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Rat Rod, 1947 Ford, Bagged, Bodydropped, Hot Rod, Sbc, V8, 327, Antique, Truck on 2040-cars

Year:1947 Mileage:20000
Location:

Smithfield, North Carolina, United States

Smithfield, North Carolina, United States
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This is a RAT ROD!!!!  NOT A $45,000 hot rod!!!  please bid with this in mind.... however, this truck is awesome!!!

THE TRUCK:
It's a 1947 Ford for cab with a ton of mismatched parts.  The 30's bed is not straight in any kind of way, and it has 50's rear fenders.  I got the fenders with some kind of metal work already done to them, and they are misshapen a bit.  All metal body is almost completely rust free, and in great condition other than tons of dings, dents and patches.  When I say it's in good condition, I am talking about the thickness and quality of the metal and deterioration...not the actual shape.  I will say again....this is a RAT ROD!!!  

THE DRIVELINE:
The motor is a 327 sbc, of course I was told it has a cam... I can only go on what it sounds like and what I've been told. It sounds awesome!  Open straight pipes, Edelbrock performance intake manifold, HEI distributor, 8mm accel wires, electric fan, Holley carb, new water pump, new thermostat, and new various gaskets and seals.  Overall, the motor is in great condition.  The transmission is a th350 which is a 3 speed automatic. It has a new filter and new pan gasket and rear seal.  Drive shaft is new with new universals and balanced.  The front frame is from a Ford Ranger, and I believe the rear end is also.  The rear frame is hand fabricated and the passenger side rail is the air tank for the air ride.  

AIR RIDE:
The bags in the front are ss5 slam specialties, the rear I think are Connitech (not sure).  I used a Viair 400 compressor with manual paddle valves.  This is a slow setup as far as going up and down, however it is a very reliable setup.  Manual valves means no frozen valves in the winter, and no electric issues.  Viair 400s are, in my mind, the best compressor ever made.  I used 1/4 dot airline, once again, very basic yet dependable. The rear suspension is a 2 link with cantilever.  Front and rear both have shocks and ride very nice.  I pride myself on my bag setups, and have done hundreds of them.

THE WHEELS:
The wheels right now are 20's from a past project, the tires have good tread on them.  If you want, we can work something out, I have a set of white walls that the truck looks good on... it just wasn't the look I was going for.  

THE INTERIOR:
Very bare bones. Just a handmade steering wheel and shifter, and a leather bench seat from a Toyota Sienna.  It has an oil gauge and a temperature gauge.  That's it.  The ignition is a 200amp breaker style key. I always use them because they are very dependable.  The cab lights on top do work, and there is a switch on the dash for them.  

OVERALL:
Once again...this is a RAT ROD!!!!  The headlights and tail lights work, but no turn signals.  I use hand signals. The motor sounds amazing and the tranny shifts well.  Cruises around 55/60 very nicely. I've had it over 75,  but I don't like seeing rpms over 3,000.  Has glass in both windows that is in fair condition, and front and rear glass are there.... I might have the front windows replaced before sale.  They are cracked on one side of the glass and are hazzy due to age.  

ABOUT ME:
I own a small Hot Rod/Rat Rod shop called VILLAGE CUSTOMS.  Feel free to look up any of my shops work from the past.  I have done dozens and dozens of cars and trucks, some with features in magazines.  It is very easy to find any of my work on YouTube or Google.  THIS IS NOT MY FIRST TRY!!!!!  I have done plenty of full custom builds, hundreds of bagged rides, and have had many many happy customers.  


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