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LUCKY DEVIL 13 · Oct 13, 2011

Mike S. said:
Yeah, it kinda does now that you mention it! Thanks Snake.

There's a small thread going on in the metalworking section. http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21337
I am no expert but I can give you specifics (stick used etc.) if you'd like.

Right on!! Yeah any info you can share would be killer!! Thanx bro!!!!

Mike S. · Oct 13, 2011

LUCKY DEVIL 13 said:
Right on!! Yeah any info you can share would be killer!! Thanx bro!!!!

No problem. Keep an eye on the thread in metalworking. I'll add some info there.

LUCKY DEVIL 13 · Oct 13, 2011

Mike S. said:
No problem. Keep an eye on the thread in metalworking. I'll add some info there.

Right on!! Where do you get the sticks you used? I am thinkin doin some of this in the 29 model a I am gonna start on this winter

Mike S. · Oct 20, 2011

The big brown truck always delivers fun stuff!

Snake Farm · Oct 20, 2011

Mike S. said:
The big brown truck always delivers fun stuff!

..........I'm excited too!

'49 Hank · Oct 21, 2011

Man, excellent thread and build! [cl[cl

Really like what you have going on here.

Love the second dash as well [dr

Gunna borrow you idea for the cab stand. Have been trying to figure out what I was going to do to make it easier to move around. I like the versitillity of what you have.

Keep up the great work! [P

Sevo · Oct 21, 2011

Great build, It has really inspired me.. Thank you for all of the great pictures and explanations.

Mike S. · Oct 22, 2011

..........I'm excited too! :D[/QUOTE said:
Thanks Snake! I spent most of today mocking up my chassis so I should have some pictures tomorrow.

'49 Hank said:

Man, excellent thread and build! [cl[cl

Really like what you have going on here.

Love the second dash as well [dr

Gunna borrow you idea for the cab stand. Have been trying to figure out what I was going to do to make it easier to move around. I like the versitillity of what you have.

Keep up the great work! [P

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Thank you very much Hank, I appreciate it! I am really short on space so I have to get creative and the dolly has been great. Especially when I was doing all of the messy body work and I just rolled it outside to blow out the cab. I have a few pictures of how it's built if you'd like to see 'em.

Sevo said:

Great build, It has really inspired me.. Thank you for all of the great pictures and explanations.

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Thank you Sevo! I am flattered to know I've inspired anyone to do anything! I noticed your build thread, keep the updates and pictures coming.

'49 Hank · Oct 23, 2011

sure would love to see them.

Mike S. · Oct 23, 2011

'49 Hank said:
sure would love to see them.

Here's a couple pictures. I originally made the legs fairly long but decided it was too tall, so I cut them down and ended up with an overall height of 11". It is 4'x4', the top is two pieces of 1/2" plywood (a single layer would have been more than sufficient), the legs are 4"x4"s and the rest is made out of 2"x4"s. The best part is the whole thing cost me about $30.00 since all I had to buy was the ply and the Harbor Freight casters. Best $30.00 I've spent in a while!

'49 Hank · Oct 23, 2011

Very good and looks easy enough to do, thanks for the info. will be putting one together in the next weekend or two. I'm getting the last of the stuff gathered up and some room in the shop for the chop and frame build.

Mike S. · Oct 23, 2011

Finally working towards a chassis!

I spent most of yesterday and today mocking up my chassis with 2"x4"s. I started by building a low-profile dolly for the cab. Being lower allowed me to set the cab at ride height. From there I mocked the front end, rear end, engine, bed and so on, then I took all of the important measurements and started laying out the chassis, working from the front to the rear. I ordered a 6" dropped, spring-behind front end so I could "pinch" the front rails rather than z ing or stepping them. I ended up with an eight degree rise which I think looks more aggressive than a z. I ran the rear rails pretty wide in order to better support the rear end and to create an area above the driveline for my 28 gallon, 36" wide fuel cell. I ended up with a 124" wheelbase which is longer than I would have liked so I am still looking at shortening the front rails. But, I know added length is the trade-off for running a spring-behind front end. It's really nice to reach this stage. I'll hopefully have a roller soon!

Sevo · Oct 23, 2011

Mike nice work! Man you really know how to move along

Are you going to make your frame?

Mike S. · Oct 23, 2011

Sevo said:
Mike nice work! Man you really know how to move along

Are you going to make your frame?

Thanks Sevo. Yeah, I am going to build it out of 2"x4" 3/16" wall. I am a big fan of overbuilding things! A friend of mine has a chassis table (good friends to have

) so I am going to build it at his shop. There are a few things missing on my mock-up chassis that will be on the real frame but I think it's gonna come out looking pretty much like the mock-up. It hopefully won't be too long now.

LUCKY DEVIL 13 · Oct 24, 2011

Lookin killer bro!! Man I wish I would've gone big block that looks BADASS!!!!!

mikec4193 · Oct 24, 2011

Hey MikeS

I hope you arent a big guy. With that chopped top...it is gonna be tight in the cab for sure. I have a 1953 (Chevy truck) all stock heights except the frame is "z'ed" and there is like no room inside. I love your build so far...not sure how driveable it'll be tho. I know I am questioning my own build as far as driveablilty goes right now. Good luck and keep us posted.
MikeC

Mike S. · Oct 25, 2011

mikec4193 said:
Hey MikeS

I hope you arent a big guy. With that chopped top...it is gonna be tight in the cab for sure. I have a 1953 (Chevy truck) all stock heights except the frame is "z'ed" and there is like no room inside. I love your build so far...not sure how driveable it'll be tho. I know I am questioning my own build as far as driveablilty goes right now. Good luck and keep us posted.
MikeC

I am glad you like my build so far, I'll keep the pictures coming.

LUCKY DEVIL 13 said:
Lookin killer bro!! Man I wish I would've gone big block that looks BADASS!!!!!

Thanks Lucky! It's not too late to throw a big block in your rig!

LUCKY DEVIL 13 · Oct 25, 2011

Mike S. said:
I am glad you like my build so far, I'll keep the pictures coming.

Thanks Lucky! It's not too late to throw a big block in your rig!

I think I am gonna do that on the next one I build

Already found a cab I really want

Mike S. · Oct 25, 2011

I don't know about your area but I've been amazed lately at the amount of cheap, complete big blocks on Craigslist. I paid $60.00 for mine. I love big blocks! There's no replacement for displacement!

LUCKY DEVIL 13 · Oct 25, 2011

Mike S. said:
I don't know about your area but I've been amazed lately at the amount of cheap, complete big blocks on Craigslist. I paid $60.00 for mine. I love big blocks! There's no replacement for displacement!

Been lookin but there ain't much around under $500 for them around here

Plus I need to get my butt back to workin a FT job again and that's been harder than I thought not much out there for jobs

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