Recent content by volvorat57

Well guys, Here is another thought, I have a good running f250 but the body is kinda boxy and well as put in my other post "not rat worthy" But how about this. Use the rolling chassis (heavy duty chassis),and running gear. Pie cut the frame (front/back) to lower it... mount a 40's...

Is an 81 to new to rat out? Its an 81 f250 2wd.. wanna slam it, flat black and white walls. Use it as a Tow/parts hauler. its beet up but runs great.. no interior.. seems to me to be a good canidate. Thanks guys. will post pictures later after work.

Looks good both ways to me, but I like them off the best.

Thanks Bob, I will say this. after looking at the pictures.. They don't show my vision 100%. The things that look out of place or dont match the car are being taken care of as I move along. I have this vision for the car, Fenderless and it looks good.. some of the drawings I have done and...

Honestly it has been a major thought to keep the fenders. This is why the car is'nt rolling on its own right now. Its a big decision for me and like you said.. Its my car,my personality. If..IF I decide to go with the fenders... the rear fenders will be brought out about 3 or 4 inches and...

I will say this.. at first I took what you said as bitter but after reading it again I can see your just helping out a young builder who has alot of learning to do in What parts to stay away from and what not, and Thank You. Now im still learing and I have a question for You. In what ways is...

HA HA That a great idea vwgulfguy.. Hmm lol. Maybe down the road that will be done. Thanks for your reply

Nothing was really accomplished since my last post, other then a mild mock-up just to see what it may look like. I just bought a couple parts over the past few days though.. A pair of 15'' reverse rims ( they where chrome now just rust colored) Their solid but ugly right now, payed $5.00...

WOW! thanks for the responses guys. You have all been a great help, and i guess we will see where it goes from here. Right now im saving up for some chassis tubing.. so I can get this thing rollin.

yeah.. Im not sure what make or model of this car but it looks ALOT like my pv444 (body style) Who ever did this chop did a damn fine job, This is the car that makes me want to chop mine. Really the hole car is almost what im doing with mine, Other then the motor being covered up and the...

THanks guys, Yeah it scares me ALOT to chop it lol, And your right I will have to read up on it first ALOT ALOT. But hey this is how the learing process goes right? Who knows maybe after the mock up I wont want to chop this thing.. we shall see. Again Thanks guys,

Thanks for your input Bob w, When it comes to the buying bolt on parts, I dont have much money coming in. Plus.. I love to fabricate things, so ill try the fab up thing first and see how it goes. But I will still be looking for the right parts in this time incase one comes up Super cheap...

Well I won't be doing the chop on this untill after its on the road for a while. I want to build the new chassis and get it sitting low and running (safe) First. But for its future it will be chopped. I have Never done a chop job. but here is a side profile picture. Can anyone MSpaint some...

I picked up this straight axle for $20.00!!! It will work for my project but im wondering what it came from... Im sure someone out there can tell me lol. Thanks guys..

Small update: I have bought some parts for the rodent, First I got this front suspension for $20.00!!! not sure what its from but it will work out ok I think with some fabrication. Im thinkin im going to fit the volvo spindle and hub to the straight axle, picture is below this one. "The...