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  1. 07-08-2003 08:56 PM #1
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    Intro / BIG ROD PROJECT

     



    Hello everybody. I'm new to the board. I have a rather odd rod project that I picked up last weekend. It is a 1947 Seagrave firetruck that came with a 906 ci V12. The firefighting stuff is going to be removed and truck turned into a roadster version of a Ford Excursion...3 rows of bench seats and room to spare. Its gonna get air bags and 4 links on both ends.

    I am looking for ideas on the links for such a big/heavy rod.

    below is a picture of it being towed by my crewcab SuperDuty
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  3. 07-08-2003 08:57 PM #2
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    another pic
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    one more
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    last one. This truck used to have a roof on it according to factory photos.
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    Jumbo Rods...

     



    Have you read this earlier thread?

    http://www.clubhotrod.com/t840.html

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    WOW what a neat project!!!!! (What can I say, I'm an old farm kid and have always had a soft spot for big trucks )

    Don't know if I can be much help on the suspension part, but as far as drivetrains, I may have some suggestions if you don't intend to use the original (I suspect parts may be a little hard to come by for that engine). I've done a couple of big truck projects in the past (52 Ford F6 conventional cab w/402 Chevy BB, offy bellhousing adaptor to original tranny and 2 spd rear,..... 51 Ford F6 Cab Over with a 440 Chrysler, Torqueflight and Hone Overdrive).

    Good luck with the project.
    I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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    Neat project! welcome to CHR
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    Cool...

     



    That is a really cool idea and looks to be quite and undertaking... Keep the photos comming as you continue with your project...

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    Thumbs up Cool Project!!

     



    Flipper_1938, Welcome to Club HotRod!! That Seagrave is really a different rod project for sure! Keep us posted on your progress.

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    That id one of the coolest things i have ever seen. I like your idea, but alos like the limo idea. With a hot tub of course
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    here is a photochop
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    and one as a custom
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    Time for an update.

     



    Time for an update. The 906 cubic inch V-12 just wasn't big enough. I bought a 1,790 cubic inch motor to shove in it (same kind as Blastolene Special). I'm going to try it with the big 4 speed first.

    I also have decided on wheels and tires. Classic medium hole Alcoas. 22.5 x 7.5 with 255/70/22.5 tires on the front (36" tall) amd 24.5 x 8.25 (duals) with 285/75/24.5 tires (41.5" tall).
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    motor in daylight. that IS a crew cab superduty
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    engine with a grill shell mocked up
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