1951 Ford F1 Rat Rod Truck

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10-08-2009, 08:34 PM
dmw56

I took these today in Moriority, NM while my truck was being photographed for New Mexico Rods and Rides Magazine. Frontier Saloon on Route 66.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...uck/004-29.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ruck/026-2.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...uck/003-29.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...uck/010-20.jpg
10-08-2009, 08:35 PM
dmw56

A couple more.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...uck/011-16.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ruck/020-3.jpg
10-08-2009, 08:38 PM
NTFDAY

That's toooo cool:D
10-09-2009, 01:16 AM
stovens

very cool setting, completely perfect to set off your RPU!
10-30-2009, 08:04 PM
dmw56

fordtocustom here's the build thread.

Also:
http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3567
11-19-2009, 04:56 PM
dmw56

New Mexico Rods and Rides Magazine photo layout.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...ordRatRod3.jpg
11-19-2009, 06:52 PM
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.:confused:
11-19-2009, 07:26 PM
dmw56

Quote:

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.:confused:

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.
11-19-2009, 07:42 PM
tuhll

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmw56

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.

Would you do that by cutting a "V" notch at the base of the pillars? Seems like that would be easier than adding a piece to the roof.
11-30-2009, 04:37 PM
1969_442 W32

very nice dmw!
11-30-2009, 05:49 PM
Dago Red

I relaly like this! we are building an F1 right now, and damnit I already cut the sides of the bed for the tubs, but like the way it looks open.

does anybody know what the rule is in California for running them without fenders? (sorry to hijack). thanks.

Red
11-30-2009, 06:33 PM
dmw56

I see plenty of rods in CA without fenders. My bro in law has a fenderless 29 A and his neighbor has a fenderless RPU.
11-30-2009, 06:35 PM
dmw56

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuhll

Would you do that by cutting a "V" notch at the base of the pillars? Seems like that would be easier than adding a piece to the roof.

Yes, or I've seen them cut a slit lengthwise in front of the windshield on top of the cowl.
12-01-2009, 04:37 PM
Crazyrat

Don as my grdson would say; Totally awesome pawpaw.....:LOL:
12-01-2009, 05:37 PM
dmw56

Thanks Guys.

A buddy forwarded me this.
It's my truck is in a youtube video. Look at 0:58 and 1:09

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foy2MiI1nQY

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