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  1. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    Thanks, it has been some time since I worked on it. I hope to be back on it by this winter.
  2. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    Short sound clip and a photo of how it sets now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrE2u0bVxQE&feature=youtu.be
  3. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    I got the lq4 fired up this weekend and it sounds good! It has took three years getting to this point but it was worth it. I'm very pleased with the PSI stand alone harness and the tune that Steve Williams (Tuned by Frost) did on my ECU. I will upload a short sound clip in a few days. Now it is...
  4. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    Thanks, I work on it every weekend.
  5. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    The headers came back from Nitro Plate today and they did an awesome job coating the headers. They look as good on the inside as they do out. After installing my headers this afternoon, I noticed the number 3 plug wire boot resting on the header tube. Several of the plug wire boots are very...
  6. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    Thanks Todd
  7. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    Yes, it is starting to take shape now! I hope to have it rolling by summer.
  8. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    A few updates. I finished the frame, ran the fuel lines, installed the fuel tank and the in-tank fuel pump. I got the engine and trans mounted back in the frame, installed the front suspension, sandblasted the radiator cradle and installed the radiator. I'm in the process of fabricating the...
  9. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    I finished boxing in the frame this weekend and finished with POR15 and a top coat of black epoxy paint. It turned out better that I thought it would. I hope to have the fuel tank mounted this weekend and start plumbing the fuel lines. The frame is flipped, upside down in these photos. I also...
  10. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    That is the coil over shock I will be running on the front. I got ahead of myself and ordered my Heidts IFS complete with shocks and springs. Problem is, I now have a lower control arm for a conventional spring/shock set up. I will mod the lower arm or order two new arms that allow for the...
  11. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    Well I'm back on the 52 project after not working on it for a few months. I got the frame plates cut and welded in. I also applied some POR15. I need to clearance the bump on the trailing arm cross member to clear the cab floor. I also need to do some fab work on the rear of the frame where...
  12. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    Not sure. I like the current look but I am thinking raw sanded panels showing some of the rust shadows. I will cover with Shark Hide sealer.
  13. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    Progress report. I welded all of the holes in the frame, installed the '70 cross member and NASCAR trailing arms. Next I will box the frame, run fuel lines, install the fuel tank and fire up the engine.
  14. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    A few updated photos. I finished installing the repair panels in the cab. I will be removing the cab, sand blasting the frame, box it in, installing rear truck style trailing arm suspension. I hope to have this done by fall. The attached photos show the final ride height.
  15. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    I purchased the repair panels from a guy local to me. He sells at swap meets, car shows, etc. He does not have a web page and is semi retired so you may need to leave a message if you call. I will see if the manufacture is on the repair panels. I'm sure other companies sell the same panels...
  16. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    I purchased the repair panels. The fit was surprisingly good.
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    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

  18. 52 Rat

    '52 Chevy Truck Rat Project

    I made some progress over the Holidays. I finished welding in the floor pan toe boards, left and right side valances, rebuilt the rear cab mounts and welded in the right cab corner. All I lack on the cab rust repair is the left cab corner. Enjoy the pics.
  19. 52 Rat

    What Did Ya Get Done This Weekend?

    I know how that is! I need to do the same. I will clean the shop then I have tools in the floor and in the truck. Good times.
  20. 52 Rat

    Scored a Fenton 3x2 SBC intake this weekend. Pics.

    Thanks, we ran dual point distributors back in the day. I like the Unilite dist. and will most run their dist.
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