Hello All. Newbie to flathead and forum

[Bkelly401]

Hello All,

 I picked up a 47 WC dodge truck in October and new absolutely nothing about the flathead six. Since October I’ve picked up a used flathead six, installed it into truck, rebuilt ball and ball carburetor, cleaned up starter, and the motor fired right up. I’ve got a coat of paint onto the cab since the cold weather is arriving in PA. Ordered some fiberglass fenders, can’t take the banging anymore from hammering out the dents on the old fenders LOL

Ive learned a hell of a lot in a little over a month now from this forum and just diving into it. I would like to thank everyone for documenting there knowledge of these fine machines.

Bill 

[ggdad1951]

welcome!  PICTURES! 

[Pete]

Welcome Bill! There's a lot of great advice on this forum. Enjoy your truck!

 

Pete

 

[Bkelly401]

So my picture files where way to large. But I figured out how to shrink them. 

[Bkelly401]

So my picture files where way to large. But I figured out how to shrink them. 
here is a few more

[1949 Wraith]

She is looking good. I enjoy my '42.

[48Dodger]

Nice Red....what color brand and code??? Just curious..... 

 

48D

[Bkelly401]

It’s redline red single stage from Eastwood. It’s the second time I ever painted a vehicle.  First time was in the spring 67 Chevy C10 (In my driveway) a lot of wet sanding and buffing.  I would say I’m a sander not a painter.  Just like my profession (ironworker/welder) weld, grind.  Paint then sand.  LOL

[Old CWO]

11 minutes ago, Bkelly401 said:

I I would say I’m a sander not a painter.  

 

That's funny - I am a grinder and not a welder!

 

Nice truck, looks like you're having fun.

[John Rogers]

Welcome Bill. Your truck is coming along nicely. Looking good !

                            John 

[Worden18]

Welcome!  Love your truck.  Keep us updated ?

[PT81PlymouthPickup]

Welcome Bill, your truck is looking sweet! I live just around the corner in Yardley.  I Painted my 39 Plymouth with 1992 Ford Candy apple red. Looks almost identical to your color.

[Bkelly401]

Just my luck!  I wanted a truck to match my Bike and every single one I see online is that color. Now I get the news there is a guy a few miles away that has the same truck and colors.

 

Beautiful truck by the way.  Lol

[DakotaFrank]

Welcome Bill from another newbie.  You have accomplished a lot in a short period of time.  Congrats!  It looks great.  

I have always been a 6-cylinder Chevy pickup guy.  216s and 235s — OHV.  So the flathead motors are new to me too. 

[Bkelly401]

It’s been one month so here is an update.  Snow and cold weather is slowing me down a bit but I refuse to stop. Had to put the bikes out in the cold under a tent and have the truck in the garage now. Did some painting in the tent with the bikes covered. Worse possible conditions 37* and raining 95% humidity and I have no clue what I’m doing.  LOL. 

Here is some photos of the progress.

Kids got me the front chrome pieces for Christmas.

I have new interior and weather strips for windows and doors.  Shouldn’t be much longer now that I’m indoors

[PT81PlymouthPickup]

Looking good! Brings back memories of my build. Was fun some of the time, but took too long.  Lols!

[Bkelly401]

PT81.  I have to stop by and look at your truck one of these weekends to get a visual of the bed mounting and some other gray areas I have. 

[PT81PlymouthPickup]

You can look all you want. Not sure how helpful I'll be? It's been about 25 years since I assembled mine. It's up on jack stands right now. I'm changing up some wheels and tires.

[Bkelly401]

Some updated photos. Took the truck out for the first time to a local cruise night.  I still have work to do on tailgate and other odds and ends.

I brought her home on Oct 16th 2020.

I’m a little beat up from all the sanding and sanding and sanding and it still looks like crap.  But I’ve done the best I can do in my driveway with a HF paint gun.  

[Veemoney]

 

On 12/3/2020 at 4:23 PM, Old CWO said:

On 12/3/2020 at 4:11 PM, Bkelly401 said:

I I would say I’m a sander not a painter.  

 

That's funny - I am a grinder and not a welder!

The truck is looking Great, Glad to see you got it together and on the road. 

Machinists and Fitters in the trades always called for a "More-On" when needing some molten metal added somewhere. ?? I'm a sander and grinder as well

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Edited April 22, 2021 by Veemoney

[ggdad1951]

looking good....paint is likely better than factory!

[Merle Coggins]

13 hours ago, Bkelly401 said:

... But I’ve done the best I can do in my driveway with a HF paint gun.  

 

 

Looks good from here... ?

[Worden18]

Lookin' good!  Congrats 

[David A.]

Looks very nice. Congratulations!

[wagoneer]

17 hours ago, Bkelly401 said:

Some updated photos. Took the truck out for the first time to a local cruise night.  I still have work to do on tailgate and other odds and ends.

I brought her home on Oct 16th 2020.

I’m a little beat up from all the sanding and sanding and sanding and it still looks like crap.  But I’ve done the best I can do in my driveway with a HF paint gun.  

Congratulations as well. I purchased my own truck in need of... painting, and I am taking inspiration from your success at DIY home painting. I would love it if you can share some of that experience, and any tips on DIY home painting. Did you build yourself a makeshift paint booth? Color lessons? Number of coats? Clearcoats?

 

Looks really sharp! That's a pandemic silver lining -- lots of time... for sanding...and a great truck!