Hello From ChicagoLand

[Fe2O3]

My 1st Car was a '64 ss Chevelle that I bought in 1974, we didn't call then "Projects" back the. My was reffered to as a POS when I brought it home. I had the 283 & Powerglide out and a 427 and a 400 trans. installed within 6mos. No small feet on a high school kids, grocery stockboy wages. That car never got out
primer.

I've owned about 30 cars & trucks since then, but I've never forgotten the fun I had with that Chevy.

So I find myself mid-agged crazy looking for a Ratty Roadster to turn back the hands of time if only for a few miles at a time. Looking forward to talking & maybe learning a thing or two from you folks.

Frank

 

[Jim Travis]

Welcome - I am new to this forum as well but I think you will enjoy the time you spend here. **** luck in finding you next ride. Plenty of advice here if you ask for it and great ideas in the build and tech sections.
Jim

BTW - I lived in Chicago in the 60's. I was driving a '63 Chev 2 door post, icebox white with a 409 and muncie 4 speed. Was able to blow the Dodge Boys off with no trouble.

 

[Fe2O3]

Thanks Jim. I've been lurking around a bit getting some ideas here & there.

I had a buddy that had one of those "Rock crushers" in his 65 nova behind a 327. That trans was just sweet.

With working two jobs, my other hobbies, dogs, guns and a honey doo list a mile long, I'm looking for a roadster that's turn key. I want one to drive and then personalize as I go.

 

[DARK RAGING]

Welcome to the RRR site from WEST VIRGINIA
cant wait to here more about you and your projects

 

[Fe2O3]

Thanks Dark

For now just looking. I'm selling off some of my weapons cashe to finance my
purchase. Might even get lucky and find a Rat Rodder that's a gun nut too and work a deal

 

[Sam_Fear]

Welcome to RRR!

Might even get lucky and find a Rat Rodder that's a gun nut too and work a deal

Odds are in your favor I'd say.

 

[Gregster]

welcome aboard !

 

[stovebolt]

Welcome!! you're going to like it here

 

[Fe2O3]

I am having fun already, been reading the build threads, very impressive stuff.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Welcome from Michigan

Nothing wrong with primer..... welcome to the site....

 

[Fe2O3]

Nothing wrong with primer..... welcome to the site....

You can pretty much bet Red Oxide primer will show up on my 1st Rat Rod

 

[Z.Z.Rat]

Welcome aboard Fe203, Great crowd here. We actually picked up our project west of Chicago a ways. The guy mentioned that there was an event at a fair grounds every year that drew in so many Rats that they have to close the gates. Are you familiar with this? Guess I need to give him a call.

Welcome!

 

[cycledog]

Welcome aboard. Great to have ya here.

 

[Jim Travis]

Welcome aboard Fe203, Great crowd here. We actually picked up our project west of Chicago a ways. The guy mentioned that there was an event at a fair grounds every year that drew in so many Rats that they have to close the gates. Are you familiar with this? Guess I need to give him a call.

Welcome!

I think it is about the 2nd weekend in October. A couple guys from my area went last year and had a blast.

 

[DavidJ]

Welcome From Southern Iowa.

 

[Got Rust?]

Welcome to the forum.