My 46 Chevy Frankenstein project

[klink]

Chop looks really nice.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Does look good!!

shaping up pretty darn nice!![cl[P

 

[jap901]

Got A problem with my doors I posted for help here http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?p=262629&posted=1#post262629

 

[jap901]

Got me A bench seat from the junk yard yersterday it is perfect for the 46 chevy cab its A 3rd roll seat out of A plymouth voyager and the dodge caravan has the same seat also, this seat is 45" wide and if you have a realy small cab you can use the 2nd seat and its only 40" wide and has arm rest and center cup holders. with this seat you can still be low and have a cushion for you butt lo.l My cab is chopped 6" and im 6' tall and i going to make mounts to rase the seat 3". here a pic of the 3rd roll seat I got sorry for the poor quality pic.

 

[jap901]

Got the floor installed today here some pics that are better quality than the last pic.

 

[jap901]

got the brake booster and steering unint installed this week I used the original 51 chevy truck steering unit.

 

[jap901]

I desided I wanted it to look more ratty and do something A little different. Im putting spot wellds on ever place on the body Iv had to weld up and I stripped the primer off and coated it with clear stain urethane to make it look antique. I also added some 6ft 5in dia exhaust stacks. the RAT now living up to its name FRANKENSTEIN. I really like the new look![dr

 

[sgtpontiac]

Definately has that mechanical look....freaky....

So I think you've got the right name....looks great....[cl

 

[jap901]

Got to drive the RAT down the rd yesterday. I was so excited. I'll get short video posted when I can.

 

[LUCKY DEVIL 13]

Got to drive the RAT down the rd yesterday. I was so excited. I'll get short video posted when I can.

AWESOME!!! can't wait to see video!!

 

[jap901]

http://youtu.be/8acQC4uMDGA

its short and it was taken with a cell phone.

 

[jap901]

Caddly tail ligts installed

 

[jap901]

with the hood and grill test fited

 

[jap901]

gauges installed with home made dash plate.

 

[jap901]

My $4.99 each suicide door hinges I got from an idea on youtube. Most may not like the hinges showing on the outside but I like it and to me its looks older that way.

 

[jap901]

got my full moons on

 

[LUCKY DEVIL 13]

Hey if you want to get rid of the original hinges let me know I would like them

 

[Torch]

Pretty cool!
I want to do something like that but with a suicide front axle.
i scored a set of big 6 lug 10"x 22.5" tubeless drop-center wheels to put radials on my f600. f600 is gone but I saved the wheels being hard to find used and $300 apiece new.
They don't make 11.00 x 22.5 rims in 6 lug but i might be able to weld my centers into a set of 11.00 x 22.5's to run used semi truck tires. These are ideas for if I find an old b model mack cab or diamond T or maybe cut up an old deuce and a half.

 

[Dirtyrat]

I've got no problem with external hinges =)

I love em!

 

[sgtpontiac]

Looking Good!!!

moving along nicely.........[cl