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11-18-2009, 07:27 PM
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Gearhead
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Rat Rod
Hey guys, I am usually in the 67-72 forums, but thought you guys might want to see this....
So my brother wanted to build a rat rod and found a 1930 Model A Sedan body and a frame (2 different sources) to use for the build. From the beginning he wanted it to be diesel powered, so we started the hunt for a suitable engine, well that was harder than we thought. Eventually he stumbled across a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190D sedan for $500 (complete running/driving car) and it was on... Grille Shell  Mock up of the front axle, which be narrowed because it was taken out of his 54' F100 (which got a Mustang II front end)  Custom rear frame rails to use M/B IRS Mock-Up...  Completed..  More to come....
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11-30-2009, 07:02 PM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Ok guys, more pics for you.....
IRS installed  M/B diesel engine in place, with custom turbo header for Mitsubishi turbo, originally a non-turbo diesel   Front frame rails and custom air bag setup (Firestone's). Front lower control arms are the factory REAR arms flipped to the front to lengthen the wheelbase.  Cowl Steering, using the stock F100 steering box/column (cut down) 
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11-30-2009, 08:01 PM
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Boss Hogg
 
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Re: Rat Rod
Awesome! Sounds like it will be unique too.
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11-30-2009, 08:10 PM
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Son of a gun
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Re: Rat Rod
how bout some pics of the whole thing?!?!?!?????
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12-03-2009, 02:22 PM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Thanks guys, it is surely unique. Here are some more pics....
Steering Arm  54' F100 dash (cut down), steering column (cut down) and steering box (cowl steering set-up)  A couple of the body, I will get some better "complete vehicle" shots next time I am at my bro's   Custom center console and floor pan  Gotta have a stack (with flapper) on a diesel! 
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2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 03-30-2010 at 09:24 AM. Reason: text |
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12-03-2009, 02:29 PM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Mitsu turbo, manual boost controller, exhaust stack with waste gate merge pipe
 Spider web engine cover (circular cut-out is to allow oil filter to be serviced)   Current pic of the front end, just have to finish up some wiring and the install the front turn signal lenses  Rear bumper, figured you guys would get a kick out of this!  And a shot with the receiver hitch, complete with 7-pin trailer plug and another shot of the bumper(s) 
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2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 12-03-2009 at 02:31 PM. Reason: text |
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12-03-2009, 03:42 PM
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Registered User
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Re: Rat Rod
Craziness!
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12-03-2009, 03:45 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: Rat Rod
 But definitely different, nice work!
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12-03-2009, 07:12 PM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Thanks guys, I will let my brother know that you approve of his work, especially you FF... if you think its crazy, it has to be out there LOL
I cant take any credit here, all I did was wire it up, help with the air bag specs and provide encouragement to the insanity!
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12-17-2009, 12:43 PM
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Now what??
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Re: Rat Rod
Definetely a cool project!
If it wasn't crazy/unique, why bother?? 
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12-18-2009, 11:50 AM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
I agree, thanks for the compliments guys.
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03-19-2010, 05:02 PM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Update:
I finished all the wiring on my bro's Rat Rod Tuesday night, all the lighting now works (brake, turn signals, running lights, etc) he just has to finish up the last of the fabrication and get the VIN verification done... I will get some pics of it in action soon hopefully, might try to get a video as well!
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03-19-2010, 05:11 PM
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I Like Mine With No Shine!
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Re: Rat Rod
I like it. Very original!
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03-19-2010, 06:06 PM
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Re: Rat Rod
I'm gonna copy his "BUMPERS" for my Model A I'm building. i really like his idea!!!!
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03-19-2010, 06:29 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: Rat Rod
Awesome!!!
Is it an auto or manual?
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03-19-2010, 06:33 PM
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gets board easy.......
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Re: Rat Rod
love the stack
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03-22-2010, 10:04 AM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Thanks guys, I love the bumpers too, I am trying to talk him into making a front one to match. The stack is now black with a flapper, oh and added a little flame thrower action too. The system is going to be fed with propane and should make for quite a scene when we fire it up at shows this summer! I cant wait to see it rollin' black smoke...
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03-22-2010, 01:37 PM
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Re: Rat Rod
 wow
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03-29-2010, 06:09 PM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Well we got to test drive the ole rat rod yesterday and I have to say I am prety impressed. The little diesel pulls around pretty well, we were only getting 1 PSI of boost out of the turbo though, so we have some investigating to do there... Otherwise it did awesome. Sorry guys, I took pics, but all I had was my Droid and all the pics are very blurry, dang smart phone.... I will post up some pics the next time I go over there.
Thanks for watching!!
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03-29-2010, 09:33 PM
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Re: Rat Rod
perhaps a video of that diesel in action?
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03-30-2010, 09:21 AM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
I will try to get a video after my bro gets the title, plates and insurance worked out. We also still have to run the rest of the line for the flame thrower, then we get to test that next too.... I will definetly get some good pics of that!!
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03-30-2010, 09:27 AM
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Re: Rat Rod
looking good!
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03-30-2010, 10:00 AM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Thank you very much, it has come a long way in the year (+/-) we have been working on it. Well here are the pics from Sunday, sorry they are poor, but they are pics!
 "Knuckles" shift knob  First time in the sun!  Sorry guys, I will get better pics soon! Side View (poor quality) 
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2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 03-30-2010 at 10:01 AM. Reason: text |
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04-05-2010, 10:24 AM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Update:
Ok everyone, I took some new pictures yesterday for you guys, I also took a short video of the little guy idling so you can get an idea of how it sounds. Let me know what you think, thanks! Random shots of the Rat Rod  Louvered hood installed with belt tie downs  Rear/side with wheels painted black  Rear interior view with propane tank installed (for the flame thrower)  Ammo box for storage...  Rear all finished up, awaiting a license plate  Pic of stack, pinned open for flame thrower mode!  Last, but not least, the video! We were trying to test the flame thrower kit, adjust the propane flow and see if it would fire, but no go so far... more testing and vids to follow.
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04-22-2010, 05:10 PM
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Gearhead
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Re: Rat Rod
Here are some more pics of the rat rod, my bro just finished up the canvas top and it looks sweet. What do you guys think? I love it! Sorry for the blurry pics, the smart phone is on the blink again.
  
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