1930 Model A Ford "Ratrod" Pickup

[51WillysJeep]

Hey guys, I've always wanted to build a hot rod or rat rod of some kind and started searching around for descent rollers for sale over the summer. I ended up finding and buying this one a few months ago on Craigslist, and couldn't be happier..! Its an all steel 1930 Model A Ford truck, sitting on a fully boxed and reinforced 1930 frame, the cab has been chopped 3" and channeled 2". The bed is from a '34 ford truck, and has been bobbed and reversed. Its got a 4" dropped front axle, front disc brakes and stops on a dime. Its got a brand new crate Chevy 350 engine and turbo 350 tranny, and to top it off, its actually got a Dana 44 rear axle out of a mid 70's Jeep grand wagoneer..! ( yeah, I'm glad its got some Jeep parts in there somewhere..! ha ha ha ). The guy I bought it from had the right idea, but some of his welds and choice of components were just plain wrong.

Plans for this one are simple, re-build it the right way, changing everything that dosen't look right or belong, and then with minor bodywork, and new flat black paint, get this thing ready for cruizing around next spring !

[mmatthews]

Sweet!


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[gearhead79]

Pretty dam neat!!!!!!!!! That bed setup is different, in a good way

[redneck thug]

Drop it to the ground....put some stacks behind the cab and put dual wheels and tires on it....

[51WillysJeep]

[FATBOYrs10]

Originally Posted by redneck thug

drop it to the ground....put some stacks behind the cab and put dual wheels and tires on it....

wtf...................really??????

[FATBOYrs10]

Originally Posted by 51WillysJeep

very cool lil ride man, now make it your own. that's real fun in the rat/hot rod world

[Lentsnh2012]

Awesome toys you've got there!!

How about more of that 4Runner?

[51WillysJeep]

Originally Posted by FATBOYrs10

wtf...................really??????

LOL - I was thinking the exact same thing..!!

Originally Posted by FATBOYrs10

very cool lil ride man, now make it your own. that's real fun in the rat/hot rod world

Thanks man, don't worry, I already have. The latest pic was actually taken over the fall when I first got the 32' grill shell. I just wanted to mock it up and see how it looked. As of now the entire front end has been completely stripped down and rebuilt, and I've also gone completely thru the motor as well. I'm currently welding together a new floor pan floor, and doing some finish metalwork on the bed. More to come soon

Originally Posted by Lentsnh2012

Awesome toys you've got there!!

How about more of that 4Runner?

Thanks man, Click this link below for the build thread on my 4Runner

Project 1984 4Runner Build

And heres another one thats draining my bank account dry..!! LOL

Blown 1970 Chevelle SS

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by 51WillysJeep

Thanks man, Click this link below for the build thread on my 4Runner

Project 1984 4Runner Build

And heres another one thats draining my bank account dry..!! LOL

Blown 1970 Chevelle SS

I actually remember seeing your 4Runner thread. It SURE does make me miss my '85. Luckily, I sold it to a collector in Texas who gave it the royal treatment.


That Chevelle though..... you, sir, have GREAT taste in vehicles and how to make them built up right. Good luck with everything!

[JK Krawler]

Sweet ride,off to a great start

[51WillysJeep]

Wow- I haven't been back on here for a LONG time !! The Pickups finally all done, heres a completed pic

[51WillysJeep]

Ah yes, and I've still got this "money pit" ..!! LOL

[51WillysJeep]

Heres a few more pics from over the summer

[old man 52]

Sharp looking ride bud , Got any interior pics.

[Tommy R]

Not a big fan of fake patina myself, but it's a good looking truck. Nice work.

[51WillysJeep]

I actually fully agree with you Tommy R !! The previous owner(s) skim coated the entire cab and doors with bondo. I tried to grind off what I could, but the patchwork, and welding underneath it all was pretty bad and made me realize that this cab was just easier to paint the way I did, and that was the way too go with this truck ! Trust me, I would much rather have had it all "real" rust (the full inner bed and dashboard are truly rusty, so doesn't that count..? LOL! ). I first painted it all flat black,which did look cool, but then going this route with it, makes it look so much better IMO (pics don't do it justice!!)

[51WillysJeep]

Originally Posted by old man 52

Sharp looking ride bud , Got any interior pics.

I know it dosen't show too much, but heres one from when I was re-building it over the summer. I also did the engine turning on the custom made aluminum dash panel, came out pretty neat I thought

[old man 52]

Ya i don't know , It just don't look right .... I know why , Its not in my garage. No really bud i like all the steel body rides

[M J]

Looks pretty good! I thought the steering wheel was 3D printed at first. That's aluminum?