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1939 Ford Truck

June 1, 2015 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1939 Ford Truck owned by Monty Dingus

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Issue
June 2015
Owner
monty dingus
Ride
Cornfield Rat Rod
(1985 Ford 302 Ford truck)
Photographer
nick means

Ride Details

Original Cost
$475.
Build Cost
$10.000
What was the inspiration?
They are cool
How long did it take you to build?
Off and on 4 years
How long have you been building?
Not long
Club Affiliations
N/a
Your future plans?
Soon
Vehicle history
N/a
Thanks to
My oldest daughter katlyn
Previous Rides
N/A

Engine Details

Displacement
302
Engine Mods
Some
Engine Add Ons
Tunnel ram intake
Chrome or polish
Some

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
N/a
Torque Converter
Stock
Transfer Case
N/a
Axle
Ford 9 in.
Gears
350
Builder Shop
My self

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
A lot
Frame Builder
Myself
Drop or lift inches
4in. Front 10 in up in rear
Front Shocks
Short ones
Rear Shocks
Nissan truck
Spindles
Ford
Springs
Leafs in rear
Four Link
N/a
Compressor Info
N/a
Valve Info
N/a
Airbag Info
N/a
Other Mods
Some
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Gloss black

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Bfgoodrich
Rear Wheel Type
Fire stone drag slicks
Front Wheel Size
15x4
Rear Wheel Size
15x10
Front Tire Size
165r15
Rear Tire Size
10.000x15

Paint Details

Color
Rust
Paint Type
Rust
Graphics Description
N/a
Painted By
Mother nature
Graphics By
N/a

Body Details

Channeled
N/a
Hood
None
Grille
1928 ford
Bumpers
None
Wing
N/a
Addon Accessories
Some
Body Mods
Myself
Body Mods by
Myself

Interior Details

Dashboard
Stock
Gauges
Auto meter
Steering Wheel
Small and round
Console
Custom
Head Unit
N/a
Amps
N/a
Speakers
N/a
Video System
N/a
Stereo Installed by
N/a
Shifter
Custom
Seats
Stock cut down
Tint Percent
N/a
Trunk or Bed
1951 Ford cut down
Upholstery Description
Hand made door panels
Upholstery Description
Some
Upholstery By
Myself

1939 Ford Truck “Cornfield Rat Rod” owned by Monty Dingus

1939 Ford Truck owned by Monty Dingus

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