4BT in a 1947 Ford 1.t Ton Dually... I got the cab mounted!

**chevy_cummins** · 10-05-2008 07:49 PM

I love the exhaust, is it gonna stay like that?

**cumminsrover** · 10-05-2008 10:38 PM

I see you have a bit of "restriction" in the exhaust right before the turn up, you'd better get that fixed ASAP

It's gonna be great! Nice choice on the radiator, now I am looking at one of those too. Tough part is finding an intercooler with matching core size without having to run two...

Next on the to do list is clutch, drive shaft, steering wheel, milk crate for a seat, and then go for a ride - and yes, there were no brakes mentioned....

You're going to get some more motivation quick, keep up the great work

Patrick

**bigorangecntry07** · 10-05-2008 10:59 PM

cool deal, make us a video PLEASE!!!!!!!

**1974FJ** · 10-06-2008 08:00 PM

Hey, I found a awesome looking truck similiar to your with a Fj40 on the back. Just thought i would pass it along!

**bigorangecntry07** · 10-06-2008 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by 1974FJ

Hey, I found a awesome looking truck similiar to your with a Fj40 on the back. Just thought i would pass it along!

that is so BADASS!!!!!!

**carcrafter22** · 10-07-2008 07:40 AM

I would trade both of my sisters for that truck. WOW!! Anyone want to buy a 67 F100 LOL. By the way the truck is looking good, You need to mount a set of pedals and a seat to cruise it around the block like that. We will require video of course

**BigStroker** · 10-14-2008 12:35 PM

my favorite build hands down

**47Ford - 1.5Ton** · 10-14-2008 06:18 PM

For build thread reference only... just adding the videos posted elsewhere before....

First Start of 4BT engine

Second Start of 4BT...next day cold start

**47Ford - 1.5Ton** · 10-16-2008 06:31 PM

Let me know what you think of the paint scheme..... Pretty set on this I think.... but I can be talked out of anything....

I thin I like the black fenders and grille....

**chevy_cummins** · 10-16-2008 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by 47Ford - 1.5Ton

Let me know what you think of the paint scheme..... Pretty set on this I think.... but I can be talked out of anything....

I thin I like the black fenders and grille....

I like it, I'd go with a darker blue though. I'm picturing it with the black/dark blue from the 95-99 Chevy trucks. (Commonly referred to as "midnight blue")

**W.R.Buchanan** · 10-16-2008 08:36 PM

What kind of bed are we talking, flat bed, pickup bed ?

The blue with black fenders would look good especially with a Pickup style bed. Start thinking about a completely different color for pinstripes which would separate and accentuate the two color paint scheme. The pinstripes will focus your attention to body lines which are promenent features, but down played by large areas of solid colors.

Randy

**bigorangecntry07** · 10-17-2008 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by W.R.Buchanan

What kind of bed are we talking, flat bed, pickup bed ?

The blue with black fenders would look good especially with a Pickup style bed. Start thinking about a completely different color for pinstripes which would separate and accentuate the two color paint scheme. The pinstripes will focus your attention to body lines which are promenent features, but down played by large areas of solid colors.

Randy

randy, i believe he said that he was doint a flat bed with wooden steak sides...

the colors look good but i like i would argee with the midnight blue, although the ford blue would match your engine.... i like the shade of blue my 150 is its called true blue but its more of a metallic darker blue...
for reference

**ambulancechser** · 10-17-2008 08:06 PM

i'd go with a darker blue as well...and find a way to break up,just slightly,all that black in front...i realize it's hard to get perspective on all the body contours on a computer screen,so it might not be so bad once it's all together.

mounting the headlites in a large crome bezel would work wonders for the front.some crome trim would break up the black slab look.

and lose the giant polished big rig wheels.they don't fit in at all...black wheels with crome lug nuts,and maybe a small crome center.

if your gonna crome stuff,you might do things a little different,and just go with polished nickel.

looking good...

**AuburnBoy** · 10-17-2008 11:02 PM

I agree with the Chrome headlight bezel and the black wheels with chrome center and lug nuts. The Big rig wheel just seems out of place IMO.

-Taylor

**47Ford - 1.5Ton** · 10-22-2008 08:54 PM

She sittin low now boys.... getting out of the garege.... problem solved... enjoy pictures.... video is uploading as we speak... link to come shortly.

VIDEO!!!!!!

Diesel Go Up... Diesel go down

**ambulancechser** · 10-22-2008 09:49 PM

ha...now this link does work. neat!

**47Ford - 1.5Ton** · 10-23-2008 08:09 PM

Frame mount pedal came today for the hydroboost unit......

**Diesel Durango** · 10-23-2008 08:37 PM

sweet!

**nexxussian** · 10-24-2008 04:48 AM

Atsa nice lookin pedal setup you got there. Is that specific to the hydroboost? Where did you get it from (appologies if I missed that in the thread somewhere)?

**YOUNG GUNS15** · 11-01-2008 08:20 AM

i am doing a some what similar project with my 47 chevy, theres another guy on here that is doing the exadct same project.

weird.... whats that blue color on the motor called?

**bigorangecntry07** · 11-01-2008 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by YOUNG GUNS15

i am doing a some what similar project with my 47 chevy, theres another guy on here that is doing the exadct same project.

weird.... whats that blue color on the motor called?

i believe that would be called ford blue.

**47Ford - 1.5Ton** · 11-19-2008 07:04 PM

Just for record keeping.....

1947 Ford..... to Modern GM P-30 Chassis.....

I didn't know GM engineered this stuff to fit on a 47 Ford body with a 4BT...

i cant make this up... this IS indeed the P30 brake pedal assembly. The Pedal assembly even matches up with the radius of the dash and already HAD pre-existing holes. (See the 5/16" bolt attaching pedal assembly to front of dash)
(Why didn't I try this sooner??!!??)

Enjoy
NOTE: (All I have to do is simply lengthen the pedal arm by 2 or 3 inches and maybe add a small 'S' bend to put it more towards the center of the truck in order to make foot room for the clutch pedal.)

**bigorangecntry07** · 11-19-2008 07:38 PM

looks good i like the brake setup now

**47Ford - 1.5Ton** · 11-28-2008 01:10 PM

Revised Dash with legends and air managment sub-dash unit......

Just bored last night so I blew a half hour..... Enjoy

**Ekrub7788** · 11-28-2008 01:44 PM

that is awesome. Can you build one for EB? Just kidding but i hope you put that in there. That would look sweet.

**Octamog** · 11-28-2008 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by 47Ford - 1.5Ton

Revised Dash with legends and air managment sub-dash unit......

Just bored last night so I blew a half hour..... Enjoy

I'd change out those toggle switches to a different design -- those one's will put your eye out!

**my96z** · 11-29-2008 09:22 AM

Why don't you look at using the 12volt guy for your switch panel??
http://www.12voltguy.com

He makes some sweet switch panels and they aren't that expencive...

**chevy_cummins** · 11-29-2008 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by my96z

He makes some sweet switch panels and they aren't that expencive...

Uhh.. yeah...

**47Ford - 1.5Ton** · 11-29-2008 11:24 AM

Because I build em better at a 1/3 of the cost I guess...... maybe I should start making switch panels.

**EZTRUCKER** · 12-08-2008 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by 47Ford - 1.5Ton

Sidenote: Still looking for that 2nd 33 gallon tank with mounts and straps. Isuzu NPR, Mitsubishi FUSO, or GMC W4 trucks..... keep your eyes and ears open for me guys.

Are you still looking for a fuel tank?
I'm supposed to be getting 3 of them shortly.
One I'm keeping. On the other 2, one has the
mounts, the other doesn't.
Let me know...........

EZ
615-347-5910

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