Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevy72blu · 03-19-2008, 12:03 PM

That girl looks a lot like this really nasty lookin chick my buddy used to get ragged on for dating. Lol... Sick bike shes on though.

The only pic in this thread that makes me think this is doable (well, a few on here prove its doable but was a horrible idea) is the one corn posted. It would still need a bit to make it right (an inch or 2 less chop), but its at least on the right track. Funny, when I first read the OP I thought this would be a damn cool idea. I think its possible... but just barely.

A slammed flat black lwb on red steelies and white walls is a damn hard look to beat.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-19-2008, 08:45 PM

Best left to the early 30's cars. [IMHO]

esll.

Zumo · 03-19-2008, 09:00 PM

Anything is possible but I am not sure these trucks or the right style for that. That look is based from the design of the cars from the 20s-40s. The cars with all the curves. It's would be quite a task to pull it off and you may not be happy with your results. But you will never know till you try.

I would start by narrowing the cab a least a foot. Oh and a chop.

HoupPhotography · 03-19-2008, 09:54 PM

Use this photo to get some ideas from, this was posted earlier in the thread and IMO, this cat really pulled it off!!!

CRUE's 67 LWB · 03-19-2008, 11:23 PM

Too me the cab has to have the right shape and character for that type of deal.
Later Chevys are just too square to pull it off with out looking dumb.
Plus, if you ever decide to sell it make sure you keep your old sheet metal.
The next owner may want the truck, but may want it back to a more stock look.
But anything is worth a shot.
Never know till ya do it.

OldschoolJay · 03-19-2008, 11:27 PM

to each there own i guess, i would never want a really shiny paint job and billet crap all over my ride. i also like to see new thinking. there is way to many sheep out there.
just my opinions though.

Senator350 · 03-20-2008, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OldschoolJay

here is a local guys truck, lots of work went into it and it is pretty badass.

oh puhlease... the lowered trucks are a dime a dozen, and they dont even function as trucks anymore.... so, if you're going to make them as a style statement, then why not at least be original like this guy did. it IS the true rat style, BTW.
the honest charlie "rat" style is so overpopular it's PLAYED OUT.
when my fathers age guys are building them to look like that on purpose... it's PLAYED OUT. played. played playd. can't say it enuff

my .02. i'm just a guy who bought a '69 fullsize because carburetors are easier than computers, and i have a lot of tools to carry around.

RUNUALLLOVER

corn · 03-20-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HoupPhotography

Use this photo to get some ideas from, this was posted earlier in the thread and IMO, this cat really pulled it off!!!

Im pretty sure that belongs to Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top...

jkade · 03-20-2008, 05:41 AM

I say if it is what you want to do, go for it. Who cares what people on this site think??? It is your truck do with it what you want and don't listen to what other people say. I think you posted this for ideas and not to be flammed down for the idea of building something that you must have put more than five minutes of thought into. GO FOR IT!!!!

cst69 · 03-20-2008, 06:40 AM

Just another pic of this idea, think this was posted a while ago also but....at least it would be something that would leave people thinking and not just another slammed truck. Good Luck..

prg machine · 03-20-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cst69

Just another pic of this idea, think this was posted a while ago also but....at least it would be something that would leave people thinking and not just another slammed truck. Good Luck..

That has to be photochopped!!!! (Photo shop!)

HoupPhotography · 03-20-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by prg machine

That has to be photochopped!!!! (Photo shop!)

It is definitly photochopped!!

streetstar · 03-20-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 69Chevy3/4ton

"My Anaconda Don't Want none, unless she got Buns, Hon !!! "
Sir Mix A Lot

Oh -- and open fendered vehicles can't have A-arm front suspensions --- thats a rule ! --- well, actually more of a guideline than a rule

bowtieboy93 · 03-20-2008, 10:09 AM

i think it looks good,
on an old 30's pickup

but for one of these you would have to do it total custom like that mini truck at the beginning
the rat rod theme cant be pulled off with something like streetstar said with a arms

Number98 · 03-20-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

Im pretty sure that belongs to Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top...

You are correct sir.... built by Jimmy Shine and SoCal Speed Shop.

I like this one too!

streetstar · 03-20-2008, 08:17 PM

That one is pretty tasty

bowtieboy93 · 03-21-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Number98

You are correct sir.... built by Jimmy Shine and SoCal Speed Shop.

I like this one too!

the interior of that was cool how they did thw whole snap army canvas
that is by far my favorite rat rod

*Shane* · 03-21-2008, 12:29 AM

that's no rat rod kiddies ... that is a HOT ROD, plain and simple, nothing rat about it.

wdrthird · 03-21-2008, 01:17 AM

Not a 67-72, but it looks kinda like that concept drawing on the first page of this thread. Theres a few more pics of it here. http://www.streetsourcemag.com/ViewO...rofileID=44053

bowtieboy93 · 03-21-2008, 02:38 AM

thats just cool!

03-19-2008, 12:03 PM	#51
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style That girl looks a lot like this really nasty lookin chick my buddy used to get ragged on for dating. Lol... Sick bike shes on though. The only pic in this thread that makes me think this is doable (well, a few on here prove its doable but was a horrible idea) is the one corn posted. It would still need a bit to make it right (an inch or 2 less chop), but its at least on the right track. Funny, when I first read the OP I thought this would be a damn cool idea. I think its possible... but just barely. A slammed flat black lwb on red steelies and white walls is a damn hard look to beat. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

03-19-2008, 08:45 PM	#52
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style Best left to the early 30's cars. [IMHO] esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

03-19-2008, 09:00 PM	#53
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style Anything is possible but I am not sure these trucks or the right style for that. That look is based from the design of the cars from the 20s-40s. The cars with all the curves. It's would be quite a task to pull it off and you may not be happy with your results. But you will never know till you try. I would start by narrowing the cab a least a foot. Oh and a chop. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

03-19-2008, 09:54 PM	#54
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style Use this photo to get some ideas from, this was posted earlier in the thread and IMO, this cat really pulled it off!!! Last edited by HoupPhotography; 03-19-2008 at 09:56 PM.

03-19-2008, 11:23 PM	#55
CRUE's 67 LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 40	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style Too me the cab has to have the right shape and character for that type of deal. Later Chevys are just too square to pull it off with out looking dumb. Plus, if you ever decide to sell it make sure you keep your old sheet metal. The next owner may want the truck, but may want it back to a more stock look. But anything is worth a shot. Never know till ya do it.

03-19-2008, 11:27 PM	#56
OldschoolJay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: victoria bc canada Posts: 60	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style to each there own i guess, i would never want a really shiny paint job and billet crap all over my ride. i also like to see new thinking. there is way to many sheep out there. just my opinions though. __________________ 1950 dodge truck 1970 gmc custom 1972 toyota celica 1974 toyota corolla

03-20-2008, 05:41 AM	#59
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style I say if it is what you want to do, go for it. Who cares what people on this site think??? It is your truck do with it what you want and don't listen to what other people say. I think you posted this for ideas and not to be flammed down for the idea of building something that you must have put more than five minutes of thought into. GO FOR IT!!!!

03-20-2008, 06:40 AM	#60
cst69 Hollywood Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Asheboro, N.C. Posts: 263	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style Just another pic of this idea, think this was posted a while ago also but....at least it would be something that would leave people thinking and not just another slammed truck. Good Luck.. Attached Images

03-20-2008, 10:09 AM	#64
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style i think it looks good, on an old 30's pickup but for one of these you would have to do it total custom like that mini truck at the beginning the rat rod theme cant be pulled off with something like streetstar said with a arms __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

03-20-2008, 08:17 PM	#66
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style That one is pretty tasty __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

03-21-2008, 12:29 AM	#68
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style that's no rat rod kiddies ... that is a HOT ROD, plain and simple, nothing rat about it.

03-21-2008, 01:17 AM	#69
wdrthird Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ponca City, Oklahoma Posts: 229	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style Not a 67-72, but it looks kinda like that concept drawing on the first page of this thread. Theres a few more pics of it here. http://www.streetsourcemag.com/ViewO...rofileID=44053 Attached Images

03-21-2008, 02:38 AM	#70
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Youngin' With a Million ideas::Ratrod style thats just cool! __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4



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