Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

97Dually · 01-25-2013, 02:48 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for ideas for my new (old) truck.

It's my "low budget, hide money from my wife" project.

Give me some ideas!!!

Thanks.

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70c10stepside · 01-25-2013, 03:06 AM

My rust bucket.

Its just really mild built motor, stock suspension. Can't keep traction through 2nd. And its a 3 speed... fun truck. Build the motor, put a nice gear in it. And Give it H*ll!

**Ironangel** · 01-25-2013, 05:52 AM

Dont know if this qualifies...

Zoomin · 01-25-2013, 01:11 PM

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Dont know if this qualifies...

Nope. No rat.

hopped up · 01-25-2013, 01:24 PM

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Dont know if this qualifies...

Wtf!!! Poor truck!! Dont think any qualify as a rat rod. Thankfully
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50bomb · 01-25-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

Wtf!!! Poor truck!! Dont think any qualify as a rat rod. Thankfully
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haha. Yea I dont think mine is a rat rod and not tryin to be. But compared to all these nice trucks everyone has here mine feels ratty.

**RenoKeene** · 01-25-2013, 03:39 PM

My future rod...static slammed with a radical mouse motor.

CG · 01-25-2013, 07:26 PM

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Dont know if this qualifies...

Ill never for the life of me figure out why anyone puts the little dolls against their rides. Actually I never got why anyone needs props for their rides at all *shrug*

**mac808** · 01-31-2013, 01:47 AM

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Ill never for the life of me figure out why anyone puts the little dolls against their rides. Actually I never got why anyone needs props for their rides at all *shrug*

LOL. I especially love those guys that like to put cotton all around the car and in the wheel wells like its supposed to be on clouds(burnout smoke...?)

chevy6869 · 01-25-2013, 10:51 PM

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Dont know if this qualifies...

thats just not right. why would someone ruin one of these trucks and do something that stupid..dont get people sometimes

YBNORML · 01-25-2013, 11:46 PM

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thats just not right. why would someone ruin one of these trucks and do something that stupid..dont get people sometimes

It's his/her truck, they can do as they please. Although its not my style, there is a lot of ingenuity and skill put into that truck.
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Livrat · 01-26-2013, 12:17 AM

Here's a genuine "Rat Rod".. (not mine)

justin4260 · 03-05-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

Dont know if this qualifies...

what is that?

**Ironangel** · 01-25-2013, 06:54 AM

Like This? Go here for some ideas... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289510

**special-K** · 01-25-2013, 08:38 AM

Never seen a rat rod anything from the 60-70s.

Justin36 · 01-25-2013, 08:58 AM

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Never seen a rat rod anything from the 60-70s.

Hot Rod

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70blackfish · 01-25-2013, 12:33 PM

my 69

50bomb · 01-25-2013, 01:08 PM

Yea I am tryin to build mine on a budget but it is hard to when almost everysingle part on this truck needs replaced hahaa. I dont care if my truck is dinged and dented (lies) just as long as the rust is minimum or takin care of. Cheap rattle cann paint job. ALot of people hate this method but who cares as long as your building it safe to drive for you and others around. Everything can be fixed to look nice later if desired.

50bomb · 01-25-2013, 04:20 PM

Cool stepper...That travel trailer :0 I want one!

**RenoKeene** · 01-25-2013, 04:41 PM

You mean like THIS.......

50bomb · 01-25-2013, 05:15 PM

^^^very nice!

BrianPlaster · 01-25-2013, 05:32 PM

Rattle cans and dings are what make a rat rod a rat rod .

I love my truck in all its rust and glory
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GRX · 01-31-2013, 01:26 PM

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Rattle cans and dings are what make a rat rod a rat rod .[/size]

^^ this. Traditionally, a "rat rod" was a ratty looking pre-1949 vehicle. In recent years it has come to encompass anything which looks old, weathered and unfinished. Shiny paint & chrome need not apply.

Think I'll print this out and hang it on the wall next to my flat black '69 GTO.

97Dually · 01-25-2013, 06:05 PM

Love these ideas.

I guess when I think of rat rod I think of the black on red idea. Unfortunately my truck has the original white on bottom and top and a rattle can turquoise middle. No showing rust. I think I'll have to paint the turquoise black at least. Haven't thought about what to do with the white.
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PanelDeland · 01-25-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 97Dually

Love these ideas.

I guess when I think of rat rod I think of the black on red idea. Unfortunately my truck has the original white on bottom and top and a rattle can turquoise middle. No showing rust. I think I'll have to paint the turquoise black at least. Haven't thought about what to do with the white.
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Welcome!!! I'll just say that most trucks of this era do better as "shop truck" Builds.One other item to comment on.If you paint the turquiose Black the truck will then be black and white but nobody will ever call it anything but "The Skunk Truck".

01-25-2013, 02:48 AM	#1
97Dually Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Forest Grove, OR Posts: 8	Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Hey everyone, I'm looking for ideas for my new (old) truck. It's my "low budget, hide money from my wife" project. Give me some ideas!!! Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...er_media_share

01-25-2013, 03:06 AM	#2
70c10stepside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Taylorsville, Georgia Posts: 482	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... My rust bucket. Its just really mild built motor, stock suspension. Can't keep traction through 2nd. And its a 3 speed... fun truck. Build the motor, put a nice gear in it. And Give it H*ll!

01-25-2013, 05:52 AM	#3
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Dont know if this qualifies... Attached Images __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American" Last edited by Ironangel; 01-25-2013 at 06:02 AM.

01-25-2013, 03:39 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... My future rod...static slammed with a radical mouse motor. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-26-2013, 12:17 AM	#12
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Here's a genuine "Rat Rod".. (not mine) Attached Images

01-25-2013, 06:54 AM	#14
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Like This? Go here for some ideas... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289510 Attached Images __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

01-25-2013, 08:38 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Never seen a rat rod anything from the 60-70s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-25-2013, 12:33 PM	#17
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... my 69 Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

01-25-2013, 01:08 PM	#18
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Yea I am tryin to build mine on a budget but it is hard to when almost everysingle part on this truck needs replaced hahaa. I dont care if my truck is dinged and dented (lies) just as long as the rust is minimum or takin care of. Cheap rattle cann paint job. ALot of people hate this method but who cares as long as your building it safe to drive for you and others around. Everything can be fixed to look nice later if desired. Attached Images __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

01-25-2013, 04:20 PM	#19
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Cool stepper...That travel trailer :0 I want one! __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

01-25-2013, 04:41 PM	#20
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... You mean like THIS....... Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-25-2013, 05:15 PM	#21
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... ^^^very nice! __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

01-25-2013, 05:32 PM	#22
BrianPlaster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carrboro NC Posts: 71	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Rattle cans and dings are what make a rat rod a rat rod . I love my truck in all its rust and glory Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 06:05 PM	#24
97Dually Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Forest Grove, OR Posts: 8	Re: Let's see your 67-72 Rat Rods... Love these ideas. I guess when I think of rat rod I think of the black on red idea. Unfortunately my truck has the original white on bottom and top and a rattle can turquoise middle. No showing rust. I think I'll have to paint the turquoise black at least. Haven't thought about what to do with the white. Posted via Mobile Device

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