Newb for Lincoln,NE

[FatRat47]

Im the new guy here... I live in Lincoln, NE and hava 47 Chevy Ratrod

Anyone here running a Diesel?

[thump16]

more pics and info please!

[ET56]

Welcome FatRat47. I grew up in Lincoln Nebr. and boy do I miss it. Valintinos, Kings drive in, Cruising O St. Good times.

[FatRat47]

The truck mostly is a 1996 Ford F250 with a 47 Chevy body! Cab is widened 9" front grill is 12" wider and box is 16" wider. Updated and threw some go fast parts... Should be around 500HP 1100ft lbs trq. Chopped the frame up and boxed it, 4 link, air bags, Dana 60 with 3.00 gears, 33x12.50R15 on the rear... Best fuel mileage so far is 25.33 mpg. 4" down pipe into 6" exhaust into dual 8" stacks The pic was at Kearney and was puching 350hp then.. Spun the tires bad but ran 15.5's at 98MPH We'll see what 500+ and slicks will do! Ill post more pics soon!

[FatRat47]

Thanks! Shoulda been here for Americruise! Ost was packed and shut it down from 48th-52nd because everyone was doing burn outs!

[FatRat47]

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[pinecrest]

Originally Posted by ET56

Welcome FatRat47. I grew up in Lincoln Nebr. and boy do I miss it. Valintinos, Kings drive in, Cruising O St. Good times.

Sadly, Kings Drive-In up on 14th and Superior is now a car lot. Cruising O.... haha.... spent many a Friday/Saturday night doing that.

Interesting truck, there, FatRat! So.... did you beat up on that Silverado? Maybe you can come out to my shop sometime and get my 47 going!!!

[ET56]

Hey Pinecrest, Before I moved to Lincoln for my highschool years we lived in Raymond. WOW I just had a burst of good memories, Thanks

[FatRat47]

Pincrest, Yes I beat that truck... First time drag racing and first time beating on the truck... Made 11 passes that day and every time spun the tires like crazy! Ya Ill have to head up there some time! If your ever in Lincooln swing by ours! H&S Auto Service 2510 S48th! Current project is shortening a 92 Dodge Cummins 3/4ton and putting a 83 Ramcharger in it! My son will be 15 in July so want him to drive it as much as possible before he's 16! Also going to pick up a Model T 2dr Sedan to build another Diesel Ratrod!

[fleetsidelarry]

Hey Guys. born and raised in Lincoln (Havelock), LNE '62 (our King's was the one on Cotner but we hit the others, too).

raced at Kearney a few times in the mid-'60's. Is that still the same strip?

I come back to see Dad every 3 or 4 months, I'll try to swing by and say hello,
FatRat

[ET56]

Larry, Do you remember the Standard station at 70 & Havelock Ave,? I worked there in the late sixties while going to Northeast. What a small world. Sorry FatRat47, didn't mean to turn this into old home week.

[fleetsidelarry]

I remember there being a station there, but not the brand (OTD you know)

my house was (still is) 3 blocks south and 7 blocks west.

my apologies, too, FatRat

[Russell Ashley]

Rat, post up some larger pics of that truck. I'd like to see some close ups.

[ET56]

FatRat47, Are there any major car events in Lincoln comming up this year? I haven't been home in awhile and would like to come when something is happening. Your truck is so interesting I've got to be sure and look you up when I do come back. Something along those lines would make a great project in the future. I've never seen a diesel in any old trucks up here yet. I'll be checking during the Woodward Dream Cruise this year. If you haven't heard of it , Google it, Its the biggest in this part of the country. Have they had the cruise/show in Havelock yet this year? ET

[FatRat47]

sorry I havent been back on... ET if you go to www.enwicc.com you can look up the car council book for 2012. There are alot of shows. Havelock is Sept 9th.

To the guy I met at Seward on July 4th give my a call... I really need a tailgate and would love to see your collection of trucks! I would also like to build a 47-53 pickup box trailer to carry my junk around in!

[FatRat47]

I hope this works... a pic a friend took the only day as I was brake boosting as I went by our shop

[69short]

Welcome to the forum. Im new here also and I live in Lincoln, NE.. I'd love to meet up with all of you locals. If you have any good sources around here for parts I sure could use some..

You're truck looks awesome

[ET56]

Holy Smokes, Where there's smoke there's Fire. Ha! Ha! Love It

[1project2many]

Cool truck! Way too cool.

I don't know Lincoln, but my truck lived most of it's life in Alliance if that means anything.

[pinecrest]

FatRat..... mind sharing where your shop is?

[fleetsidelarry]

post #10, above. guess I'll have to plan my next visit back for the first part of September so I can catch that show in Havelock

[pinecrest]

Originally Posted by pinecrest

FatRat..... mind sharing where your shop is?

Doh.... holy-smokes... you already answered my question. Nice work.

[pinecrest]

I saw your truck today, sitting in front of the shop. Looks great!!
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[FatRat47]

Sorry I need to get on this site more! Our shop is H&S Auto Service, 2510 S48th in Lincoln.... I live just off 36th and South... Had it on a Dyno and pulled 505hp and 885 Ft lbs torque and this last weekend was at Kearney and Fastest 1/4 on mud tires was 14.06 and top speed 107! I think with slicks and a boosted launch I can be low 12's... If any of you guys are on Facebook you can look me up. Troy Gubser Thanks