Recent content by Ratty57

How much rust is too much on a rat rod? Just wondering what the trend is a far as making repairs. Of course safety is a concern but what about say rusty cab corners? Do guys cut these corners back and leave the raunchy look? I tknow these cars are built according to each builders taste...

Thanks guys for the input. I will likely keep the 1600 CC as many of you have suggested that the power to weight ratio will be quite sufficient. The one thing that I would like to do though is to convert it to an automatic transmission (due to medical reasons). It currently has a 1973 pinto...

Ok, I'm hoping that you guys on here can give me opinions on this one... It is a 1970 1600CC Ford (Kent) motor backed up by a 1973 pinto transmission. The tires are new Pirelli's. I would need to get windscreens and some other items to get it street legal. It is (was) modeled after a 1930s...

It would be more so for driving around as a weekend car on the street. I like the thought of a vette but are a bit pricey, although I could sell what is stripped. Thoughts on a 79 mustang as a platform? Can pick one up for less than a grand.

It would be more so for driving around as a weekend car on the street. I like the thought of a vette but are a bit pricey, although I could sell what is stripped. Thoughts on a 79 mustang as a platform? Can pick one up for less than a grand.

Looking for input on something that I was thinking about. I'd like to possibly build something similar to a sand rail but not using a VW platform. I'm thinking about finding a good chasis and stripping the rest of the car down and would go with a roll cage welded to the the floor pans, and...

Ok, it has been a while and work is slowing down, so I may begin to have some time again. I'm still looking at this. I can't believe it has not sold yet. My next questions on it.... I plan to use diamond plate for the floor. Simple rectangular floor. The owner says that the frame has...

Thanks for all the ideas so far. Lots of options. Would I be able to use diamond plate for the flooring and then mount the seat brackets through the diamond plate. I'm thinking along the lines of 1/4" diamond plate bolted through the parts of the frame that are currently exposed. Would I...

Ok, I'm looking for a bit of help here. Let me be clear that I am definitely a newbie to the rat rod scene, but do have a good degree of mechanical ability. I've had a couple of early 70's monte carlos before that I have tinkered with. Kids are growing up, so now I am hoping to get back and...

New to the forum. I am entertaining a new purchase and wanted to get some feebcak from you all. Well, I do not have any pics to post but I'll describe the best that I can. The car started out as a 1957 Ford Fairlane. It is currently for sale by a repair shop owner in the Tampa area. He...