My first rat build........

[international rat]

Thanks for all the input on the gauges. I've decided to go with more of a stock look and have some ideas using the aftermarket gauges that I have already, so i'll be posting some pics as I get those together.

 

[ratrodney]

Man IR, That things a lookin saweeeettttt! Love it. Enjoyin the build.[P RR

 

[international rat]

Got a bit more done today. The chop is finished except for a little welding inside the cab. I started filling holes in the firewall and decided that I didn't care for the lip on the firewall so I cut it off!! What do you guys think?

 

[international rat]

Well been workin on it a bit so I thought id post a couple more pics. Not using the original tank so I thought id get rid of the filler hole.

 

[international rat]

I dont see how all of you guys get so much done so fast! I have been working allot of overtime but i work on it every chance i get.

 

[international rat]

Heres a couple if anyone wants to look.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Man, that's really looking good!

 

[international rat]

Heres a 46 chevy I bought awhile back from a friend. Finally went and got it last weekend. Dont know what im gonna do with it now that I started the IH. For now im gonna list it on cl to see if anyone wants to trade for a coupe or sedan body. LOL yeah right, like anyones gonna do that!

 

[international rat]

couple more.......all holes in the firewall welded up

 

[FlatBroke]

Looks good in bare metal...

 

[pistolpete]

Really like how you have left the rear window full size. The chop looks really good.

 

[international rat]

Thanks for the compliments, it helps to know people like what your doing. I like the mail slot back windows too but im building this to drive every day and i think the larger back window is more practical for me. The back window is now exactly the same size as the side windows which is nine inches tall!

 

[Gregster]

Super nice chop ! looks great , nice work !

 

[ratdog]

That cab is looking awesome,chop turned out real well and stuff always looks cool in the bare metal! What are your plans for finish,paint ,primer or leave it bare? As far as the gauges I would go with the more stock looking stuff. too many of those alu street rod panels and round gauges out there. I like the some of the old original speedometers and gauges a lot cooler then the new stuff. Just my opinion tho.

 

[international rat]

Its gonna be finished in olive drab green (army green) left overs from a jeep build.

 

[Sam_Fear]

Nice chop! The door windows have a good shape.

 

[international rat]

Here is what I did on the rockers where I cut them off. They was about 5 inches tall now there only 2 1/4! I used 5/8x1/8 pipe bent to fit the contour of the rocker. The green cab is not mine just a pic to show what the original rockers looked like. Of coarse the ends are not done in the pics!

 

[SIC2706]

iam a big fan of 40's internationals owning a few myself over the last few years. i think the chop is about the perfect size chop. It is coming along great. Kinda makes me sad i sold my last one i was building due to being in a bad car accident........you all know how it is when things get bad they get bad at times....but by spring ill be back in the garage

here is a pic of mine i was building

SIC
SETTY

 

[international rat]

iam a big fan of 40's internationals owning a few myself over the last few years. i think the chop is about the perfect size chop. It is coming along great. Kinda makes me sad i sold my last one i was building due to being in a bad car accident........you all know how it is when things get bad they get bad at times....but by spring ill be back in the garage

here is a pic of mine i was building

SIC
SETTY

Sorry to hear about the accident, hope your doing better. Hope you get back to building soon. Got any ideas for the next project?

 

[Turner-66C10]

International Rat, Where in KS are you located? Im in Kansas City and am picking up a late 30's early 40's cab next weekend. If your close Id love to stop by and check it out!