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01-21-2007, 08:32 AM
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Pics of my new rat
Will finish up my rat today and get it on the road next week Took 5 months to build.
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01-21-2007, 09:00 AM
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KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
 
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Niiiice Rat!
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01-21-2007, 09:07 AM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
i love it, got to have it, give it to me. i would ask you to sell it but i cant.
but do tell us more about it and more pics
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01-21-2007, 09:31 AM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
interesting ride!!
More pics please..... Brian ...
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01-21-2007, 09:45 AM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
That is a mondo cool ride - build pics???
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01-21-2007, 11:01 AM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Very cool!
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01-21-2007, 11:18 AM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Uh, As previously stated: "More pics, info, COOL RIDE!"
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01-21-2007, 11:33 AM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Quote:
Thanks, Rob
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01-21-2007, 12:41 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
I tried to post more pics but could not for some reason . Will try later tonight. The engine is a 2.8 v6, and is in the bed.
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01-21-2007, 12:45 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Pretty Sweet!
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01-21-2007, 01:03 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
cool ride
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01-21-2007, 09:52 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Hey hartrod ,I have a 32 ford super bell 4" dropped axle,with disk brakes. The spring is mounted t bucket style I used a Vega cross steer and a pan hard bar to keep it from wandering.The hair pins are the long ones from Speedway.I made the frame out of 2x3 thick wall tubing.I hooked the frame to a Pontiac Fiero engine and cradle. Dropped the cab on hooked everything up and I have my ratrod .i call it WTF Ratzilla. Gonna try a few pics Hope that helps.
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01-22-2007, 03:51 AM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
I love the rear/mid engine design! Only criticism is the "F" word on the tailgate.
 Cool ride man. Good work.
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01-22-2007, 08:24 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
i showed my wife a pic of your truck she looked for a min.....said i guess its ok but he has a lot of work to do to it to make it nice lol i laughed and told her it was finished this is what he wanted it to look like . she gave me a look and walked away i guess this is one kind of hot rod the men have all too their self i love the rat rod lookcant wait to build one
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01-24-2007, 07:31 AM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
My wife is the same way she thinks Im crazy. Hope to go thru insp today in order to pass I had to put fenders on . Got 2 matching rear MC fenders split them down the middle widened them 1" made brackets. Kind of like the way they look. There is a local show this weekend I will see how well they are recieved. The show is in Cambridge Md contact person is Ed Nace 410-228-0758 for any of you guys who are close and need a winter car boost.
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01-24-2007, 12:41 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
NICE!! I really like it a lot!
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01-24-2007, 01:16 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Okay, I'll ask. Where's Dover DE? I know some parts of the world require certain parts of your vehicle to be present, and a tech inspection for road use. I thought America was fairly liberal on that though. I know there are plenty of fenderles/topless rods out there on the road. Just curious as I'd love to build a rat someday.
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Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe
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01-24-2007, 03:57 PM
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polishing a turd
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Re: Pics of my new rat
what's under the hood? is it sealed so it could be a cargo area, or is it just empty space?
it would be a nice sized "bonnet" since the motor's in back either way, i would block off the grill. it would help lower drag, and keep lift down at high speeds, stability at high speeds is a good thing Last edited by 1-ton of fun; 01-24-2007 at 03:58 PM. |
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01-24-2007, 07:06 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Dover De is just below New Jersey between the chesapeake bay and the de bay. After insp you can run fenderless with out a hassle just need them to pass insp.. The radiator is in front behind the grill so I have to leave it open. As for under the bonnet I plan on putting in a BBQ grill and do some hood gating at car shows. Am waiting for some Fiero guys to tell me how much of a Fieros weight is on the rear wheels then I will adjust to get the % the same. I have space to add weight to the front if I need to.Missed insp today but am planning to go to lane tomorrow.
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01-24-2007, 07:48 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Hey Daniel U I just went and looked at your build pics and must say Im very impressed. You sure are doing a good job.Brought back a lot of memories of my 47 build.I have a scrapbook full of pics but it was b4 digital cameras and hot rod web sites.Mine is pro street just because I always wanted one and I used an extra pair of rear fenders for my tubs. My youngest son was 17 when I started and is now 29 and he helped me build ratzilla.I do have a few pics of the 47 with ratzilla and will try to post them
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01-24-2007, 11:51 PM
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polishing a turd
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Re: Pics of my new rat
lol, a bbq pit is the best idea i have heard yet!
nice rat, i like the rear engine
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02-03-2007, 05:12 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
I must admit,People get really creative with the rat rods,but the bbq is probably the most unique i have heard of,I love it!!! cool ride..Congrats
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02-04-2007, 11:00 AM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Fri while at a BBQ I talked to one of the chefs,he is a ratrodder , hotrodder , car kind of guy. He works part time for a local brewery. He is gonna get me a suitable keg and help me design the BBQ for ratzilla.We talked about making the lid look like a engine manifold with 6 tube thingies sticking up with the bbq smoke and smell coming out the stacks. Went to a show in Brooklyn N Y last year and a guy was selling paper bags for 3 dollars. You took your bag over to another guy sitting at a cooler and he put a FREE beer in your paper bag. Might try selling hot dogs and burgers , were still in the planning stage on this. But no matter what we do it should be fun. Dont want to step on any bodys toes here , but my wheel chock is gonna be a 1/2 squashed cry baby doll. Pic is my hood ornament.
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02-06-2007, 06:05 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Since first post we chopped the top 3'. Made the top removable so it can be a roadster too.
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03-02-2007, 05:02 PM
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Re: Pics of my new rat
Trying to decide whish way to go with my wheels
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