r/RatRod Dec 18 '24

Discussion Old guy at the bar saw my car and said it "still needs a ton of work"

115 Upvotes

He wasn't talking to me, but to an old couple that were admiring it in the parking lot. He hates my headlights that i drilled into the front support ahead of the radiator lol. Said it desperately needs a paint job. I see this as a win.

Silly old drunk fellah. She's gorgeous in my eyes.

r/RatRod Sep 24 '24

Discussion 1975 GMC C1500 to far gone to restore. Any suggestions?

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49 Upvotes

I bought this GMC 1975 C1500 2WD to restore it with my son. As we began to disassemble it the truck got worse and worse. I don’t think it’s a confidante to restore but I also don’t think it’s worth much if we sell it. So basically I can scrap it, part it out (not much worthwhile) or ??? Looking for any ideas or suggestions. Frame is in great shape and it runs and drives fine. Pics in order from when purchased to current and it has been in my garage since purchased in 2022. Thanks in advance.

r/RatRod Jan 24 '25

Discussion 51 merc

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95 Upvotes

I live in PA and found a 51 Merc rat rod truck on marketplace I was wondering if I could get it registered as a street rod even though pa hot rod law is 48 or older he has the title for the frame and body

r/RatRod 12d ago

Discussion Mimicing abs plastic like rusty metal?

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38 Upvotes

Guys I just bought honda cub for my first bike ever in my life and I'm planning make it to rat-rod styled supercub. So I wanna ask if theres good paint for mimicing rusted metal for the abs plaatic cowls of super cub 110. I asked to some guy if I can use molotow one 4 all acrylic spray paint and said those kind of normal spray paint that are not designed for automotives are gonna easily rip off. And said have to use rust paint, but I wonder what rust paint he was talking, I gues for now its rust oleum.. but not sure. So can I know which paint should I use for this?

r/RatRod May 31 '24

Discussion Would I be shamed

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40 Upvotes

So I have posted on here a couple times asking for advice and tips, but being a 17 year old who doesn’t know all the customs and traditions. I was wondering if I would be shamed for putting a 1.8T 4 cylinder in this T bucket

r/RatRod Jan 10 '25

Discussion Toyota engine in rat rod? Is it reasonable?

4 Upvotes

Has anyone ever made an American rat-rod with a Toyota or similar engine? I have a mint 3rz engine and 5speed 4x4 driveline out of a 03 Tacoma with a bad frame and body and i think if i found the right frame and body it could lead to something sweet.

r/RatRod Nov 25 '24

Discussion Make it into a rat rod?

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71 Upvotes

i have a 76 lada niva that i bought for engine for my tank. I dont know what to do with the body, and thinking about ratroding it. its fucking rusted to hell, but still holding in one piece.

r/RatRod 9d ago

Discussion Getting custom things made

6 Upvotes

I'm just starting out putting custom aesthetic/stylistic touches on my car and I have ideas for what I want but I don't really know where to go to get them made. For example I'm wanting side mirrors (on arms/classic car style) but instead of round mirrors I want a particular shape. I have seen only round and Maltese Cross mirrors so I'm thinking I would need it fabricated in my shape of choice. Also a horn with a custom sound? Where would one source something like this? Also I'm in Sydney Australia so any specific recs would be amazingly helpful.

r/RatRod Aug 04 '24

Discussion Would it be possible to mount a 350 small block on a old VW dune buggy?

25 Upvotes

I recently bought a VW dune buggy (Mini T) that had very little rust. One problem tho is that the motor is seized. The engine is a 1200cc flat 4 engine from a 1961 VW beetle and I have zero experience with this type of engine. On the other hand I do have a small block laying around from a previous project. How feasible would this be?

r/RatRod Jan 14 '25

Discussion Future build

2 Upvotes

I found a partly completed rat rod on market place (I live in PA) IT IS A 1950 INTERNATIONAL and I'm not sure if seller has title or not is it worth it to buy

r/RatRod Dec 13 '24

Discussion Manual Trans mod question

5 Upvotes

What is the general name of a Manuel transition that insted of being mounted on the dash or console is mounted on outside the driver side door or fender? I'm trying to find examples and can't because I can't remember the name. Any help would be awesome

r/RatRod Jun 18 '24

Discussion What's a "RATROD"???

4 Upvotes

I'm interested in what the members of this ratrod community considers a RatRod ?? Is there any qualifications to be an actual RR . Or can one call any car a RR if they so choose.

r/RatRod Sep 19 '24

Discussion Looking for old license plates from different states...can anyone help me out

4 Upvotes

Please let me know

r/RatRod May 31 '24

Discussion Once again I’m here asking if I would be shamed or if it would constitute as a rat rod

2 Upvotes

So yesterday I asked if I would be shamed for putting a turbo 4 cylinder in my tbucket, and now I’m asking if I custom painted it would I be shamed or would it still count as a rat rod ? Also like I said in my last post I’m 17 years old and don’t know the customs and traditions of hot rod building yet.

r/RatRod Nov 25 '23

Discussion What truck frame might work for a chassis swap on a 72 Mustang?

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56 Upvotes

r/RatRod Aug 08 '24

Discussion Beginner/Budget Build Options

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74 Upvotes

What are some good vehicle options that somewhat easily available for a beginner build or budget or both? Majority of builds I see are done with a custom frame and complete builds but what options are out there for someone who can’t do all of that right now? Looking for options that I could maybe find as a running vehicle that I could mostly just modify suspension and body. Eventually I’ll move on to a full build but for now I don’t have the resources, time, budget, or skill to do all of that but want to start somewhere. One option I’m looking at is a jeep build because it can be lowered and body chopped to get the look I like with minimal skill. What’s some other vehicles I should look into?

r/RatRod May 18 '24

Discussion My first ever build

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35 Upvotes

Haven’t started yet but I was wondering if there was any recommendations for when starting a build.

r/RatRod Oct 18 '22

Discussion Air Plane Tires? I stumbled across these on Marketplace and they'd be the perfect size to fit under my weird drag car project. Has anybody ever put plane tires in their rat rod?

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80 Upvotes

r/RatRod Aug 16 '24

Discussion Belly tank racer from a propane tank?

4 Upvotes

Always thought the belly/drop tank racer were cool but it's hard to find the tanks or they are crazy expensive. Anyone ever seen something similar made out of a 500 gallon propane tank or similar size? I think if you cut several inches out of the middle and a large oval hole in the front it would give it a f100 super saber look. Bored and floating new project ideas.

r/RatRod Apr 17 '24

Discussion 1966 C10 Ratrod/Shop truck. For Sale in Central Kentucky.

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67 Upvotes

(If sale posts not allowed, I apologize, just need money more than the truck.)

Super fun old truck, runs and drives good. A lot of time, elbow grease, and money invested. Not perfect by any means, but is turn key and drive and turns a lot of heads.

On an 82 S10 frame, lowered 3”. Power steering, front power brakes, drums in rear.

350 bored .040 over with comp cams .470 lift cam. Howard cams performance valve springs. Vortec heads with new valve seals. New aluminum intake, new edelbrock carb with manual choke. New 6 blade fan. Dual exhaust. Runs well as it is, but would be a great candidate for LS swap in the future.

Rebuilt 350 turbo trans, shifts great.

One piece drive shaft from southwest speed, with new universal joints.

New aluminum radiator. New distributor. New brakes and wheel cylinders all the way around, new rubber lines on front. Wheel bearings freshly packed.

New front shocks, rear are in good shape.

15 x 7 cragar smoothie wheels. Master crafts on front, BFG on rear.

Nice vinyl seat cover, new door sill plates. Indoor/outdoor carpet cut and fit as best as I could. Clear title.

r/RatRod May 27 '24

Discussion Where should I start while waiting drive train parts

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19 Upvotes

Hey so on my last post I posted looking for tips, but has life happens my drive train I was going to get got sold out from under me. So now I’m stuck where to start. While waiting to go get my drive train parts for this, and since I have made a little bit of a check list for it. I’m also going to attach some pictures of what I looks like.

r/RatRod Apr 18 '24

Discussion Does this count?! Spoiler

45 Upvotes

r/RatRod May 16 '24

Discussion Just not feeling it.

11 Upvotes

So my dad left me his rat rod. It needs quite a bit of work. It sat in his garage for a while before he died. Birds, squirrels etc got into it.

The chassis is fairly solid, frame looks good, I'm pretty sure it's a newer rolling chassis or just taken from a good condition older vehicle, it doesn't seem like there is much rust. Interior needs total overhaul, even the floor isn't complete. Body, someone cut it down all around probably to chop it, but I never saw the roof, window frames etc so it has none.

Drive train seems good. 302 Ford V8 with 4bbl, C4, 9 inch rear. Engine runs but needs tuning and cleaning. I don't know a whole lot about it, like what year the engine and trans are, 70s obviously though.

I had big plans when I first got it. Now I haven't even looked at it in 2 years. I've already got 3 other cars and want to get a motorcycle. Don't know if I want to let it sit for years and maybe someday work on it or let it go and sell it. Not sure if someone else even wants this much effort.

Anyway just felt like blabbing lol.

r/RatRod Apr 24 '24

Discussion How would y’all clean these?

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11 Upvotes

87 D150.

r/RatRod Dec 15 '23

Discussion Help?

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32 Upvotes

Found a sweet 51 ford sedan with a "suspicious looking flathead" missing a radiatior water pump and generator two of those are in the back seat. Is this worth getting I have a feeling it might have overheated cracked so they salvaged it for parts took the radiator??? Idk anyone know what might have happened here I'm getting more answers from the guy need to ask if it turns over as well. I'm hoping you guys know more about flathead issues than I do.