New from Denmark

[NielsK]

Hi guys
I'm building a rat here in Copenhagen.

It's the remains of a 1930 Fordor model A.
I've cut it down to a pick - up.
Cab is almost done, only missing glasing and filling roof.
Frame ( Model A ) is about to be stretched app. 14".
Front suspension will be set up with spring behind axle.
"Power" will be supplied by a 1949 inline 8 Pontiac with a Hydramatic box.
Rear axel is a bit exotic it's from a 1957 Vauxhall Victor (Use what you find, steal or buy cheap . . . . . in that order )
NielsK

 

[Bonehead]

Welcome to the site. Sounds like a nice rat. I really like the straight 8. I am guessing you are beafing up the old frame to take the stretch and motor weight? Post up some pictures when you get a chance, I would sure like to see what you got.

 

[Tripper]

Welcome!!!

Niels,
Welcome to the forum... glad u found us! Love to see some fotos of u're car & what's goin' on in the car scene over there! Make u're self @ home & feel free to join rat in!

BoB

 

[BruceR&C]

Welcome to RRR Niels. Like the sound of what your doing. Like Bonehead I like the Straight 8. Other that the frame, will that Vuxhall rear stand up to the 8 ?
And post some pictures of your progress when you get the chance.

 

[DirtWorshiper]

Welcome to the site.

 

[22dodge]

Welcome to "here" ...

Welcome to the site..
Sounds like a cool build, especially the straight 8 and hydro.
Photos would be nice...... '22

 

[NielsK]

Hi All

Thanks for your interest.
I will post some pictures i due time.
Right now parts are scattered all over Copenhagen.
I'm building it in a basement, 10 feet below street level.
So i'm building it in parts, and will assemble it up on the street when I'm done
Here is the backside of the cab:

Answers to questions above in tread
The frame is right now beeing stretched, and boxed.
"Old Chief" should be putting out somewhere around 100hp and the rear axle was standard in a 130 hp car

Love to browse this site

NielsK