THE START OF MY RAT ROD

[sissyboy]

 

[sissyboy]

Did not keep much of it,, $cylinder pinto motor has a hole in the side auto trans not worth putting behind larger engine (302) planned. Rear suspension inadequate, Front axle has an early drop made to it.. Used a newer one from when I found a body project

 

[sissyboy]

 

[sissyboy]

Boxed frame and set up for a ford 302/c4

 

[sissyboy]

 

[sissyboy]

bought a Father /son project with a mock up Mopar 318?automatic and rear. Engine was not running, trans painted orange so doubt it worked either and the rear suspension was a wreak,, Mopar rears are sure pretty though, however me being into 65/66 mustangs, it all had to go. The rear frame rail was rusted beyond repair however it had an aftermarket front end with disc brakes!!! That went on the original frame.. steering on both frames could not be used, had to use a vega box

 

[sissyboy]

A new firewall was fabricated and floor supports were welded in. Fabricated a steering drop from old crossmember.

 

[sissyboy]

dropped the now removable body onto the frame only to find out my 66 mustang seats are too wide,, had to buy some tractor seat.. need to be low as the body is channeled. still need to add seat belts.

 

[sissyboy]

working on covering fuel tank from interior..shifter and dash done. Wiper and new glass installed as well a rear view mirror. Fan shroud and upper radiator brace made for shortened radiator. Side pipes need a bit more deadening.. Too loud right outside the doors..

 

[sissyboy]

All the lights work, ebrake good, runs, drives straight, stops. Now I have to hook up a horn, cover fuel tank and make outside fill, make roof bows. OH and get registered Need a title or help registering in Pa ..

 

[Tripper]

Welcome to the forum! Very nice & you got a really good start! Keep us in the loop!

BoB

 

[sissyboy]

Welcome to the forum! Very nice & you got a really good start! Keep us in the loop!

BoB

Just a side project,, into 66 mustangs,, have 3, two coups and a fastback,, One done one almost and the fastback not far behind..

 

[MercuryMac]

Welcome back Sis, and Good going on the Model A.

 

[Bonehead]

Good Job. Welcome.

 

[sissyboy]

Good Job. Welcome.

Thanks,, Made this because I redo 65/66 mustangs and every nut and bolt had to just so,, There is no paint on this project,, My self imposed THERAPY

 

[sissyboy]

Welcome back Sis, and Good going on the Model A.

To quell any misguided thoughts, Mom's name is Frances, Was always called Sissy, and I was always Sissy's boy..

 

[lowbudget50]

Welcome looks like a good project! I've got a 65 mustang fastback that I probably should be working on instead of some of my other projects LOL