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Buckets? I found a large grain/ feed scoop in an old barn that got me thinking about buckets for the plow headlights. I searched on-line and found these galv. feed scoops. http://www.miller-mfg.com/page/1/Product-Detail.jsp?groupId=627&prodId=70106 They would have a built-in shade/...

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Cruise pics Here's what was at the Cruise night.

There is a Cruisin' Night tonight just up the road (Hwy 26) at Jones Park in Fort Atkinson, WI. (My hometown) The event is put on by "Madison Classics". At the last monthly get together I saw two Rad Rods. Some day I hope to bring my Farm Rat. I hope to be there tonight...I'll probably be...

Found this listing, and I wanted to share...but where, to share? AHHH! BS Lounge is where!! http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/3106858318.html Here's what is listed...I hope it helps someone finish a build or something. 49 Dodge Truck parts For Sale -Complete Cab with Doors, good cab...

Welcome!!!....from a fellow Wisconsinite! Go Bucky!

Yahoo news? That's an oxymoron!! Yahoo has really been "slipping"... how can it be called news? They don't report the news, they report their writer's opinions! I am seriously thinking of boycotting the search engine completely. Guess it's time to switch my email account.

Everything you said is true. And yes, I am a bit wound up about the possibilities. The whole Rat Rod idea is right up my alley, when it comes to creating an original product using pieces and parts and newly fabricated frames. As a timber-frame carpenter, I fix, repair and re-build 100+yr old...

See?....This is why I love you guys on this forum!!! I could take the idea of the galv. pail from WB, cut out the bottom, squash the sides together to form an oval (of sorts) to match the shape of the plow lights, and then cut an oval out of rusted sheet metal and weld in a oval bottom. I...

Old, New, Borrowed, Blue/Rusted WB, Those look like they are factory made!!! Awesome! I don't know if I have the right thought process on the whole Rat Rod thing, but I sort of have been following the old "bride's dress" idea... "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something...

I tried to do a mock up of the plow lights (two types )...I still sort of like them. I also did one with square tractor lights and round... But as always, I am open to many points of view. Thanks guys, Rooster

I've been working off and on with my grill design, and I hope to show you guys some pics soon. In the meantime, I have been thinking about headlights. I can't say that I will be using the standard "Hot rod/Rat rod" round headlights. I am leaning towards snow plow lights. I found some that...

Custom wheels My son told me about Diamond Racing Wheels. It sounds like they can make anything you want. Might be worth a phone call. http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/drwcustom.html Good Luck, Rooster

I "tripped" over the solution!! So, I recently tore down a barn that was ready to fall down on it's own, and I was able to remove the headstalls from all of the cow stanchions. I was planning on keeping a few and then scrapping the rest. I have them laying in a pile along side the driveway...

As I am thinking about what I can use as a substitute for the 3/4" pipe, my first thought was 3/8" rusted re-bar. And then use 1/2" re-bar for the "rolled opening". Is using re-bar "cheating"... or just over used? Another option would be to use 3/8" round rod fencing stakes. (Sticking to...

I had to Google "Whippet grill" to know what we were referencing...sorry, "new guy". If I pull this off, it might start a new trend...eh? The calf pen stock is 3/4in. O.D. round pipe. I think that I might be able to make a jig to bend them into a slight arc. I was also thinking of rolling...

More Mock-ups Sam, How about this for a grill cut out? Thoughts? Thanks, Rooster

Hey Goose-em,...thanks for the "don't list"!!! :) I took some pics of a mock-up front end using some AT tires and my wheelbarrow...I wanted to see how bulky it may or may not look...I'd do the same thing with a tractor grill, if I had one. Anyone want to change their vote? haha Am I going...

I really appreciate everyone's input on this...I like the tractor grill idea!! The first one is a Massey Harris...but is the second one a Case? I like Mcormick Deering Farmalls...I'll have to look around and see what I can find at the local tractor salvage yard. Maybe I should look for an...

Which two? And could I have more advice on the wheelbarrow? Style, patina, too boxy? What makes it un worthy? I am just curious. Note: I'll be cutting out the bottom and putting in the herring bone design grill bars. Thanks, Rooster