It has began! 54 International Harvester Bobber build.

[hflhfl]

That thing is kick a** ! I love the semi. Wheels ! And. The work on the top is top shelf! ! Keep up the good work

 

[ratrodney]

Hey Thanks for the compliment. Was thinkin no one liked it. lol

Heres sum more better pics I took today. RR

 

[rainman]

I love the way it looks, now get out there and build a frame for that thing.

 

[wendle]

Was thinkin no one liked it.

It's impossible to not like it, It's like a real life cartoon

 

[hotrod preacher]

i don't know........i think you need to lower it a little and maybe use bigger tires&wheels......


wild to say the least

 

[jmlcolorado]

DUDE!! This thing is AWESOME!!! Im pickin up a 53 IH the end of this month and was looking for some motivation for my build! FOUND IT!

I really dig the duals !
Keep up the goodwork!

 

[ratrodney]

Thanks guys.

Im really enjoying this thing coming together. It keeps gettin better n wilder.

Gettin the air bag kit soon. Then WATCHOUT!!!! RR

 

[ratrodney]

Heres a couple pics of the frame! Its definatly a brute. Gettin close to puttin it together. RR

 

[ratrodney]

One more. RR

 

[Outlawracer]

Here is one in my area that is similar.
He has done some paint work since these pics. These were taken at the world of wheels in Indy.




Sorry--didnt aim to high jack your thread. Can delete if anyone is offended

By the way you have an awesome build going. I love those old binders especially since I have worked for IH for around 20 years

 

[ratrodney]

Hey...No offense here. Thats one kool Rat Rod! Gives me more inspiration. Thanks on the comments. RR

 

[ratrodney]

O.....Kay. Heres the newest advances in the big n bad 54 IH! Mr Gussetts been going wild so any tech questions should be asked to him as hes the fab guy. The idea is a invisible frame! Yes i-n-v-i-s-i-b-l-e!!! Starts with the frame under the cab and a front type halo and then he adds the pieces up the front of cowl and then we start gettin the motor installed. Its gonna be awesome and Im in heaven. Lots of pics so here we go.[P

 

[ratrodney]

Heres the frame all joind together. Chk out the leval. (Like a glove!!!) Mr Gussett! Get up and get to work!! LOL

 

[ratrodney]

Can you say BLOWN 355CI SBC??? Hmmmm? Say it, it sounds mean!!! LOL

 

[ratrodney]

Heres Mr Gussett Making Templates of the front motor mounts.

 

[ratrodney]

Heres the finished product. First two are mounted to engine, next two have the bracket bolted to the engine. Dont worry...Hes putting Gussetts on it and strengthining it and hes putting rear motor brackets on it as well. Saweet!

 

[ratrodney]

Heres the cab gettin put on. Looks nice n fits great!

 

[hotwheels]

awesome.......

 

[ratrodney]

And some more ad different angles.

 

[ratrodney]

Heres the pic with the hood cut out and on. Im gettin excited!!![cl