The Search for Parts

Leif — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:18:20 -0400

Parts Search

Obviously, not all of the parts for the truck are in the pile of boxes I bought, and also being I am going to use a modern drivetrain and suspension, I'm going to have to be on the lookout for those parts. Parts hunting is always a major part of car-building... at least if you want to try and keep the cost of the project down by not ordering all new parts out of the catalog (when and if you can find them that way!). There are always good sources for searching... Keep friends and relatives aware of what you are looking for, keep an eye out on the local craigslist and classified publications if you have them, and talk to other car builders you know in the area. A bit of research goes a long way here - both in getting the right part and in paying the right amount for it.

The '36 Ford

Leif — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:14:07 -0400

Starting Out

This section of my web site is going to be dedicated to following my progress on my latest major project, a 1936 Ford Pickup. I hope to add updates over time, showing my progress as I wade through a project I'm sure will be well above my head. But, hey - I've never let that stop me before... This will hopefully be both a journal and a reference for myself, and maybe in the process I can educate or entertain some others as well as myself. I expect this to take several years, and progress will be sporadic, dictated by either how much spare time I have and how much spare cash I have to spend. Hell, I still have yet to finish the shop in which this thing will be built!

I'm also going to use this opportunity to get to know some new (for me!) web software. I'm sure there will be mistakes, so please be patient!

Drivetrain

The Search for Parts

Parts Search

The '36 Ford

Starting Out