VonRatty's 38 Dodge Build 2nd Thread

[VonRatty]

Well its been since July of last year the last time I logged on here. I have some updated pictures to post haven't really worked on it in what feels like forever but going to start back up again tomorrow !!

here is the original link to my 1st thread
http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12673


so I took the rod to my buddy's shop it was about 150 miles from home but it was a good weekend

starting the chop got it taped off

then started cutting

a little off the top ? haha

RPU anyone ? just kidding

 

[VonRatty]

the roof was a little tweeked from years of abuse the metal was a LITTLE stretched.

We had to make a choice with limited time ( had to be home for work on Monday ) so we improvised

braced every few inches than tacked in the filler peice

 

[VonRatty]

before

After

 

[VonRatty]

Before door frame

Door frame in

 

[Mike S.]

The chop looks great! Keep after it! [

 

[CORPO]

Welcome back... !

That's a big chop, looks mean!

 

[VonRatty]

long time no see

Well it's been just under a year since my last post should have it running for this summer
Here's a couple of next pics of random things its fom my phone so we will see how it works.

 

[VonRatty]

Front wheels painted

Pipes

Tailgate latches

 

[VonRatty]

http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid952.photobucket.com/albums/ae2/vonratty/20120317_170904.mp4

Video of first drive

 

[hillbillie hotrods]

Looking good , i checked the vid out sounds wikked but it might get ya some tickets to the show LOL



Mike

 

[VonRatty]

I did put some baffles in after that first run it's a little less loud but we will see.

 

[VonRatty]

Here's a couple more pics
battery

headlight stand

Taillight

Bed wood

1930's fire extinguisher

 

[SugarRay8]

Looks and sounds great! [cl

Really like the fire extinguisher, should be a nice addition.

 

[VonRatty]

New tires for front