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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

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

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

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

Bob she’s shaped up nice!

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.

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

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

I love this...

Ol' Georgia cracker gettin' HOT!

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

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

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.