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  1. hankthebigdog

    I need a Babbitt beater rebuilt

    I have a friend needing a 216 Chevy 6 cyl. rebuilt. Any ideas on who, where, ?????. I know nothing about those engines but was told they don't make a kit to switch them to insert bearings. Any info would sure help us out. Thanks.[P
  2. hankthebigdog

    NSRA street rod Nats in okc

    Thought I would share a few pics
  3. hankthebigdog

    new project in the yard.......1919 Oakland

    I found this at a swap meet half way across the US . The day before I found it my wife says " I want a roadster or a T bucket" , shortly followed by my response of "I ain't building a durn topless". Well, long story short, ........... Here is the newest addition to the orphanage. 1919 Oakland...
  4. hankthebigdog

    how about this for safety

    I was helping a friend work on his new project. after pulling the front clip to install a power plant, I noticed this little boo-boo. I thought you guys might like to see some of the truly "CRAP" some people will try. Scarry thought to me. Rod on friends. [cl[cl[cl
  5. hankthebigdog

    How do I wire an LT/LS engine into my next rat project?

    Ok fellas, this has probably been asked, but I missed it. Where do I get the "wiring the LT/LS for idiots" info. {notice I didn't say dummies because I am lower on totem pole than that when it comes to wiring} I have been given a 2004 Avalanche with good motor and trans IF I put it in a rat...
  6. hankthebigdog

    Looking for serial number location on binder p/u.

    Where can I find the serial numbers on a 1954 or 55 IH pickup. Plate on door is gone. Can I find them on the frame somewhere?
  7. hankthebigdog

    Put up a new mailbox

    Here is what my rural delivery gets to drop in for now. All was left overs from haul ins and my buddies shops. All the neighbors love it.[cl
  8. hankthebigdog

    This is why I hang out here......

    As I was leaving for work this morning I recieved a phone call from one of our beloved members that happened to be passing through my fine state. It just reminded me of the people that I have met and the friends i have aquired on this site. Even though we didn't get to have coffee and visit...
  9. hankthebigdog

    1931 Ford sedan for sale

    I have decided to thin the herd down due to medical reasons. I am putting my 1931Ford sedan street rod up for sale. It is a very nice build and has won many trophies. It has a 350/350 combo, ford rear end, mustang II front end. The body is steel but the fenders are glass. The paint is...
  10. hankthebigdog

    37 toy truck

    Ok fellas, I am officially crazy...according to my lovely wife. I haven't even finished the Aurburn yet and I just had to find something to do besides body work. I have started on a 37 chevy P/U cab to be put on a custom built frame with a 6 in drop front axle. I had to do a little...
  11. hankthebigdog

    Educate me on blowers

    OK, I have decided I want a small block chevy with a blower for a rat project bobber truck type ride. I am going to sit a 37 chevy truck cab on a zeed frame after I stretch the nose of the cab out about 1 foot[fat guys need leg room] I was thinking of a weiand 144 or 177 with a single carb...
  12. hankthebigdog

    from the driver's seat

    I thought you might enjoy the view i had as I got to work from the model A today. enjoy:D
  13. hankthebigdog

    A new tag along for the rat

    Just a little something to carry my "junk" in while cruising the open roads.
  14. hankthebigdog

    1934 Auburn build....my way

    I started on the 1934 Auburn and thought I would attempt to do a build thread on her. It may take the rest of my days to finish her, but here goes. This is the day I unloaded her from the trailer and sat the parts up in a mock up fashion. Someday ...........it will be together.
  15. hankthebigdog

    Steering box questions

    I searched this place the best I could and still do not have the answer I was looking for. I am looking to put a traditional steering box in my 1934 auburn. I have a new front axle from speedway---hub to hub, and I dont know where to find the right box for this heavy tank. Small block...
  16. hankthebigdog

    educate me on blowers.

    I am looking into a small blower 142 b&m . Mostly for the cool factor on the ride. I have read pretty much able to bolt to a stock set up small block as long as I keep the psi down. Remember no so much the power [which I know will be nice] but the sound and the "cool " look. Don't beat me...
  17. hankthebigdog

    Scored a flattie

    :confused:Ok friends, I scored a 46 flathead v 8 in a trade. I have always thought they were way cool. I am just wondering, are there any tricks I should know before I tear into it? Small blocks are my go to usually, and I am not a mechanic. I know some ,enough to know I am not a mechanic...
  18. hankthebigdog

    This is a veiw I LOVE to see.

    [cl[cl[clA GREAT wife even polishes the chrome on a RAT ROD.:D
  19. hankthebigdog

    finally got her done

    I posted a 1932 Studebaker for sale way back . no lookers, so I did the deed and built her. It is now a finished product. Lots of hours building stuff, removing wood and replacing with square tubing. It is a "street rod" I guess, but I am ok with that. It was just too good to rat out when I...
  20. hankthebigdog

    Birthday present

    My lovely wife and soul mate told me " you need a bigger place to work on your stuff" . So, this weekend I built an add on to my tool storage/shop to make for a bigger work area. Rain kept me from getting a roof up, but this week is spring break and I have a little time to finish it. Someday...
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