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**LEEVON** · 04-23-2010, 01:11 AM

Cool, any plans to chop it?

6772owner · 04-23-2010, 08:17 AM

I'm sorry, I missed the question about the transmission, it is the factory M/B auto trans. I don't think my bro is going chop it at this point.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-04-2010, 11:38 AM

Sweet looking rod did you guys ever get the flame action going? Any hi-way driving yet?

6772owner · 05-04-2010, 11:42 AM

Yes we did finally get the flame thrower to work, we had originally drilled some holes in teh stack, thinking that it needed more O2, that didnt work... So we filled in all the holes, my bro built an airtank and ran a feed line to the underside of the plug and now it lights off pretty reliably. I will get some video of it the next time he lights it off, its pretty cool. He drove it to work a few times now and it is finally getting 5 psi under load, long story short, we had to change out the compressor housing on the turbo due to "complications" from the turbo rebuild. Next step is to get the injection pump turned up and see what she does!

6772owner · 09-13-2010, 04:56 PM

Wow, I didnt realize I hadnt updated this, well here goes. We finally "perfected" the flame thrower by adding an air line to pump in some oxygen, now it seems to light off fairly well. Here are some pics from a local cruise night we frequent. Enjoy!

jb1016 · 09-13-2010, 05:15 PM

33shooter · 09-13-2010, 06:19 PM

Coolest rat rod I've seen yet!!! That makes me want one!

Is that canvas OD green? If so, it's perfect!!!

6772owner · 09-13-2010, 07:43 PM

Thanks, ill tell my bro, I want one too!
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fryer1979 · 09-14-2010, 07:42 AM

Unique doesn't even begin to cover that rod! That thing is just straight sic. I love the flame thrower!

6772owner · 09-14-2010, 09:21 AM

I agree, its hard to classify, he took it to its first "showing" at the beginning of summer and this guy walks up with his buddy... they were disagreeing on what to "call" it.... The first guy says its a rat rod, the other guy is like hell no... it has way too much thought and engineering to be a rat rod. My bro and I are like "Eh" whatever. I think its a new category myself, like a "tech rat" or something, IDK

33shooter · 09-15-2010, 02:00 PM

You should get us some more pictures, that way we can figure out what to call it

6772owner · 09-15-2010, 04:47 PM

LOL I can definetly do that, I need to get some new pics anyway, we have since installed a radio/speakers and on board air, next will be sort of contol system for the bags'

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-15-2010, 06:00 PM

Very cool project guys! More pics would be sweet!

6772owner · 09-28-2010, 04:00 PM

Ok everyone, a little update for you, so my bro and I went to local show over the weekend... dusk started to move in and so a few people did a few burn outs.... cool right? Well then when it got a little darker my bro fired up the flames and shut everyone up!

So here are the pics and a short video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqabcczu1Ko

**thelonerife** · 11-05-2010, 12:12 AM

what no marshmellows? That a big flame.

6772owner · 11-05-2010, 09:04 AM

Nope, but some guy tried to light his cigar!

Thanks, the flames will hopefully go higher when he puts the air to it!

04-23-2010, 01:11 AM	#26
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Rat Rod Cool, any plans to chop it? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-23-2010, 08:17 AM	#27
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Rat Rod I'm sorry, I missed the question about the transmission, it is the factory M/B auto trans. I don't think my bro is going chop it at this point. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

05-04-2010, 11:38 AM	#28
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Rat Rod Sweet looking rod did you guys ever get the flame action going? Any hi-way driving yet? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-04-2010, 11:42 AM	#29
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Rat Rod Yes we did finally get the flame thrower to work, we had originally drilled some holes in teh stack, thinking that it needed more O2, that didnt work... So we filled in all the holes, my bro built an airtank and ran a feed line to the underside of the plug and now it lights off pretty reliably. I will get some video of it the next time he lights it off, its pretty cool. He drove it to work a few times now and it is finally getting 5 psi under load, long story short, we had to change out the compressor housing on the turbo due to "complications" from the turbo rebuild. Next step is to get the injection pump turned up and see what she does! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 05-04-2010 at 11:45 AM. Reason: text

09-13-2010, 04:56 PM	#30
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Rat Rod Wow, I didnt realize I hadnt updated this, well here goes. We finally "perfected" the flame thrower by adding an air line to pump in some oxygen, now it seems to light off fairly well. Here are some pics from a local cruise night we frequent. Enjoy! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

09-13-2010, 06:19 PM	#32
33shooter Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 84	Re: Rat Rod Coolest rat rod I've seen yet!!! That makes me want one! Is that canvas OD green? If so, it's perfect!!! Last edited by 33shooter; 09-13-2010 at 06:19 PM. Reason: added question

09-13-2010, 07:43 PM	#33
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Rat Rod Thanks, ill tell my bro, I want one too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

09-14-2010, 07:42 AM	#34
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Rat Rod Unique doesn't even begin to cover that rod! That thing is just straight sic. I love the flame thrower!

09-14-2010, 09:21 AM	#35
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Rat Rod I agree, its hard to classify, he took it to its first "showing" at the beginning of summer and this guy walks up with his buddy... they were disagreeing on what to "call" it.... The first guy says its a rat rod, the other guy is like hell no... it has way too much thought and engineering to be a rat rod. My bro and I are like "Eh" whatever. I think its a new category myself, like a "tech rat" or something, IDK __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

09-15-2010, 02:00 PM	#36
33shooter Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 84	Re: Rat Rod You should get us some more pictures, that way we can figure out what to call it

09-15-2010, 04:47 PM	#37
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Rat Rod LOL I can definetly do that, I need to get some new pics anyway, we have since installed a radio/speakers and on board air, next will be sort of contol system for the bags' __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

09-15-2010, 06:00 PM	#38
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Rat Rod Very cool project guys! More pics would be sweet! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-05-2010, 12:12 AM	#40
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Rat Rod what no marshmellows? That a big flame. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

11-05-2010, 09:04 AM	#41
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Rat Rod Nope, but some guy tried to light his cigar! Thanks, the flames will hopefully go higher when he puts the air to it! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644



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