New gearhead from PA

[poolmike]

Just checking in from PA. Been poking around here for a while, checking out all of the nice garages/workshops....realizing that I need to clean up my act and attempt organization.

I am a big fan of classic cars/trucks. I have a sickness with converting old trucks to diesel power.

Current garage tenant- 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton, getting a full restoration and a 12 valve Cummins diesel swap. 1937 Ford pickup, barn find 2 years ago, in the garage now for a fresh Flathead motor.

 

[twohaggard]

wheres the pictures!!

 

[poolmike]

wheres the pictures!!

I have lots of pics. I'll put up a short summary of them.

 

[poolmike]

wheres the pictures!!

Pics...

'37 Ford transformation

As found parked in '68

Revived the engine with no problems, installed aluminum radiator, high flow water pumps, new gas tank, Posie springs, Dutchman axles, T5 trans swap, etc.

 

[poolmike]

'47 Dodge as found in Buckingham Township, PA where it sat for at least 18 years. It was a Collingswood, NJ fire truck.

It is a work in progress. Getting a 12 valve Cummins diesel, Allison 2000 transmission, P-30 step van axles, 4 wheel disc brakes, etc. I am restoring the body at an adult tech school program which I find to be a lot of work, but it is fun and rewarding.


Fenders-done

media blasted cab

Top of the grill shell in Patriot Blue pearl

You got pictures!

 

[DRhodes]

Welcome to the forums! I love the pics. Lets see some more!

 

[Unearthed]

Welcome. Looking forward to updates on that project.

 

[poolmike]

Welcome. Looking forward to updates on that project.

Progress will be a bit slow for a while as money is a bit tight right now. I will most likely start a build thread somewhere.

 

[IHfreak]

Very nice build. And welcome.