Recent content by RabbitMan81

Not very much going on here. Been busy with work, working on the VW here and there, and going to shows. Starting to work on tearing down the front axle to see if I can make it work. 21willys I pm'd you a while back about the T-case after you made your offer. tmoline I just pm'd you about...

Got the front axle out yesterday. Kind of how its gonna look out front. That sure is wide :cool:

Picked up an LT1 and 4L60E for super cheap from a buddy.

Correct, that's the PTO on the drivers side.

I think it's about 130 inches It's a Spicer case. I didn't see any obvious markings other than the spicer logo.

I believe it was for shooting from the back of the truck to have a nice place to rest.

Made a lot of progress this weekend! With the help of a buddy and my dad got the cab off, box off, and engine and transmission out. Got the cowl vent to function properly. Cab off! Engine out. Probable wheelbase

I have been messing around with some of my ideas in Google SketchUp. This idea uses the stock front axle but could almost as easily use an I-beam or tube style straight axle. They aren't drawn in but the bags will be along side the frame and radius rods. Watts link going to the radius rods...

I should have the drivetrain out within the next few weeks so I will let you know!

Hi RRR members! My name is Ryan and my current rat rod project is a 52 Willys pickup. Here is my build thread for that: http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33386 I'm also very much into Volkswagens. I have a diesel Mk1 Rabbit at the moment. If you're interested in seeing more of...

Thanks! I'm from central MN. I think I've figured out how to make the 4wd frame work to my advantage. If I wasn't going to stick the front axle way out front I would use Jeepster suspension.

Dewshine while working on her! Grille and hood off! Fenders off! Pile of parts.

Hey there, here is my rat rod project, a 52 Willys pickup. This was my grandfather's hunting truck back in the day. It's been sitting in our woods for something like 30 years. Overall it is a pretty solid truck, rockers are pretty much done for and the floors are rough but I plan on...