Randy D Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Hi Folks, Have always liked the look of this wrecker.... (Photo from the net, no phptpgrapher listed) . Edited February 1, 2015 by Randy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 more.... Keeping with the Mopar theme for the drivetrain, going with a 440..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Randy D Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 more... That is all for now, comments are always welcomed. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Magnificent! Those are some clean solder joints ... me and solder never got along. Spectacular work on that frame I must say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thats the "Rat RIO" ..totally bitchin and kool.....I got the bug too...but I don't have enough time for the brass route. Are you using Tix solder?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 COOOOOL!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Great project. I especially like your work on the steering links. Surprised you didn't build the front axle in brass as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 You are really hitting the ball out of the park over and over with this one. What an amazing job of scratch-building, and in METAL! Can't wait to see more. Doctor Cranky is Happy, Happy, Happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 That's killer work! Can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parki Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Ooh, I'm liking this! thats some awesome craftsmanship you got goin on there. I can't wait to see more on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Mike, Thank you for the comment, I wish all my joints were clean, just showing the good ones! Hi Mike, Using silver solder and nasty old paste flux that has lasted me forever. Tom, Glad you like it! Alyn, Thank you , did not have a big enough piece of stock for that dude! Thanks Virgil!!! Art, Thanks, it could be awhile. Adam , Thanks! Small update as I am still working on the front end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 more.... that is all for now, Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 OMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 OMG. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 OMG. I agree. It's almost a shame to paint/weather all that stuff and hide it under a channeled body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That is some of the most beautiful scratch building I've seen. Wonderful job! Cant wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I know, I know what you are working on here, what it is called: ART What a beautiful frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Nice work! :) grumpy gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Wow! Really nice work. I know it is a rat rod but just curious, with all the soldering that you are doing and the burn marks on the bench, have you considered investing in a resistance soldering unit? I know that they are expensive, but since I bought mine, I have really fallen in love with it. It is quick, precise and makes it easy to solder multiple pieces together without having on of the prior joints come apart. It also does the job with minimum discoloration of the brass. I know, it's a rat rod, but from the skill level you have shown here, you are not just doing rat rods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 WOW! Amazing brass work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I am in total awe of your work!! I bow to your mastery of all things "rat rod"! Can't wait to see more. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Loving every moment of this. So much to enjoy, so much to learn from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 First, Belated thank yous Jon, Thanks Mike, Appreciate the comment! Dave, There you go, assuming I'm going to that far Thanks Shucky! High praise indeed, Thanks Virgil GGus, Thank you for commenting! Pete, What, you want me to give up my high tec state of the art wonder soldering iron after 40 years Actually drool over them all the time! One of these days. Update... Adding some X bracing to the frame.... Making up some coil overs and four links with some extra bracing for the big a** rearend I'm using.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 More... adding some small brackets for the radiator.. That is all for now, as always, comments are welcomed! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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