Going to be" one of a kind "
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Going to be" one of a kind "
Just wait for the welds. Then it'll look ratty. But seriously I'm using the term rat to describe a non-traditional rod that won't be following any given guideline, even ratty ones. Just a project that has what I want, where I want it, done how I want.Quote:
Originally Posted by firebird77clone
Nice catch Jerry. Luckily this was just mock up and he can fix it. That is why these forums are nice. No one got hurt and he didn't have to learn the hard way either.
Pics, thread link, or it didn't happen. :LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by DennyW
https://preview.ibb.co/bHOdZq/2018-11-22-12-45-03.jpg
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It's gonna be a sweet ride Mykk. That motor is so unusual it helps make it a standout.
Keep it comin', lovin' it over here.
That looks pretty sweet!
Lookin good!
You are moving right along. That engine looks great in there!
Very nice build man!
After moving the car in pieces to storage in time for a brutal winter, the weather has gotten better and new shop space acquired:
https://i.ibb.co/jbKmxmv/2019-04-09-07-41-54.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/1JjX1P4/1.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/xqcMn3h/20190413-103522.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/TKQRQQZ/20190413-112528.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/xSpZxH6/Lift.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/0qqSXKz/2019-04-14-09-18-30.jpg
My first time welding. Tacked bits in place:
https://i.ibb.co/LzTLpmP/2019-04-18-12-51-13.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/cgZ7wN4/2019-04-19-12-43-39.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/5c8zm8m/2019-04-23-18-34-00.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/Hx1cHWK/2019-04-23-18-35-05.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/gr2d0bK/2019-04-23-18-35-40.jpg
A friend helping me burn in the pieces with some real firepower:
https://i.ibb.co/N6wb23S/2019-04-26-15-12-38.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/S7Vc113/2019-05-03-12-58-11.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/52dz5NJ/2019-05-03-17-38-00.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/rdh8jJS/IMG-20190503-173327-670.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/bKr8gj1/2019-05-19-10-25-23.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/9TzJqqQ/2019-05-19-10-05-00.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/x2kxdsg/IMG-20190511-171557-479.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/gtjGDyR/IMG-20190512-093216-374.jpg
That's gonna be SWEET! Just my opinion, but if you're gonna lay back the Deuce grille I'd lay the radiator back too. The big open angled space catches my eye and draws focus too the hole. To my eye cutting down the height of the grille shell and mounting it straight would look great. That said, it's only gotta please your eye, no one else! Killer stance!!
Looks great! Is that a big bottle of Nitrous in the passengers seat? ;)
Thanks for the input. That trianglular space made between the leaned back grill and upright radiator core, I was planning on sticking the intercooler for the supercharger in that space in front of the radiator. It'll have hoses coming and going in the triangle space.Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
https://i.ibb.co/RPgc8GS/20190628-100454.jpg
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The body, grill & headlight buckets are currently away for paint. Updates on paint soon.
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Reflowing the original flux core wire welds with a TIG and adding gussets, brackets & supports. Also moved the motor mount brackets forward 1.5":
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Painted the frame in a duplicolor wheel paint
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Added a few graphics, decided to use a set of plush boat seats:
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Wiring:
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Very cool, but why did you braid the wiring?
Very cool, really like that engine too.
I just verified it in the dictionary - took a look for the word badass and yep.... there was a picture of your car there! :LOL::LOL:
Can't wait to see the next set showing the final details and assembly.
Mykk, I've been following along on this build. I don't see anything "Rat" about it. It looks to be an excellent build to me, in fact I 've got a feeling it's gonna show up in a magazine article in the future. Great job, very different concept. Carry on.
Nolan
Making progress on a few more projects on the car:
Windshield:
https://i.ibb.co/FXw4N9V/20200301-131540.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/Y2pg36T/20200306-181107.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/BPRvH9h/20200307-100635.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/VW85Dry/20200307-100501.jpg
Hoses & Plumbing:
https://i.ibb.co/gDSwcg4/20200308-112521.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/H4gD2t8/20200311-184713.jpg
Steering:
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https://i.ibb.co/QYCwF6f/20200403-104224.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/M6X5RW7/20200403-113337.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/wcYTfTr/20200403-120558.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/hydHJ6f/20200319-130631.jpg
Exhaust:
https://i.ibb.co/s15w5xN/20200405-162046.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/x3RhD11/20200405-173544.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/RH7M18x/20200405-162532.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/Y3mm3cb/20200405-162346.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/6vR8mJz/20200406-162143.jpg
And of course, because I'm a nerd:
https://i.ibb.co/PFLBsyR/20200330-162138.jpg
Crikey, when I saw that you'd welded the steering shaft I just couldn't believe it!
That's a definite NO -NO here in New Zealand.
Your rules and regulations must be far easier to work with than what we have to contend with.
Having said that: I still admire the car...she's a bloody pearler!
Hey Mykk, It's looking great. I have a couple of questions about your build 1)Why haven't you fixed your front spring u-bolt configuration? 2) Why haven't we heard this thing running in a video?
Nolan
That is really different. Yours is the kind of car I love seeing at a show. There's lines of the usual chevys, fords, mopars, not that they aren't awesome but we have all seen them before. So it looks like it runs, how is it?
Got her fired up for the first time last weekend, still needs extensive tuning:
https://youtu.be/bv2v7qUwN60
https://youtu.be/M8rLEa3RDeg
I love your problem solving in the first one lol, Wow that thing sounds healthy, that's the best feeling firing it up for the first time!
Sounds great!
That thing looks wild! Must be a kick to drive. I love seeing anything other than a small block chevy or ford in a hot rod.
A few updates:
https://i.ibb.co/WF6ZZsL/IMG-20211021-142657-807.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/Gn1GDqF/IMG-20211021-142657-726.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/hBRp5NW/KSD10-23-21.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/D4vHL4p/FB-IMG-1638157581338.jpg
Decided to make a set of zoomies for the project:
https://i.ibb.co/cgpLcYy/20211210-173938.jpg
Driving around town:
https://youtu.be/jCwyU404NmQ
It sounds pretty sweet!
Very nice! Nuthin' "Rat" about that Rod!
You can't get on it without everyone noticing with those Zoomies. They look really cool for sure.
The zoomies are definitely better looking and sounding! A really nice ride you've created.
And quite the opposite of any Rat rod I've seen. Congrats.