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oldschooler · 07-15-2007, 08:06 AM

here's mine.

RedZ71 · 07-15-2007, 04:12 PM

heres my rust box:

trim rings on the rallys are about 2 days old!

jott_06 · 07-15-2007, 07:32 PM

I wanna thank all of you guys for the pics. I am definately going to do my truck as a rat rod. I also think i might try to find a late 80's TPI setup for it.

Scott68-93-97 · 07-15-2007, 07:58 PM

About the 80's TPI it has to come off a 85' camaro or up to 88' corvette in 86' chevy changed the intake manifold bolts the center two bolt straight in instead of at an angle but aluminum heads didn't change until 89'. But you can always run the 86' and up heads if its off a 86 up camaro

LOW DOUGH · 07-16-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68 longbed

basically.....a "ratty" rod.

runs good, looks rough. or unfinished

If that is the case then here is mine

And some with the ratty hood

LOW DOUGH · 07-16-2007, 03:56 PM

before

after

1LoC10 · 07-16-2007, 04:16 PM

Mines a shortbed...but I if you close one eye, and don't look out the other, it looks long

2bits · 07-16-2007, 04:24 PM

Requested a stepside pic so here's one of mine a board member photoshopped to slam add the moons... The PO lowered it the wrong way, and I actually put the factory springs in the back and the fronts are coming next, the second pic is the "real" thing.

1LoC10 · 07-16-2007, 04:33 PM

man I thought mine was a shortbed.. you beat me with that one

LOW DOUGH · 07-16-2007, 05:02 PM

wow 2bits.... that is a SHORT bed

bad6772 · 07-16-2007, 05:08 PM

now thats a short short bed, how much was cut out. looks like the whole front is missing( I E ) the step plate??

lazybra1n · 07-16-2007, 06:16 PM

Here's ours. Just finished an LS1/ 4L60 swap last month. Lookin for the right tire wheel combo now. Thinkin of Red smoothies w/baby moons & wide whites-maybe in a 17" if I can find them; any suggestions?

'68 longbed · 07-16-2007, 06:29 PM

I love that photoshop pic. the real pic is cool , never thought of a short, shorty!

LOW DOUGH · 07-16-2007, 07:10 PM

latest pic. just hosed it off

RedZ71 · 07-16-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazybra1n

Here's ours. Just finished an LS1/ 4L60 swap last month.

would that be the non 4L60E? im not sure if im remembering correctly, but i was pretty sure that the 4L60 was availble in a non-electronicly controlled version before the E one came out... is that correct?

if so, you pretty much have my dream setup! have you a pics site for us to drool over?

RedZ71 · 07-16-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

Mines a shortbed...but I if you close one eye, and don't look out the other, it looks long

are those factory rims? i would assume the center caps, would mean yes. were those ever made in 5 lug version?

Bob 68327 · 07-16-2007, 09:10 PM

This one belongs to shawn57nomad . I built it several years ago for my dad and sold it to shawn recently !!!!

snacob14 · 07-16-2007, 09:26 PM

here is a version of my trucked chopped by a

LOW DOUGH · 07-17-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedZ71

are those factory rims? i would assume the center caps, would mean yes. were those ever made in 5 lug version?

They are factory for the later 80s or early 90s. The one he has are from a 4x4. They have 6 lug. You could get 5 lug from a 2wd truck.

lazybra1n · 07-22-2007, 04:43 AM

Actually, Red, it is an 4L60E. Just didnt add the "E" when I typed it. I dont have a pic's site, but what do you want pic's of? I know where to get 'em...

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-22-2007, 09:44 AM

Heres mine .... more "Hot Rod" then Rat Rod!

esll.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-22-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

What exactly is a rat rod?

**********************************************************

Well Dan I hope this helps with your .... what is a Rat Rod question???? Build it with what you have in the junk pile. In the tudor's case the guy bought this for several thousand off e/bay from someone who built it from their junk pile.

esll.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-22-2007, 10:27 AM

This is toooooo nice to be considered a Rat Rod. But a kool Shop Truck it is for sure.

esll.

Spray-Bomb · 07-22-2007, 02:38 PM

Well I added a red bumper to my truck, so I guess it's now considered a "RatRod"
LOL

unreconstructed1 · 07-22-2007, 05:22 PM

mine the day I bought her. She's now primered.

07-15-2007, 08:06 AM	#26
oldschooler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: spring grove, Pa. Posts: 538	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod here's mine. Attached Images

07-15-2007, 04:12 PM	#27
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod heres my rust box: trim rings on the rallys are about 2 days old! __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

07-15-2007, 07:32 PM	#28
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod I wanna thank all of you guys for the pics. I am definately going to do my truck as a rat rod. I also think i might try to find a late 80's TPI setup for it.

07-15-2007, 07:58 PM	#29
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod About the 80's TPI it has to come off a 85' camaro or up to 88' corvette in 86' chevy changed the intake manifold bolts the center two bolt straight in instead of at an angle but aluminum heads didn't change until 89'. But you can always run the 86' and up heads if its off a 86 up camaro

07-16-2007, 03:56 PM	#31
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod before after

07-16-2007, 04:16 PM	#32
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07-16-2007, 04:24 PM	#33
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod Requested a stepside pic so here's one of mine a board member photoshopped to slam add the moons... The PO lowered it the wrong way, and I actually put the factory springs in the back and the fronts are coming next, the second pic is the "real" thing. Attached Images __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

07-16-2007, 04:33 PM	#34
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod man I thought mine was a shortbed.. you beat me with that one __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-16-2007, 05:02 PM	#35
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod wow 2bits.... that is a SHORT bed

07-16-2007, 05:08 PM	#36
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07-16-2007, 06:16 PM	#37
lazybra1n Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Modesto CA Posts: 29	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod Here's ours. Just finished an LS1/ 4L60 swap last month. Lookin for the right tire wheel combo now. Thinkin of Red smoothies w/baby moons & wide whites-maybe in a 17" if I can find them; any suggestions? Attached Images __________________ '08 VW GTI- daily driver '74 CJ5 in pieces (4-bolt sb406/700R4 & 3/4ton running gear) '70 C10 W/ LS1 & 4L60E

07-16-2007, 06:29 PM	#38
'68 longbed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 181	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod I love that photoshop pic. the real pic is cool , never thought of a short, shorty!

07-16-2007, 07:10 PM	#39
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod latest pic. just hosed it off

07-16-2007, 09:10 PM	#42
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod This one belongs to shawn57nomad . I built it several years ago for my dad and sold it to shawn recently !!!! Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-16-2007, 09:26 PM	#43
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07-22-2007, 04:43 AM	#45
lazybra1n Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Modesto CA Posts: 29	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod Actually, Red, it is an 4L60E. Just didnt add the "E" when I typed it. I dont have a pic's site, but what do you want pic's of? I know where to get 'em... __________________ '08 VW GTI- daily driver '74 CJ5 in pieces (4-bolt sb406/700R4 & 3/4ton running gear) '70 C10 W/ LS1 & 4L60E Last edited by lazybra1n; 07-22-2007 at 04:46 AM. Reason: also wanted to subscribe to thread...

07-22-2007, 09:44 AM	#46
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod Heres mine .... more "Hot Rod" then Rat Rod! esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

07-22-2007, 10:27 AM	#48
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod This is toooooo nice to be considered a Rat Rod. But a kool Shop Truck it is for sure. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

07-22-2007, 02:38 PM	#49
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod Well I added a red bumper to my truck, so I guess it's now considered a "RatRod" LOL __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-22-2007, 05:22 PM	#50
unreconstructed1 nec absolutum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 223	Re: I wanna see a long bed rat rod mine the day I bought her. She's now primered. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."~ Thomas Jefferson 1967 GMC C1500 LWB 250/3 on the tree- 1969 Chevy C/10 SWB 350/TH350 1996 Chevy Silverado LWB 350/4L60E 1997 Chevy K2500 350/4L80E Last edited by unreconstructed1; 07-22-2007 at 05:23 PM.

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