Rat Rod 73-87's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thirdstreettito · 08-22-2008, 03:05 PM

Post em up! I want to see some to get some inspiration.

I'll start.

budgetstperformance · 08-22-2008, 11:11 PM

heres one, i like those two but they have the wrong stance , rat rods look best slamed or at least super low. check out this thread there arent any square bodys but gets me inspired to go get some indian blanket seat covers and some black primmer and work on the truck

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194064 also no squares but some bad a$$ trucks

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289510

87Lowrider · 08-23-2008, 01:40 PM

Here's mine:

Last years pic; It's getting a face lift now... new Hot Rod Black paint and I'll post some new pics.

'87 SWB, 454 lotsa billet & chrome, 700R4 (until it snaps), 18"s all around (maybe 20"s soon), DD Cluster inside.

Update: IT SNAPPED! - putting in a built TH400

Kenny

slash crashley · 08-23-2008, 03:50 PM

^always been a fan of your truck 87. also really like the black / maroon flat with "no shine is fine" on the back. is that also the one with the biscayne dash or am i confused?

87Lowrider · 08-23-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slash crashley

^always been a fan of your truck 87. also really like the black / maroon flat with "no shine is fine" on the back. is that also the one with the biscayne dash or am i confused?

Thanks!

I think you're thinking of another truck with the "no shine is fine"...

Mine has the Dakota Digital dash in it.

Kenny

FlatBrokeRacing · 08-23-2008, 09:48 PM

This is mine here.

I call it "Dark Sarcasm"

slash crashley · 08-24-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Thanks!

I think you're thinking of another truck with the "no shine is fine"...

Mine has the Dakota Digital dash in it.

Kenny

i meant i liked it as well as yours. the dakota digital gauges came out sweet just the same.

...found a pic of that other one.

Square84 · 08-24-2008, 12:01 AM

I GUESS SINCE WERE ALL POSTING PICS OF FLAT BLACK TRUCKS ILL PLAY. BUT IN THE SOUTH WE DONT CALL'EM RAT RODS WE CALL'EM MOONSHINE RUNNERS

GMBowtie79 · 08-24-2008, 02:02 AM

I think mines starting to fit in this catigory.

87Lowrider · 08-24-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMBowtie79

I think mines starting to fit in this catigory.

VERY NICE!

Quote:

Originally Posted by slash crashley

i meant i liked it as well as yours. the dakota digital gauges came out sweet just the same.

...found a pic of that other one.

Nice color combo.. sorry, I misunderstood!

xtreme80 · 08-24-2008, 02:12 AM

Moonshine runners... that's awesome!

Here's mine. Only picture I have since we bombed it with the spray paint, but trust me the pic looks much better than the actual truck!

ca180 · 08-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Thats pretty cool.. Anyone have a pic of the biscayne dash in there?

FlatBrokeRacing · 08-24-2008, 10:36 PM

SPR85GMC,

Your are right, it IS tweaked......

spr85gmc · 08-24-2008, 11:09 PM

butt looks good

seanconnery · 08-25-2008, 09:19 AM

FlatBrokeRacing's looks like something out of Mad Max!

sighlurr · 08-25-2008, 02:08 PM

Mine...

S10Fan · 08-25-2008, 03:06 PM

Not totally but will be at some point.............

jdurant · 08-25-2008, 04:12 PM

Best looking stepside ever.

FlatBrokeRacing · 08-28-2008, 06:13 PM

Goodlookin stepper S10Fan.....

Richard D · 09-03-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Not totally but will be at some point.............

I hope you go the other direction, that truck deserves a nice finish. I'm not usually a stepside fan, but that one has perfect stance. I think I will cut one coil off my dropped springs; I already have spindles, I just want a wee bit of rake with the rear flip kit.

81ratrodc10 · 05-07-2010, 08:16 PM

heres mine 81 short bed 305/350 2200 stall converter long tube headers/flow masters droped 4in front 6in rear with axel flip still working on inside

dubdeuce80 · 08-28-2008, 06:23 PM

kinda sorta rad roddish

S10Fan · 08-28-2008, 08:19 PM

I appreciate the complements! She’s a project for sure, still need to adjust the fenders, doors, hood etc. The paint is rattle can Krylon Satin Black, the truck will need to be stripped before real paint anyway so I wasn’t too concerned about using the cheap stuff. One of these days it will have a clean satin finish paint job along with a clean bare basic interior, and maybe a rat motor.

It is without a doubt the most fun driving vehicle I’ve ever owned. Everything about it seems to be “comfortable”, the ride, the seats, the stance, everything.

killthewabbit · 08-28-2008, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

I appreciate the complements! She’s a project for sure, still need to adjust the fenders, doors, hood etc. The paint is rattle can Krylon Satin Black, the truck will need to be stripped before real paint anyway so I wasn’t too concerned about using the cheap stuff. One of these days it will have a clean satin finish paint job along with a clean bare basic interior, and maybe a rat motor.

It is without a doubt the most fun driving vehicle I’ve ever owned. Everything about it seems to be “comfortable”, the ride, the seats, the stance, everything.

Got some specs on that, like drop and wheels/tires? I love the way it fits together, dude. Then again, I'm kind of partial to black steps.

S10Fan · 08-29-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by killthewabbit

Got some specs on that, like drop and wheels/tires?

Front: 2 1/2 Bell Tech's, cut 1 coil, 15 X 8 with 4 1/4 BS, 225/60/15 tires.

Rear: Axle flip, 2" blocks, 15 X 8 with 4 1/4 BS, 235/75/15LT tires. I do need to add a C-Notch, it doesn't hit often but it does hit from time to time.

08-22-2008, 03:05 PM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Rat Rod 73-87's Post em up! I want to see some to get some inspiration. I'll start. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 08-22-2008 at 08:06 PM.

08-22-2008, 11:11 PM	#2
budgetstperformance Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lake worth fla. Posts: 125	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's heres one, i like those two but they have the wrong stance , rat rods look best slamed or at least super low. check out this thread there arent any square bodys but gets me inspired to go get some indian blanket seat covers and some black primmer and work on the truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194064 also no squares but some bad a$$ trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289510 Attached Images

08-23-2008, 01:40 PM	#3
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Here's mine: Last years pic; It's getting a face lift now... new Hot Rod Black paint and I'll post some new pics. '87 SWB, 454 lotsa billet & chrome, 700R4 (until it snaps), 18"s all around (maybe 20"s soon), DD Cluster inside. Update: IT SNAPPED! - putting in a built TH400 Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Last edited by 87Lowrider; 08-30-2008 at 03:54 PM.

08-23-2008, 09:48 PM	#6
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's This is mine here. I call it "Dark Sarcasm"

08-24-2008, 12:01 AM	#8
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's I GUESS SINCE WERE ALL POSTING PICS OF FLAT BLACK TRUCKS ILL PLAY. BUT IN THE SOUTH WE DONT CALL'EM RAT RODS WE CALL'EM MOONSHINE RUNNERS Attached Images __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

08-23-2008, 03:50 PM	#4
slash crashley lucky knuckles Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 124	^always been a fan of your truck 87. also really like the black / maroon flat with "no shine is fine" on the back. is that also the one with the biscayne dash or am i confused?

08-24-2008, 02:02 AM	#9
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's I think mines starting to fit in this catigory. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

08-24-2008, 02:12 AM	#11
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Moonshine runners... that's awesome! Here's mine. Only picture I have since we bombed it with the spray paint, but trust me the pic looks much better than the actual truck!

08-24-2008, 05:50 PM	#12
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Thats pretty cool.. Anyone have a pic of the biscayne dash in there?

08-24-2008, 10:36 PM	#13
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's SPR85GMC, Your are right, it IS tweaked......

08-24-2008, 11:09 PM	#14
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's butt looks good

08-25-2008, 09:19 AM	#15
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's FlatBrokeRacing's looks like something out of Mad Max! __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

08-25-2008, 02:08 PM	#16
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Mine... Attached Images

08-25-2008, 03:06 PM	#17
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Not totally but will be at some point............. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-25-2008, 04:12 PM	#18
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Best looking stepside ever. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd



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08-28-2008, 06:13 PM	#19
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Goodlookin stepper S10Fan.....

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08-28-2008, 06:23 PM	#22
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08-28-2008, 08:19 PM	#23
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's I appreciate the complements! She’s a project for sure, still need to adjust the fenders, doors, hood etc. The paint is rattle can Krylon Satin Black, the truck will need to be stripped before real paint anyway so I wasn’t too concerned about using the cheap stuff. One of these days it will have a clean satin finish paint job along with a clean bare basic interior, and maybe a rat motor. It is without a doubt the most fun driving vehicle I’ve ever owned. Everything about it seems to be “comfortable”, the ride, the seats, the stance, everything. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

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