Topic: Rat Rod (Read 10173 times)

dvst8r · « **on:** April 25, 2012, 02:13:17 AM »

Sorry don't have any build up pics, in fact I just snapped these tonight after doing some tuning. Other then the body shell this was 100% hand built in his garage over the last couple years. He just got it on the road about a month ago and we have been doing a little tuning. It is probably about 450hp /900ft-lbs right now and weighs about 3000lbs. On our quick little test run after putting injectors in tonight it made 60psi of boost (was still climbing fast) with a quick stab of the throttle, the head lights are pretty iffy, and it is scary enough when you can see. Runs a Jag IRS rear end, and a 94 cummins 5.9 12v, with a 47RH transmission.

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:51:42 AM »

That is as RHMT and rat rod as possible. Solid work. Can we get better engine pics? Maybe a ripper vid?

Teg2boo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:21:41 AM »

Nice

They really let you drive with that thing on public roads? Did you have to pass inspection or something?

92CXyD · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:27:46 AM »

More info on setup, rippers, and clearer pictures.......... please

superdaveosbourne · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:02:45 AM »

Holy fucking badass...

dvst8r · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:16:43 AM »

Quote from: SecksyPeePee on April 25, 2012, 02:51:42 AM

That is as RHMT and rat rod as possible. Solid work. Can we get better engine pics? Maybe a ripper vid?

Looks like every other cummins 12v out there.

Yeah I will try to get some clearer engine pics this weekend.

Same with vids, we are supposed to do some early morning tuning on Saturday. So I will try to get a ripper vid then.

dvst8r · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:21:20 AM »

Quote from: Teg2boo on April 25, 2012, 08:21:41 AM

Nice

They really let you drive with that thing on public roads? Did you have to pass inspection or something?

Yes, in fact commercial vehicle inspection officers, and real police so far just give you thumps up.

Yes it did have to pass an inspection, but because the body and "vin" are from a Ford (can't remember if it is a model A or T or what) it only needs to conform to those standards. At that time there were no turn signals or seat belts or... Basically if the brakes and steering are safe it is good to go.

It does have turn signals and seat belts (albeit just lap belts)

dvst8r · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:23:28 AM »

Quote from: 92CXyD on April 25, 2012, 08:27:46 AM

More info on setup, rippers, and clearer pictures.......... please

What else do you want to know?

Clearer pictures probably aren't going to happen, the only camera I own is my cell phone. I will take some ripper vids next time I am out in it.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:28:12 AM »

I approve of this build!

97Econobox · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:30:41 AM »

Didnt i see this in HotRod last week or something?

dvst8r · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:43:38 AM »

Quote from: 97Econobox on April 25, 2012, 09:30:41 AM

Didnt i see this in HotRod last week or something?

Not a chance. It has only been complete enough to be on the road for about a week.

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:24:29 AM »

The ones in hotrod were far from ratrods. They were high dollar cars that just looked like junk.

dvst8r · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:59:34 AM »

Iirc he has right around $5k in the whole build.

92CXyD · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2012, 11:30:23 AM »

I wan to do a modern take on a rate rod, using a newer chassis.

My car at one time look like it had a bit rat to it. Now you have to open the hood to see a little.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2012, 12:15:43 PM »

Quote from: 92CXyD on April 25, 2012, 11:30:23 AM

I wan to do a modern take on a rate rod, using a newer chassis.

My car at one time look like it had a bit rat to it. Now you have to open the hood to see A LOT

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2012, 03:09:51 PM »

Oh my fuck...

dvst8r · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:55:38 PM »

Quote from: bigdaddyvtec on April 25, 2012, 03:09:51 PM

Oh my fuck...

Best part is, once the transmission gets built this winter, we will turn up the power till it will run with your accord on a hiway roll.

The turbo setup on it should be good for ~750whp or so.

brine04 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:17:30 PM »

Kinda like the ratiness of the bfg's but that thing calls for some ET streets.

HiProfile · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2012, 12:12:56 AM »

I think the diesel makes it that much more "rat". The only thing that screams junk (to the average joe) more than rusty panels is a stack of thick, black soot.

dvst8r · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2012, 01:39:38 AM »

I was over there again tonight we were bumping the line pressure on the transmission, hoping to get it to live for the summer. I couldn't remember the year when I made the OP, but it is a 1927 coupe. Here are a couple more pics for people that asked for more. Didn't do any test drives tonight so no ripper vids yet.

tekno · « **Reply #20 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:09:25 AM »

looks like a deathtrap hope that thing is gonna get some harnesses

might have gone a lil overboard with the random ass trinkets/junk though that said i'd drive the shit out of it.

dvst8r · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:40:01 AM »

It is surprisingly stable, but nope just staying with lap belts.

SloS13 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:28:13 PM »

slappynuts · « **Reply #23 on:** April 26, 2012, 09:20:33 PM »

Love the barb wire grill.

Teg2boo · « **Reply #24 on:** April 26, 2012, 09:25:07 PM »

Tempting

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehicules-voitures-depoque-Projet-Rat-rod-T-Bucket-1926-W0QQAdIdZ373658521

Not so tempting LOL

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehicules-voitures-depoque-1928-Essex-3-window-coup-body-W0QQAdIdZ367534616

There's a fucking tree that grown up into it.

highroller54 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 27, 2012, 12:29:54 AM »

Quote from: Teg2boo on April 26, 2012, 09:25:07 PM

There's a fucking tree that grown up into it.

your going to need more clr

bouncinofftherevlimiter · « **Reply #26 on:** April 27, 2012, 12:36:18 AM »

I didn't realize it was compounds in the first pics, now seeing that makes it so much better! was wondering how it made 60# so easily...

Specs of turbo/injectors/ect?

dvst8r · « **Reply #27 on:** April 27, 2012, 12:54:27 AM »

T4 HX40 secondary, HT3B primary, 7x0.010 SDX sticks, Mack rack plug (just put it in haven't run it yet since) no plate, 4kgsk, and about 20 degrees of timing, on a 160 pump. The owner monkey'd around with the afc some as well, but it hasn't been modded or setup yet.

dvst8r · « **Reply #28 on:** April 27, 2012, 01:01:18 AM »

Here are a couple earlier pics when it was still under construction (forgot I had these) Shows the turbo's a little more clearly. The owner was throwing around the idea of building an a/w intercooler into that blower case, and using the pulley on the case to drive a water pump for the setup. Ultimately he decided it was already hard to see out of it, and with that big blower case right in his field of vision it was better left as it is now.

Teg2boo · « **Reply #29 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:55:56 AM »

Quote from: highroller54 on April 27, 2012, 12:29:54 AM

Quote from: Teg2boo on April 26, 2012, 09:25:07 PM

There's a fucking tree that grown up into it.

your going to need more clr

I loled, but no! It's a rat rod man

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