Rat Rod 73-87's - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldblue1968chevy · 02-03-2011, 11:53 PM

Some sweet trucks! Love the flat black steppers!

kmerrill1993 · 02-04-2011, 11:11 AM

heres mine before and after

blu-by-u-2 · 02-04-2011, 05:46 PM

Here is what mine used to look like.

West Texas Z · 02-04-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

before

Attachment 693039

^ my fav.

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-04-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

^ my fav.

theres a build thred on this truck some were on how the guy did the paint

West Texas Z · 02-04-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

theres a build thred on this truck some were on how the guy did the paint

Id like to see his whole build.

smashingchuck · 02-04-2011, 09:28 PM

wow never knew my truck was a "rat rod". That term was unheard of when I built it... and personally I take offense to it.

Anyway, the wheels are 17x8 wheel vintiques smoothies with 4 inch back spacing.
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*87 chevy silverado* · 02-04-2011, 09:40 PM

i very sorry. it looks like it im very sorry

S10Fan · 02-04-2011, 09:47 PM

The term "Rat Rod" is way over used. Just because a car/truck has primer paint and painted wheels doesn't make it a "Rat Rod". I get the term thrown at my truck all the time and I politely walk away.

Our trucks are too new to fit the Rat Rod definition, at least from my viewpoint. Seriously, if a mid 70's 80's pickup is a Rat Rod because it has red wheels, does that make a red wheeled Toyota Sentra a Rat Rod too?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_rod

ELMER MUD · 02-05-2011, 10:26 AM

well to be more politicaly correct here is my ratty rods

S10Fan · 02-05-2011, 11:13 AM

I don't see anything Ratty about either of them, nice trucks!

West Texas Z · 02-05-2011, 01:11 PM

elmer mud, thumbs up on both!

inkedcity · 02-05-2011, 09:16 PM

How you guys doing ... I just joined here and have a 1975 scottsdale short bed. I want to swap the front end to this style, What year grill is this ???

and will I have to swap the hood and fenders as well ??? I will post some pics of my truck here later tonight. Thanks and if I need to post this question somewhere else just let me know.

triophan · 02-06-2011, 03:02 AM

88 or 89-91 blazer/suburban grille.

tallcrown · 02-06-2011, 08:38 AM

When I started looking at this I thought I would see a 73-87 RAT ROD. Does anyone have any pictures of a rad chopped cab or different front end "RAT ROD TRUCKS" . After all these pictures it should be changed to "old primer trucks 73-87"
I would love to see inspiring Rat Rod Truck Pictures.

West Texas Z · 02-06-2011, 12:06 PM

keep em coming.

baclay9 · 02-06-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

The term "Rat Rod" is way over used. Just because a car/truck has primer paint and painted wheels doesn't make it a "Rat Rod". I get the term thrown at my truck all the time and I politely walk away.

Our trucks are too new to fit the Rat Rod definition, at least from my viewpoint. Seriously, if a mid 70's 80's pickup is a Rat Rod because it has red wheels, does that make a red wheeled Toyota Sentra a Rat Rod too?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_rod

I completely agree. Around here people label their POS's as "ratrod" and then try to sell them for twice what they are actually worth. Most of the trucks I have seen pictured here look nice to me.
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craazy22 · 02-06-2011, 01:55 PM

Well guys, in the nicest way possible, just look and walk by then...
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inkedcity · 02-06-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by triophan

88 or 89-91 blazer/suburban grille.

Thanks and by the looks of it... looks like I have to change the Hood and fenders as well. I will keep looking for more information here on the forum.

Thanks again

mooseknuckles · 02-06-2011, 02:20 PM

I dont think it's possible to have a "Rat Rod" c10! unless you chopped and channeled a cab to fit on some kind of a roadster frame, flat black trucks are not "Rat Rods"!!.......To help me explain....These are "Rat Rods"....

mooseknuckles · 02-06-2011, 02:21 PM

These are pieces of shyte!

West Texas Z · 02-06-2011, 05:10 PM

flamingbig10 · 02-06-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by inkedcity

Thanks and by the looks of it... looks like I have to change the Hood and fenders as well. I will keep looking for more information here on the forum.

Thanks again

no just the radiator support, lights, headlight bezels, grille, and wiring

Dalaigh · 02-06-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

no just the radiator support, lights, headlight bezels, grille, and wiring

To put the 88-91 suburban front end on a 75, you'll need to swap the hood, fenders, core support, cowl, lights, grilles, bezels, hood hinges and the inner fenders are different, but I don't think enough to need to change them

flamingbig10 · 02-06-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh

To put the 88-91 suburban front end on a 75, you'll need to swap the hood, fenders, core support, cowl, lights, grilles, bezels, hood hinges and the inner fenders are different, but I don't think enough to need to change them

oh I thought I saw it was a 85 oh well
yes I'll have to add the cowl thats part of cab will need modifying for the hood hinges and the front frame horns for the newer bumper

02-03-2011, 11:53 PM	#76
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Some sweet trucks! Love the flat black steppers! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-04-2011, 11:11 AM	#77
kmerrill1993 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: durham maine Posts: 31	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's heres mine before and after Attached Images

02-04-2011, 05:46 PM	#78
blu-by-u-2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los banos cal Posts: 130	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Here is what mine used to look like. Attached Images __________________ 77 k5 2wd 76 k5 jimmy 4x4 97 c1500 2wd 06 chrysler 300 on 22"s

02-04-2011, 09:28 PM	#82
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's wow never knew my truck was a "rat rod". That term was unheard of when I built it... and personally I take offense to it. Anyway, the wheels are 17x8 wheel vintiques smoothies with 4 inch back spacing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-04-2011, 09:40 PM	#83
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's i very sorry. it looks like it im very sorry

02-04-2011, 09:47 PM	#84
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's The term "Rat Rod" is way over used. Just because a car/truck has primer paint and painted wheels doesn't make it a "Rat Rod". I get the term thrown at my truck all the time and I politely walk away. Our trucks are too new to fit the Rat Rod definition, at least from my viewpoint. Seriously, if a mid 70's 80's pickup is a Rat Rod because it has red wheels, does that make a red wheeled Toyota Sentra a Rat Rod too? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_rod __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F*d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver. Last edited by S10Fan; 02-04-2011 at 10:02 PM. Reason: Hit send too soon, added a link*

02-05-2011, 10:26 AM	#85
ELMER MUD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KCMO. Posts: 29	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's well to be more politicaly correct here is my ratty rods Attached Images

02-05-2011, 11:13 AM	#86
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's I don't see anything Ratty about either of them, nice trucks! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

02-05-2011, 01:11 PM	#87
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's elmer mud, thumbs up on both! __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

02-05-2011, 09:16 PM	#88
inkedcity Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: El Centro Ca Posts: 2	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's How you guys doing ... I just joined here and have a 1975 scottsdale short bed. I want to swap the front end to this style, What year grill is this ??? and will I have to swap the hood and fenders as well ??? I will post some pics of my truck here later tonight. Thanks and if I need to post this question somewhere else just let me know.

02-06-2011, 03:02 AM	#89
triophan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 61	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's 88 or 89-91 blazer/suburban grille.

02-06-2011, 08:38 AM	#90
tallcrown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 61	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's When I started looking at this I thought I would see a 73-87 RAT ROD. Does anyone have any pictures of a rad chopped cab or different front end "RAT ROD TRUCKS" . After all these pictures it should be changed to "old primer trucks 73-87" I would love to see inspiring Rat Rod Truck Pictures.

02-06-2011, 12:06 PM	#91
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's keep em coming. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

02-06-2011, 01:55 PM	#93
craazy22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 230	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's Well guys, in the nicest way possible, just look and walk by then... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81 chevy stepside 6.0/t56 swap in progress.... 81 chevy silverado k5 2wd 350 tpi and 700r4.. SOLD 07 chevy colorado "work truck" SOLD 02 chevy silverado z71 off road package

02-06-2011, 02:20 PM	#95
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's I dont think it's possible to have a "Rat Rod" c10! unless you chopped and channeled a cab to fit on some kind of a roadster frame, flat black trucks are not "Rat Rods"!!.......To help me explain....These are "Rat Rods".... Attached Images __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682



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02-06-2011, 02:21 PM	#96
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's These are pieces of shyte! Attached Images __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-06-2011, 05:10 PM	#97
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Rat Rod 73-87's __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

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