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Thought you guys might like these Photo's.... Was at an "OL SKOOL SOCK HOP" Course the rat rods where all GREAT, tunes also...................

Steering Universals The "U" joints are in a better angle than pictured, and I still may have to move the steering column over some, time will tell. Putting the front-end back on so I can get the radiator set, and move it outside, too much water for the garage.....................more pictures...

OK, How do I figure out how many cores this old brass radiator has???[S

Well you guys have helped me in the past, got a another question for ya: Engine is a 348 w/ tri-power, radiator is the one that came from the 1949 panel , sorta nice all brass, and no leakseither. But it is only about a 6 quart radiator, will be running a electric fan smaller radiator also, for...

1949 Panel Rat update Well I might steer the Panel Rat now and the engine is even in it, all fits................... Just need a few adjustments and a support & should be good to go. Thanks for the input from the rat website.......... Will be asking more questions soon...

Welcome to you, from up-state NY Welcome to the Rats that make a different.................. Good luck with your up and coming RAT ROD.................. Later, Jerry

Well it was not running for at least 20 years... Acquired the engine from a friend that had it in a 58 chevy, but never did anything with it................So it seemed a good engine for my panel. Went through it, was ceased up, 4 out of 8 pistols, played with it , got em free, busted one...

1949 Panel Rat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update on the 49 Panel Rat: Well we sorta figured out the relocation of the steering box. at least the engine fits now, and even runs. I welded a couple pieces of angle iron to the frame for the...

Update on the 49 Panel Rat: Well we sorta figured out the relocation of the steering box. at least the engine fits now, and even runs. I welded a couple pieces of angle iron to the frame for the box to sit on, not bolted as that was mentioned to me on here. Shorten the drag link rod...

Changed Drge Link Arm Ball Finally got the drag link ball out off the arm, put it on the other side, looks like that will help with the left turn limits, more to do today...........Will pst more pic's soon................. Thanks for your input, Jerry

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPY From The Welcome Forum: Sorta new on here, Hey to all, from up-state NY Maken a Panel Rat................................ Just put a 348 chevy w/350 auto tranny behind it. Had to remove the ol steering...

Sorta new on here, Hey to all, from up-state NY Maken a Panel Rat................................ Just put a 348 chevy w/350 auto tranny behind it. Had to remove the ol steering column, steering box & drag link to do this. What is the best way to relocate the ol streeing box and drag link...