Weld's 40 Ford pickup

[GregWeld]

That is a great painting Greg,looks just like picture,what's the new toy you mentioned you are doing? A 40 model pickup?we need details on this cool build.



I don't think I'm going to do a build thread on the '40... this forum just isn't really into hot rods like I am. And frankly - there's not much to be learned by the community with these old hot rods.

I'm not forging any new ground with this newest project.

[DBasher]

One thing I know about Pinkee's, like Ironworks they nail the stance of what ever they build.
The RS chassis, well that's cool if your into that kinda thing.

Good to hear Gwen likes the car, is she doing the GG deal with you? I know you said "we're", just wasn't clear if your other "handler" Sieg was going for a ride.:walkingdog:

:action-smiley-027:
Dan

[CURVES]

ART OF ART.........

Outstanding, both of them!

[SSLance]

I spent a weekend parked next to the Pinkees crew at a Russo and Steele auction a few years back, they are good peeps. Art looks great Greg. Now...if you only had a new house to hang it in. :poke:

[GregWeld]

One thing I know about Pinkee's, like Ironworks they nail the stance of what ever they build.
The RS chassis, well that's cool if your into that kinda thing.

Good to hear Gwen likes the car, is she doing the GG deal with you? I know you said "we're", just wasn't clear if your other "handler" Sieg was going for a ride.:walkingdog:

:action-smiley-027:
Dan



The trip will be GWEN and I ---- with her doing all the driving and me doing all the sight seeing.

[GregWeld]

ART OF ART.........

Outstanding, both of them!



Agree 100%

Eric Peratt (Pinkee's) is a hot rod guy. He also happens to own and drive a '40 Ford Pickup of his own. I tried to buy his - but he ended up finding me a donor and running numbers on the project - and convinced me the donor was smarter. DONE.




I spent a weekend parked next to the Pinkees crew at a Russo and Steele auction a few years back, they are good peeps. Art looks great Greg. Now...if you only had a new house to hang it in. :poke:




They are Lance! I'm glad you feel the same way.

The "art" was an accident because Kenny was in Brizio's space during the Grand Nationals... next thing you know - he's doing a painting for us. I've never done that kind of thing before and it's pretty darn kool!

[glassman]

Greg, did you see this beast yet? it drove with us on the GG's "HAUL" of fame road tour (yes, Ed needs to change the title of the trip/tour)....LS powered and RS chassis....

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r530/mikearmienti/0550682c085f455aba6c7eeed8095601.jpg

[GregWeld]

I used to have that model of pickup.... had a cute tricked out 6 cylinder.


I'm arguing right now with myself -- an LS in a Ford or a Ford in a Ford... I think LS is winning. Besides -- I like pissing people off.

[glassman]

You crack me up....This truck was a tribute to his wife who lost her battle with the ugly C...But man that thing MOVED, cruised at 90+ no problem....

[Ketzer]

I don't think I'm going to do a build thread on the '40... this forum just isn't really into hot rods like I am. And frankly - there's not much to be learned by the community with these old hot rods.

I'm not forging any new ground with this newest project.

Boooooo.....! :( :( :(



Jeff-

[waynieZ]

I'm arguing right now with myself -- an LS in a Ford or a Ford in a Ford... I think LS is winning. Besides --" I like pissing people off.[/QUOTE]"

You know what they say Greg, stick with what your good at !
Love both the car and the painting. Glad the wife is enjoying the car.

Oh if you post pictures of the pickup anywhere let me know I'd like to check it out as you get it done.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I'm arguing right now with myself -- an LS in a Ford or a Ford in a Ford... I think LS is winning. Besides -- I like pissing people off.

How about ticking off the LS guys for a change.

:thankyou:

Boooooo.....! :( :( :(

Jeff-

X2.

Do a build thread.

We don't need another lat-g guy who buys a RS chassis... and then stops posting about it.

:lol:

[CURVES]

I'm signing the petition for a build thread.

[Ketzer]

X2.

Do a build thread.

We don't need another lat-g guy who buys a RS chassis... and then stops posting about it.

:lol:

You tell him Skip, it's obvious we don't care about GWs hotrod builds... this thread is only how many pages and views...??


Jeff-

[GregWeld]

I wasn't going to do a build thread on this project... but WTF.

I wanted to build this myself at my new shop - but realized that with building a new house over there - and the lack of "hot rod friends" that might be a real struggle. I don't have the resources over there -- buddies to just call and say "come help me with...." etc. And I want this done within the next 18 months or so.

I'm having Pinkee's Rod Shop build this project because he has the talent and taste that is what I'm after for this particular build. I'm building this as a daily driver for Sun Valley where the average speed is about 20 MPH. But I want to be able to drive it to Costco in Twin Falls or to Boise or wherever... so that's the way it's going to be planned. No bling - nothing fancy - just drive it rain or shine.

The goal is to have perfectly straight body - perfect gaps - flush windows - air tight - rattle free... easy to drive... great A/C and heat including heated seats.


The Roadster Shop chassis. Ford 9" on triangulated 4 link - coil overs front and back. 9" or 10" rear wheel... Wilwood simple brakes two piston front single rear... auto overdrive tranny... crate LS3 or SBF (maybe a Roush motor). EFI. Patina paint - but Gwen likes paint - so maybe a pale green (old skool color) or tan...

I'm talking to Eric (owner of Pinkee's) about bead rolling details into an all metal "trunk" and painting it like it's old tattered canvas covered and leather... and mounting this in the bed so I can have dry secure storage for groceries or luggage etc for road trips. Right now this is just an "idea".

I've asked Tracy of The Recovery Room - to come up with a "quality" version of "early horse blanket" for the interior. Not sure what that means but we'll figure out something. I think Gwen is going to have her hand in the details now that she's become an official hot rodder. For the first time EVER she was walking around the Pomona FairPlex looking at cars and telling me what colors she likes and which cars she liked and didn't.... and her tastes are an exact match to mine. Where we differed was on the paint scheme -- she wants old skool real paint - and I was thinking pure patina...

Here is what we're starting with - a body found in Wyoming by Pinkee's.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140630_150113.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140630_150113.jpg.html)

[Spiffav8]

That will be one very cool daily driver! Glad you decided to make a build thread after all. This is going to be fun.

[carbuff]

Excellent project, I look forward to watching it come together just like the last one...

[CURVES]

That-a-boy!

Thank you, this will be fun, as always.

[GregWeld]

That-a-boy!

Thank you, this will be fun, as always.



FINE!



LOL

[fleetus macmullitz]

You tell him Skip, it's obvious we don't care about GWs hotrod builds... this thread is only how many pages and views...??

Jeff-

Yep!

Jeff, I believe it's now state law in Colordo that if you contract with Pinkees, you must post the build web on algores worldwide internet system...no matter what state you reside in.

I'll look into that.

:bump:

[66fury]

Whatever you do , dont paint that truck !! Way cooler in patina. Need a "welds shed " logo on door.

[CURVES]

BTW, I'm down for patina.

[camcojb]

That's a great project to post here. :thumbsup:

[LS7 Z/28]

Another cool one Greg. I know it will just be a driver but I think you should put 14" Wilwoods on it instead just in case you want to take it to a few Goodguys shows, then you can run the autocross in the hotrod category. This thing would be one hell of a sleeper with an LS3 and everything else you have planned.

Or are you planning 15" Wheels...

[GregWeld]

Another cool one Greg. I know it will just be a driver but I think you should put 14" Wilwoods on it instead just in case you want to take it to a few Goodguys shows, then you can run the autocross in the hotrod category. This thing would be one hell of a sleeper with an LS3 and everything else you have planned.

Or are you planning 15" Wheels...



We haven't gotten there yet --- and you won't find me running any Auto X events... in anything. Just not my cup of tea.

[Sieg]

That's a great project to post here. :thumbsup:

How much is it costing you? :D

[OLDFLM]

Intros FTW!

And it's time to update your signature again Greg...

[Sieg]

We haven't gotten there yet --- and you won't find me running any Auto X events... in anything. Just not my cup of tea.

http://www.sunvalleyroadrally.com/img/slideshows/index/slide2.jpg

Just add a removable splitter and wing and give em something to talk about.

[SSLance]

I say paint it...just don't go all 1,000s of hours of block sanding, panel gapping, clear coating, more sanding etc etc on it. Get it straight, get it all one color and get on with it.

Cool Project.

[HWY Nova]

Greg,

It's about time you posted this!


--Eric

[GregWeld]

I say paint it...just don't go all 1,000s of hours of block sanding, panel gapping, clear coating, more sanding etc etc on it. Get it straight, get it all one color and get on with it.

Cool Project.



What's wrong with a 40K paint job on a 50K truck?

[GregWeld]

Greg,

It's about time you posted this!


--Eric

HA! I wasn't going to -- but thought it would help out The Roadster Shop.... LOL

[Vince@Meanstreets]

nice pick up....I know someones gonna say it....don't just clear it. That thing deserves paint.

[SSLance]

What's wrong with a 40K paint job on a 50K truck?

Just about everything... :smiley_smack:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

a faux patina paint job would be ok.....and a faded A**holes garage door sign.

[GregWeld]

nice pick up....I know someones gonna say it....don't just clear it. That thing deserves paint.



I think I'll let Gwen call the paint on this one.... that will give her some ownership in the project. So will wait until she sees it @ Pinkee's in September on our trip... and let Eric toss out some ideas etc. She saw a couple '40's at LA Roadster show she really liked and that worked for me too... so we'll see. I'm trying not to turn this into another hot rod --- I want to toss steel in the back - dogs - Costco runs... ski's.... and that would allow me to ditch the super boring F-150. I envision this as a real life every day work truck that gets used. Thus nothing fancy and hard to clean. Wash it with a hose. Done. Steelies and dog dish... bigs and littles... work truck with an attitude... and something more fun than a new car.

[LS7 Z/28]

We haven't gotten there yet --- and you won't find me running any Auto X events... in anything. Just not my cup of tea.
I learn something new about you every day.
http://www.sunvalleyroadrally.com/img/slideshows/index/slide2.jpg

Just add a removable splitter and wing and give em something to talk about.
If they still have this in 2016 I'm going, no bs. Can I leave my car at Weld's Shed? I'll have to order a taller set of gears and put on some Michelin PS2's.

[GregWeld]

I learn something new about you every day.

If they still have this in 2016 I'm going, no bs. Can I leave my car at Weld's Shed? I'll have to order a taller set of gears and put on some Michelin PS2's.



Oh hell yeah!!


Stay at the Weld compound too! Or in other words, a cot in the shed.

They told me this year Bugatti will have 16 Veyron's there. The event itself - is sold out.

[GregWeld]

I learn something new about you every day.



I can't think fast enough - or react fast enough - or drive good enough for Auto X.... and I'm not interested at all in driving for 60 seconds.

On a road course - I get to warm up - run the same turns multiple times - mess around with entry turn in - braking zones - gears - and spend 20 minutes on track - at which time I'm worn out and need 40 minutes of rest. :>)

[Ron in SoCal]

A Roush motor'd, RS chassis'd grocery getter. Nuttin' fancy.

I freakin' LOVE it! Just don't take forever to build it, lol.

:cheers: Greg!

[GregWeld]

Yep!

Jeff, I believe it's now state law in Colordo that if you contract with Pinkees, you must post the build web on algores worldwide internet system...no matter what state you reside in.

I'll look into that.

:bump:




You've confused getting stoned with automobile law...

[Swain]

Dang another build. Awesome

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I can't think fast enough - or react fast enough - or drive good enough for Auto X.... and I'm not interested at all in driving for 60 seconds.

On a road course - I get to warm up - run the same turns multiple times - mess around with entry turn in - braking zones - gears - and spend 20 minutes on track - at which time I'm worn out and need 40 minutes of rest. :>)

tell me about it, i broke my pinky finger auto xing years ago. in my age its hard to read the cones now.

[Blake Foster]

LMAO just something SIMPLE. you kill me

Just ANOTHER Cool project by GW

[GregWeld]

A Roush motor'd, RS chassis'd grocery getter. Nuttin' fancy.

I freakin' LOVE it! Just don't take forever to build it, lol.

:cheers: Greg!




Hey -- We're car guys! Gotta have some sh!t with your get! LOL
Might be out of eggs and the bacon's frying... need to get down to Atkinson's and home in a hurry!






Dang another build. Awesome




Yeah -- this will make like maybe number 40 or so in my lifetime.... It's getting old.






tell me about it, i broke my pinky finger auto xing years ago. in my age its hard to read the cones now.




Okay - breaking your pinky AutoX'n' isn't about age -- it's about having a lot of LOFT.


Sieg will explain it to you.

[GregWeld]

LMAO just something SIMPLE. you kill me

Just ANOTHER Cool project by GW




HAHAHAHAHAHAHA --- what's not simple about putting an old clapped out body on a new chassis -- adding a crate motor and transmission... wheels and tires - air 'em up and "punch it! I know the road!......"

[Sieg]

What's wrong with a 40K paint job on a 50K truck?

Bug crusts, rock chips, dog toe nail scratches, and having to wash it all the time........udder dan dat nuttin.

[NOPANTS68]

That's a cool project. I have a ton of seat time in a '40 PU and they are bad ass. The dashes are super cool looking and the nose is just right. How about a Coyote motor and an auto 6 speed?

[GregWeld]

That's a cool project. I have a ton of seat time in a '40 PU and they are bad ass. The dashes are super cool looking and the nose is just right. How about a Coyote motor and an auto 6 speed?




Oh..... let me think about that for awhile. Okay. Got it. Just hell no!



:>)


Have you ever met my friend Charley Lillard? He and you sound a lot alike.... "you need....." and whatever that is -- costs me money.

[GregWeld]

That's a cool project. I have a ton of seat time in a '40 PU and they are bad ass. The dashes are super cool looking and the nose is just right. How about a Coyote motor and an auto 6 speed?



Don't you remember opening the hood and checking the oil? Do you remember how SMALL these engine bays are? Do you remember they're pinched - severely - in the nose?

Have you EVER seen a BBC / Hemi / name a big block -- in a WILLYS -- actually running and driving on the street - like going somewhere..... EVER? You see them at shows -- parked - never running.... I always wonder how the hell they got there. There's a reason for never seeing one actually going somewhere on it's own wubba.

[NOPANTS68]

Then have you looked at the Ecotec products yet? lol Come one man, it's hot rodding. That motor is what 32-33 inches wide? It's only metal.

[fleetus macmullitz]

You've confused getting stoned with automobile law...

No way! :shakehead:



lol

[GregWeld]

Then have you looked at the Ecotec products yet? lol Come one man, it's hot rodding. That motor is what 32-33 inches wide? It's only metal.

So YOU HAVE met Charley haven't you.


It's not the metal that gets moved around - it's the money that moves from my wallet to Pinkee's --- and for what purpose? If it's taken to SEMA - it will be valet'd in the hotel parking lot. So why spend money trying to do something different... when nobody cares... least of all me!

[GregWeld]

Then have you looked at the Ecotec products yet? lol Come one man, it's hot rodding. That motor is what 32-33 inches wide? It's only metal.




You mean like the twin turbo'd gutless 6 banger in my F-150??

[intocarss]

Greg, did you see this beast yet? it drove with us on the GG's "HAUL" of fame road tour (yes, Ed needs to change the title of the trip/tour)....LS powered and RS chassis....

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r530/mikearmienti/0550682c085f455aba6c7eeed8095601.jpg THAT TRUCK IS JUST BADASS

[clill]

If you don't put a LS engine in "I unfriend You"

[Ricochet]

Nice ! 40 Ford Pick up have always been one of my favorites! You're in real good hands at Pinkee's. I'll be watching this one!

[Jay Hilliard]

Glad you started a thread, Going to be an awesome little truck. Definitely subscribed.

[rustomatic]

Since the status quo and I don't really meet much, I will now congratulate you in advance on choosing an SBF and steel wheels. For a '40 Ford body, that's accuracy in coolness.

On an obliquely related note, I really hate how well I know/recognize the sound of an LS motor now; worse yet, they seem to sound quite similar to the Coyote (whatever this might mean). If I'm wrong, I will return to cherishing my ignorance...

[GregWeld]

If you don't put a LS engine in "I unfriend You"




Well..... FORD IT IS THEN!!

[GregWeld]

Nice ! 40 Ford Pick up have always been one of my favorites! You're in real good hands at Pinkee's. I'll be watching this one!



A buddy has a '37 -- same exact cab.... I don't know that people realize how small these cabs are. Perfect for me --- But Charley wouldn't be quite as happy.
I really was trying to buy his (Eric Peratt's) personal truck for a "first project" in the new shop but then the more we chatted -- and I talked with Gwen -- and she's right as usual... it would be hard to get it going with everything else we've got going on for the next 18 months or so. And I agree - Pinkee's - for a rod like this - perfect! Doesn't need to be a Brizio build...



Glad you started a thread, Going to be an awesome little truck. Definitely subscribed.




Thanks Jay!






Since the status quo and I don't really meet much, I will now congratulate you in advance on choosing an SBF and steel wheels. For a '40 Ford body, that's accuracy in coolness.

On an obliquely related note, I really hate how well I know/recognize the sound of an LS motor now; worse yet, they seem to sound quite similar to the Coyote (whatever this might mean). If I'm wrong, I will return to cherishing my ignorance...





I really haven't settled on which motor I'm going to use yet... although Charley's comment will certainly nudge me along towards anything but an LS...LOL

And maybe you're just personally not in love with LS motors -- once you've owned one - you know why it's THE motor of choice. No leaks - Run like little Singer sewing machines - lightweight - ZILLIONS of aftermarket support parts and tricks... Can't say that about many other motors. They just flat ass work.

I was blabbing with Rob (FE - the queen mary - Torino) who's a Ford guy since he came out of Mommy "blue"... The Coyote motor is really WIDE -- and not well supported for projects like this... so you make that crate choice and then spend 3 times as much trying to get headers - and all the other little things that go into a transplant.... not to mention the shop hours test fitting and fabricating stuff. The smart money says -- why bother? I'd rather spend my borrowed (from Charley) money where it matters.

[GregWeld]

These are some "inspiration"......






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/images.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/images.jpeg.html)





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Australian40.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Australian40.jpg.html)





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/1940FordPickup8.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/1940FordPickup8.jpg.html)






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/C-369-1.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/C-369-1.jpg.html)






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Tommys40.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Tommys40.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

If you don't put a LS engine in "I unfriend You"

lJ0yD-9CDwI?t=16s

LS with machined engine covers that resemble a flathead.......FTW

[chetly]

The Petina and the gloss black with the red wheels look the best out of those options. These trucks look tits with steelies and wide whites.

[SSLance]

Oh..... let me think about that for awhile. Okay. Got it. Just hell no!



:>)


Have you ever met my friend Charley Lillard? He and you sound a lot alike.... "you need....." and whatever that is -- costs me money.


In other words... Seed planted... :underchair:

[SSLance]

That paint


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Australian40.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Australian40.jpg.html)


With those wheels...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/1940FordPickup8.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/1940FordPickup8.jpg.html)

[tones2SS]

Very cool.
Glad you decided to make a build thread. Should be a cool project and personally,....I say go with the Roush engine. :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Man Greg I'm out of town for the week, I get home and BAM you've got a new project!! By the way I love it, those old Fords are soooo cooool looking. Either way paint or patina it will look cool. Oh and LS is the only way to go!!

[65 347]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

Roush please.

Mike

[Vegas69]

This is getting ridiculous. How many cars are you going to build before a few of these bozos ever turn a wheel? :action-smiley-027:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA --- what's not simple about putting an old clapped out body on a new chassis -- adding a crate motor and transmission... wheels and tires - air 'em up and "punch it! I know the road!......"

ahhh Its just a Walmart runner. you'll be fine with one of them ole' 289's, you know the ones...they constantly change their own oil.

[fleetus macmullitz]

George Poteet's...

[GregWeld]

Not all of Poteet's crap is great.... that happens to be one I'm sure he's embarrassed to say he had built.

[DBasher]

Doubt it

Flat black with red steelies, really?
Faux patina?

Shoot Greg you might as well throw a camaro nose on it!

:action-smiley-027:
Dan

[GregWeld]

Doubt it

Flat black with red steelies, really?
Faux patina?

Shoot Greg you might as well throw a camaro nose on it!

:action-smiley-027:
Dan



It will NOT be flat black.... and it won't have RED steelies on it. Hot rod shops HATE Camaros.... So that won't be happenin' either.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Doubt it

Flat black with red steelies, really?
Faux patina?

Shoot Greg you might as well throw a camaro nose on it!

:action-smiley-027:
Dan
here you go dan...
http://www.rodster.com/assets/S-DVkim.jpg

[DBasher]

Nice Vince, now I'm going to have nightmares. Reminds me of "The Fly"!

I just read through the other thread and have settled down a bit. Greg's said multiple times that Gwen will be picking the PAINT, perfect! The early 50's had some great colors that would look right at home on a slammed 40. On Pinkees site he has a maroon 40 merc that looks "right" to me. Ditch the white walls and run some gun metal grey 17" steelies, done.

Whatever happens I'm looking forward to what Gwen and Eric come up with.

:twak:
Dan

[fleetus macmullitz]

Not all of Poteet's crap is great.... that happens to be one I'm sure he's embarrassed to say he had built.

Hopefully.:rolleyes:

I remembered you hated it...we talked about this one too.

:lol:

[HAULNSS]

Some more inspiration

http://2-photos.ebizautos.com/used-1940-ford-hot_rod-pickup-9423-6036691-2-640.jpg

http://image.rodandcustommagazine.com/f/11510382/0902rc_12_z+goodguys_west_coast_nationals_pleasant on+1940_ford_pickup.jpg

:whistling:

[Sieg]

http://image.streetrodderweb.com/f/hotnews/1008sr_syracuse_best_ford_in_a_ford/28650494+w799+h499+cr1+ar0/1008sr_50_z%2Bdavid_susan_ciappa_1940_ford_pickup% 2Bbest_ford_in_a_ford.jpg

http://image.truckinweb.com/f/18907371%2Bw750%2Bst0/0905trweb_01_z%2Bgoodguys_show_costa_mesa%2Bcustom _1940_ford_truck.jpg

http://www.forestgroveconcours.org/photos/cache/2011/class-results/z25-2-40fordpickupsuttoncentralpointor-2011-concours077jimcrisp_w600_h300.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5673/117cqz.jpg

http://imagehosting.rodsnsods.co.uk/71334dea24958b0b1.jpg

[GregWeld]

Some more inspiration

http://2-photos.ebizautos.com/used-1940-ford-hot_rod-pickup-9423-6036691-2-640.jpg:





I was hoping to see this one when I was at Canepa's but it was sold.... When I see "paint" in my head on this truck THIS is what I see.

[GregWeld]

SIEG,



Good thing you posted Pinkee's truck in that "grouping" or I'd have to unfriend you.

[Payton King]

Well are you not the Rock Star...5 pages on a project with one picture.

For a second there I thought Steilow had started another thread. Where is the "leg humper" icon when you need it. LOL

All kidding aside, glad you posted this up. I have been wanting to do the same thing with a 1960 caddy convertible. Maybe I can learn something watching this build. Just make sure you nail down the wheel base before you get started.

[GregWeld]

Well are you not the Rock Star...5 pages on a project with one picture.

For a second there I thought Steilow had started another thread. Where is the "leg humper" icon when you need it. LOL

All kidding aside, glad you posted this up. I have been wanting to do the same thing with a 1960 caddy convertible. Maybe I can learn something watching this build. Just make sure you nail down the wheel base before you get started.


Payton,

6 Pages BTW ---- but who's counting.



So YESTERDAY I got an email from a guy I've known for a long time -- who's built many many hot rods -- inviting me over to his house to see the '40 Ford pickup he's building. Why? Because he's short like I am --- and he's STRETCHING his cab and thought I should sit in it before I get started.

I thought that's why people stretched their wheelbase -- in order to fit in the car?? Oh.... well maybe not apparently. LOL

He's also using an LS motor.


Here's a cut and paste from his email:



Even for us short guys, these trucks can be a little cramped. I have extended the cab two inches and recessed the firewall 1 3/4" to make room for an ls engine with a front runner system. Every thing else pretty straight forward. Superide in front and 9" in rear with 4-bar and c/o.

[Sieg]

SIEG,



Good thing you posted Pinkee's truck in that "grouping" or I'd have to unfriend you.

Did I say I liked any of them? :action-smiley-027: Though there are styling cues with each that could spark ideas.

[GregWeld]

Here are a couple photos that are "inspirational" for this build --- and I'm torn between the super simple "patina" or painted old skool styles....






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/used-1940-ford-hot_rod-pickup-9423-6036691-2-640.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/used-1940-ford-hot_rod-pickup-9423-6036691-2-640.jpg.html)






This is the truck I could have started with - as Eric and I agreed on a price for it --- but I would throw all of it away -- and just use the body. It's chopped 2"... and even buying the clapped out body and chopping it and it's repair works out to be less costly than buying this one. So Eric found and acquired the one from Wyoming.






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/117cqz.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/117cqz.jpg.html)

[DBasher]

I like the front of Eric's truck, the earlier lights and less bullnose on the hood look good.

Curios to see the interior you come up with, I get what you're saying just can't picture it....well, I can picture it but it doesn't look good!

Dan

[GregWeld]

GWEN likes this one.....


I don't care for some of the details -- like the stupid looking radiator.... or the old skool mags.... but I do like the general look.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Tommys40.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Tommys40.jpg.html)

[66fury]

Truck needs a kaase boss nine motor, or a coyote .be different, keep it ford.I like the satin green one if i was not goin with patina

[Sieg]

GWEN likes this one.....

I don't care for some of the details -- like the stupid looking radiator.... or the old skool mags.... but I do like the general look.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Tommys40.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Tommys40.jpg.html)

Overall this one is in my Top 5 out of the hundreds I've looked at now (exceptions as noted).......fwiw.

Though Stella would probably appreciate suicide doors as they are very K9 friendly. :D

[HAULNSS]

I was hoping to see this one when I was at Canepa's but it was sold.... When I see "paint" in my head on this truck THIS is what I see.

It looks simple, but done nicely with a little hot rod touch. The only thing that I'd like to see is the headlight rings to be chrome. I'm not sure about the painted trim around the headlights.

:cool:

Randy

[Blake Foster]

either way looks good, would be nice to see a one piece front windshield, you said you were going to flush mount the glass did you not?

[GregWeld]

Overall this one is in my Top 5 out of the hundreds I've looked at now (exceptions as noted).......fwiw.

Though Stella would probably appreciate suicide doors as they are very K9 friendly. :D






Stella will get a bed in the bed.

[GregWeld]

either way looks good, would be nice to see a one piece front windshield, you said you were going to flush mount the glass did you not?




Yeah - I'm thinking one piece windshield -- flush mount - in the interest of non-leaking - simple looking - cleanliness.

[jeff71]

I wasn't going to do a build thread on this project... but WTF.

I wanted to build this myself at my new shop - but realized that with building a new house over there - and the lack of "hot rod friends" that might be a real struggle. I don't have the resources over there -- buddies to just call and say "come help me with...." etc. And I want this done within the next 18 months or so.

I'm having Pinkee's Rod Shop build this project because he has the talent and taste that is what I'm after for this particular build. I'm building this as a daily driver for Sun Valley where the average speed is about 20 MPH. But I want to be able to drive it to Costco in Twin Falls or to Boise or wherever... so that's the way it's going to be planned. No bling - nothing fancy - just drive it rain or shine.

The goal is to have perfectly straight body - perfect gaps - flush windows - air tight - rattle free... easy to drive... great A/C and heat including heated seats.


The Roadster Shop chassis. Ford 9" on triangulated 4 link - coil overs front and back. 9" or 10" rear wheel... Wilwood simple brakes two piston front single rear... auto overdrive tranny... crate LS3 or SBF (maybe a Roush motor). EFI. Patina paint - but Gwen likes paint - so maybe a pale green (old skool color) or tan...

I'm talking to Eric (owner of Pinkee's) about bead rolling details into an all metal "trunk" and painting it like it's old tattered canvas covered and leather... and mounting this in the bed so I can have dry secure storage for groceries or luggage etc for road trips. Right now this is just an "idea".







I've asked Tracy of The Recovery Room - to come up with a "quality" version of "early horse blanket" for the interior. Not sure what that means but we'll figure out something. I think Gwen is going to have her hand in the details now that she's become an official hot rodder. For the first time EVER she was walking around the Pomona FairPlex looking at cars and telling me what colors she likes and which cars she liked and didn't.... and her tastes are an exact match to mine. Where we differed was on the paint scheme -- she wants old skool real paint - and I was thinking pure patina...

Here is what we're starting with - a body found in Wyoming by Pinkee's.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140630_150113.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140630_150113.jpg.html)

and the lack of "hot rod friends" that might be a real struggle. I don't have the
resources over there -- buddies to just call and say "come help me with...."

Send the jet to pick me up in Vacaville. I can lend a hand!!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

f the jet... get to the choppa

[DBasher]

Did you sit in Eric's shop truck? That mild chop looks real nice, proportioned to the rig and all. It looks like the green one Gwen likes has the same amount taken out.

I'm not sayin you're a tiny little man or anything but I can't imagine you'd be cramped with the right seating position and a mild chop. Besides, it just looks better.

Dan

[pokey64]

Saw this one at GG Des Moines last weekend.

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/GG%20Des%20Moines%202014/IMG_2173.jpg (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/edspokey64/media/GG%20Des%20Moines%202014/IMG_2173.jpg.html)

[96z28ss]

http://2-photos.ebizautos.com/used-1940-ford-hot_rod-pickup-9423-6036691-2-640.jpg



This is the look that I like but, maybe a satin or matte finish.

[intocarss]

Clear coat it and run it just the way it is :flag2:

[GregWeld]

Clear coat it and run it just the way it is :flag2:



Just no!


I don't want a rat rod -- I want a nice daily driver that I can be proud of. Rat rods are for 20 year olds.

[tones2SS]

Here are a couple photos that are "inspirational" for this build --- and I'm torn between the super simple "patina" or painted old skool styles....
http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/used-1940-ford-hot_rod-pickup-9423-6036691-2-640.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/used-1940-ford-hot_rod-pickup-9423-6036691-2-640.jpg.html)

Definitely old school paint.

[intocarss]

Just no!


I don't want a rat rod -- I want a nice daily driver that I can be proud of. Rat rods are for 20 year olds.

Rat Rods don't have $10.000 interiors, $40.000 worth of suspension and $25.000 worth of engine under them :mock:

[bonecrrusher]

Your not 20? :sieg:

[waynieZ]

Wow I'm tiered I just went through all of this thread. glad you decided to do a build thread on here. I love the 40 Ford front end on both the cars and trucks, and Kind of fond of those chevron tail lights too.
I like tem done both ways patina and old school paint. A good color choice and you can't loose either way. In patina I like the warn out signage on the door, it just fits!
I wish I could get my wife interested in cars but the only time she comes in the garage it to tell me its a mess and it needs cleaning!! She's a trooper going to car shows and swap meets with me but she just tolerates them not really interested.

[Sieg]

Did you sit in Eric's shop truck? That mild chop looks real nice, proportioned to the rig and all. It looks like the green one Gwen likes has the same amount taken out.

I'm not sayin you're a tiny little man or anything but I can't imagine you'd be cramped with the right seating position and a mild chop. Besides, it just looks better.

Dan

Mild chop and a booster seat.

:underchair:

[LILBuzzy]

http://www.streetrodderweb.com/features/1307_1940_ford_pickup/photo_09.html (http://http://www.streetrodderweb.com/features/1307_1940_ford_pickup/photo_09.html)

[Vegas69]

I'm starting to think you are a Ford guy....:lostmarbles:

[GregWeld]

I'm starting to think you are a Ford guy....:lostmarbles:



I'm a hot rod guy --- and I've already blown thru the Corvettes and Camaro craze. I put Chevy's in my Fords.

[DOOM]

This is getting ridiculous. How many cars are you going to build before a few of these bozos ever turn a wheel? :action-smiley-027:

What are you trying to say Todd!?!?!?!?!?:mock:

[GregWeld]

Todd ---


Let's really get down to the nitty gritty....



How many track days have some of us run.... and cars completed... and shows attended.... :bang:


Charley does more car stuff in a month than I do in a year...

[GregWeld]

This is the front end that will be ordered on The Roadster Shop '40 Ford Chassis....





That should do the trick!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/image.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/image.jpeg.html)

[Jay Hilliard]

Nice Greg. RS makes some very nice stuff and it functions as well as it looks.

[CURVES]

Man I love their stuff.

I want one of those just to hang on the wall and look at!

[GregWeld]

Man I love their stuff.

I want one of those just to hang on the wall and look at!




You mean like this?????




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/DSC_4102.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shop%20Pix/DSC_4102.jpg.html)






Or like this.....





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/IMG_1293.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shop%20Pix/IMG_1293.jpg.html)






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/IMG_1292.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shop%20Pix/IMG_1292.jpg.html)

[DOOM]

This is the front end that will be ordered on The Roadster Shop '40 Ford Chassis....





That should do the trick!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/image.jpeg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/image.jpeg.html)

Listen just cut to the chase and bring the whole thing to the Roadster Shop and be done with it!!! You khow the thing will be bad azz!!

[CURVES]

"You mean like this?????"

Yeah,

Except I meant on my living room wall!

Lol

[carbuff]

Greg,

What steering rack is that?

[Che70velle]

That's ironic. I have a PortCity asphalt chassis in my shop standing on its bottom, against the wall, in the same position as yours...

[GregWeld]

"You mean like this?????"

Yeah,

Except I meant on my living room wall!

Lol




Gwen wouldn't let me bring it in the house.... LOL





Greg,

What steering rack is that?






I have no idea Bryan --- Call Phil or Jeremy and ask them.






That's ironic. I have a PortCity asphalt chassis in my shop standing on its bottom, against the wall, in the same position as yours...







Great way to store them out of the way.... and with that chain hoist -- I can put it up or down one handed! People are always freaked out when they see it...

[FETorino]

Greg,

What steering rack is that?



I have no idea Bryan --- Call Phil or Jeremy and ask them.



I don't think it will clear a shaker.:rolleyes: :underchair:

[Flash68]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/you-serious-clark-o_zps8d42b210.gif (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/you-serious-clark-o_zps8d42b210.gif.html)

[GregWeld]

WHAT?!?!?!?!


You been reading too many of Composted Mints responses.... but I always get what he's saying --- EVENTUALLY. LOL




http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/you-serious-clark-o_zps8d42b210.gif (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/you-serious-clark-o_zps8d42b210.gif.html)

[GregWeld]

This little baby Ford might be just the ticket in a light weight little daily driven pickup truck.



http://www.roushperformance.com/engines/331-srxe.html

[fleetus macmullitz]

WHAT?!?!?!?!


You been reading too many of Composted Mints responses.... but I always get what he's saying --- EVENTUALLY. LOL

Ok, if needed, I will do some splainin' of my posts, free of charge, every 4th Tuesday from 4am-5am EST. :rolleyes:


lol

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/you-serious-clark-o_zps8d42b210.gif (http://s236.photobucket.com/user/flash68/media/you-serious-clark-o_zps8d42b210.gif.html)

:lol:

Ain't nothing :secret: GW.

:D

[rustomatic]

Subtract the one from the price (along with five zeros), then add some sense, and experience the product of my X302 (which I finagled for free, plus a brief trip to South Carolina), with about 10 fewer horsepower (oh jeez, so weak). I'm pretty sure that somewhere in this country, you can get actual horses (maybe from a glue factory) for $1000.00 apiece...

Oh, wait. I forgot to notice that they included a "throttlebody efi" (F150, anyone?) and "premium fuel." There's the money!

This little baby Ford might be just the ticket in a light weight little daily driven pickup truck.



http://www.roushperformance.com/engines/331-srxe.html

[GregWeld]

Maybe I should let you build my project --- with your wallet --- for free --- then I'll buy it from you for $100 and you'll make 100% profit?






Subtract the one from the price (along with five zeros), then add some sense, and experience the product of my X302 (which I finagled for free, plus a brief trip to South Carolina), with about 10 fewer horsepower (oh jeez, so weak). I'm pretty sure that somewhere in this country, you can get actual horses (maybe from a glue factory) for $1000.00 apiece...

Oh, wait. I forgot to notice that they included a "throttlebody efi" (F150, anyone?) and "premium fuel." There's the money!

[ccracin]

Awesome new project Greg. Glad to see you're giving a truck some love. I found myself looking at alot of 32's this weekend in Columbus. I've always liked Hot Rods but they are growing on me more lately. I disagree with you that this will add nothing to the forum here. Hot Rods done well require excellent planning and engineering to package everything and make it look and function properly. If you can get regular update photos showing how a shop like Pinkee's executes this build, I think we can all learn from it!

Can't wait to see the updates!

By the way, don't you find the Roush engines a bit over priced for what you get?

[tones2SS]

You mean like this?????
http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/DSC_4102.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shop%20Pix/DSC_4102.jpg.html)

HA HAAAAA
That is awesome. Gonna be another great build Greg.

[GregWeld]

HA HAAAAA
That is awesome. Gonna be another great build Greg.



Thanks Tones....



That Sub was one of the very first few that Wayne Due built with C5 suspension... It never made it into the 69 Camaro drop top I bought it for... I gave up on the project when I realized that everybody had one... :>)


Chad (CCracin) has the Z06 motor I'd bought for the project - back when that was "the" hot motor to run. It's in his daily driver now.

I sold and delivered the sub to somebody in Northern California...

Today Pinkee's mailed me the title to the clapped out pile of rust I bought. We'll see if we can turn it into a truck.

[GregWeld]

The Roadster Shop chassis has been ordered. REVO front end.... Penske Double Adjustables all around (Stieg talked me into them)... narrowed 2" in the rear and the wheelbase altered by moving the front end forward 1" to center the front wheel in the fender opening. Ford 9" on triangulated rear - 3:70 gears - 1350 yoke... for those sideways days. LOL


Stealing (fair and square) from a friend that is building his own '40 P/U -- I want to stretch the cab 2".... and shorten the bed the same amount - keeping the fenders and running boards where they belong "stock"... Not going to chop the lid. These cabs are just too small. Dan showed me how his seat fits and actually has some angle to it rather than the pretty straight up and down the way the stock ones are... SOLD! Wow what a difference!


Rodger Lee called yesterday and we discussed motor choice. LS3 is what I'm going to use. Besides - Charley threatened me too! They just work. They're easy. They're light. They're cheap. Parts are so available. Why fight it? Maybe I'll paint it Chevy orange to further piss off the Ford crowd.

[DOOM]

PUT THE FRIGGIN ROUSH MOTOR IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!! Quit being so cheap!!!!!!!:underchair:

[Sieg]

Maybe I'll paint it Chevy orange to further piss off the Ford crowd.

FTW! :unibrow:

[DBasher]

The snowball is gaining speed!!!:lol:

Nice call on the LS, the Roush you mentioned seemed like an overpriced "signature" with little power.

Stick or auto?

Dan

[CURVES]

"Nice call on the LS, the Roush you mentioned seemed like an overpriced "signature" with little power. "

X2

[Musclerodz]

LS is probably and easier fit than a Coyote in that tight engine compartment.

[tones2SS]

PUT THE FRIGGIN ROUSH MOTOR IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

^^I kinda agree with Mario.
Roush.

[GregWeld]

PUT THE FRIGGIN ROUSH MOTOR IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!! Quit being so cheap!!!!!!!:underchair:




Bastard! Get back to work!





FTW! :unibrow:



HAHAHAHAHA I knew you'd like that one!!





The snowball is gaining speed!!!:lol:

Nice call on the LS, the Roush you mentioned seemed like an overpriced "signature" with little power.

Stick or auto?

Dan




LS3 base motor (430HP?) and a 4L65/70 E --- not sure which one - most likely the 70E.... or similar -- so YES -- AUTOMATIC.



LS is probably and easier fit than a Coyote in that tight engine compartment.



The only good Coyote is a dead Coyote.... at least that's the saying in Idaho. There will never be a GW build using that motor - for no particular reason than - I'm just never going to do it! LOL





^^I kinda agree with Mario.
Roush.


As my 20 something daughter would say ---- SSSSSHHHHHHUUUUTTTT UPPPPP!

EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA

[Che70velle]

Economically speaking Greg, (which if it REALLY mattered to you you'd just keep the F-150 as your grocery fetcher, now wouldn't you...) I think you made the right choice on the engine. You could purchase 2 LS3's for what Jack is asking for the little blue thingy. I'm building my Chevelle as a "Grocery getter" also, wink wink...at least that's what I keep telling myself.
Just raggin' on you man. Gonna need body mod pics on here ASAP!:poke:

[chetly]

Double adjustable Penske on a run around truck?:headscratch:

[GregWeld]

Charley keeps me on a short leash -- and has been reducing my credit line... So I'm just going to have to buckle down and cut corners where I can.











Economically speaking Greg, (which if it REALLY mattered to you you'd just keep the F-150 as your grocery fetcher, now wouldn't you...) I think you made the right choice on the engine. You could purchase 2 LS3's for what Jack is asking for the little blue thingy. I'm building my Chevelle as a "Grocery getter" also, wink wink...at least that's what I keep telling myself.
Just raggin' on you man. Gonna need body mod pics on here ASAP!:poke:

[GregWeld]

Double adjustable Penske on a run around truck?:headscratch:





No.... that item was canceled and now my choice are the AFCO non-adjustables. Phil recommended them over the Penskes.


He said something about charging me extra for being stupid.... LOL

[chetly]

That's a smart move. Doubles on a non race type car is just silly, overkill, and has the possibility of making it ride worse than kyb's...

[JKnight]

AFCOs eh....who wants to call dibs on them for when Weld replaces them with Ridetech's Comfort Series...:stirthepot:

[Sieg]

That's a smart move. Doubles on a non race type car is just silly, overkill, and has the possibility of making it ride worse than kyb's...

Solely dependant on internal valve stacks and base valves IMO. The Penske triple/remote on my Ducati could be made quite plush or seriously firm.

[ironworks]

I talked to Eric today on my way back to the shop from lunch and we got you set up real good. He is going to raise the wheel wells and chop the top with the stock windshield and do a few other mods we think will really set it off nicely. Do you like 24" wheels? How about ground effects?

[Sieg]

Ground effects as in neon, 24" Intro's, hella-frushed, slammed with bags, and a thump'n audio. :trophy-1302:

[ccracin]

Ground effects as in neon, 24" Intro's, hella-frushed, slammed with bags, and a thump'n audio. :trophy-1302:

Don't think that's what he was referring to! :stirthepot:

[ironworks]

Don't think that's what he was referring to! :stirthepot:


Sure it was. 24" intros on a 40 pick up would be Hella SIC.

[JKnight]

Lol, Greg's going to stop telling us about his projects....


:bitchslap:

[68LS1]

I talked to Eric today on my way back to the shop from lunch and we got you set up real good. He is going to raise the wheel wells and chop the top with the stock windshield and do a few other mods we think will really set it off nicely. Do you like 24" wheels? How about ground effects?

Greg, you are a lucky man, having friends like this helping you out

[ccracin]

Sure it was. 24" intros on a 40 pick up would be Hella SIC.

Intro's are where it's at! Probably should paint it blue to match the 33!

[tones2SS]

Ground effects as in neon, 24" Intro's, hella-frushed, slammed with bags, and a thump'n audio. :trophy-1302:

lol
:badidea:

[Flash68]

That's a smart move. Doubles on a non race type car is just silly, overkill, and has the possibility of making it ride worse than kyb's...

Double adjustable Penske on a run around truck?:headscratch:

I was thinking the same thing...

that Sieg.... what a bad apple. :lostmarbles:

[camcojb]

:) :lol:

[DBasher]

That's awesome! What a pile :lmao:

[Flash68]

:lol: :lol: :lmao:

[chetly]

Solely dependant on internal valve stacks and base valves IMO. The Penske triple/remote on my Ducati could be made quite plush or seriously firm.

Agreed, but if you don't know what knob to turn to for what you want you have wasted money. I have double jri's on my corvette. Why, because I autocross and understand what does what, or has someone there with me answering questions (Mike Maier, might have heard of him).

I was just stating putting shocks like that on a run around truck is way overkill and could lead to someone not being happy.

[Flash68]

It's all good. Weld will just hire Ron Sutton to DIAL IN his errand truck for optimum Sun Valley road performance.

[GregWeld]

I talked to Eric today on my way back to the shop from lunch and we got you set up real good. He is going to raise the wheel wells and chop the top with the stock windshield and do a few other mods we think will really set it off nicely. Do you like 24" wheels? How about ground effects?



Are the Intros with spinners still available? I've been saving up for a set and am just about ready to pull the trigger! That or Gold Wires... I'm really struggling with this and have been waffling back and forth for several years now.

Ground effects are cool as long as they're in that bad ass black plastic... just behind the rear wheels. Somebody was explaining to me that they'll also do double duty by keeping rock chips off the rust - er I mean paint.

I've been thinking about the chopped top and will ask Eric to put some wings (for areo) on kind of like the dude Mercury has on his head. They'd be so bad ass in gold anodized aluminum and then riveted on... You know - like they do real race car stuff. I'm really diggin' the race car vibe with the spinners or the wires. Do they make gold wires in anything larger than 13"??

[GregWeld]

Greg, you are a lucky man, having friends like this helping you out



I think I just swallowed my .45




:>)

[GregWeld]

You have no idea how much this made my day!! OMG that's the funniest thing I've seen in a very very long time!







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140716_131452.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140716_131452.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

I was thinking the same thing...

that Sieg.... what a bad apple. :lostmarbles:
Ever notice how plush the shock stroke is on a Baja Trophy Truck?

For the most part it's just a matter of manipulating shim stacks. Here's the build sheet for the WP shock on my KTM.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZR8tGww/1/X2/i-ZR8tGww-X2.jpg

It should be noted the fork and shock valving on this bike has the ability to chip teeth and make kidney's bleed on public roads. :D

[GregWeld]

It's all good. Weld will just hire Ron Sutton to DIAL IN his errand truck for optimum Sun Valley road performance.



Like I always told my kids when they were growing up --- It's not what you know - it's knowing how to find the answer.

[GregWeld]

With the above post in mind....


I will take the advice of a guy that builds some pretty bad ass chassis and cars... for those that don't know them... That would be Phil and Jeremy Gerber AKA The Roadster Shop Brothers. If he says AFCO's over Double adjustable blah blah blah - then that's where I'll START.

THEN -- Keeping the above post in mind.

When I am somewhere with Bret Voekel et al... We'll corner weigh the truck... discuss it's use, and current "as built" ride characteristics.... and see if there's a benefit making a change.

How simple is that.

I really don't need to get it "right" the first go around... I've learned a couple things about cars over the last 45 or so years. The biggest one is, parts is parts - they can be improved - changed - modified - tossed out - cut - drilled.... and I'm sure I've left out a few things that can be done with them.

[Sieg]

Totally agree!

Suspension is and isn't black magic once you have a basic understanding first hand experience of difference in valving set ups.

Thanks to my off-road motorcycling background I learned a lot about manipulating suspension at a grassroots level before shock dyno's and modern technology raised the bar even higher.

When you get it right it's somewhat unbelievable how good it can be. I'll guess in the next few years you'll start experiencing that magic first hand. :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

It's pretty funny how much you guys are worried about how a 1940 ford truck will handle as its used to get groceries at the local grocery store and probably will never get out of 2nd gear as Greg and Gwen grow old in their new mansion in the woods and have to go buy the super expensive Dog food for Stella every 3 days to make sure she has the freshest wet dog food they can get her. Oh and the trip to the mail box at the bottom of the hill.

Otherwise Gwen will just ride her bike.

[GregWeld]

It's pretty funny how much you guys are worried about how a 1940 ford truck will handle as its used to get groceries at the local grocery store and probably will never get out of 2nd gear as Greg and Gwen grow old in their new mansion in the woods and have to go buy the super expensive Dog food for Stella every 3 days to make sure she has the freshest wet dog food they can get her. Oh and the trip to the mail box at the bottom of the hill.

Otherwise Gwen will just ride her bike.




True statement!

[clill]

You have no idea how much this made my day!! OMG that's the funniest thing I've seen in a very very long time!







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140716_131452.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140716_131452.jpg.html)

The best part is that it was done with a special paint that even after the door is blasted and painted it will still bleed thru for years to come.:lol:

[ironworks]

True statement!


As long as it drives better then the toter you should be fine.

[Sieg]

It's pretty funny how much you guys are worried about how a 1940 ford truck will handle as its used to get groceries at the local grocery store and probably will never get out of 2nd gear as Greg and Gwen grow old in their new mansion in the woods and have to go buy the super expensive Dog food for Stella every 3 days to make sure she has the freshest wet dog food they can get her. Oh and the trip to the mail box at the bottom of the hill.

Otherwise Gwen will just ride her bike.
LOL :D

My concern from the get go was ride comfort not performance handling. I was assuming the Afco valving & seals wouldn't be as plush in the initial stroke as the Penske. Whatever works to minimize further compression of the discs in his spine is a win. :D

[Al Moreno]

Is this a build thread? :headspin:

[preston]

I've done my share of rust recovery, but have always been curious about these old hulks that are covered with surface (and more) rust. It seems to me by the time you blast that door you're going to thin the metal a ton as well as create lots of swiss cheese in places. I realize the old iron had much thicker steel than what I'm used to, but its always been hard for me to believe those old rust buckets are useful for much more than a template to roll new metal.

Is a door like that really recoverable with just a good media blast and a few patches ?

[GregWeld]

I've done my share of rust recovery, but have always been curious about these old hulks that are covered with surface (and more) rust. It seems to me by the time you blast that door you're going to thin the metal a ton as well as create lots of swiss cheese in places. I realize the old iron had much thicker steel than what I'm used to, but its always been hard for me to believe those old rust buckets are useful for much more than a template to roll new metal.

Is a door like that really recoverable with just a good media blast and a few patches ?



Ever hear of BONDO?? They spread it all over everything and then use a cheese grater on it.


Frankly -- I've thought the same thing Preston. But I think the paint holds everything together.

[GregWeld]

LOL :D

My concern from the get go was ride comfort not performance handling. I was assuming the Afco valving & seals wouldn't be as plush in the initial stroke as the Penske. Whatever works to minimize further compression of the discs in his spine is a win. :D



AKA -- "Shrinkage"

[GregWeld]

The best part is that it was done with a special paint that even after the door is blasted and painted it will still bleed thru for years to come.:lol:





Just as long as you remember that I stay in my trailer all weekend out at the track -- and yours is usually parked right along side mine... but you're gone... and I'm not... and it's a very long night. :catfight:

[clill]

That's OK. You can't reach the door knob on my trailer.

[DBasher]

Preston it's hard to tell from the pictures but Midwest rust is totally different than west coast rust. It's a dry rust, if that makes sense. I've bought a few cars from an old man in Wenatchee that looked a lot like these pictures, more like a heavy surface rust than a dig in and eat away rust.

I've gotta think that Eric at Pinkee's knows what he's getting into, hopefully one of these days we'll see progress.:BlahBlah:


Dan

[DOOM]

Not one F!CKIN picture !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh wait a door on a cab I'm sorry..:catfight:

[Sonar Chief]

Greg .... excellent choice of builders, went through Eric's shop at GG and drooled over most of the cars. If you need anything I'm minutes from the shop, not that you need help .... just in case.

[GregWeld]

Not one F!CKIN picture !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh wait a door on a cab I'm sorry..:catfight:




Are you shizzillin' me man!! I got pocket money that says I just started my project and that I'm driving this POS before yours is in upholstery!


LOL


Eric just got the truck to his place.... and there's nothing going to happen to it until Phil finishes the chassis. I'll take some pics when I go there the end of September.





Greg .... excellent choice of builders, went through Eric's shop at GG and drooled over most of the cars. If you need anything I'm minutes from the shop, not that you need help .... just in case.




Thanks Chief!! Nothing going on at this point -- we're still in the planning stages.

[JKnight]

Love that you're using an RS chassis for this thing GW. Will be neat to see a pure driver with their quality underpinnings. Definitely a cool concept for a sun valley cruiser.

Saw your old nomad at Barrett by the way...I know you've got skills and style but I was still impressed with how nice it was in person. Thanks for sharing!

[GregWeld]

Love that you're using an RS chassis for this thing GW. Will be neat to see a pure driver with their quality underpinnings. Definitely a cool concept for a sun valley cruiser.

Saw your old nomad at Barrett by the way...I know you've got skills and style but I was still impressed with how nice it was in person. Thanks for sharing!



Thanks!


The old Nomad was a bad ass yet totally reliable cruiser. I learned a LOT building and re-building that car many times. It was just "dated" (I owned it since 1999) and I was "done" and had mentally moved on. Hadn't driven it in 2 years and didn't miss it. So it was either a complete down to bare metal do over -- or move it out and do something else. We know that result.

I really should be building this truck in my new shed... but I'm running out of time and wouldn't have the support of friends to help as needed... and want to focus on making sure the house is right. If I waited until I really had the time - it would be another 2 years down the road. Having Eric build it gets it done in time to be enjoyed about the same time as the house is finished.


Here's the way I look at this -- parts is parts -- I can buy all the parts - that cost is static... motors / chassis / trans / wheels and tires etc all cost what they cost... so for me --- the only additional expense is the labor portion. And yes - the labor to build stuff is considerable - but my time is worth "something" - and I'd have costs for things as well. I'd be running parts to Boise - or shipping things somewhere to get them plated or whatever... Or I'd be spending a lot of time trying to source parts on line or via dealers I know. Since this '40 isn't going to be a whoop tee do custom with 100's of hours of fabrication - the labor shouldn't be huge. And, frankly, Pinkee's labor rate is extremely reasonable. There's all the "hidden" costs of building things yourself that people never factor in. HE found the truck and got it to his shop... I could have found similar -- and then spent a few days fetching it. Fuel - hotels - food - wear and tear... those are all costs we never add in to our building budgets. My guess is -- having Pinkee's build the truck will cost me about 50 grand "more" than if I'd built it myself. Pretty reasonable if you ask me. When it's done - I'll sell my F-150 and I can barely buy a new pick up for 50 grand. What will be missing is the "I built it myself" pride but I've built enough stuff that I'm kinda over that. I'm going to use my time over here to build relationships with other guys - all new friends -- helping them with their projects using my stuff and shed - and we can work on their stuff doing weekend or small projects and for me - that's way better than working alone on my own project. I've already had people coming over and then they know someone and bring them by and I'm already having fun. It'll take some time -- but in a few months or by next summer... I'll hopefully meet enough "car guys" here that I'd be comfortable starting a new project for me and doing it with friends.

I'd kinda like to see the "shed" turn into a gathering spot -- maybe every Friday night or Saturday morning -- coffee on - or beers in the afternoon - and having the car community know that there's always going to be a "place to go" where others will be... There isn't that kind of thing going on over here and it would be fun to start that. Teach a guy how to weld -- or bend some tubbing - or cut something for them.. or have them bead blast a part or Lift a body off. Whatever...

[intocarss]

Thanks!


The old Nomad was a bad ass yet totally reliable cruiser. I learned a LOT building and re-building that car many times. It was just "dated" (I owned it since 1999) and I was "done" and had mentally moved on. Hadn't driven it in 2 years and didn't miss it. So it was either a complete down to bare metal do over -- or move it out and do something else. We know that result.

I really should be building this truck in my new shed... but I'm running out of time and wouldn't have the support of friends to help as needed... and want to focus on making sure the house is right. If I waited until I really had the time - it would be another 2 years down the road. Having Eric build it gets it done in time to be enjoyed about the same time as the house is finished.


Here's the way I look at this -- parts is parts -- I can buy all the parts - that cost is static... motors / chassis / trans / wheels and tires etc all cost what they cost... so for me --- the only additional expense is the labor portion. And yes - the labor to build stuff is considerable - but my time is worth "something" - and I'd have costs for things as well. I'd be running parts to Boise - or shipping things somewhere to get them plated or whatever... Or I'd be spending a lot of time trying to source parts on line or via dealers I know. Since this '40 isn't going to be a whoop tee do custom with 100's of hours of fabrication - the labor shouldn't be huge. And, frankly, Pinkee's labor rate is extremely reasonable. There's all the "hidden" costs of building things yourself that people never factor in. HE found the truck and got it to his shop... I could have found similar -- and then spent a few days fetching it. Fuel - hotels - food - wear and tear... those are all costs we never add in to our building budgets. My guess is -- having Pinkee's build the truck will cost me about 50 grand "more" than if I'd built it myself. Pretty reasonable if you ask me. When it's done - I'll sell my F-150 and I can barely buy a new pick up for 50 grand. What will be missing is the "I built it myself" pride but I've built enough stuff that I'm kinda over that. I'm going to use my time over here to build relationships with other guys - all new friends -- helping them with their projects using my stuff and shed - and we can work on their stuff doing weekend or small projects and for me - that's way better than working alone on my own project. I've already had people coming over and then they know someone and bring them by and I'm already having fun. It'll take some time -- but in a few months or by next summer... I'll hopefully meet enough "car guys" here that I'd be comfortable starting a new project for me and doing it with friends.

I'd kinda like to see the "shed" turn into a gathering spot -- maybe every Friday night or Saturday morning -- coffee on - or beers in the afternoon - and having the car community know that there's always going to be a "place to go" where others will be... There isn't that kind of thing going on over here and it would be fun to start that. Teach a guy how to weld -- or bend some tubbing - or cut something for them.. or have them bead blast a part or Lift a body off. Whatever...
:grouphug:

QczHDwr15GY

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^^^




Life is pretty much nothing without 'em.

[Ketzer]

GW, are there many car folk around your new digs? Seems like you said it was really small townish in the off season?

On the one hand that sounds freakin awesome, but on the other... like you, I enjoy a couple of car buddies stopping by on the weekends while I wrench on my heaps. I enjoy helping them and sometimes need them to help me. It would suck if no one around me spoke hot rod or cared about similar stuff.


Jeff-

[DOOM]

Are you shizzillin' me man!! I got pocket money that says I just started my project and that I'm driving this POS before yours is in upholstery!


LOL


Eric just got the truck to his place.... and there's nothing going to happen to it until Phil finishes the chassis. I'll take some pics when I go there the end of September.










Thanks Chief!! Nothing going on at this point -- we're still in the planning stages.
I'm not taking that bet!!!:lmao:

[Sieg]

Local project at the car show today.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-f4KCfJv/1/L/i-f4KCfJv-L.jpg

[GregWeld]

GW, are there many car folk around your new digs? Seems like you said it was really small townish in the off season?

On the one hand that sounds freakin awesome, but on the other... like you, I enjoy a couple of car buddies stopping by on the weekends while I wrench on my heaps. I enjoy helping them and sometimes need them to help me. It would suck if no one around me spoke hot rod or cared about similar stuff.


Jeff-



Good question Jeff! There's a bunch of cars around... but I haven't met many of them yet. The problem is that there are two kinds of folks here - those that live here -- and those that vacation here (maybe in their own homes or rentals)... But it definitely is a car culture here. It will take me some time to get to know the locals.

Then -- I've experienced this throughout my car life -- there are hot rodders and there are hot rodders... some are just waxers and car show people... some buy a hot rod and use it once in awhile -- and some of us are dyed in the wool gear heads. What I've found is that there's lots of levels of "SKILL" or lack thereof. Guys that talk a lot --- and then reach for a hammer when something doesn't fit. That guy gets his ass booted from my place within nanoseconds... There are "like minded" folks out there - that understand what it takes - and how to protect pieces from damage - and there are those that can only unbolt a carb and swap it out - and then over tighten everything....

I get a good belly laugh a lot of times when someone goes right into the stories about the "car they built".... which means they changed the radiator cap...

Some of the car folks I've met so far are in the "super rich" category - and have amazing stuff -- but they don't drive them or work on them... so while it's nice to look at their stuff (once)... They'll not likely be the guys I call to come hold a whatsit for me.

There's a guy that is my age that works across the street at the motorcycle / skidoo / quad shop... and I think we're going to be friends. He seems to be the kind of guy that gets it... and his shop area is neat and clean. And HE LOVES TOOLS.... and another guy that has stopped by twice now that rides a harley - drives the bus part time in the winter (which is when I met him) and seems pretty cool... So it's just a matter of time and sorting it all out.

I figure to meet some more people with being over here more than just part time -- it's too hard to be part time... but in September I'll be full time - and the shop is done and my stuff is here... and word will get out... and I'm pretty sure the people that will be building my house will be car people or know someone that is etc.

[waynieZ]

I don't see you having any problems meeting new people and making friends Anywhere! Especially if you have cars in common.

[GregWeld]

I don't see you having any problems meeting new people and making friends Anywhere! Especially if you have cars in common.




Haven't you seen those signs in my shed that my "friends" give me?? LOL


Or the door paint on my truck.... I didn't see any X's and O's. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[waynieZ]

That's why I said it your an equal opportunity agget smasher !

[GregWeld]

Local project at the car show today.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-f4KCfJv/1/L/i-f4KCfJv-L.jpg



That's not doing it for me.... There's no attitude... it's like the girl in class that nobody looked at... I have to be attracted to something about a car/truck. Sometimes you can't explain it until you see it. Sometimes you can't even figure out what it is you DON'T like about something.

[57hemicuda]

Don't care what it is, stance is everything. The cool part about the 40 P/U
is that it looks good sweaty or done up. It is such a good starting point even Greg can't screw it up. LOL


http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/PW/i-nXVd3CD/0/L/40%20ford-L.jpg

[GregWeld]

WTF! Shouldn't I get some credit for being smart enough to start with a good base body then??


Stance is everything..... as long as it isn't painted GOLD.




Don't care what it is, stance is everything. The cool part about the 40 P/U
is that it looks good sweaty or done up. It is such a good starting point even Greg can't screw it up. LOL


http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/PW/i-nXVd3CD/0/L/40%20ford-L.jpg

[65_LS1_T56]

..... as long as it isn't painted GOLD.

Hey!:guns:
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/65%20NH%20Malibu/1266724_234439440038882_2092902491_o_zpsc246be2c.j pg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/65%20NH%20Malibu/1266724_234439440038882_2092902491_o_zpsc246be2c.j pg.html)

It's Sierra "Tan" actually

[GregWeld]

No Aaron.... THIS is gold.....







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Gold40-ford-pickup.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Gold40-ford-pickup.jpg.html)

[65_LS1_T56]

No Aaron.... THIS is gold.....







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Gold40-ford-pickup.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/Gold40-ford-pickup.jpg.html)

Oh....I see what you mean now :lol:
Just messin' with ya this fine, foggy in MI, morning.

[57hemicuda]

Huh, looked good from 20'. That is a lot of gold!!!

[GregWeld]

You guys with the decades long builds better get your sorry asses movin' or The Old Man is going to have project #3 completed before you! LOL



Got this from Eric (the builder) today.


Chassis is ordered and truck cab and fenders are at the blaster.




We'll see if Charlies love letter comes off or not.

[Ketzer]

You guys with the decades long builds better get your sorry asses movin' or The Old Man is going to have project #3 completed before you! LOL



I'll remind you about all this smack talk when you're 6 months into the house build and trying to find somebody to whack your contractor...:poke:



Jeff-

[tones2SS]

You guys with the decades long builds better get your sorry asses movin' or The Old Man is going to have project #3 completed before you! LOL
Got this from Eric (the builder) today.
Chassis is ordered and truck cab and fenders are at the blaster.

We'll see if Charlies love letter comes off or not.

YEEEEEE-HAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!
Keep us posted sir.

[silvermonte]

I don't think I'm going to do a build thread on the '40... this forum just isn't really into hot rods like I am. And frankly - there's not much to be learned by the community with these old hot rods.

I'm not forging any new ground with this newest project.

Im glad you are doing this build thread. Im not on a lot of forums and its nice to see a change of pace once in awhile. Im in my 30's and I wasnt lucky enough to be subjected to this style while growing up, so its all new to me and Im enjoying the show.

[Sieg]

I'll remind you about all this smack talk when you're 6 months into the house build and trying to find somebody to whack your contractor...:poke:



Jeff-

Don't worry he know's a couple good whackers.

[Payton King]

Is it me or did that last statement seem a little sexual.

[GregWeld]

Is it me or did that last statement seem a little sexual.



Did you know he stays with me in the toter?


Not sure about that reference either ... But neither of us is from NorCal

[GregWeld]

Im glad you are doing this build thread. Im not on a lot of forums and its nice to see a change of pace once in awhile. Im in my 30's and I wasnt lucky enough to be subjected to this style while growing up, so its all new to me and Im enjoying the show.



Glad you're on board! Eric (Pinkee's) is not good on updates with pictures -- so it will be tough to post much that way... and first time I'll see it and be able to do pics will be the end of September.

I'll do a rendering once we settle on some details.

[DOOM]

:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: You guys with the decades long builds better get your sorry asses movin' or The Old Man is going to have project #3 completed before you! LOL



Got this from Eric (the builder) today.


Chassis is ordered and truck cab and fenders are at the blaster.




We'll see if Charlies love letter comes off or not.

:buttkick: :bitchslap: :snapout: :hairpullout: :mock: :hitaxeonthehead: :sarcasm_smiley: :catfight: :whenitsdone:

[Sieg]

Is it me or did that last statement seem a little sexual.
Whacker NOT Wanker silly. :twak:

[GregWeld]

:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah:

:buttkick: :bitchslap: :snapout: :hairpullout: :mock: :hitaxeonthehead: :sarcasm_smiley: :catfight: :whenitsdone:



NO PRESSURE.....

[HAULNSS]

I'm not sure if you are a fan of green (or if you picked a color at all yet).......

http://images.classiccars.com/classifieds/409067_14968649_1941_Ford_Pickup%2BStreet%2BRod.jp g

A local shop is building a '50's Ford pick up in dark green and I think it looks great. :yes:


Randy

[GregWeld]

I'm not quite sure why he seems to be hiding the doors.... but the rest of the metal seems to be fairly clean.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140728_140123.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140728_140123.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

It looks in really good shape. Nice way to start.

[Rick D]

Clean metal is always a good thing!

On the doors maybe look at Charlie's new avatar?? :welcome3: :tiptoe:

[tones2SS]

It looks in really good shape. Nice way to start.

^^What Wayne said.

[Jay Hilliard]

^^What Wayne said.

x3. Sheet metal is in amazing shape.

[GregWeld]

Clean metal is always a good thing!

On the doors maybe look at Charlie's new avatar?? :welcome3: :tiptoe:




Did he ADD bullet holes now too??

[Sieg]

Did he say if the metal is actually as good as it looks in the pics?

[wiedemab]

I'm not quite sure why he seems to be hiding the doors.... but the rest of the metal seems to be fairly clean.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140728_140123.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/20140728_140123.jpg.html)

I'm not sure I would know what to do with something that solid to start with!

This is going to be such a cool piece!

[GregWeld]

Did he say if the metal is actually as good as it looks in the pics?




No -- he's not a big "communicator"... but it really doesn't matter -- it's a 1940 Pickup found in a backyard with weeds growing up around it. I know we're planning to replace the p/u box and both rear fenders. I'll just do fiberglass rear fenders from Wescott's for $500 a side and you can buy an entire new bed way cheaper than fixing a rotted out one.



I'm not sure I would know what to do with something that solid to start with!

This is going to be such a cool piece!




Thanks Brandon.... It's looking pretty good in clean blasted steel! I'm really interested in seeing how the bottom of the cab looks.

[GregWeld]

Because JCG hasn't "proofed" his '35 to '40 Ford chassis.... mine is being built by The Roadster Shop....



Sneak peek..... LOL... taken right off their advertising.






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/image002.png (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/image002.png.html)

[Sonar Chief]

Because JCG hasn't "proofed" his '35 to '40 Ford chassis.... mine is being built by The Roadster Shop....



Sneak peek..... LOL... taken right off their advertising.






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/40%20Ford%20Pickup/image002.png (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/40%20Ford%20Pickup/image002.png.html)

That'll geter down the road :lol: Offer still stands to stop by the shop!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yep, RS has proved theirs. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Yep, RS has proved theirs. :thumbsup:




That's a proven fact!

[DBasher]

IRS?

So what'd you decide on the running gear?

[GregWeld]

IRS?

So what'd you decide on the running gear?




Ford 9" - coil overs

IFS - coil overs

Brakes

Frame rails with some cross members

Wheelbase stretched one INCH in order to center the wheels in the wheel well openings 'cause FORD didn't. It's an old hot rodder trick - one that Payton learned accidentally but we digress.

[DBasher]

1" won't be enough.

Nice call on the brakes and crossmembers...

Ass.

:buttkick:
Dan

[Payton King]

I am a man...mine was stretched 3 inches.

[GregWeld]

I am a man...mine was stretched 3 inches.




So sexy!!


LOL

[fleetus macmullitz]

I am a man...mine was stretched 3 inches.

:wow:

[LS7 Z/28]

1" won't be enough.

That's what she said

[GregWeld]

THIS is a Big Boy!! LOL






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Commercial%20Building/IMG_5975.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Commercial%20Building/IMG_5975.jpg.html)

[intocarss]

I do love me a Combo plate

[Roadster Shop]

Greg's chassis is in the chassis fixture being built. We generally feel that a consistent theme through out the build really makes the car. We saw an early theme developing on this build and felt that the rear crossmember would be a good place to continue the theme.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/photo2_zps4585b902.jpg

[Boss 5.0]

^^^^^^^^^^^ Terrific!!

[Flash68]

Proofing FTW.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nice of Charlie to contribute to the build.


lol

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/photo2_zps4585b902.jpg

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Well played...

[GregWeld]

Dear Phil,


Despite your ransom note -- I'm not paying you or Jeremy one extra penny. And if you have any hair down there at all -- you'll weld that one in. HA!!! EPIC!!


XOXO
Greg

[Sieg]

Greg's chassis is in the chassis fixture being built. We generally feel that a consistent theme through out the build really makes the car. We saw an early theme developing on this build and felt that the rear crossmember would be a good place to continue the theme.

:y0!: Have welder willing to travel. :lmao:

I should also note my welding ability would really add to the statement. :sieg:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Not surprised that a cutting edge bunch like RS is being pro-active.

Most shops take much longer than this to determine that their customer sucks.


:tv_happy:

[tones2SS]

Nice of Charlie to contribute to the build.
lol

HA HAAAAAAAAAAA
Charlie,...see what you started with that door? :lol:

[clill]

You guys pay attention. He really does want that welded in.

[Che70velle]

So, is this a sponsored by Clill deal, or what?
I say if he wants it, weld it. Who cares about resale value!

[GregWeld]

So, is this a sponsored by Clill deal, or what?
I say if he wants it, weld it. Who cares about resale value!



Charley and I have an agreement -- he buys all my old stuff when I'm done with it. Gawd I hope he doesn't die before me... Gwen would be really upset if all these "investments" I've made don't pay off. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[glassman]

Greg, did you see this beast yet? it drove with us on the GG's "HAUL" of fame road tour (yes, Ed needs to change the title of the trip/tour)....LS powered and RS chassis....

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r530/mikearmienti/0550682c085f455aba6c7eeed8095601.jpg


So, this is a Roadster shop build, down to the LS, and yep, it just cruised at 90. Bada$$

[GregWeld]

So, this is a Roadster shop build, down to the LS, and yep, it just cruised at 90. Bada$$





So NO that is not a Roadster Shop build... IT IS a Roadster Shop CHASSIS.... with an 8 stack injected LS motor. The owner built it in memory of his wife Connie.

It's just about perfect!

[glassman]

Correct, not the build but the chassis. Pat, the owner, super nice guy, is tight with Greening Auto....great guys from last years "haul"....

[waynieZ]

I think when they weld it in they should back up where its laser cut with a bright color so no misses it.