Shop truck w.i.p

[btaylor]

Thought I would share my "little" shop truck project. I have had this truck off and on for over 25 years. sold it once, then got it back. I had swapped in a 1958 230 flathead back in the day, but it was time to upgrade the old gal. I bought a 1998 ford ranger to get the front frame section, I also picked up a low mileage 79 dodge 360 ci. 4 barrel engine and 727 trans. I decided it was time to get er done as they say, so here are some progress pics. A little bit harder than building a brass slot car chassis, but not to much. :lol:





The finished product will have power brakes, rack and pinion power steering, tilt wheel, auto trans, and more power than I can put to the rear wheels! should be a fun shop truck.

Bob

[Lou E]

That is awesome, you have to keep us updated with plenty of progress pictures!!

[docdoom]

looking good you going to powder coat the frame or you going for the rat ride look?

[waaytoomuchintothis]

Holding my breath, Bob. And you know my lungs are crap, so post more pictures!

[Gameover]

Bob she’s shaped up nice!

[btaylor]

Not really going for a ratrod look, just a daily driver that will see plenty of truck use. Engine will receive the normal upgrades such as custom valve covers, dress up items and so on. Maybe a mild cam if it goes well. Stainless headers on are the way, along with a new Edelbrock carb, and MSD Ignition. Finishing up the engine mounts today.

[HomeRacingWorld]

What a project . I just can’t wait to see the progress on this. Thanks Bob.

[Dodgefarmer]

What a cool project. Did that Ford clip actually slide into those rails like that or did you have to massage it. I know that pics never give a true perspective but If that starter is a tight as it looks, a mini starter would gain you some clearance. Also if your rear tires need to be "trued" :lol: most rebuilders offer an E58 (lil red) converter for reasonable.

Cheers
Randy

[DaveKennedy]

I love this...

[waaytoomuchintothis]

Ol' Georgia cracker gettin' HOT!

[RazorJon]

I hope you stay with that GM alternator at least 1 thing needs to be Chebby :text-bravo:

[btaylor]

[TuscoTodd]

That is a very cool project and should make for a FUN shop truck!
Look forward to future updates!

[waaytoomuchintothis]

Okay, Christmas is over, get back to OUR truck. We've adopted it. I want a video with sound when that thing cranks the first time.

[btaylor]