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I'm in the wiring phase of my rat rod and I can't find out any information off hand on the minimum main battery cable wire size to the starter I can use. It would be a 6 foot run from battery to starter. I'm running a small chevy v6 with electric cooling fan and minimal accessories.:confused:

I'm running an 1987 chevy v6 in my RPU and its time to wire it all up. Any brand aftermarket gauges that will work with the factory water temp sender and oil pressure sender? Thanks, Jim.

I'm building my gas tank from a clean used 7-1/2 gallon portable air tank. It will be exposed in the bed of my RPU. Whay type of paint will be gas resistant from sloshes and spillovers? I prefer something from a rattle can if possible. Thanks.

It's time to choose a wiring harness kit for my RPU and I know there are several good pre-made harness kits out there to choose from. Mr. Roadster harnesses seem to have good reviews. Like most people I am looking for the best bang for my buck. Speedway Motors has been a good source for my hot...

I'm starting the plumbing for the brakes on my RPU and the residual valves are 1/8" pipe threads and I am using adapters get back to 3/16" flare. So I am reading different answers on the internet on what proper sealant should be used on pipe threads in a hydraulic brake system. Any Ideas?:confused:

The same city fathers that chased out the greatest west coast car show held by West Coast Kustoms is banning rat rods from their revived September 3rd cruise night. Immaculate rods only is the requirement! So, if you don't own a six figure Boydster or Foosemoble don't bother comming is their...

Any tips for a donor car for an easy to mount and hook up floor mounted hand emergengy brake handle? Foreign cars? Application is for my t bucket style rat roadster pickup. Thanks!

I'm installing an external trans cooler behind the radiator and I need to know the ATF direction of flow. On the cooler line fittings screwed into the side of the tranny, which fitting is supply and return. There is an upper fitting and a lower fitting. My Rat does not run yet to find out...

I would like some input from you Calif Rodders, please. I know the hard way to register a custom build, such as be one of the first 500 applicants after Jan 1st at DMV, etc., but how about just getting an old title from a pre 75 car and do it that way? How far is it too custom to use an old...

Hey guys, I want to run the screw on type salt flat discs on steel wheels for my rat roadster pickup. If I do this, the outer wheel weights have to be removed. Is it possible for a tire and wheel shop to balance the wheel and tire combo close enough with placing the weights in the inside of the...

Time to build headers for the RPU. I would really like to build lakes style headers with 30" megaphones from Speedway. Then cut some glasspacks open and make some muffler inserts for headers. I figure I have enough room for 12" long inserts. The engine is a Chevy V6. Will this muffle enough to...

I bought a late model Holley universal 4 barrel 600cfm carb barely used in the box at a swap meet for my RPU project. The choke housing looks like an electric style with the black plastic cap with internal coil on the choke housing, but no electric terminals to hook up any wires. The housing has...

Hey guys; I'm getting ready to plumb the brake lines and need expertise opinions please. My roadster pickup weighs about 1000 pounds. I am using drum brakes front and rear, under floor manual tandem master cylinder from 68' Camaro application new from NAPA. I plan on installing a manual...

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It has a chevy 2.8 v6 that will get a Edelbrock intake, Holley 4 barrel, zoomie headers. Trans is a turbo 350 with B&M ratchet shifter. A Speedway trans adapter and S10 rear end. 1969 VW ball joint fromt end. This is truly a Monster Garage inspired build. I live in a private lakefront comunity...

Nice Hot Rod site here. Hope to learn alot and maybe be able to share a few things as well. Currently building a homemade roadster pickup with a chevy v6 engine, turbo 350 trans, and 10 bolt rear end. VW front axle.