02-14-2017, 08:45 AM | #301 |
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Re: 1941 Ford Pickup frame-off restore for the next generation
No "easygrind" here, I actually get it from my local Ace Hardware. Just mig wire. I was actually using .025 to begin with and changed to .023, made a big difference.
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02-14-2017, 03:39 PM | #302 |
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02-15-2017, 06:46 PM | #303 |
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Are you putting your bed back together using the rivets or welding it? If rivets, how did you do it? What tools??
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02-15-2017, 07:42 PM | #304 |
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03-20-2017, 11:35 AM | #305 |
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Fenders and more fenders, lol. Passenger side has approx. 20' of weld done and drivers maybe 8'. Was able to use 99% original Ford metal.
Anyone keeping track, green is 1939 bed and fenders I picked up, black is from my original 1941. |
03-20-2017, 11:45 AM | #306 |
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Truck brought in and starting on final mockup for bed and fenders. I can truly see the light at the end of the tunnel. PS, since I had the truck out from under its winters rest, I had to do a quick 20 mile trip with the truck Ran great. |
03-20-2017, 11:50 AM | #307 |
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You are really doing a great job on the truck. It is nice that you can drive and enjoy it.
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03-20-2017, 12:09 PM | #308 |
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Thanks, that little 20 mile drive gives me all the encouragement I need to finish. More than likely final paint on bed will take place next winter. Summertime is drive time.
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03-20-2017, 12:12 PM | #309 |
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followed this all the way,making my mouth water ,I just love working on these vehicles,probably more than driving them,seeing a craftsman produce such work is a joy indeed,feel proud of yourself.....well done.
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03-20-2017, 12:17 PM | #310 |
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Thank you very much, totally agree with working on these vehicles, having way too much fun. But am so glad metalworking is over.
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03-20-2017, 04:47 PM | #311 |
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That was the best part of my resto was all the metal work i had to do. Looking good. Nice work.
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03-20-2017, 06:58 PM | #312 |
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03-27-2017, 09:07 AM | #313 |
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Another Mock up. Final fitting of bed, fenders and tailgate.
Local lumber yard had a clearance rack and picked up the plywood for $9.99. Will be nice base for whatever I decide is going on top. A little taller in the back than I want. Did the mandatory ride around the block. No rattles and nothing fell off. Next on the list, get it all in sealer, start the bodywork finishing, and get it ready for final paint. |
03-27-2017, 09:29 AM | #314 |
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Yes, it is running a lot of rake. You couldn't tell that intil the bed and fenders were in place. A bit of altitude adjustment and if your previous work is anything to go by, it will turn out great.
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03-27-2017, 10:43 AM | #315 |
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I used a reverse eye in the rear. getting closer, looking great!
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03-27-2017, 05:16 PM | #317 |
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Picture 8 someone stole first base.
Lookin good. Bruce
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03-27-2017, 09:01 PM | #318 |
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As you know you can de-arch, remove springs, reverse, drop shackles, or lower the cross member.
Wonder why it's so high... seems way beyond stock. No doubt you'll figure it out. Hey that rhymes. I'm a poet and didn't even know it. Pretty lame huh |
03-28-2017, 07:05 AM | #319 |
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Well got me a little baffled anyway. Here's a shot of the rear end. Tonight I'll try and find the old shackles and compare lengths. I've studies my older original pics, all I can tell (remember almost broke frame) is the running board height was below the rear axle and the shock arms were close to parallel to ground. Not so now. |
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