1929 rat rod

[rv1963]

Here are 2 pics of my 1929 Ford rat rod pickup, it has an overhead valve straight 8 which i streched from a 6 cyclinder a 4 speed trans and turbo, i streched the frame lowered the front and rear suspention cut the grille shell down and cut about 8 scale inches out of the back of the cab, i removed the bed floor because i will install a wood one. Lots more work to be done but i think it will be an interesting build, it's my first rat rod. All comments and ideas welcome.

[Gray Smith]

Cool...bout time someone put a turbo on a rat rod,

I'll be watching this

[Dr. Cranky]

I like the way that is turning out. Keep it going. Thanks for sharing your work.

[rv1963]

Thanks guys i thought i would try a turbo i to have never seen this at any of the model car shows, next set of pics will be of the engine with lots more done and some of the cab interior with it's diamond plat floor, boy is it ugly.

[rv1963]

Well the rat rod is back with a small update, most of the work was done on the engine as you can see from the pics i also added the window frame and wood planks to the bed these will have to be weatherd of course can't leave them clean in a rat rod. Any and all comments welcome.

[62SS]

Great start. Cant wait to see it finished.

Ed

[rv1963]

I thought it was time for an update on the rat rod, i added the planks to the bed and a little weathering to both the engine and bed. this was my first try doing rusted body panels like this i hope it was effective, the interior still needs a few parts and more weathering but i did add the drivers seat let me know what you think, any and all comments welcome.

Edited October 24, 2008 by rv1963

[James Flowers]

Hey MOM! I know where the kitchen chair went. Nice build you got going there.

[rv1963]

Thanks so far the chair is my favorite part.

[James W]

Love the engine. When I was in high school, a straight eight Pontiac showed up on a local car lot. It really made an impression on me.

The body looks good, maybe add some grime to the frame rails. I know a valve cover that long is going to leak oil, don't tell me it won't.

Keep it up!!

[rv1963]

Thanks James, the frame has not been painted yet because i am not shure what color i will be using than i will weather it, the engine isn't even close to being finished still needs a few coats of rust, dirt and oil stains plus more details.

[Nick F40]

Cool...bout time someone put a turbo on a rat rod,

I'll be watching this

I know right? Well, i'll be watching this, sweet engine

[rv1963]

High time for an update on the rat rod, i did a little engine work like plug wires and some weathering, added a passenger seat and inner door skins to the interior, fuel tank and battery in the bed they still need work, some other things have been worked on an added but i will let you see for your self what has been done because that's half the fun, any and all comments welcome.

[kasteer]

Dude, I love the RAT! The weathering in the recent pics looks better than initially. You've done some great work. I like seeing creativity like the wood chair on things like this because it adds a lot of uniqueness and realism. Great work!

[rv1963]

Thanks for your comment and i must say this the most fun i have had building a model car in the past few years.

[plumnuts]

how about some bailing wire to hold up that long exhaust? just a thought. for the fist time on the rust you hit the rusty nail on the head. great build!!!! ( my kids loved the driver seat )

[Geezerman]

Thanks for your comment and i must say this the most fun i have had building a model car in the past few years.

That's GREAT !!!!!!!

I find these types of hot rods most intriguing, and as you found out, WAY more fun than slapping a kit together.

[rv1963]

Thanks guys for all the great comments and ideas to help me out, i think i will use your idea of wire holding up the muffler that should fit wright in with this build.

[James W]

Nice build! The inner door panels make a big difference on the interior. Engine looks good too.

This rust thing is addicting. Don't fight it.