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Where can I find a rat rod project

Started by 70charger_boy, August 12, 2007, 10:10:30 AM

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70charger_boy

#25
August 15, 2007, 09:00:30 PM
Quote from: moparguy01 on August 15, 2007, 06:37:12 PM
Rat rods arent meant to be BOUGHT. You have to build them otherwise you just got a done car. What fun is that?

I agree, but I'm not that talented to build my own car.  I was fighting for 2 hours trying to put my radiator in today :brickwall:

PocketThunder

#26
August 16, 2007, 12:56:09 PM
I was doing some research this morning (on my break ofcourse ;) ) and i thought about using a Dakota frame for the rat rod.  The wheel base on a dakota is 112" and the wheel base on a 1932 Plymouth is 112"  :scratchchin:  87~96 Dakotas are everywhere for a dime a dozen so i think i would go that route. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Dakota

The only expensive part will be the body and the engine.  I'd like to have an old hemi in there but who knows how much that will cost, all i ever hear is that they are expensive.  So, since i dont have enough going on right now with my C500, i'm trying to drum up time and money for a rat rod also.  We'll see what Santa brings me this year.. :yesnod:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

hemigeno

#27
August 16, 2007, 02:51:51 PM


Rat Rod definition

At one time, I had heard that no self-respecting Rat Rod builder would use any automotive part newer than 1960, but that was just one guy's definition.  What I have seen is that the greater the eclectic mix of makes & years, the better.

70charger_boy

#28
August 16, 2007, 04:31:02 PM
I was watchin an episode of horsepower tv in which they were building a ratrod.  They only used left over parts from other projects and actually used an old beer keg for a gas tank.

IowaCharger69

#30
August 21, 2007, 06:35:32 PM
It looks awesome but that whole reserved not met thing is kind of a bummer. I  don't really see myself paying more than 10k for something similar.

70charger_boy

#31
August 21, 2007, 06:40:08 PM
Yeah, I doubt I'll win, but I'm still looking

TruckDriver

#32
August 21, 2007, 07:17:14 PM
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

PocketThunder

#34
August 22, 2007, 02:08:00 PM
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

TruckDriver

#36
August 22, 2007, 07:53:23 PM
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

Crazy440

#37
August 23, 2007, 10:13:23 AM
I used to have a handle on life....but it broke off.

69bananabeast

#38
August 23, 2007, 10:47:04 PM
i'm workin on selling  both of my chargers.  I still love Mopars but i'm more of a Rockabilly and Rat Rod guy . I've got a '32 ford sedan  thats been sitting in the garage since before I was born and I finally got tired of it sitting there. Hopefully i'll have it together within a year.  Lookin to make it a 383 stroker  with a turbo 350 tranny.
1969 Charger  446
1970 Charger  318
1932 Ford Rat Rod   (under construction)
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