rv1963 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 A few pics of my latest build, i chopped the top, sectioned the cab, lengthened front of the frame so i could fit the bigger engine in and lowered the front and rear suspension. The engine is a Ford flathead V12 with a front mounted supercharger and 3 old style injectors from an indy car engine. All comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Okay, please forgive me, I have to pick up my jaw off the floor! THIS THING IS PERFECT. Lordy, I love it. It's got all the right gotcha flavor a rat pick up needs and wants. You gotta keep working on it. And share it with us. WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 RV, that thing is awesome lookin! I'm specially likin' this here V12 flattie Looks to me likes it's not a stock flattie Can't wait to see some paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks for the kind comments guys and don't worry i will keep posting progress on this build. I have already chopped off the curved area under the hood one because it looks a little out of place and two so it will clear the exhaust. Yep the flathead V12 shore isn't stock, i don't think there is such a thing as a flathead V12 but i could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks for the kind comments guys and don't worry i will keep posting progress on this build. I have already chopped off the curved area under the hood one because it looks a little out of place and two so it will clear the exhaust. Yep the flathead V12 shore isn't stock, i don't think there is such a thing as a flathead V12 but i could be wrong. I saw a lincoln with a v12 flattie on Barret Jackson last week!! this is lookin killer....a little powerwagon taste??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks for the info once again i have been proved wrong, but i think i will keep this engine for my build not to many rat rods with a flathead V12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Time for a small update on the rat, a few pics of the interior i did some weathering on the seat and floor, made the fan on the dash from scratch and the shifter knob that is supposed to look like a human brain not shore if it works though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 wow....coooool rat....yea the shifter looks like a brain but the seats look like a cow....is that the look u were going for??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks and that is the look i was going for so i guess it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Looking great. Nice work on the body and all. got milk? Love the old fashion a/c Schaweeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 A rat rod with a blower? Man wasn't there a rant about that recently? Looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks guys i have a few more details to add to the interior and just a little more weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ooh, I love the interior details. Keep it going, you are working on a winner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Wow Dude, I'm not usually into "Rat Rods" but yours looks COOL! Don't know what it is, but it's got a good "gotcha" thing goin'!I LIKE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 This build really "mooooves" me!! (I couldn't help it!!) Keep up the GREAT work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys i am painting the frame and bed now i have also added a sun roof for better viewing of the interior, i knew somebody was going to do the moo joke. Edited January 22, 2009 by rv1963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 ...i knew somebody was going to do the moo joke. Sorry!! I couldn't help it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Count on Raul! This is so freaking cool, I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thanks guys, i have already painted the cab and bed and started the first stage of weathering, i will post pics Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 It's Friday, it's Friday--we can't wait to see more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Me an the Virge is all geeked up to see MORE PICTURES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Well you guys asked for it so here are a few more pics, keep in mind this is only the first stage of weathering on the cab and bed, i also put a quick coat of paint on the engine and rims so i could judge how everything would look. I am still in the process of painting the hood and what's left of the front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 a couple pics of the mostly finished engine before it's weathered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 This one is turning out nice and RATTY, just the way we likes them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks, i have already finished most of the weathering and installed the engine, i still have to add a few details and add a little more weathering before i post an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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