Recent content by hillbillyrat

So, my understanding of the collective advise of everyone is this: 1. Buy a mig welder. 2. Learn consuming whatever resources I can (online, books, videos, and classes if available). 3. For my first project chopping and channeling the truck cab or car body is something I shouldn't be afraid...

I've never welded or done metal work in my life. I move a lot and don't have friends and certainly no hot rodding friends that I could learn from. So, my first question is what type of welding should I learn? I want to be able to chop, channel, and do frame and suspension...

$2,300 is the asking price. I've only talked to the owner via text but he seems like a nice guy.

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So, I've been looking for a first project rat rod / low buck hot rod. I posted earlier about a 40 ford truck I'm considering building as a bobber truck. I was contacted by a guy with a 28 or 29 model a sedan that I'm considering. It's out of state so I can't really go check it out myself...

Torchie, your cab looks really sweet. I think I will channel first but I could wait to chop it just so I can not allow myself to get discouraged. Hopefully I can get the cab soon so I don't miss out on the frame.

I looked more into the first truck today. It looks like it has the original frame up front with a 4.5" drop axle. I think I would be satisfied with that so I think the original frame is probably the way to go for me. Is $400 a fair price?

I like the ride height and bed length (maybe could stand to be a tad shorter) of the first truck. I like the chop and ride height of the second and third trucks. The fourth truck rides too high for my liking and the wheelbase of the last one does not appeal to me. These are just my opinions and...

I do intend to go without fenders. I'm envisioning basically a bobber truck with maybe a little longer wheelbase than I typically see on those but maybe a little shorter than stock. The asking price for the frame I know about is 400. I don't know if he would come down any and I'm not sure if...

Thanks everyone. I will definitely have questions and will start a build thread as soon as I get something in my garage.

I was considering building a 4 door trifive Chevy. At the end of the day I thought it would be better to try a cheaper build first. Just something to raise a little hell in.

Hello, I'm looking to build my first rat rod. This will also be my first real automotive project of any sort. I've done general maintenance and upgrades to vehicles but nothing major. I do not know how to weld. However, I am committed to learning. My question is: would it be risky or...

Hello from New Mexico. I'm very seriously considering attempting to build a rat rod. I don't have much knowledge or experience but I guess everyone starts somewhere. Father of two daughters (3 yrs and 5 mts) so the build will probably be slow.