Rats with backseats

[dyce51]

Need some ideas. I wanna build a rat rod and I have a family of 5 so ai need something with a backseat!! Let's see some pics!!!!

 

[endicott_jb]

Sounds like you need a nova wagon or a 2wd suburban

 

[dyce51]

I did find this measured drawing of a 29 Phaeton that is really growing on me.....

 

[dyce51]

oops sorry bout the BIG picture!!!! Here is something I like:

but want more ideas

 

[05snopro440]

Phaeton bodies are super cool! Good luck finding one though, as they're very rare and hard to find, especially in decent shape. They can be very expensive as well. You could easily do any late 20's to early 50's two-door or four-door sedan and turn it into a cool rod while making it a family hauler.

 

[surfifty]

Take a sedan body and wack off the top, then reinforce the sheet metal.

 

[RPM]

Two T Bucket bodies stuck together to make a touring car.

 

[jblovdal]

I'm building a 27 tudor sedan right now. Plan is to put 4 bomber seats in. Did alot of measuring but I think it will work. Probably won't fit an adult back there, I was thinking more for my kids.

 

[Sniper]

Doing one of these right now, 27 T version. Modern running gear and brakes with old time body and fenders etc. Have to be able to haul my grandkids around. You can hot rod it to any level you desire. With side curtains carried along with you, you can snap them in place and keep everybody dry, who cares if it rains.

 

[Torchie]

Lots of options for a family cruiser especialy if you don't discount a fordoor
Any kind of tub body is going to be more money.
There have been some very cool looking four door sedans built ala rat rod. Many chopped as well.
Here are some pics of a father/daughter project that we did a few years ago.
Went with a 4 door due to budget constraints.
Good luck and have fun.
Torchie.

 

[dyce51]

Doing one of these right now, 27 T version. Modern running gear and brakes with old time body and fenders etc. Have to be able to haul my grandkids around. You can hot rod it to any level you desire. With side curtains carried along with you, you can snap them in place and keep everybody dry, who cares if it rains.

After a lot of research and all ...The Woody's are growing on me!!!! I figure I can build my own cowl section and go from there!! Here is a pic that I have been staring at more and more:
(I know it just a drawing but its cool!!!!!)

heres another inspiring pic:

These pics have really got my mind working in overtime....I know they aren't "Rat Rods" but still very cool!!

 

[05snopro440]

Cowls are cheap, if I were doing that I would buy a cowl and start from there. Any of the home-made cowls or bodies I've seen made by guys without advanced metal-shaping tools end up looking pretty home-made.

 

[sawzall]

You should be able to find a model A cowl, hood and grill shell for $200 - $250 that would be cheaper than trying to fab it. and it would look like what you want.

 

[dyce51]

Finding a cowl with a title would be great....finding 1 when I have the extra money would be even better!!!!! I'm thinking in mid spring I am gonna go to Bud's Auto Parts (in Deerfield Oh) and see what he has......and ask him about a title as well....

 

[Got Rust?]

Here's one, deluxe sedan, no roof.