What Did Ya Get Done This Weekend?
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bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Nice A bucket Fuzz. Looks like it will be great fun to drive.
Outstanding frame prep choppingzech.
Outstanding frame prep choppingzech.
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Fired up the motor on the rat this weekend, damn long weekend!
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Congrats!!
ronnysplymouth
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Found out I'm gonna be a grandpa next summer 
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Found out I'm gonna be a grandpa next summer
Congrats RP!
ronnysplymouth
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Thanks
54IrrationalHarvester
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Ate some tasty 60 year rust
Two weeks ago I picked up a basket case- no drivetrain 1954 IH R100 for $300.
Got laid off same week and decided to keep going on project as long as it stays reasonably cheap for now.
removed old suspension, bed, cab, seat frame, emptied bed that had the rotten front end and fenders in along with misc other parts.
Stared at it a lot pondering my abilities and some rot concerns then decided it will be a $300 learning curve that most likely I will get my cash back on later if needed.
Spent time looking at pics and deciding on a game plan.
1. Slam frame using stock drop crossmember and rear axle
2. shorten frame tails and remove leaf spring perches
3. Chop roof 7 inches
4. section body 3 inches
5. channel body 2 inches to lay with frame
6. set back body 16 inches
7. shorten bed to 4 foot
8. remove rear fenders and narrow bed to clear tires
9. section bed 3-4 inches
10. extend wheelbase possibly
Two weeks ago I picked up a basket case- no drivetrain 1954 IH R100 for $300.
Got laid off same week and decided to keep going on project as long as it stays reasonably cheap for now.
removed old suspension, bed, cab, seat frame, emptied bed that had the rotten front end and fenders in along with misc other parts.
Stared at it a lot pondering my abilities
and some rot concerns then decided it will be a $300 learning curve that most likely I will get my cash back on later if needed.Spent time looking at pics and deciding on a game plan.
1. Slam frame using stock drop crossmember and rear axle
2. shorten frame tails and remove leaf spring perches
3. Chop roof 7 inches
4. section body 3 inches
5. channel body 2 inches to lay with frame
6. set back body 16 inches
7. shorten bed to 4 foot
8. remove rear fenders and narrow bed to clear tires
9. section bed 3-4 inches
10. extend wheelbase possibly
donsrods
Well-known member
I'm finally almost done with my Cadillac engine swap but have put it on hold for a while to get my 27 ready for the drive to Turkey Run over Thanksgiving. Had to change the oil, tighten up all the bolts and nuts, and Dan waxed it for me.
The weather looks like I might be driving in some rain, but it won't be the first time I have been soaked in it.
DOn
The weather looks like I might be driving in some rain, but it won't be the first time I have been soaked in it.
DOn
soltz
The Rat Captain
I did something I've been putting off for awhile, hate do'n this dirty chore but it was time... new rear u-joint on the Ranchero!
BoB
I hear you, that's my least favorite job, good work [cl
bruno
Crusty Rusty Old Rat Rodder!
Don, what is this wax you speak of?
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
Cold and rainy here in Phoenix (happens to the best of us ). All i could do is buy some carriage lamps on ebay for the '51.
). All i could do is buy some carriage lamps on ebay for the '51.rss_69
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Cleaned garage a little and stared at my projects wishing they would finish themselves.
4D7ford
Active member
Got the new starter switch in the 47, then took mama and the kids to a cars show, then to Daytona beach for some swimming, then dinner on the pier.
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Sorry to hear that. It's always hard to lose an important part of your life.
soltz
The Rat Captain
donsrods
Well-known member
Really sorry to hear about the loss of your pup. It's always so hard to say goodbye to one of them.
This weekend we put together the Auto Twirler my Son Dan bought at the Turkey Run. Thing weighs like 600 pounds. We figure we can use it for lots of welding and painting jobs, and his Mustang is about ready to go on it so he can do the rear suspension and paint the underside. He has been wanting one of these for years, and by picking it up at Daytona we saved $ 300 in shipping.
I'm going to put my rpu on it next to do the underside and the body work.
Don
This is the one he got, the Pro model, and he upgraded to air over hydraulic to make it easier to use.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYX8koc8LJs
This weekend we put together the Auto Twirler my Son Dan bought at the Turkey Run. Thing weighs like 600 pounds. We figure we can use it for lots of welding and painting jobs, and his Mustang is about ready to go on it so he can do the rear suspension and paint the underside. He has been wanting one of these for years, and by picking it up at Daytona we saved $ 300 in shipping.
I'm going to put my rpu on it next to do the underside and the body work.
Don
This is the one he got, the Pro model, and he upgraded to air over hydraulic to make it easier to use.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYX8koc8LJs
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