Thes saga of castruck

castruck_1964 · Post by **castruck_1964** » February 16, 2010, 10:35 am

History Truck was built in Oakville plant
white custom cab 292 three speed short box.
And no it is not a Mercury
Purchased in 1979 and drove for several years till the 292 gave out

First plan: (early 80's)
Swap in 302 4 speed paint and disc brake upgrade.
Got busyracing project shelved

Second plan: (late 80's)
Pro street: bought rims tires tubbed box.Decided to install torino front clip
Sandblasted cab floor patched floor and front cab mounts
Project shelved went racing again.

Third plan: (mid90's)Part "A"
Pulled truck out of storage again took to buddies shop and revisit the plan
After much discusson body is removed from frame and the frame is scrapped. Had torino clip on it at this point
All prostreet parts are sold off and and plans for a Truck with big tires all around is formed.
Project put back in storage Back racing.

Part"B"(late 90's)
Decide to put short track style chassis under body
Parts are brought out of storage to do mockup.
after much measuring and figuring Cas is born on paper.
Body back in storage gone racing again
Start process of gathering parts

Concept:
Build a Nascar style style truck chassis and stick a slick body on it.
(every time truck was put on hold I was off stock car racing)
Truck arm rear suspension
Standard snout Cup Front end
Alcon disc Brakes
Nascar style pedals
351 windsor
richmond 6 speed manual transmission
Basset cup style wheels with 305 50 15 tires all around

Construction:(chassis built in car owners Race shop)
establish ride height and weld cab to surfaceplate
Hang front sheetmetal set front axle centerline
weld Hutchison&Pagan to surface plate
Mock up box to establish rear centerline
Weld rearend to surface plate.
Spend next month connecting the dots (Building the Frame)
Roll it back to my shop
And start building process
Current staus truck is at paint shop
Pics in my album

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » February 16, 2010, 12:17 pm

Wow that's going to be wild. Feel like builidng another frame for my Uni LOL. And we need updated pics!

Obsa · Post by **Obsa** » February 16, 2010, 2:15 pm

Definetly some outside the box thinking going on here. This is very interesting keep us posted on your progress.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » February 16, 2010, 3:19 pm

Can not wait to see it on the track, Keep the pics coming.

64low-n-slow · Post by **64low-n-slow** » February 16, 2010, 4:26 pm

Awesome build! Can you give more detail to the hard tonneau cover?

62galxe · Post by **62galxe** » February 16, 2010, 5:58 pm

I didnt think you were ever going to post your truck build.

Pictures dont do this truck justice. Ive actually got to see this truck. the craftsmanship is amazing.

36truck · Post by **36truck** » February 16, 2010, 6:07 pm

Ken you've been holding out on us. Looking good.

castruck_1964 · Post by **castruck_1964** » February 16, 2010, 10:37 pm

A story about the cover
It is the reason I joined in the first place because I was looking for one and could not find one I liked.
This Site was given to me by Kevin JC's buddy at roddoors.
Cover is a checkmate fx believe web is checkerpro.com
Will be driving truck to slickstock this summer.
Thanks for the kind words and I will give you more updates as I make progress.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » February 16, 2010, 11:29 pm

I still haven't ordered mine. Mostly because with that clock running I can't really be convinced I will need it this year.

Kevin may be the single worst customer service person I have come across ever. His company obviously taught him every thing they knew.

Hey Ken there is sure a total shortage of pics in this thread. I know if someone checks your profile and looks in your album, they are there... but does every one know that?

Great work BTW.. no way a guy can hold a candle to someone with your skills.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » February 17, 2010, 12:09 am

all i know is i wanna ride in that thing! i cannot believe the kind of talent it takes to put something together like that. i get all excited when i manage to stick two pieces of metal together without burning a hole through them. lol

castruck_1964 · Post by **castruck_1964** » February 17, 2010, 9:49 pm

going to work on updated pics and put them in post.
helps to have some talented friends to help me out
I cannot take all the credit
but thanks for saying that.
Ezer I will put you on the list
There are only a couple of people who spoke up and are ahead of you in line

36truck · Post by **36truck** » February 17, 2010, 10:48 pm

I'll take a ride also. I think it will be a cool looking truck.

Hoofbeat Racer · Post by **Hoofbeat Racer** » February 17, 2010, 11:16 pm

Looking great Ken. Been looking forward to seeing you post this too. I would say that Canucks with trucks for Iowa is in good shape. Me want ride too.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » February 18, 2010, 2:01 am

Nice up to speed summary Ken!, Cas is definitely going to be an eye opener

, I`ll probably be the first to have a ride, cause we`re getting there early!!!

Truckrat · Post by **Truckrat** » February 23, 2010, 7:22 pm

Ken, you'll have to stand next to Cas with an armload of hotel towels so everybody can wipe the drool off of your truck and themselves while they are looking at it. With yours and Kevin's and several more I hope John Gilbert will come and do some feature shoots for CCT and where ever else he is working. Can't wait to see this badass ride of yours and count me in too for a ride in it. Awesome truck, Ken!
More pics, please. TR

castruck_1964 · Post by **castruck_1964** » April 11, 2010, 8:52 pm

got cab and doors back from painters to day pics to follow

castruck_1964 · Post by **castruck_1964** » May 2, 2010, 6:16 pm

http://fordtruk.com/forums/album_showpa ... ic_id=8043

castruck_1964 · Post by **castruck_1964** » May 2, 2010, 6:19 pm

Got a bunch done in the last couple of weeks.
Slickstock here I come
wipers installed
fuel cell installed
fuel lines run
brake and clutch pedal installed

62galxe · Post by **62galxe** » May 2, 2010, 6:29 pm

lookin good Ken. lookin forward to seein it together at slickstock.
Kenny

low6t4 · Post by **low6t4** » May 4, 2010, 6:59 am

Man this is gonna be a bitchin slick... can't wait to see it all done and doing a smoky Nascar style burnout...

Thes saga of castruck

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