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I've read many blogs on "How to build a Rat Rod " and have wondered if any of them have any truth over others. The truth is in fact that many beginners as well as seasoned veterans build these cars and the only "rule" should be, how cool can you make it.
Now, be sure that you don't confuse them with Hot Rods, which are generally classic hot rods that are pretty and shiny lots of chrome. And don't confuse them with Muscle Cars. You know, Camaros, Gtos, Corvettes, etc, you get the picture.
Rat Rods are your old, rust bucket looking car. It can be very primitive, looking like your typical jalopy.They are all custom, built to the owners taste. Some say the more of a rust bucket, the better. Others like flat black paint, large whitewalls and red wheels, with zero chrome. But there is no "wrong" way to do it. Some don't have a roof and some don't even have any glass at all, almost prehistoric.
No one can truly tell you how to build it, but we can give you some ideas. You can turn any car into a Rat Rod, but do it with taste. I wouldn't go out into your garage and spray flat black paint on your Lexus, if you know what I mean. Some of the more popular vehicles are 20s, through 50's vehicles. Fords and Chevys are more popular, but dare to be different. Make a statement and build a Hudson or a Metropolitan.
So here's how you do it:
Step 1: Find yourself a car that fits your personality, and no your bimmer does not count. Make sure the car is pre-fifties and preferably is poor condition.
Step 2: Tear the car apart. Remove all unecessary items that will get in the way like carpet, interior trim, emblems, you know, the stuff that makes cars look like, you know, a car!.
Step 3: Make sure you'll be noticed: Be it painting your car flat black, leaving it rusty, or some other creative scheme, it cannot shine. Period! Cut off that silly exhaust and make it loud. You want your Rat Rod to be seen and heard.
Step 4: Finish it up with cool wheels and tires, some pinstriping, a beer can for a shifter knob, a keg for a fuel tank, etc (you get the picture).
Step 5: Cruise. This is what its all about. No trailer queens here. These cars are real drivers. Rain or shine and sometimes snow, there should be no excuse as to why your not cruising, and no, being out of gas doesn't count.
And what better way to put this all together than by visiting the rat rod authority for all your needs for Rat Rods and even Hot Rods and Muscle Cars. All the latest parts, accessories and apparrel to get your vehicle running and looking right for the night out on the town, or the Saturday morning cruise. So come see us at ratrodauthority.com From rust buckets to Hot Rods
Started by Art Tupaczewski, his experience in the auto body industry lead him to devise a way to find that "specialty part" for your car quickly, easily, and cost effectively. Whether just starting out, or a seasoned veteran, http://www.ratrodauthority.com has what you need. After analyzing the marketplace, Art figured out an efficient way to get what you need fast and correct from the comfort of your own home. His website is the most user friendly and is designed to tell you exactly what you need to know so you can get back to your project. No guesswork and up to the date products allow you to move at a rapid rate and checkout quickly.
Whether its an exhaust for your lead sled, wheels for your jalopy, or tires for your Chevelle or Camaro, you can rest assured knowing that you found the only place to shop for your car. So always remember, from rust buckets to hot rods, the rat rod authority is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Come visit us at http://www.ratrodauthority.com for ideas, parts, vehicles and anything to do with Rat Rods, Muscle Cars, and Hot Rods.
1939 Ford Four Door Deluxe Project Part 3
Now that everything is ready to go in, lets assemble our engine and trans.
Engine
Our Chevy 350 came complete from oil pan to carb and was even broken in. Distributor was also installed so we need to be careful not to hit the firewall when installing. Now is the time to install our block hugger headers and spark plugs. Wires can go on after the engine is in. We installed our flywheel with new grade 8 bolts.
Transmission
Our trans came with a 1500-1800 stall converter as this is destined to be a reliable daily driver, not a drag racing Hot Rod. We installed a new factory trans mount as it will work correctly with the new crossmember.
The marriage
We mated our engine and trans keeping in mind not to force anything. We put a bit of grease on the center of the torque converter to aid in installation. Prior to bolting trans to engine, make sure the torque converter spins free and is not bound up. Then bolt the trans to engine, and then torque converter to flywheel. In doing this, you will be assured that everything lines up correctly. Trans linkage will be hooked up later once drivetrain is bolted in.
In it goes
Be sure to reuse the engine leveler we used to remove the old engine. Especially now as everything is pretty and shiny. There is more than sufficient room and what a great final product it will be. Looks like a flathead lead sled, just isnt! Make sure to get all your bolts started before final tightening. Note: Make sure torque tube and drive shaft are removed prior to installing modern motor and trans. You will not have room and the new driveshaft is completely different.
The bolt-ons go on
Now we can install the bolt-ons. Starter can go in, front engine pulleys and belts, alternator, spark plug wires. There really isnt too much. Just remember, take your time, do it right, do it once, do it nice! At this point you need to figure out what to do with your cooling. We opted for a new aluminum radiator and a separate trans cooler. Our new aluminum radiator has the correct inlet and outlet necks in the correct Chevy locations.
Gas and Go
Gas pedal linkage is an upgrade to Lokar. It is a universal fit and works well. Same with the shifter. Since it is an automatic, we floor mounted the shifter and even used his shifter knob off of the old three speed to give it the original look. The kickdown cable is attached to the carb via a universal mount kit.
Next time: We prepare for wiring and rear end
Come visit us at http://www.ratrodauthority.com.com for ideas, parts, vehicles and anything to do with Rat Rods, Muscle Cars, and Hot Rods.
About the Author
Started by Art Tupaczewski, his experience in the auto body industry lead him to devise a way to find
that "specialty part" for your car quickly, easily, and cost effectively. Whether just starting
out, or a seasoned veteran, http://www.ratrodauthority.com has what you need.
After analyzing the marketplace, Art figured out an efficient way to get what you need fast and correct
from the comfort of your own home. His website is the most user friendly and is designed to tell you exactly
what you need to know so you can get back to your project. No guesswork and up to the date
products allow you to move at a rapid rate and checkout quickly.
Whether its an exhaust for your lead sled, wheels for your jalopy, or tires for your Chevelle or Camaro,
you can rest assured knowing that you found the only place to shop for your car.
So always remember, from rust buckets to hot rods, the rat rod authority is available 24 hours a day, 7
I am bought a unique shifter knob and needs to be threaded, How do I do it?
I bought a cool rat rod shifter knob for my truck. The knob is an old pineapple grenade no longer functioning. The grenade is hollowed out in the core but has no threads to put on my shifter.
what is the most painless way of going about getting this threaded and getting it threaded to fit?
take it to any private shop and they can fix it right up. they will mig weld a nut that fits your truck directly to the bottom of the grenade.
note: i said PRIVATE shop. i am sure you will never get anything like this done at a chain store, due to liabilty. the shop may be held partly lible if the weld breaks and you are involved in a accident.
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Brian Dwight swings between Ajax and Hollywood, and when he's home, he drives the rarest breeds of hot rod cars and trucks.
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