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07-08-2003 07:56 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 SuperDutyLast edited by Flipper_1938; 08-01-2004 at 06:33 AM.
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07-08-2003 07:57 PM #2
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another pic
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07-08-2003 07:58 PM #3
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one more
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07-08-2003 07:59 PM #4
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last one. This truck used to have a roof on it according to factory photos.
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07-08-2003 11:47 PM #5
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Jumbo Rods...
Have you read this earlier thread?
http://www.clubhotrod.com/t840.html
Visit on this page:
http://www.blastolene.com/
Jani
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07-09-2003 06:38 AM #6
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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
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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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07-09-2003 07:37 AM #7
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Neat project! welcome to CHRJr Racer 6885
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07-09-2003 08:12 AM #8
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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...
Dave Brisco
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07-09-2003 09:17 AM #9
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Cool Project!!
Flipper_1938, Welcome to Club HotRod!! That Seagrave is really a different rod project for sure! Keep us posted on your progress.
Larry M.
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07-09-2003 08:42 PM #10
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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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07-10-2003 05:26 AM #11
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here is a photochop
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07-10-2003 05:27 AM #12
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and one as a custom
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07-30-2004 08:50 PM #13
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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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07-30-2004 08:52 PM #14
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motor in daylight. that IS a crew cab superduty
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07-30-2004 08:54 PM #15
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engine with a grill shell mocked up
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