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Here is a non-technical question about fuel systems. I am placing a racing -style fuel cell in the bed of my 54 Chevy pickup. It's just a big shiny box and I would like to disguise it some how. It would be great if you guys in the same position shared pictures of how you covered / disguised...

I looked and couldn't find a thread already started, so show us your awesome classic daily drivers. [P

As it is said…”The best-laid plans of mice and men often go astray” We all set out with an idea of a budget we would like to maintain on our projects, but often we stray. Sometimes not by much, sometimes enough we struggle with weather we should come clean with the overrun to our spouse, and...

Is there a line to be drawn when classifying a vehicle as a Rat Rod?:confused: Quite frankly some of the cars on this site are actually show quality hot rods or customs. But then there is the other extreme of cars that appear to be a disarray of unrelated parts held together with bailing wire...

Okay, let me start by declaring this a "I am bored Wednesday" topic. So can anyone converse on the pros and cons of using non-conventional steering wheels in your rides. I am looking for something different, than the standard factory steering wheel that came with my 66' C10 or the standard...

Years after the term Rat Rod started being used in popular venues there seems to be some confusion about what differentiates a Rat Rod from a Hot Rod . I have to admit some of the rides I have seen that are called Rat Rods look very much like old school Hot Rods (billet and all) and then some...

Anyone ever take a 30s-40s sedan and turn it into a raised 4x4? I couldn't find anything with a search, but I sure would like to see how they turn out.

Can some one point me in the right direction for pixs of truck rats?

I need help finding an image... Years ago I was driving through San Antonio (on the north side) and a custom car drove past with a incredible paint job that had flames painted with smiley faces and the flames ended in smiley face droplets! (Yea I know it sounds strange - but I would love to have...

Okay, I have read all the various rants about true suede black paint and Blitz Black. And I have to admit I am even more confused than before.:confused: All I want to know is: 1. Is the paint easy to lay down? And doe it require a top coat? 2. Is it really a lasting suede look? 3. How well does...

Here is a damn stupid question but I can't find an answer! I have this '77 Ford truck I just bought to rod and it has a GM TH400 tranny. Currently the speedometer is not hooked up! My question is will I need a special cable to connect the Ford speedometer to the GM trany? Or is there a better...

What can be done to increase performance on 1963 Plymouth 318 engine?:confused:

I want to roller my truck the standard satin black. What is a good paint to use?;)

I own a 1960 Ford F-100. I am looking for a low cost way to lower the car (both front and rear) - what is the best way? Also - what is the smallest tires I can put on the front and largest on the rear? (Where could I find this info on the web?) :rolleyes:

So I find I am stuck with a underpowered 1973+ Lincoln 460 that has EGR pollution crap stuck on. :mad: My question is this, is there a way to remove the EGR and still have the engine run properly? It was suggested that all I needed to do is replace the stock intake with a non-EGR intake (ex...

I have a 1960 Ford F100 that I have installed a 1971 Lincoln 460. The intake and exhaust are stock 1971 Lincoln. I have also installed a 750cfm Carter carb and the truck has a 9in rear end, so it already moves!. I am looking for suggestions as to the right intake and header to install to go...

Group – I am looking for suggestions!:rolleyes: I am building a ratter using a ’60 Ford F100. I want to add a fake logo on the doors – old shop truck style.:cool: I have been searching the net for ideas and haven’t been able to find many examples. I’m not looking to copy but just for examples...

Howdy Dudes - Newbie to Rat Rods but not rods or classic cars. Recent cars were '59 Edsel Hardtop and '68 Galaxie 500 Fastback. Now I am ready to build a rat.:D I have posted a thread in the want ads, looking for a candiate in the Hosuton area ( I am actually closer to Galveston!) Check it...