Recent content by 32Bowtie_Rat

I get what you're saying but I haven't had the time to make up a frame or rolling chassis; that's next year's plan. In the mean time the engine & tranny are to be done this year so they can be ready to go. That's why I'm going to put it on an engine test stand. [P

I'm curious to know what everyone has for an engine test stand. Did you buy it new? Did you make it? How much do you have invested in it? Upload your pictures or plans; I'd like to take a look & get some ideas!

Just a quick update... Engine is almost complete. Thinking I'll pick up a TH350 auto tranny & run 3.55 in the rear end. Should be a fairly nice set up.

Yours is in better shape no doubt about that... Hahaha... I might bug you later on down the road for some measurements.

Here's some pictures that I have when I first got it. What my plan of attack is... since I have some of the original wood that's in good condition I'm going to trace is onto new steel... like Ricky Bobby at RRR.... and then insert the new pieces from there. What I'm happy to have is the rear...

Thanks for the help... I really like the idea of a suicide door hinge that's on yours & it looks as if it's fairly simple to instal. Plus it would give me the opportunity to remove the scrap & be able to work with new steel. Where did you pick them up? Cost? Troubles you encountered?

Cheesy or not... You're a frigin' saint! Do you have many youtube videos posted? What is your user name so I can look them up? Thanks again!

Keep up the good work!! [cl I'm learning a lot from your build!!... if you don't mind me picking your brain could you answer some of the questions on posted on my thread? Thanks in advance and good job! [P

help! Well.... I'm just about done rebuilding my 350 engine. A few more items and I'll be able to start it up.... dead god I hope it starts or the wife will never let this one down... hahaha :D In the mean time I've bee trying to straighten out the body and support it a little better with wood...

Hi everyone! [dr I thought I would start what could be a fun thread to see what's under the hood in your rat. What engine? What did it originally come out of? What cam shaft are you using? Intake/exhaust duration at .050" lift? LSA? Do you prefer or smooth or rough idle? Have pictures to...

So if I use a backing plate, thin wire (what size through), low amps & keeping the heat mostly to the thicker metal.... I'm guessing should be okay right? What about letting my square tubing take the direct heat & letting the puddle overflow so it will tac itself onto the thinner metal rather...

That's exactly what I'm talking about... Welding the square tubing inside the body. I'm afraid of a blow out. I have a lincolon electric 180 mig welder... I really like it so far & have got lots of use out of it. I watched an episode on rat rod tv with the essex build & was curious to know why...

What is the best way to weld thin metal? I'm getting ready to start some metal work for the interior structure of my 32 Chevy but afraid of over heating & blow out. Any suggestions on type of wire? Amps I should be using? Any info or links will help [;)

I would make a list of all the parts you want/need and then spend some time to research them... see what the cost is and availability. Even if you bought it for $40 I don't think you could go wrong with a price like that. Keep me posted. [P

How did you & where did you get the block from? Cost? Any other pictures?? [P