50 Chevy Rat
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kingots2004
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looks great!
klink
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Looks good. I like that you kept the rear window "big".
zpi28
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Thanks for the comments, I wanted to be able to see behind me when I look back.
Picked up me a Nasty powerplant last night. Just not sure what truck I want to put it in. May get me a 3500 converter and drop it in my 64 for now. Want to put my 468 in this Rat.
5.3L all Aluminum LS
Brian tooley racing .660" valve springs
Comp Cams (232/242 .630/.646 112lsa)
ARP head studs
ARP rod bolts
lh8 oil pan kit
1"set back mounts
MSD 6010 LS Ign.
Victor jr
Also picked me up a 496 Vortec to go in the 68C10. Should make a great towing motor
Picked up me a Nasty powerplant last night. Just not sure what truck I want to put it in. May get me a 3500 converter and drop it in my 64 for now. Want to put my 468 in this Rat.
5.3L all Aluminum LS
Brian tooley racing .660" valve springs
Comp Cams (232/242 .630/.646 112lsa)
ARP head studs
ARP rod bolts
lh8 oil pan kit
1"set back mounts
MSD 6010 LS Ign.
Victor jr
Also picked me up a 496 Vortec to go in the 68C10. Should make a great towing motor
zpi28
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Got some more done on the top today. Gotta work tonight so quit for a nap.
zpi28
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More welding and grinding today. Trying to get this top stitched up.
zpi28
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Been getting some more welding and grinding done. I did locate some doors and a rolling frame for the truck.
What I have in mind for this is Metal top clear coated, satin black bottom and bed, and the nose will be metal clear coated also.
Also picked me up some Ladder bars for a cool $50
Then I ended up getting me a 402 to build. Got most of the parts to build it. Will need to get me a tunnel ram for it still.
What I have in mind for this is Metal top clear coated, satin black bottom and bed, and the nose will be metal clear coated also.
Also picked me up some Ladder bars for a cool $50
Then I ended up getting me a 402 to build. Got most of the parts to build it. Will need to get me a tunnel ram for it still.
moparcowboy
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nice build keep the pics. coming
zpi28
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Offered a guy $150 for a 53 Frame and he said for $200 he would deliver. Its now sitting out back ready for me to make room in the garage for it.
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rebstew
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As others said, I'm not a big fan on chop tops on these but that looks pretty good. That tow rig looks cool too.
zpi28
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Thanks, the tow rig has a target master 350 thats burning more water than oil so its about to receive a new motor and trans. Then got to beef up the suspension so it dont squat anymore.
I wanted to keep the full back window, but wanted it to have a lower look to it. Its turning how I wanted it now got to get that frame setup. Would like to have this going by spring time.
zpi28
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Got the frame pulled in the garage today. Started taking it apart getting it ready to cut for the Z. Not going to use the stock rear, I have a GM 12 Bolt instead. May get it cut on friday and then start putting it back together.
mikec4193
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HI Zpi28
I think I "Z'ed" mine like 12" in the rear and 9" in the front...this will let you keep the cab floor in the stock location...might make for a little bit more comfortable experience when you drive it. I put a 1968 Camaro rear end in mine...It was just about a direct bolt in I think. I have pics I think of the frame chopping I did if you want to see them. I can email them.
MikeC
I think I "Z'ed" mine like 12" in the rear and 9" in the front...this will let you keep the cab floor in the stock location...might make for a little bit more comfortable experience when you drive it. I put a 1968 Camaro rear end in mine...It was just about a direct bolt in I think. I have pics I think of the frame chopping I did if you want to see them. I can email them.
MikeC
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zpi28
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zpi28
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Picked up the 12 Bolt and will get it stripped down when I get back from Texas next weekend.
zpi28
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Made it home from Jewett,TX yesterday and started back to work on the frame this morning. Should have this welded back tonight. Just came in to get some food and drink, then back out to fire up the lincoln buzz box.
zpi28
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Got it stuck together, going to cut out some fish plates and box this section in.
zpi28
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Looks like the leaf pads are only about an 1" wider than the frame which makes it easy for me. I will get some coil mounts to put on the frame and bolt the coils to the leaf pads. I already have some air shocks, now just need coils and a panhard. Looking at cutting V's in the rear frame to Z it up.
zpi28
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Started on the rear Z, got it cut and the first angle put in. Should get the rest done this weekend.
Going to add these pieces that I removed here, and then fish plates and box in the rest.
The rear of the frame will be about 9" above the cab resting area. Since work is really slow right now, im trying to use as much as I already have. So far I am not to much into this project, still got to decide what engine will power this rod.
Going to add these pieces that I removed here, and then fish plates and box in the rest.
The rear of the frame will be about 9" above the cab resting area. Since work is really slow right now, im trying to use as much as I already have. So far I am not to much into this project, still got to decide what engine will power this rod.
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I think you are going to have an issue with pinion angle with your frame like that!
Just foolin! Looks like you are moving along without laying out much cash. Basic hot rodding at it's best
