Store Bought 46

lowbudgetjunk · Apr 8, 2016

Hell, I haven't even run the numbers yet, but I think my store bought a 46 Ford 1.5 ton. Search Stubby Bob Fails on Youtube and you'll see what the plan is. Big block, 4 speed, race readies and some throttle to make it all come together. This is replacing my 7.3 and Dodge Caravan. Truck will be the back up vehicle and I am going to try and buy a custom double cab ramp truck from the 40's....seeings how they were never built this way from the factory.

This is the start. Needs some floor pans, sheet metal, big block and a boat load of other stuff.

Eddyj · Apr 9, 2016

In. I have a soft spot for old cab overs. I want to make a ramp truck out of one so bad.
I know they are over used but I would drop a 12v in it.
What will be finished first, buggy or this?

kmcminn · Apr 9, 2016

Eddy, I would bet you money this never gets finished unless he hires it out...

:flipoff1:

Kel

zayne2427 · Apr 9, 2016

If you get ready to sell it I may be a player...

lowbudgetjunk · Apr 9, 2016

Two schools of thought to remember. I have two separate bank accounts. There is mine and then there is the stores. I limit my personal spending to an amount that barely lets me wheel and makes me scrape together enough to bring food while I am there. Though the store isn't rich, there is enough money there to fund this project. I will do what little I can on this project and it will be completed by a semi-professional.

BTW, Red Buggy is coming along. Gotta wait for a few weeks for my monthly allowance then its time to cut and build the lower rear link bars. Then I will have to get a little outside help to get me past the next hurdle. The Sami does take up time that I can wrench on it, but I am making steady progress weekly. Add to it the remodel on the Revcon (which I make progress on weekly as well) and the work on the tractor and the Willys and I have too many projects. But, I have found a way to work through and spend hours a week on all of them and it works for me and my sanity.

lowbudgetjunk · Apr 10, 2016

Anyone know anything about 20 inch split wheel tires? I am going to put new tires on it before I try and move it from its current location. I have seen some 7r20's 8.25r20's and some a little wider. These aren't exactly go to the store and pick them up anymore kinda tires. As well, they are starting to get a little spendy. It will be a while before the truck will get driven, but I do want a set of new tires to roll it around with.

pholmann · Apr 10, 2016

I need to check on some for your motor house so when I do I will check on these too.

84runners · Apr 10, 2016

lowbudgetjunk said:
I am going to put new tires on it before I try and move it from its current location.

Best idea yet this year.

infamous1 · Apr 10, 2016

Re:

Who says that boy is a slow learner......

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John Galbreath Jr. · Apr 10, 2016

Please tell me you are driving it home. From Texas or somewhere. All it needs is a battery and a couple 5 gallon gas cans. Where is your sense of adventure :rolf:

lowbudgetjunk · Apr 10, 2016

JohnG said:
Please tell me you are driving it home. From Texas or somewhere. All it needs is a battery and a couple 5 gallon gas cans. Where is your sense of adventure

If it had an engine, this would be a no brainer. I did, for a brief second, consider towing it with a strap behind the 250 down the interstate ;D

John Galbreath Jr. · Apr 10, 2016

lowbudgetjunk said:
If it had an engine, this would be a no brainer. I did, for a brief second, consider towing it with a strap behind the 250 down the interstate ;D

Don't let that stop you, just carry an engine with you to pick it up, takes what, an hour at most :flipoff1:

Eddyj · Apr 10, 2016

I have a tow bar that I pull semi's with, if the break down. You can use it. If something goes wrong I don't know nothing!
I always have a driver in semi.

lowbudgetjunk · Apr 10, 2016

JohnG said:
Don't let that stop you, just carry an engine with you to pick it up, takes what, an hour at most

Eddyj said:
I have a tow bar that I pull semi's with, if the break down. You can use it. If something goes wrong I don't know nothing!
I always have a driver in semi.

Y'all two ninjas gonna get me in trouble. Looking for a Big block that will matte to the 4 speed transmission so I can drive this big girl home.

I do wanna keep the non syncromesh 4 speed, but might have to opt for a big block with a later tranny for ease of wallet. Tires are spend, but thats ok.

Here's the look I am going for, though my truck is a few years older.

whiskeymakin · Apr 11, 2016

U just need a chain in a pipe to keep it from rear ending you if you pull it back....and somebody to steer it I guess....I'm sure you can come up with a awesome way to get er done :woot:

Get a donor cummins 12v dodge and be done...

lowbudgetjunk · Apr 11, 2016

whiskeymakin said:
U just need a chain in a pipe to keep it from rear ending you if you pull it back....and somebody to steer it I guess....I'm sure you can come up with a awesome way to get er done

Get a donor cummins 12v dodge and be done...

This big girl will fit on my trailer. Just got to get some tires on it first.

I am hoping to go with a big block Ford. This is gonna be an around town mobile. No need for fuel economy or anything that makes sense. Loud, clunky and uncomfortable is all I am going for.

kmcminn · Apr 11, 2016

lowbudgetjunk said:
This big girl will fit on my trailer. Just got to get some tires on it first.

I am hoping to go with a big block Ford. This is gonna be an around town mobile. No need for fuel economy or anything that makes sense. Loud, clunky and uncomfortable is all I am going for.

Cummins would be cool and practical as a tow rig. You said you are tired of the 7.3.

Neal3000 · Apr 11, 2016

What about finding a 1ton big block f350 donor, mod the frame and moving the '46 body over?

jwilson645 · Apr 11, 2016

Neal3000 said:
What about finding a 1ton big block f350 donor, mod the frame and moving the '46 body over?

This! You gonna hate that stock 1 ton '46 suspension and transmission.

lowbudgetjunk · Apr 11, 2016

jpony645 said:
This! You gonna hate that stock 1 ton '46 suspension and transmission.

I've had old vehicles before. I promise, that's what I like. I daily drove a 61 Studebaker wagon for years. Manual steering, manual brakes love it. I know this doesn't make sense to anyone else.

kmcminn said:
Cummins would be cool and practical as a tow rig. You said you are tired of the 7.3.

This vehicle won't be used to tow. Too short and I am going to have to take out a bunch of leaves to make it ride worth a ****. Double cab shall be a diesel, I promise.