39 Ford P/U Rat Rod

1939 Ford Other Pickups Description

1939 Ford P/U Rat Rod, 1970"s 500 cui Caddy engine freshened up, turbo 400 trans. Mustang II front end,disc brakes,manual rack and pinion steering. Rear endis a Ford 8" drum brakeswith new bearings and seals on leaf springs. Manual brake system. Frame isall custom its been z'd up front boxed and gusseted.It has a 15 gallon fuel cell with sending unit. Cab has been chopped 3 inches, converted to suicide doors withbear claw latches. Bed is wood with steel corner braces.New clear safety laminated glass, side windows do work.New aluminum radiator, new Edelbrock carb.Custom tail lights made from old oil lanterns. Custom wood bed cover,hinged on 1 side to flip up. Interior is pretty basic The old phone you see holds all the controls, push button start, wiper, ignition, lights ( high and low beam) and horn. Turn signal on column. It's fun to drive but not made for some one really tall (leg room wise). It sets low but does not bottom out while driving. Lettering on doors is more faded than in these pics