rustyratL110
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- Aug 11, 2015
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Hi everyone, finally getting around to start my build log to show what I am working on. This project will likely be a lengthy one, but hopefully an interesting one at the same time. I'm sure, everyone's opinion on a rat budget will differ. For my build, I'm hoping to stay under $5000 for the complete build. And yes, that is $5000 Canadian. Was originally aiming for less, but tires and brakes will likely destroy a good $1500 of my budget. Unless I find a good used set of tires. Would like wide white walls on skinnies up front, and black wall cheater slicks on the back.
I came across this truck while working for a landscaping business. I was to take care of a customers yard while he was on vacation. While there, I noticed an old truck cab back beside a shed. Going through my boss, I got the customers name and number. Called him up, set a date up to come check the cab out and chat
Turned out that the cab was all twisted and beyond buildable. The guy showed me his truck that he built, and while looking at it. He told me that he had a '50 international l110 at his parents behind a barn, and that he would sell me the cab for $150. We set up a date to check it out. When we finally got to meet at his parents, I had the trailer, work truck and my brother in law with me. A deal was made, and he told me I could have the frame with it aswell.
Once I started to figure out how I wanted to build the truck, I decided to sell the frame and drivetrain to get money back. Also, the frame was too good to cut up, so the people I sold it too ended up with a chassis and drivetrain for their restoration. $200, and the chassis was on their trailer and heading down the driveway. Now, I was with a, basically free, truck cab and $50. The 50 bucks paid for a new data plaque/tag for in the cab. Serial numbers I actually had punched into the tag were by the old owner, as he had the proper punching tools to do so.
At this point I considered myself to be at a $0 balance in my budget.
While scrolling online I came across some parts. $50 for a pair of '50s aviation seat belts. $600 for a 1996 dodge ram 2500 parts truck. This truck had a v10, auto and Dana 70 rear axle, so I quickly scrapped the idea of putting my 318 into the truck. Called the seller and bought the truck. The truck was missing body parts and rough looking, but after throwing a battery in, it started right up and didn't smoke or tick. It had 280,000kms on the odometer. Probably not going to pull the engine apart, with exception to the top end. I'd like to beef up the transmission a little, maybe a shift kit and depending on the cam choice, raise the stall. If I am able to locate a manual transmission, I'll be selling this trans and using the stick. The rear end will most likely be getting a Detroit locker as the factory posi isn't working. I found this out during a burnout, after only leaving 1 black strip. I may use some other parts from the truck as well.
At this point I consider myself $650 out of my pocket, into the project.
While traveling to work one Saturday, I noticed a sign for a garage sale with antiques. Stopping in on the way home, I was able to find a plaid blanket for $12. Depending on how much room I have in the cab I am planning to use the back bench out of the parts truck. Then cover it with the blanket.
For the box, I am tearing apart an old metal cabinet and using the shelving to construct it. It is dark green and rusty so it fits the bill. The shade is slightly off from the cab, but it works for me. After doing a mock up, if I like the size it will be welded together. The shelves are 46" long and 24" tall. I'm going to add angled strip to the tops of the sides and use 1" piping to create that old truck box look. That piping I found at a metal shop, in their scrap cut off room, for $20. My father had to tear down his old shop, so I kept some of the weathered boards to use as the bed.
At this point, I'm basically $682 into my rat build.
Next I met a nice older guy through a trade for parts. I was able to trade a bunch of parts I had laying around for some nice useful parts to use on my build. During this trade, I was able to acquire:
- a '34 style ford grille in fiberglass
- a metal grille. Not sure on year or if ford or chevy?
- custom tubed dropped front axle + transverse spring behind
- was told they are '40s headlights. They are 9" in diameter
- '40s - '50s truck mirrors that attach to the top door hinge
I am currently working with this guy in a deal for a z'ed frame he built. It is z'ed 15" in the back and 140" in total length. The deal is $200 and to help him search for parts for his project cars.
Including the frame I'd be $882 out of my pocket into the project so far.
I came across this truck while working for a landscaping business. I was to take care of a customers yard while he was on vacation. While there, I noticed an old truck cab back beside a shed. Going through my boss, I got the customers name and number. Called him up, set a date up to come check the cab out and chat
Turned out that the cab was all twisted and beyond buildable. The guy showed me his truck that he built, and while looking at it. He told me that he had a '50 international l110 at his parents behind a barn, and that he would sell me the cab for $150. We set up a date to check it out. When we finally got to meet at his parents, I had the trailer, work truck and my brother in law with me. A deal was made, and he told me I could have the frame with it aswell.
Once I started to figure out how I wanted to build the truck, I decided to sell the frame and drivetrain to get money back. Also, the frame was too good to cut up, so the people I sold it too ended up with a chassis and drivetrain for their restoration. $200, and the chassis was on their trailer and heading down the driveway. Now, I was with a, basically free, truck cab and $50. The 50 bucks paid for a new data plaque/tag for in the cab. Serial numbers I actually had punched into the tag were by the old owner, as he had the proper punching tools to do so.
At this point I considered myself to be at a $0 balance in my budget.
While scrolling online I came across some parts. $50 for a pair of '50s aviation seat belts. $600 for a 1996 dodge ram 2500 parts truck. This truck had a v10, auto and Dana 70 rear axle, so I quickly scrapped the idea of putting my 318 into the truck. Called the seller and bought the truck. The truck was missing body parts and rough looking, but after throwing a battery in, it started right up and didn't smoke or tick. It had 280,000kms on the odometer. Probably not going to pull the engine apart, with exception to the top end. I'd like to beef up the transmission a little, maybe a shift kit and depending on the cam choice, raise the stall. If I am able to locate a manual transmission, I'll be selling this trans and using the stick. The rear end will most likely be getting a Detroit locker as the factory posi isn't working. I found this out during a burnout, after only leaving 1 black strip. I may use some other parts from the truck as well.
At this point I consider myself $650 out of my pocket, into the project.
While traveling to work one Saturday, I noticed a sign for a garage sale with antiques. Stopping in on the way home, I was able to find a plaid blanket for $12. Depending on how much room I have in the cab I am planning to use the back bench out of the parts truck. Then cover it with the blanket.
For the box, I am tearing apart an old metal cabinet and using the shelving to construct it. It is dark green and rusty so it fits the bill. The shade is slightly off from the cab, but it works for me. After doing a mock up, if I like the size it will be welded together. The shelves are 46" long and 24" tall. I'm going to add angled strip to the tops of the sides and use 1" piping to create that old truck box look. That piping I found at a metal shop, in their scrap cut off room, for $20. My father had to tear down his old shop, so I kept some of the weathered boards to use as the bed.
At this point, I'm basically $682 into my rat build.
Next I met a nice older guy through a trade for parts. I was able to trade a bunch of parts I had laying around for some nice useful parts to use on my build. During this trade, I was able to acquire:
- a '34 style ford grille in fiberglass
- a metal grille. Not sure on year or if ford or chevy?
- custom tubed dropped front axle + transverse spring behind
- was told they are '40s headlights. They are 9" in diameter
- '40s - '50s truck mirrors that attach to the top door hinge
I am currently working with this guy in a deal for a z'ed frame he built. It is z'ed 15" in the back and 140" in total length. The deal is $200 and to help him search for parts for his project cars.
Including the frame I'd be $882 out of my pocket into the project so far.
