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57ToyBox · 06-13-2009, 08:05 AM

Sweet Ride RRMiller

Kabwe · 06-20-2009, 05:08 PM

Looking good can't wait for more updates.

dennis57 · 06-20-2009, 09:51 PM

Yep we need more pictures....

hotrodrookie · 06-20-2009, 11:11 PM

Today I just got the same rear end out of a 98 explorer at the wrecking yard, $150. Dont you mean 5 on 4 1/2? What 4 link setup did you use? I plan on making one and Im not sure which way to go. I was thinking about a triangulated one but Im not sure if Ill have enough room with 29" frame width.

ratrodmiller · 06-21-2009, 11:53 AM

it maybe 5 4 1/2 . i need to go remeasure , any how the rearend four link is a bolt in kit i bought off ebay store it is a tci/total cost involved.It was very simple to install and looks great ,wont be long now and ill be roasting them hides !
i still have to go get the drive shaft though.

hotrodrookie · 06-22-2009, 07:27 PM

Do you have to account for the offset in the pinion when you line it up with the tailshaft of the transmission and the driveshaft?

ratrodmiller · 06-22-2009, 09:22 PM

all i did was line the rearend up from side to side and the drive shaft is straight to the tranny out put .
The rearend just has one axle shorter than the other the pinion still in the middle.

hotrodrookie · 06-22-2009, 09:56 PM

My pinion shaft is definetly atleast 2 inches to the passenger side. Any idea of how to adjust for this?

ratrodmiller · 06-22-2009, 10:21 PM

on a four link setup just adjust the panhard bar to the left or right to center up pinion to the transmission.

hotrodrookie · 06-22-2009, 11:44 PM

But wont the wheels not be centered on the frame?

ratrodmiller · 06-22-2009, 11:49 PM

no the panhard bar will push the frame over just enough to center and my wheels clear fine

540ibeemer · 06-23-2009, 09:58 AM

Nice truck! I am in shreveport, just bought a 52, and now formulating my game plan.
I'd like to have a look at yours and get some idea's. I have not done anything yet, still trying to finish up my shop..... that LA heat has been crazy these past few days. Well let me know

JOHN

ratrodmiller · 06-23-2009, 10:09 AM

man sweet truck ,looks like you dont have much rust to contend with. where the truck come from?
looks awesome going to be a blast to build up.

ratrodmiller · 07-06-2009, 05:28 PM

Ok

ratrodmiller · 07-06-2009, 05:30 PM

JOHN,

WHEN YOU WANT TO COME UP AND SEE THE TRUCK JUST LET ME KNOW .

blackdiesel · 07-06-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodrookie

My pinion shaft is definetly atleast 2 inches to the passenger side. Any idea of how to adjust for this?

Don't worry about it being off center. It's fine. Put one in dads 57, no problems.

540ibeemer · 07-07-2009, 08:18 AM

Ratrod,
I bought the truck down south from dallas, it does have a little rust in the kick panels, but nothing serious. I sure want to get started on it, i messed around a little with it this weekend, but we had family in so i could not do much. Where did you get your MII frontend? I can come out this weekend.....let me know

ratrodmiller · 07-07-2009, 09:12 AM

john the front end came frome jpl hotrods ,its a tci, this weekend good if you want to see the truck

nuke1 · 07-07-2009, 05:50 PM

That is one fine truck you have there. nice chop, looks great.

ratrodmiller · 07-08-2009, 05:15 PM

I preciate everyone for the compliments.
Ive been very busy on the truck this week trying to get those chopped doors to fit so for so good,will be posting new pics soon!

540ibeemer · 07-09-2009, 12:20 PM

I hope to come out and see it soon.
I am working long hours this week/weekend.....sucks
Maybe i can come out on friday, i get out at 6pm.

ratrodmiller · 07-09-2009, 02:18 PM

friday evening around 6 sounds good.
miller5143@aol.com

sn33kyp3t3 · 07-30-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratrodmiller

Attachment 469259
this is a1989 s10 blazer gas tank i put the pump out of the yukon in this tank

Just curious about how you mounted the tank....What gauge metal did you use for the straps?

Does it wobble in there?

I'm doing the same setup in mine and I was thinking about making a frame for the tank to mount into, but your way would be easier if its secure.

540ibeemer · 07-30-2009, 02:26 PM

Ratrod,
I have not forgot about you, things have been so busy this summer.
How is the truck coming along, I still want to come out and take a look.
I will be out of town next week, so hopefully when I get back we can catch up with eachother.

ratrodmiller · 08-19-2009, 09:16 PM

allright the site is working. well i got my driveshaft done,and the project is coming right along .im currently waiting on the ecm .

06-13-2009, 08:05 AM	#26
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Sweet Ride RRMiller __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

06-20-2009, 05:08 PM	#27
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Looking good can't wait for more updates.

06-20-2009, 09:51 PM	#28
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Yep we need more pictures.... __________________

06-20-2009, 11:11 PM	#29
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Today I just got the same rear end out of a 98 explorer at the wrecking yard, $150. Dont you mean 5 on 4 1/2? What 4 link setup did you use? I plan on making one and Im not sure which way to go. I was thinking about a triangulated one but Im not sure if Ill have enough room with 29" frame width.

06-21-2009, 11:53 AM	#30
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics it maybe 5 4 1/2 . i need to go remeasure , any how the rearend four link is a bolt in kit i bought off ebay store it is a tci/total cost involved.It was very simple to install and looks great ,wont be long now and ill be roasting them hides ! i still have to go get the drive shaft though.

06-22-2009, 07:27 PM	#31
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Do you have to account for the offset in the pinion when you line it up with the tailshaft of the transmission and the driveshaft?

06-22-2009, 09:22 PM	#32
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics all i did was line the rearend up from side to side and the drive shaft is straight to the tranny out put . The rearend just has one axle shorter than the other the pinion still in the middle.

06-22-2009, 09:56 PM	#33
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics My pinion shaft is definetly atleast 2 inches to the passenger side. Any idea of how to adjust for this?

06-22-2009, 10:21 PM	#34
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics on a four link setup just adjust the panhard bar to the left or right to center up pinion to the transmission.

06-22-2009, 11:44 PM	#35
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics But wont the wheels not be centered on the frame?

06-22-2009, 11:49 PM	#36
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics no the panhard bar will push the frame over just enough to center and my wheels clear fine

06-23-2009, 09:58 AM	#37
540ibeemer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: bossier city Posts: 4	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Nice truck! I am in shreveport, just bought a 52, and now formulating my game plan. I'd like to have a look at yours and get some idea's. I have not done anything yet, still trying to finish up my shop..... that LA heat has been crazy these past few days. Well let me know JOHN Attached Images

06-23-2009, 10:09 AM	#38
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics man sweet truck ,looks like you dont have much rust to contend with. where the truck come from? looks awesome going to be a blast to build up.

07-06-2009, 05:28 PM	#39
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Ok

07-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#40
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics JOHN, WHEN YOU WANT TO COME UP AND SEE THE TRUCK JUST LET ME KNOW .



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07-07-2009, 08:18 AM	#42
540ibeemer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: bossier city Posts: 4	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Ratrod, I bought the truck down south from dallas, it does have a little rust in the kick panels, but nothing serious. I sure want to get started on it, i messed around a little with it this weekend, but we had family in so i could not do much. Where did you get your MII frontend? I can come out this weekend.....let me know

07-07-2009, 09:12 AM	#43
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics john the front end came frome jpl hotrods ,its a tci, this weekend good if you want to see the truck

07-07-2009, 05:50 PM	#44
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics That is one fine truck you have there. nice chop, looks great. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

07-08-2009, 05:15 PM	#45
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics I preciate everyone for the compliments. Ive been very busy on the truck this week trying to get those chopped doors to fit so for so good,will be posting new pics soon!

07-09-2009, 12:20 PM	#46
540ibeemer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: bossier city Posts: 4	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics I hope to come out and see it soon. I am working long hours this week/weekend.....sucks Maybe i can come out on friday, i get out at 6pm.

07-09-2009, 02:18 PM	#47
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics friday evening around 6 sounds good. miller5143@aol.com Last edited by ratrodmiller; 07-10-2009 at 09:11 AM.

07-30-2009, 02:26 PM	#49
540ibeemer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: bossier city Posts: 4	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Ratrod, I have not forgot about you, things have been so busy this summer. How is the truck coming along, I still want to come out and take a look. I will be out of town next week, so hopefully when I get back we can catch up with eachother.

08-19-2009, 09:16 PM	#50
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics allright the site is working. well i got my driveshaft done,and the project is coming right along .im currently waiting on the ecm .

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