Not brand new here but now have a rat rod

So, I just got my first rat rod...1930 Model A chopped with motor and trans. but mainly just a rolling chassis and a body shell. I know I need some experienced help. My body needs a firewall since there is none. Is this an easy part to get? Can I make my own or is it better to get an original? Look for me on the board asking questions. Thanks in advance.

 

Joined over 2 months ago and still don't know that Rat Rod is not spoken here ?
Make it a Hot Rod and maybe you will get some respect.

 

Shhh! If you say that word three times Ian roussel will apear.

 

And hack your car to complete worthlessness.

 

Haha!

Koob, 30 31 firewalls are preety common. Keep an eye out you'll find one. I'd just make an original fit instead of fabbin one. Get some detailed pics of that car on here so you can get some constructive criticism. It can help speed things along for you. And be prepared for some guys to make comments that seem jerkish or harsh. They'll go easier if you have a thick skin and stay focused on gettin that car on the road. Good luck. Bring it to Austin sometime.

 

1. You have a hot rod
2. All the information you need is already there just search
3. Only after a search does'nt yield what you want , ask questions...
Most will only be to glad to answer.

Take care an good luck !

 

Joined more like a year and two months ago -
Anyway - Welcome and good luck with your Hot Rod

 

It's not too late.Turn that RRRR...,can't say it, turn that thing into a hotrod, and fast like...?!

 

OOPS... too shook up I guess over the term.
But really , I just plain Fucked Up again.

 

Rat Rod Rat Rod Rat Rod.... Ohhhh I just got chills.

 

There's other boards for those words "Rat Rod." Be very careful . Very, very careful

 

Fuck a Rat Rod, build damn Hot Rod.

 

welcome to HAMB land

 

where is Germ when You really need him?

 

Sometimes I yearn for the days of old.

 

Lighten up, at least he's not telling us he's gay.

 

I just figured it out, the trolls are coming out of hibernation...

Nothing to worry about people, they'll go find the latest fad shortly.

 

That old gag.

 

Koob,

I too was promptly bitchslapped when I utterd the RR here.....take your licks and move on. There are lots of amazing and knowledgeable folks here. Welcome to the HAMB.

 

Some of them are a bit testy. Not enough fiber in there diets maybe.

 

Okay here is a pic of what I got. You tell me what you want me to call it. BTW, I am not gay either.

 

I see potential for it to become a hot rod. But that's just me. Welcome!

 

Looks to me that you have the makin's for a nice "street rod". Watch what you sa.., I mean type and you'll get along fine. Some of these guy's have been stuck inside for several months. btw, Welcome to the H.A.M.B.

 

If it's a rat rod, crush it and sell it for scrap. If it's your base to build a hot rod, show some pictures, add some ideas YOU have for finishing it and get some opinions.

 

Koob, Hello & Welcome to the HAMB from Canyon Lake. Looks like a it's going to be a Hot Rod to me.
Good Luck.

Lucky667

 

Looks like a nice start. As far as a firewall goes you should probably just build a flat one out of 1/8" steel w/a 1" or so band welded around the outer edge from the inside so you can overlay a piece of aluminum or polished stainless. That's what I did. Just take time to make your template and get the cowl square too.

 

Build what you want and drived it, FUCK what some computer geeks call you from 1000 miles away!!

 

You have the beginnings of a nice Hot Rod there.

Welcome to the Hamb.

 

That's the start of a kick ass Hot rod bro.

 

looks like a damn fine start on a HOT ROD!! , welcome to the HAMB..