hey guys im currently a college student in PA originally from AR and i have recently come to LOVE rat rods and really want to start a build of my own i was wondering what kind of truck i could start with i was wanting something i could drive while a work on it and just build it a piece at a time with the materials i come across old school style if anyone has any advise it would be greatly appreciated
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Tripper
Older and more rusted every day!
Welcome to the forum. I'd say look for something cheap that runs well. Try Craig's List & daBay! Good luck & keep us posted! 
BoB
BoB
42chevy
Rustier Rat Rodder
Welcome to the site! I would do as Tripper said and just find one that you like. It will probably be hard to find a good running 50's truck but a 60's should be easier. Good luck on the hunt.
there is a 55 dodge for sale in my area that i want to pick up it has a 440 in it and a brand new rebuild trans its on ebay for 1100 right now hope i can come up with some cash to snatch it
DavidJ
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Welcome to the site.
thanks
Gregster
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Welcome aboard , good luck on your quest !
Bonehead
Skull Master
Welcome to the site.
woodman
Well-known member
Oh it has to be a Diamond T
Welcome. Its because the independent front suspension and big frame horns on S10 frames,or any others like it, is considered UGLY on a non fendered car or truck.
cantwell.colton
Rat Rod Philosopher
i dont mind either, but the engine is far forward on the frame compared to
where i feel like it should be -- s-10 frame is no big deal if youre not going fenderless though --
moparcowboy
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Welcome to the site
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
Registering it depends on several factors including your state requirements.
It gets done in every state there are just different ways of doing it. Talking to several builders in your state who have gone thru the process will help. The dmv in PA is probably like most and the answers you get there will depend on who you talk to. Don't worry to much about it, you can get it done one way or another
It gets done in every state there are just different ways of doing it. Talking to several builders in your state who have gone thru the process will help. The dmv in PA is probably like most and the answers you get there will depend on who you talk to. Don't worry to much about it, you can get it done one way or another
Registering it depends on several factors including your state requirements.
It gets done in every state there are just different ways of doing it. Talking to several builders in your state who have gone thru the process will help. The dmv in PA is probably like most and the answers you get there will depend on who you talk to. Don't worry to much about it, you can get it done one way or another
thanks but ill probably be registering whatever i get in AR cause thats where im originally from
Classic
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welcome, my advise is to take your time and pick something you really like I went through 4 cars before I got what I really wanted, all the money I put in my previous cars would of been nice for my 52' Chevy p/u. Don't get me wrong it was fun and i learned alot about Rat Rodding, but i would of liked to have gotten my truck back then.
yeah i learned that the hard way with my last car i put so much time and money into it and then the tranny went in it and i was out all that money so im going to wait to get something i really want
