1940 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup Project
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:59 pm
1940 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup Project
I have posted a couple questions on this site and have had a couple of you suggest that I start a topic with my project. Here it is.
The first picture is of what the truck started as. I purchased it, brought it home, and tore it apart. Problem was, I didn't take enough pictures and didn't label any parts. I should mention that this was is my first restoration project and I have little automotive knowledge. Before this project I had only done things like change the oil and rotate tires.
I started out by working on the frame, suspension, and undercarriage components. You will see this in my other pictures. Now I am onto the body.
I plan on doing all the body work, welding in the floors, and even the painting (probably). Heres where I understand to start. CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG!!!
1. Strip down the cab, fenders, bed etc with a sandblaster ( as well as by hand)
2. Weld in floors
3. Filler - block - filler - block - filler- block.
4. Primer
5. Sand
6. Paint/clear
I have posted a couple questions on this site and have had a couple of you suggest that I start a topic with my project. Here it is.
The first picture is of what the truck started as. I purchased it, brought it home, and tore it apart. Problem was, I didn't take enough pictures and didn't label any parts. I should mention that this was is my first restoration project and I have little automotive knowledge. Before this project I had only done things like change the oil and rotate tires.
I started out by working on the frame, suspension, and undercarriage components. You will see this in my other pictures. Now I am onto the body.
I plan on doing all the body work, welding in the floors, and even the painting (probably). Heres where I understand to start. CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG!!!
1. Strip down the cab, fenders, bed etc with a sandblaster ( as well as by hand)
2. Weld in floors
3. Filler - block - filler - block - filler- block.
4. Primer
5. Sand
6. Paint/clear