The Tube Rat

[Bernard Kron]

The Tube Rat is done! Ready for the NNL West. Here are some final detail pics before it gets shipped off to be put Under Glass:

I fabricated a steering arm for the TR:

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And here are a couple of chassis shots:

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Thanx for following along.

Edited February 10, 2009 by gbk1

[Raul_Perez]

Yeesh! What an image.

Based on your urgent warnings a last minute design change was implemented during final assembly:

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My intent in this build was always to emphasize the tradition of safety and good road manners which has been part of the NHRA since its inception… This will of course be true of all future builds as well

Oh Bernard, I hope that you didn't really change the design because of my comment!! I was just joking!! That element of danger is part of the charm of real rat rods!!

Oh well, at least you didn't cover the entire driveshaft...

Later,

[Slim Louis]

I love it! Old school, right up my alley. Great design and fab work, Bernard!