »

oh hell yea. that box looks awesome on there.......truck is lookin good.

miraclepieco · « **Reply #22 on:** November 12, 2013, 02:18:27 PM »

Hmm, I always buy 3/4" pillow block bearings and they have a 3/4" bore. I just sold some at the September swap meet :'(

How will you lower the front? If you show us some detailed pics I'm sure we can come up with numerous suggestions that will only cost you several thousand dollars and a couple of months work

Good job on the box. You are really racing along on this!

dcacjc · « **Reply #23 on:** November 12, 2013, 04:36:47 PM »

Quote from: miraclepieco on November 12, 2013, 02:18:27 PM

How will you lower the front? If you show us some detailed pics I'm sure we can come up with numerous suggestions that will only cost you several thousand dollars and a couple of months work

Rodger I really don't know how I am going to lower it, I was thinkig about mayne pulling one of the leafs from the spring.

Any Ideas?

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #24 on:** November 12, 2013, 05:50:10 PM »

I do have a question where do you all get your nuts and bolts???
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I usually get all my bolts from fastenall

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