Spring has sprung here in Minnesota, so in a few weeks I'll be able to haul my '94 to the shed to get working on it.  I posted WAY back when I first found this forum on my build plans.  I'll start here again to bring everyone back up to speed.   

 

First off, is this the right part of the forum to post a "build" thread?  If not please direct me to the correct location.  thanks

 

I restored a '51 Pilothouse B3D truck that was my great grandfathers truck.  I seem to have a disease now, lots of old truck parts in my house, garage and at friend's sheds.  I decided a few years back I was going to take a modern powertrain and graft on a Pilothouse cab/front clip as a daily driver.  This truck will be a stretched 3 door cab flat bed stake side hauler style truck.  I've got all the old Pilothouse cabs and doors to cut apart and re-weld up to the stretched cab.  As well as all the doors I could need to make the 3rd door and fill the space behind the passenger side door.

 

The '94 has a fresh rebuilt tranny and about 150K on the engine.  I've been thinking that since it will all be available to work on, going thru the engine and rear end would be a good idea right now.  Before I start to tear things off, any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Plans include air ride, saddle fuel tanks, rear duals and a tip up front end like a semi for engine work.  

 

thanks, I look forward to keeping this thread moving over the course of the spring/summer while things start under way.

Edited March 12, 201411 yr by PilotHouse2500

I had a feeling that you would go back to the first running board after you had better results with the second running board.  That's not "OCD" - that's a "good decision"!

 

- John

 

Bed wood showed up today

Super cool looking wood for the floor of the bed. That's going to be a sweet looking ride? Any paint information available yet? Photos?

12 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

Super cool looking wood for the floor of the bed. That's going to be a sweet looking ride? Any paint information available yet? Photos?

Thanks....it's "tigerwood" out of Brazil....super hard and dense. 30 year ground contact (not that is will see the ground). Quick wipe with an oil and good to go!

Sadly no, my painter is STILL working on getting his building inspected/approved. I think he's gonna start here in April...will keep you informed.

Edited March 20Mar 20 by PilotHouse2500

Running boards ready for dry fit. I know I have notch something for the cab mounts.

Continuing to work (slowly) on the rear bumper and got my sheet metal bent for the "fuel tank" storage.