1940 Ford Truck

Got the right frame rail welded together, took all night because I'd get everything setup ready to weld then it would start to rain for an hour then clear up just long enough to lay a few beads. 9 1/2" Z in the rear and 2" in the front.

Traded my bike for a running 460 and C6 transmission today, pretty pumped

Looking good, and man your fast, There is an old Hudson truck in my area i would love to get my hands on but the guy want's to much for it IMO. but your making me want to go get it tomorrow.

Make him an offer on the truck, the worst he can say is no (or put a gun in your face.)

I have, he has had it for sale right next to a pretty busy highway and it has been sittin there for 3 years i know of, so apparently i'm not the only one who thinks he wants to much, he won't budge on the price.

Thats a earlier 460 Right? 68-72

It's an early block (D1) with D3 heads so it's around 8.0:1 compression. It has a later D6 intake on it with all the smog shit but I plan on taking it off and throwing a stealth intake on it. I helped build a 460 a few years ago so I know a few tricks for them to get the most bang for your buck. I'd like around 500hp but I need to get some $ before I start tearing into the motor.

Car craft has a great write up on a big block ford 520hp.Ive got a earlier 460 in my 57 f100 and that thing rumbles.

Suicide quarter elliptical front end

This is looking super nice! Would love to get my hands on an old Ford truck, but they go for a LOT of money here in the UK...

Got the motor in the frame so I can make some mounts up and make the firewall.

What year is that body? 38 39?

It's '37 / '38

I thought 37 they curved up more at the front of the door. Whatever, its bad ass so who cares. Keep up the pics and documenting of the build. Lovin it.

welded up some radius rods and brackets for the front and got the tranny mount and cross member in. Hopefully I can get some motor mounts done tomorrow.