Thread: My Rat Build

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Great job. I like how you are open to suggestions and all. I love that truck. Tempted to do my '47 like that. Perley

Thanks Perley.

After many days and nights of looking and thinking about how this truck may handle is when I decided to stretch it out some. By moving the front axle I gain 22" in the wheel base which should make it handle and ride alot better.

Now got to build the radius rods and get the rack&pinion mounted.

Will keep ya updated as I progress.

Larry

Originally Posted by Crazyrat

Thanks Perley.

After many days and nights of looking and thinking about how this truck may handle is when I decided to stretch it out some. By moving the front axle I gain 22" in the wheel base which should make it handle and ride alot better.

Now got to build the radius rods and get the rack&pinion mounted.

Will keep ya updated as I progress.

Larry

It sits very nice as well. I really like the switch.

Thanks Rickomatic,

Its been a truly slow build and a great time of learning. I have lost counts of the parts I have had to remake. But I have found out what doesnt work.

Working on the R&P bracket now. Will post a pic or so when I get more done on it. Kinda in the R&D stage at the moment.

Larry

Well the R&P is on. Came out better than I expected, very happy with the results.

Still have to machine the final mounting brackets that hold the rack in place but the exhaust clamps do the trick for the time being. I am working on doughnut clamps for the final brackets.

Machined the sleeves and spacers this weekend and got the tie rods fitted up.

The Omni rack gives me 1 1/2 turns from center to center. SWEET!!!

Here's a couple of pictures and what I have so far. Still need to trim the flat mounting plate to match the axle profile.

Larry