Projects Turning a "Rat Rod" :( into a Hot Rod :)

Ok so I'v decided to turn this "Rat Rod" in to a real hot rod, Here is my 12 step recovery haha. I will be posting update pics throughout the build.


Step 1: "get the car stuck in the back yard while trying to move it because it sits to damn low.

 

Well, to quote the great Red Green, "We're all in this together, I'm pullin' for ya."

 

step 2: End its life for good, pull the motor and front end in the snow, which sucks btw

 

damn, you are determined! crikey!

 

step 3:Build a new frame NOT CHANNELED 6", yay i don't have to use a hoist to jack up the car haha, I'm still working on the frame at this point so this is not finished by any means, I still have a lot more to do before its ready

 

Put a trash bag over that carb help keep the water out.

 

I must be getting old..... I refuse to wrench in a snowbank or sliding around in gravel.

But looking forward to updates.

 

Wow, I whine when it's in the 60's

 

wow

 

I was thinking the same thing, I would've left that sucker till about April or May. Damn!

 

yeah I had to build a sled to get the engine to the garage.

 

very cool car! I cant wait to see it when your done!

 

There are going to be alot of people posting and watching this thread, don't let us down....RIGHT ON!!!

 

Please tell me you did not chop the roof on a decent factory ford woodie body and you just built your own..

Glad to see you are raising it up and going for a hotrod vs a RR look.

 

no it was a murry 4 door cowl that I made into a woody cowl

 

you got frozen balls of steel bro!!! damn!

 

Lets hope you start a trend.

 

1 rat rod down...10,000 to go...

 

You have no idea how that reminds me of being 16..........back in 1966. Good luck with the rebuild.

 

I can't believe that rickshaw was road worthy. I commend you on the rescue effort.

 

You are doing a good thing here. Your tenacity is inspiring.

 

Gonna be watching this one. good start so far.

 

You are a bad ass. I can't believe you are out there in that.

 

Can you explain, in words a 65 year old can understand, exactly why you chose the coldest time of the year to start this project? Don't you have TV?

 

You bit it off this time bubba. Love it love to watch the progress. Stay after it

 

I need to get a warm coat.

 

GOOD JOB! (and good luck)

 

I take my hat off to ya........being from California i cant fathom working in the snow

 

Wow...now that's dedication! I bitch when my shop gets down to the 40's! Hard core, and congrats on killing another rat!

 

Whooo Raaay for young, industrious Hot Rodders, even if they are just a little crazy.
My hat's off to you brother.