my parts collection so far

[ratterman]

well since my build won't start until winter due to still trying to finish the garage before it gets cold out and working 50 plus hours a week I thought I'd post some pics up of the newest junk i have drug home for the rat.

Found a guy parting out a 54 ford f-100 and i grabbed the bed, brakes, steering column/wheel, steering box,and the only original 16 inch wheel still there.

bed is kinda rough but i just plan to cut it down and reframe it with box tube so it will work for me. I'm gonna scrape the fenders so if anyone wants them they are free but very rough(nice patina though)

and the wheel that i wish i had 3 more of to match it.

 

[ratterman]

and the reason no work is getting done on the rat..lol. have to get the building finished, insulated and wired before winter comes.

 

[Gastrick]

Wow nice building! Keep up the parts gathering and pretty soon you'll have plenty to get started with.

 

[hotrod preacher]

its always nice to have a good collection of parts laying around--esp. when prices are right.....

that's a great looking shop (or doghouse if you're like me)
you'll really fill it quick w/alll those ratrod parts

 

[ratterman]

Thanks guys, and yeah i like gathering up the parts. the garage is getting full already....lol.

 

[Thunder1]

Really nice garage! Something that nice isn't even in the realm of possibilities for me but I'm glad for the people who can afford them. Looks like your on your way with the truck project too. the 54 bed I bought a few months back looks a whole lot like yours but without the spare tire pocket in the fender.

Keep the parts pics coming.

Thunder

 

[ratterman]

Really nice garage! Something that nice isn't even in the realm of possibilities for me but I'm glad for the people who can afford them. Looks like your on your way with the truck project too. the 54 bed I bought a few months back looks a whole lot like yours but without the spare tire pocket in the fender.

Keep the parts pics coming.

Thunder

That garage has taken me almost 2 years to get to that point, It sat all last winter as bare posts and trusses while i saved for the metal. me and my dad have done everything except concrete and with out his help and experience I would still be working outside. I don't think i could ever thank him enough for all the help getting that building up.

If you were closer you'd be more than welcome to use the garage to work on your rat over the winter.