Darren B Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) on the scale model addict forum Scott Girvan built a beautiful pete rat rod and Scott got me inspired me to build my own and the ideas have been churning in my mind to how I can build one. Got a start and the last thing I need is a new build but here goes, getting the body ready thats all im at right now till i can figure out a frame for it..... This is Scotts beautiful build: this is my inspiration right here. the following pics are my start: Edited February 13, 2014 by Darren B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwin3224 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 This is going to be awesome. Only thing I would change would be putting an older grill on it. Otherwise I can't wait to see this come along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Scotts build got my interest to Im gathering parts your off to a good start cant wait for more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 love how it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 thanks guys Doing a little playing around with layout and ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 great update looking forward to seeing more on this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 This is going to be a cool project. So enjoy when people kick in the creative thinking and make something out of nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 This looks like it's gonna be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 sorry for the 3 year hiatus on this one but back in the saddle, getting the frame together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 also opened up some gauges on the dash will model them with missing gauges and wire hanging thru them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Glad to see this one's going again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thank you Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 did not like the molded on starter so will scratch one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 deciding if I should fill the holes or open them up as if the lights have been removed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I fill them in to make it look like Texas bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Henry, that is the way I have been leaning so far... Edited August 18, 2017 by Darren B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 preparing the fifth wheel mount for the new scratch built frame.... added some tread plate to the bottom of it in case it is seen from below..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Looking great with the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Looking good so far. Here's one I built a while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Looking good so far. Here's one I built a while ago Jay, that thing is killer!!!! I love the color and the chop top. Wish I had done that before cutting out the doors. I also like the front end, I am not big on scratching a leaf system like the one they built on the other forum. I may go your route......... thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Jay do you have a link to your in progress build of the rod? Curious as how you set up the rear end as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 I thought this was going to be easy took my time to cut each piece the same exact lengths and it is not staying level. Clamped it to a piece of glass and a soda can to try to get it level. May have to come up with another frame idea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Here's a real one I took photos of a couple of weeks ago. Only difference: It's a KW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I thought this was going to be easy took my time to cut each piece the same exact lengths and it is not staying level. Clamped it to a piece of glass and a soda can to try to get it level. May have to come up with another frame idea..... Darren: Take the spacers out and use the glass as a base to clamp the separate frame rails on. Clamp some strip stock to the glass to act as a guide for placement and spacing of the rails. Then reattach some new spacers that just fit inside. The frame rails will have to be level if you cut all of the strips the same. Hope this helps. Trying to force it to become level just won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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