Author Topic: My 1929 Chevy Rat Rod Build Update (Read 11432 times)

Skullmaster · « **on:** June 03, 2008, 07:38:56 PM »

Some of you were interested in my project, so I thought I'd update you. Today was the last lab day in school so I had to take it out of there. I have the frame 90% done, just have to weld on some extra braces and gussets. Body still needs to be finally attached, its just sitting on there at the moment. And, basically, I have to mount the engine and all that stuff. At the moment its just a rolling chassis and body. Enjoy and discuss and comment. Thanks!

VoX · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:41:20 PM »

Nice, Looks hard to get working, Keep us updated.

Jumbo · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:43:52 PM »

Looks really cool. Need to be done to see the real sickness of it but looks like it gonna be one sweet ass ride!!

By the way good weld job! Just need some paint

Skullmaster · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:45:53 PM »

PAINT! EWWW, its a rat rod, which is basically a rough version of a hot rod (aka the poor mans hot rod) I'm probably just gonna leave it rust, or "if" I do paint it, it will be just flat black

l0rdnic0 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:51:22 PM »

NICE

What type of Motor Tans and Rear-end you gona be using??

Reaper · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:51:35 PM »

O RLY!!!

l0rdnic0 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:54:03 PM »

LMFAO

budgray19 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:54:48 PM »

hey look its

soulreaper · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:56:01 PM »

looks awsome wish I could have helped.

Skullmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:56:45 PM »

Quote from: l0rdnic0 on June 03, 2008, 07:51:22 PM

NICE What type of Motor Tans and Rear-end you gona be using??

I have a 300 cubic inch 6 cylinder Ford engine, tranny is either gonna be a C6 or a C8 and I am using a ford 9 inch quick change (which is currently in it)

and lol and the pic reaper....

and soulreaper helped me build it, he goes to school with me

Ch4rL13 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:19:45 PM »

haha that pic is funny

that thing is rly low to the gnd lol, u hit a rock and u goes flyin!! lol
cant wait to see it finished

Reaper · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:53:07 PM »

Quote from: Skullmaster on June 03, 2008, 07:56:45 PM

I have a 300 cubic inch 6 cylinder Ford engine, tranny is either gonna be a C6 or a C8 and I am using a ford 9 inch quick change (which is currently in it)

and lol and the pic reaper....

and soulreaper helped me build it, he goes to school with me

Yeah but no one likes souldreaper, not even soulreaper likes soulreaper

T3KN1K4L · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2008, 01:06:55 AM »

Nice job with the chop and squat... I wouldn't just let it rust, a coat of flat black would do it nicely. Plan on heat wrapping the exhaust headers? Whenever I think ratrod, I think flat black and wrapped headers... It's a beautiful sight. Just one problem with it.... Chevy body, er what's let of it... LOL And a Ford Engine.... Shame, shame...

The Rear end is fine since the Ford 9 is the best for your money. I mean if you had said you were gonna drop in a Big-block ford, then I'd say go for it, actually thinking about it now, a Ford flathead V8 would be perfect... I've been wanting to rebuild a flathead for a long time now...

robin1989 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2008, 03:55:58 AM »

looking good - i think it would look great in black and would be a shame to just let it rust after all the work you put in it

noah03ark · « **Reply #14 on:** June 04, 2008, 03:58:24 AM »

yeah, and wow! you sure stripped it to the bare bones :o

tmandt · « **Reply #15 on:** June 04, 2008, 04:02:12 AM »

Quote from: Reaper on June 03, 2008, 07:51:35 PM

O RLY!!!

rofl that is so talented

dedafmonteur · « **Reply #16 on:** June 04, 2008, 08:36:59 AM »

i dont want to screw up your party but i wouldnt drive int hat even if you gave me a million euro's.

1: the frame where everything supports on aint good, to thin. (use pipes)
2: dont you huys have APK or MOT over there?
3: its to long, it will break after a few weeks (steel gets weak)
4: its so low traffic wont see it......accidents
5:rust

sorry, just telling the truth (even my teacher says it..he is a mecanic btw)

IndyChav · « **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2008, 08:48:37 AM »

Fixed up a bit more and a strengthened frame, and that engine. It will be a beast. Cant wait to see it when you get it running

Reaper · « **Reply #18 on:** June 04, 2008, 04:42:15 PM »

Quote from: dedafmonteur on June 04, 2008, 08:36:59 AM

i dont want to screw up your party but i wouldnt drive int hat even if you gave me a million euro's.

1: the frame where everything supports on aint good, to thin. (use pipes)
2: dont you huys have APK or MOT over there?
3: its to long, it will break after a few weeks (steel gets weak)
4: its so low traffic wont see it......accidents
5:rust

sorry, just telling the truth (even my teacher says it..he is a mecanic btw)

they're called rat rods and are designed to look old
1- It doesn't weigh much, therefore it won't break, i've seen ratters longer than that
2- not sure what you mean by those
3- steel isn't weak enough to bend with as little weight that'll be on this
4- Motorcycles are lower and they do just fine
5- its rustic

budgray19 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2008, 08:50:57 PM »

why do u have to always criticize ppls stuff,
its gettin old fast man
and this isnt a car u drive all the tiem this is a drive on a sunday car and show off at car shows
and reapers right its gonna be light

what do u call it when u have teh direct exsusts on teh side of the engine they face kinda up at liek a 45 degree angle

or just something liek this exhaust

Reaper · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2008, 09:26:52 PM »

Quote from: budgray19 on June 04, 2008, 08:50:57 PM

why do u have to always criticize ppls stuff,
its gettin old fast man
and this isnt a car u drive all the tiem this is a drive on a sunday car and show off at car shows
and reapers right its gonna be light

what do u call it when u have teh direct exsusts on teh side of the engine they face kinda up at liek a 45 degree angle

or just something liek this exhaust

are you asking him or just in general???

they are called... ***sidepipes***

budgray19 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 05, 2008, 09:06:40 AM »

well iw as asking him and gonna sugest it here ill make a crappy paint thing

edit

its crappy srry

dedafmonteur · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2008, 09:49:16 AM »

Quote from: budgray19 on June 04, 2008, 08:50:57 PM

why do u have to always criticize ppls stuff,

he wanted my opinion so i gave it...jezus grow up dude.

ndrew2505 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2008, 09:57:13 AM »

Quote from: Skullmaster on June 03, 2008, 07:56:45 PM

tranny...

lmao its nice to see you made admin since the last few times i was on...congrats. nice work on the car btw

MattZani · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2008, 09:58:05 AM »

Keep it rusted.

Throw on some worn white walls, smoke the glass, and throw a big block in it.

budgray19 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 05, 2008, 10:42:29 PM »

Quote from: dedafmonteur on June 05, 2008, 09:49:16 AM

he wanted my opinion so i gave it...jezus grow up dude.

i didnt see anyone ask

worn white walls or new ones either way it will look good

he should paint it flat black and get a high gloss/peralesnt flame paint job
or get a basic flame job

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Author Topic: My 1929 Chevy Rat Rod Build Update (Read 11432 times)

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