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09-19-2010, 03:56 PM
Crazyrat

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Update

Thought I would post a couple of shots of the frame since it is now in satin black.

Now some assembly required. :D

Larry
10-16-2010, 01:48 PM
Crazyrat

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Well the frame is a roller now, finally!!!! :LOL:

Enjoy the pic.
10-16-2010, 03:26 PM
Dave Severson

Looks good, you've been busy!!!!
10-18-2010, 12:25 PM
Crazyrat

Thanks Dave, Yep busy would be the word. Now I can get back on the body being I can now roll the chassis outside and keep it out of the overspray and dust.
10-24-2010, 02:38 PM
Crazyrat

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Its Painted

Got the body in color this weekend.
Here's couple of pics.
Larry
10-24-2010, 02:41 PM
jyardgirl

looking great larry.
10-25-2010, 03:22 AM
Crazyrat

Thanks Barb for your kind words.:3dSMILE:
10-25-2010, 04:46 AM
Dave Severson

The body came out very nice, dang near time to put it together for the last time!!!
10-25-2010, 10:04 AM
Crazyrat

Still got to run brake lines, wiring, undercoating, e-brake, put in the dash, and I know theres other things I cant think of at the moment but yes hopefully this will be the last time it goes together..
:3dSMILE:
10-25-2010, 02:57 PM
Whiplash23T

Well done man on the paint job. I did post a comment yesterday about your progress with a tongue in cheek comment on your colour choice but somebody must of thought it wasn't appropriate and deleted it. Never mind,what I asked is is the grandchildren still going to allow you to put some miles on it before they get it first??I believe that was what you were building the rod for??
10-26-2010, 03:24 AM
Crazyrat

Whiplash23T, thanks man.

On the grdkids, yep, the oldest wont be 16 for 6 more years so I should be able to put a few miles on it till then....:D

Dont know why someone would delete your comment, I dont get offended that easily.......:3dSMILE:

Anyway I appreciate your words on the paint job.

Larry
11-11-2010, 03:15 PM
LUCKY DEVIL 13

Did you make these axle leaf mount brackets?
11-12-2010, 11:51 AM
Crazyrat

Yep:toocool: Made from 1/4 flat steel, doubled up on the spring hanger for extra striength.
11-18-2010, 07:57 PM
Jawman

I just joined the forum because of your build. It is a great build. there is a lots of good ideas, and info here too. That is just the forum I want to be on. I would love to see how it comes out.
11-19-2010, 06:07 AM
falconvan

Looks great! You did a great job on the body & paint.
11-20-2010, 07:53 AM
Crazyrat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jawman

I just joined the forum because of your build. It is a great build. there is a lots of good ideas, and info here too. That is just the forum I want to be on. I would love to see how it comes out.

Though I have only been here a short time myself there has been a lot of possitive feedback from folks on here. Its been a slow build due to the economy and health issues but it is coming together. Thanks for the kind words you have offered.
Larry
11-20-2010, 07:54 AM
Crazyrat

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Originally Posted by falconvan

Looks great! You did a great job on the body & paint.

Thanks falconvan. Been a while since I have heard from you. How you been doing and what you working on?
Larry
11-20-2010, 08:36 AM
geezer69

the hot rod is lookin great larry. i really like that i-6.those little things at the end of a build can take a lot of time. that s10 was rittled with little things that are hard to get to,hahaha, its all fun though.just aint nothin like it.
11-20-2010, 03:16 PM
Crazyrat

Aint that the truth geezer. Seems as soon as you get one thang done two more pop up.........:eek: but its fun as you say.:D Wont know what to do when I finish it...... :confused:guess just drive it ......heheheheheh:LOL:
11-21-2010, 10:42 AM
stovens

Paint came out very nice. I like that military olive drab color!:cool:
11-21-2010, 01:20 PM
Crazyrat

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Originally Posted by stovens

Paint came out very nice. I like that military olive drab color!:cool:

Thanks Stovens. Being an old Nam vet I kinda took a liken to OD also.:D
11-21-2010, 02:42 PM
stovens

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Originally Posted by Crazyrat

Thanks Stovens. Being an old Nam vet I kinda took a liken to OD also.:D

I think the old trucks look great in olive drab flat paint! It gives them that classic old look! Somehow or other it just makes the old body style stand out.
11-21-2010, 04:44 PM
Crazyrat

Yeah, you're right. it does give it the classic look. ..:LOL: And all this time I thought is just me and my Army background........silly me.......:D
11-21-2010, 07:54 PM
daytonagary

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1948 International Truck Rat Rod

z'd original frame, put Speedway motors new dropped front axle kit in it with vega box, complete drive train came out of a 1988 z-28 camaro, even the driveshaft was perfect length. Used camaro rear suspension also. Only $650 in original truck and about the same for the camaro. cheap build. chopped top 3 1/2", cut 6" off bottom of truck and channeled 6" over frame for real low look.
11-22-2010, 08:52 AM
Crazyrat

Very nice daytonagary.

Start a build thread and share all your photos with us. Just go to new topic under the Rat Rod section, title it and have a go at it. We would all like to see more of your build.

Larry aka Crazyrat
11-24-2010, 10:57 AM
Crazyrat

I am going to set my body back on its frame tomorrow being there will be enough people at the house to help me. LOL.....I wont feed them till they help me:D
Will post a few pictures when it looks like a ride again.

Happy Thanksgiving folks
11-24-2010, 05:51 PM
falconvan

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Originally Posted by Crazyrat

Thanks falconvan. Been a while since I have heard from you. How you been doing and what you working on?
Larry

Finished up my I Scream truck and now back on my 48 Plymouth coupe. I'm doing good; health is holding up, job is steady, family is good. I'm grateful; the Lord continues to guide and bless me daily so I try to be obedient.
How about yourself? The truck looks really good. I love old straight sixes in these kind of rods.
11-24-2010, 06:01 PM
Dave Severson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazyrat

I am going to set my body back on its frame tomorrow being there will be enough people at the house to help me. LOL.....I wont feed them till they help me:D
Will post a few pictures when it looks like a ride again.

Happy Thanksgiving folks

I'll be using the same plan to get my kid to help me set the front clip off the '57 inside tomorrow, Rat!!!! With him I just have to threaten to withould the pumpkin pie!!!!
11-24-2010, 09:42 PM
lamin8r

I lost track of your build,Larry...I like,,,its kool,Done a nice job on that rod..The color suits it too,I think..Will have to keep up with it this time...lost ya thread before..:o
11-27-2010, 04:28 AM
Crazyrat

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Originally Posted by falconvan

Finished up my I Scream truck and now back on my 48 Plymouth coupe. I'm doing good; health is holding up, job is steady, family is good. I'm grateful; the Lord continues to guide and bless me daily so I try to be obedient.
How about yourself? The truck looks really good. I love old straight sixes in these kind of rods.

I have been following your thread on the I Scream truck, it came out nicely. Didnt know you were working on a 48 Ply-mouth....:D You got a build thread on it too?

Good to hear all is well with you. Same here. God blesses us with a new day and so many blessing in each its hard to name them all.

Got the car up on stands at the moment. Made a list last night of things to do so it looks like it will be on stands for some time now so I can get everything under it done. I will post a couple of pics soon.
11-27-2010, 04:30 AM
Crazyrat

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamin8r

I lost track of your build,Larry...I like,,,its kool,Done a nice job on that rod..The color suits it too,I think..Will have to keep up with it this time...lost ya thread before..:o

Thanks lamin8r. Good to hear from ya again.
11-27-2010, 06:00 AM
falconvan

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Originally Posted by Crazyrat

I have been following your thread on the I Scream truck, it came out nicely. Didnt know you were working on a 48 Ply-mouth....:D You got a build thread on it too?

Good to hear all is well with you. Same here. God blesses us with a new day and so many blessing in each its hard to name them all.

Got the car up on stands at the moment. Made a list last night of things to do so it looks like it will be on stands for some time now so I can get everything under it done. I will post a couple of pics soon.

Yes, I do. Just look at "New build thread; 48 Plymouth". Making a list is a good idea, helps keep the plan moving smoothly. Let's see them pics!
11-27-2010, 02:56 PM
Crazyrat

This is the only one I found so far.

Dodge roadster ( 1 2)
falconvan

hows this one coming along?

If this isnt it, post a link to the 48 Plymounth build,

Thanks,
Larry

LOL, Never mind above reply, just found it in the talk area of all places. For some strange reason I was looking under the build section, dummy me.......LOL
11-29-2010, 03:20 AM
Crazyrat

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Well I finaly have her back a roller again and rolled her outside for her first bath.

I still need to repaint the grille shell and gas tank but I think over all the car came out pretty good for my first build.

Larry
11-29-2010, 04:43 AM
falconvan

I think it looks great! I like the no chrome, no frills approach. Great piece of work, Crazy.
11-29-2010, 06:04 AM
geezer69

you dang rite its cool.i like that hot rod.the i-6 is way cool too.i like a hot rod built at home.they mean more than one just bought out of deep pockets.you can tell when a feller builds his oun by that big grinn on his face.there just aint nothin like it.
11-29-2010, 04:50 PM
Crazyrat

well thankee sir geezer69, mighty fine words. preciate it. yep dem homemade rods are way cooler than those store bought one i think.:D
11-29-2010, 05:26 PM
dmw56

Looks great Larry! :cool:
11-29-2010, 09:58 PM
stovens

ditto on the looks great comment!
11-30-2010, 06:02 AM
Dave Severson

Looking really good Crazy!!! Lots of work done since the last pics of the car outside, awesome ride!!!!

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