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BKgen®
09-08-2007, 08:39 PM
Just picked it up today... I've had my eye on it for a while. Already got a '68 Caddy 472ci big block (~500 ft/lbs tq!) w/th400 transmission & ford 9 inch rear end. The guy gave me an edelbrock 4 barrel carb, steering column, keg gas tank, and a ton of other extras to go with it. Can't wait to get it done... and for those naysayers out there, i've included a picture of what I'm aiming for as a finished project...

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0566.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0567.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0569.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_4269.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//27354-vi.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//100_3925.jpg

Evil Goat
09-08-2007, 09:09 PM
looks like a fun project, im not really into the rat rod stuff, so i dont have anything constructive to offer...good luck with it, update it regularly so i can see it as it goes along

kfzemx3
09-08-2007, 09:53 PM
i'm always in the air about these lol i like it but them i'm like Do i? but it does look like a fun project

uproot
09-08-2007, 10:04 PM
hell yeah man, you finally got it! lol... you gotta drive that bitch to school once its done, everybody would be like WTF

BKgen®
09-08-2007, 10:08 PM
lol uproot^^ i hear ya man... it'll definitely have to be when it cools off next year though, because my white ass ain't sitting in hotlanta traffic in that thing lolol

Dirty Octopus™
09-08-2007, 10:20 PM
gangstargh shit!!! :super:

_Christian_
09-08-2007, 10:26 PM
looks like fun. can't wait to see the finished product! if you ever need a hand, lmk.

BKgen®
09-08-2007, 10:31 PM
thanks for all the input! wasn't quite sure what reaction I would get posting this on an import forum... lol

Complication
09-08-2007, 10:59 PM
nice project. I love the second rat rod you put up there.

Personaly, I'm looking for a 32-35 ford 3 or 5 window coupe to get started... LMK if you have any leads!

Thanks!

BKgen®
09-08-2007, 10:59 PM
craigslist ftw lol

wantboost
09-08-2007, 11:01 PM
fuck imports, that thing is bad ass.

antiv6
09-08-2007, 11:31 PM
thats cool as hell, but its a rust bucket right now lol, but i hope you get it looking like that last pic!

JDMjoe
09-08-2007, 11:38 PM
Looks like fun, and a lot of work lol.... nice though. :D

puregroove
09-09-2007, 12:45 AM
dang, that's ganksta::: keep us posted:::

Stormhammer
09-09-2007, 01:53 AM
wasnt that thing on craigslist? lol

OneSlow5pt0
09-09-2007, 02:05 AM
GL man,keep us posted


one thing i dont get though,how does everyone on here love the rat rod style,but hate prowlers?

SixSquared
09-09-2007, 02:40 AM
^^ Personally, I kinda like the prowler design, but my disdain for the car as a whole comes from Chrysler/Plymouth completely ignoring the hot rod/rat rod roots with the car... originally, hot rods were created to run illegal (then) alcohol from distillery in the woods to the places that bought it.. the cars needed to be fast, relatively cheap to build, and have space for the contraband moonshine. The prowler is slow, expensive, and not spacious at all. Hot rods/rat rods should be built.. not bought. Someone cruising around in a prowler is someone who doesn't have what it takes to build a car for themselves, generally (at least that's what I think). The design itself was impractical and was what one of my favorite professors at SCAD calls "landfill design". When the prowler was debuted, it was so expensive for the time and such a radical design that it was instantly a novelty. You didn't buy the car to really drive, and there was no drive enjoyment out of it for someone who likes to really push their cars. You couldn't take it tearing down the backroads on the weekends because it was so expensive that you don't wanna scratch the $4000 purple pearl paint on it. You bought it just to say you have one and to drive it on the rare weekend when the temperature and humidity are perfect, the area is secure, and you want to get laid.

The prowler I categorize along with the Chevy SSR... They're both trying really hard to do the whole modern hot rod thing, but they are both lacking. The SSR has the performance, with the LT1 'vette engine in there, but the body is heavy, which sucks power:weight down, and personally, I think the design is boring. The Prowler had an exciting, spiffy design, but it lacks power. Both are ridonkulously overpriced, imho.

KDM Guy - Cool as SHIT project.. I'm jealous. Can't wait to see how she comes out!

BKgen®
09-09-2007, 07:02 AM
wasnt that thing on craigslist? lol


refer to post #10 lol

Elbow
09-09-2007, 07:06 AM
BAD ASS should be a fun project!

mushroom_toy
09-09-2007, 08:37 AM
Let me know if ya need any help, I'm sure to lend a helping hand over some beers.:). Hey you should come to our meet in Oakwood next Wed.

GangstaCoupe
09-09-2007, 10:44 AM
Looks nice bro, heres one of my favorites.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e247/hilljae/sema/022bassf.jpg

spacelion
09-09-2007, 11:06 AM
That's killer. Reminds me of Millner's car in American Graffiti...minus the bed in the back. Good luck and have fun with it!

BKgen®
09-09-2007, 11:45 AM
Let me know if ya need any help, I'm sure to lend a helping hand over some beers.:). Hey you should come to our meet in Oakwood next Wed.

You can count on it :goodjob:. I only live a few seconds away from there.

HotRodKid
09-09-2007, 04:04 PM
i love it i wont one too

On_Her_Face
09-09-2007, 04:07 PM
imo i think they look better with the headers going back towards the doors than up in the air

BKgen®
09-09-2007, 04:09 PM
i heard old driveshafts for straight pipes after the headers make a pretty badass exhaust ;)

Double_0_Rusty
09-09-2007, 08:04 PM
That is awesome man. I love rat rods. keep us updated

civic95
09-09-2007, 09:50 PM
I want a want rat rod myself. Just expensive even for a rusted chassis even. I think I'll save a bit more, and pickup one ready to drive. I want a 50's something pickup.

BKgen®
09-10-2007, 06:54 PM
got a full gasket set and used edelbrock intake manifold for the 472 in the mail. should be here wednesday :D. damnit i need to find an engine stand quick.

also... anybody got a welder for sale?

BTLFED
09-10-2007, 07:01 PM
Fucking bad ass! I love Rat Rods! Reps to you, my friend! :goodjob:

And fuck the god damn Prowler! What a heap of shit!

DerrickT
09-10-2007, 07:03 PM
best project on this site. hands down.

BKgen®
09-10-2007, 09:18 PM
PICS!:

got it into the shop... already got a bitchin' stance-
http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0572.jpg

belly of the beast:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0573.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0571.jpg


damn i love working on this engine... it's so much more badass than the newer cars i've worked on like my Tib and the last car I had.

cruizer
09-10-2007, 09:26 PM
Nice car, wish I had one to work on. I'm getting sick of imports. I own a wrx btw.

wazimba
09-10-2007, 09:38 PM
sweet ass rod

hXc007
09-10-2007, 09:39 PM
i fucking love rat rods/hot rods

how much did you get her for?

BKgen®
09-10-2007, 09:42 PM
1,500 for the truck, motor/trans... then a couple hundred for a shitload of extras -- so $1,700. not a bad deal, but the cab is rusted to hell.

KPowerEP3
09-11-2007, 02:31 AM
looks like a nice lil project, but I DESPISE the term 'rat rod'. If you want to be truthful, today's 'rat rods' are the REAL hot rods from back in the day, and these pussy ass boyd coddington style 'hot rods' are street rods.

/rant

I LOVE the old school stuff so, yeah, g/l.

BKgen®
09-11-2007, 06:48 AM
looks like a nice lil project, but I DESPISE the term 'rat rod'. If you want to be truthful, today's 'rat rods' are the REAL hot rods from back in the day, and these pussy ass boyd coddington style 'hot rods' are street rods.

/rant

I LOVE the old school stuff so, yeah, g/l.


x2 & +1
:goodjob:

Kevykev
09-11-2007, 07:05 AM
I'm liking that!

KPowerEP3
09-11-2007, 08:51 AM
x2 & +1
:goodjob:


nice to see someone else with some sense on the subject. I really want to see how this turns out for you bro.

JohnnyC.
09-11-2007, 09:22 AM
Your project has serious potential! Good luck with it!

sirkus
09-11-2007, 12:24 PM
What kind of truck was that? Where could you go about finding something like that? I was looking for a 1920's-30's Ford... but they're hard as hell to find and still cost a lot of money. Best of luck with this awesome project man! Reps for doing something different.
And damn nice big block motor! :goodjob:

*edit* You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to KDM guy again. I'll get ya later.

BKgen®
09-11-2007, 12:51 PM
What kind of truck was that? Where could you go about finding something like that? I was looking for a 1920's-30's Ford... but they're hard as hell to find and still cost a lot of money. Best of luck with this awesome project man! Reps for doing something different.
And damn nice big block motor! :goodjob:

*edit* You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to KDM guy again. I'll get ya later.

1948 chevy pickup on what I believe is a '54 frame.. not 100% sure about the frame though. As far as finding it... you just have to be patient lol. I've been looking for a truck like this for quite some time now.

BKgen®
09-16-2007, 07:59 PM
Update 9/16:
Took the body off, along with the motor/tranny. Putting it back in as soon as i finish rebuilding it.

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0574.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0577.jpg

THE BEAST:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0576.jpg

KPowerEP3
09-16-2007, 08:36 PM
You got any close pics of the frame? I wanna check out that z job

BKgen®
09-16-2007, 08:57 PM
i'll get a pic of it.

BKgen®
09-17-2007, 12:16 PM
You got any close pics of the frame? I wanna check out that z job

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0578.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//IMG_0579.jpg

RISKYB
09-17-2007, 12:32 PM
good luck with that, keep us up to date

BamzRexsi90
09-17-2007, 01:56 PM
oh this is gonna be good. keep us updated.

Brock
10-03-2007, 06:57 PM
Wicked sick man!:crazy::crazy::boobies::boobies:

DerrickT
10-04-2007, 08:23 AM
any new updates?

Sammich
10-04-2007, 08:24 AM
freakin sweet..im mad i didnt see this before..i wana ride in a rat rod...shoot i want one

BKgen®
10-29-2007, 09:39 AM
The previous owner did a pretty sh*tty job on the chopping and sectioning of the top half, and more and more lately i've been thinking about scrapping it and going topless, sorta like the way Scott's Hotrods N' Customs did on their '56 shop truck "Heavy Metal":

http://images.customclassictrucks.com/featuredvehicles/0407cct_rag12_z.jpg

http://images.customclassictrucks.com/featuredvehicles/0407cct_rag13_z.jpg

that sh*t would definitely be different. i think i'm gonna do a photochop to see...

what do you guys think?

BKgen®
10-29-2007, 11:05 AM
couple more:

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/PickupTrucks/55FordF-100Pro-StreetRoadsterPickupTruck.jpg

http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/Cars/packard/packard01-02.jpg

it's essentially making a truck into a roadster

SL65AMG
10-29-2007, 11:09 AM
im lookin forward to seeing this finished. drop a damn 572 in that bish and a 4 speed tranny and have a great ol' time :)


good luck man.

NAIZBST
10-29-2007, 06:04 PM
gangstargh ****!!! :super:

:super::super::super::super::super::super::super: :super::super::super:
:super::super::super::super::super::super::super: :super::super::super:

JDMJAYDC2
10-29-2007, 06:23 PM
i just saw a "finished" one on power block a couple of weeks ago its a fun project for sure since its supposed to look like its old but have all new stuff in the engine its def gonna be fun dont know if i like the style you have but def have fun with it man

KPowerEP3
10-29-2007, 11:51 PM
bah. don't scrap the top. Looks better with it. Just rebrace, bust the welds loose and do it right. I can dfinitely see what you mean in the first pics you posted though, doesnt line up well at all.

sakasaku
10-30-2007, 12:10 PM
saweet man!!

santacruz77
10-30-2007, 12:46 PM
defently keep the top

GangstaCoupe
10-30-2007, 09:26 PM
That z looks like my blind grandmother did it and the gusset on the step notch or bed frame is nice also.... old people

MaconPerformance
10-31-2007, 01:09 PM
Keep us updated, I love how these look.

Total_Blender
11-02-2007, 09:28 AM
Awesome stuff.

Definitely go with the Cadillac motor. Resist all temptation to go with a Chevy engine as those have been done to death and are not very interesting anymore. Every other Chevelle and Monte-Carlo in ATL has a 572 in it, its not every day you see a Cadillac motor as a swap. The Cadillac motor will make a mountain of torque, and the caddy block had a higher nickel content and (iirc) forged crank/rods so they are very strong. Combined with that turbo 400 and a Ford 9" you will have an indestructible drivetrain.

Part of the appeal of rat rods are the people using obscure engines. Buick Nailheads, DeSoto Firedomes, Ford Y-blocks, Stovebolt sixes, etc. I'm tired of seeing SBC's and BBC's in everything.:cheers:

BKgen®
11-02-2007, 09:30 AM
Awesome stuff.

Definitely go with the Cadillac motor. Resist all temptation to go with a Chevy engine as those have been done to death and are not very interesting anymore. Every other Chevelle and Monte-Carlo in ATL has a 572 in it, its not every day you see a Cadillac motor as a swap. The Cadillac motor will make a mountain of torque, and the caddy block had a higher nickel content and (iirc) forged crank/rods so they are very strong. Combined with that turbo 400 and a Ford 9" you will have an indestructible drivetrain.

Part of the appeal of rat rods are the people using obscure engines. Buick Nailheads, DeSoto Firedomes, Ford Y-blocks, Stovebolt sixes, etc. I'm tired of seeing SBC's and BBC's in everything.:cheers:

yes, i fully plan on sticking with the 472, and i agree with that whole entire post :goodjob:

reps!



btw guys, forget what i said about cutting the top off. It's staying.

BTLFED
11-03-2007, 09:00 AM
Any updates?!

c_riley
11-03-2007, 03:02 PM
awesome project. good luck

Nittanys1
11-03-2007, 03:10 PM
looks like thats going to be fun! I say keep the top and post some updates :D

RutRoe
11-03-2007, 03:30 PM
Wow man... I stared at that thing on craigslist for so long....so long.

I went to check out an old pontiac rat rod who's owned by a guy that's friend's with the guy you bought this from, and when I passed on the pontiac he kept saying I should get the truck.

Good luck with it man...enjoy. I'm always looking for a rod for myself, so if you see anything good, let me know.

Thanks,
Rut

112480
11-03-2007, 05:32 PM
:goodjob:

BKgen®
11-03-2007, 10:26 PM
Any updates?!

spent all day today trying to finish working on the engine. almost done cleaning all the sh*t out of the motor and replacing all the gaskets from years of granny driving... it should be ready to fire up soon. I'll probably post up a vid when i do :goodjob:

appreciate all the +feedback :yes:

81911SC
11-03-2007, 10:27 PM
I love this man, I cant wait to see the end result.

BKgen®
11-03-2007, 10:30 PM
I love this man


gross.

f*cking queer.

81911SC
11-03-2007, 10:31 PM
~taken back~

VooDooXII
11-03-2007, 11:41 PM
I love this, man. I can't wait to see the end result.

Punctuation owns you. Quote corrected.

81911SC
11-03-2007, 11:41 PM
I'm tired, ****!

VooDooXII
11-03-2007, 11:50 PM
Have you just been tired all of today?

81911SC
11-03-2007, 11:51 PM
Yea, I went camping at didn't go to bed till 10 this morning.

VooDooXII
11-03-2007, 11:52 PM
Oh damn.

Friday-Saturday morning was a hell of an adventure for me too.

81911SC
11-03-2007, 11:55 PM
Did you land any indian planes on the "landing strips"?

VooDooXII
11-03-2007, 11:56 PM
No...not quite. Hah, good one.

81911SC
11-03-2007, 11:57 PM
A lot of people wouldn't have caught that, reps.

VooDooXII
11-03-2007, 11:58 PM
In response to your rep...I agree.

81911SC
11-03-2007, 11:59 PM
lolz

BKgen®
11-04-2007, 06:13 AM
get a room you whores.

DrivenMind
11-21-2007, 04:41 PM
Oh my god that thing is ****ing SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!

Reps, reps, reps... I loooooooove Satin black.

Bballjamal
11-21-2007, 08:30 PM
I bet you won't let turbo dave fab a kit up for you lol. With it finished up it could mag material. 700hp Rat @ 15psi ftw lmao

BKgen®
11-21-2007, 10:45 PM
I bet you won't let turbo dave fab a kit up for you lol. With it finished up it could mag material. 700hp Rat @ 15psi ftw lmao

haha yeah, i may be wrong but i think it's pretty tough to blow up a big block.

81911SC
11-21-2007, 10:47 PM
LOL @ KDM

BTLFED
11-22-2007, 09:12 AM
Any updates on the Rat Rod?

BKgen®
01-11-2008, 10:41 PM
engine's re-gasketed and pretty much all put back together. Also, i cut the tops off 2 model A grille shells and they'll be welded together to make a bigger one.

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-004.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-005.jpg

i haven't had time to work on this b*tch, but pretty soon it'll be up and running.

NAIZBST
01-12-2008, 09:45 AM
looking nice

aaronfelipe
01-12-2008, 09:46 AM
Keep us posted!

BTLFED
01-12-2008, 10:41 AM
Awesome!

mushroom_toy
01-12-2008, 10:46 AM
Looking sick man. Engine looks so nice and new lol.

BKgen®
02-16-2008, 08:55 PM
OH SCHNAPPLE! starting to look like a rod. photoshopped in some HEADLIGHTS to get an idea of what it'll look like....


http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-002.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-001.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-003.jpg


edit: btw... i think i'm gonna start looking for a NEW CAB. Preferably a '30s Ford or Chevy... something with less rusted out holes and something smaller -- this thing is just so damn fat sitting on that little frame. Looks bitchin' though :goodjob:

Truegiant
02-16-2008, 09:02 PM
OH SCHNAPPLE! starting to look like a rod. photoshopped in some HEADLIGHTS to get an idea of what it'll look like....


http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-002.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-001.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-003.jpg


edit: btw... i think i'm gonna start looking for a NEW CAB. Preferably a '30s Ford or Chevy... something with less rusted out holes and something smaller -- this thing is just so damn fat sitting on that little frame. Looks bitchin' though :goodjob:


To me that makes it look unique though. I have seen several 30's fords and chevys at rat rod shows.. but its your project and its gonna look hoooooooot no matter what@

BKgen®
02-16-2008, 09:14 PM
To me that makes it look unique though. I have seen several 30's fords and chevys at rat rod shows.. but its your project and its gonna look hoooooooot no matter what@

True... unique indeed. I'd be happy finding another '48 cab... just something with less swiss cheese. THis thing is so damn rusted through, it looks like someone set off a pipe-bomb inside it.

Echonova
02-16-2008, 09:23 PM
That is teh sex. However, if you put that Got Damn checker board pattern on the firewall like you photoshopped, I will choke your mother.

BKgen®
02-16-2008, 09:24 PM
That is teh sex. However, if you put that Got Damn checker board pattern on the firewall like you photoshopped, I will choke your mother.

niggra, you trippin'. lol it's gonna look good... trust me.

http://a451.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_ed8ed3189e4e7756d93c426f09651cca.jpg

J-ROCK
02-16-2008, 09:54 PM
nice rat rod! always wanted one of these just never got the money to get one!

Enjoi_yo
03-29-2008, 01:46 PM
Any Updates?

FasTech
03-29-2008, 03:52 PM
Looks Good.... I've seen some look good and some look bad, but really can't judge yours until it's done.... Looks good so far, just keep up the good work....G/l on the build.... BTW: any updates?

BKgen®
03-29-2008, 05:44 PM
Yeah i took a few pics the other day with the cab back on/radiator mounted.

Nothing special... it's coming along slowly but surely.

FasTech
03-29-2008, 10:49 PM
Thats cool, like the gernade shifter knob... different, reps for that one..... yeah but I know that slowly but surely feelin'... got a nova I'm working on.............

mocha latte cupcake
03-29-2008, 10:51 PM
w0000000000000000000 h0000000000000000000000 if it ain't rusty it ain't a rat! LOVE it man! keep up the good work!

PURP
03-30-2008, 12:39 AM
Well whenever you get it finished I got the best pinstriper for you... He's done it for 34 years and you can check his work on Honest Charlies truck from TN.... Coker tire sponsers it... P.S. Your not ol skool unless you got the Fink and Von's Eye tatted on ya...<--- = ME:D

BKgen®
03-30-2008, 09:37 PM
Well whenever you get it finished I got the best pinstriper for you... He's done it for 34 years and you can check his work on Honest Charlies truck from TN.... Coker tire sponsers it... P.S. Your not ol skool unless you got the Fink and Von's Eye tatted on ya...<--- = ME:D

lol i really do want to get a couple

santacruz77
03-31-2008, 08:13 AM
i say dont paint it or do the checkerboard thing.

Sammich
03-31-2008, 08:20 AM
all i see is rice





















































jk that grenade shift knob is balling

DaMaGe ZWK
03-31-2008, 11:19 AM
i love these cars... just dont have enough time for one...

5spdfrk
03-31-2008, 11:44 AM
Looks like fun, keep up the good work!

bandydesign
03-31-2008, 11:54 AM
Awesome man, when do I get to see it in person??

DieselNuts
03-31-2008, 11:59 AM
hell yeah man. Shiits gonna be sick!

BKgen®
04-07-2008, 08:54 PM
a little update.... headlight mounts. I just fabricated up the b*tches this weekend. Not bad for a n00b trying to stick weld! :D

http://a554.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/101/l_b6d3f00eaf7f87c6ceccbdcccc2ec099.jpg

http://a963.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/83/l_165e3ecf15e65343685bcdbcd3a2b97a.jpg

BTLFED
04-07-2008, 08:59 PM
Sweet! Good job! :goodjob:

Night Ridaz
04-07-2008, 09:13 PM
i would so trade everything i have to get one. i love rat rods since i was little definitly what i would build when i go back to cali.

mocha latte cupcake
04-07-2008, 09:28 PM
vera nice vera nice!

jew_boy
04-07-2008, 09:37 PM
damn good project


sell me the motor ill give you a 305:D

BKgen®
04-07-2008, 09:44 PM
damn good project


sell me the motor ill give you a 305:D


bwahahaha you're a funny guy :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

+1 though
thanks for looking guys.

BKgen®
04-21-2008, 07:18 PM
GANGSTA GRILLE Y0!
but the chrome's GOTTA GO.

http://a560.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_83ab51e5c1897987f60e4b53beaeef57.jpg

http://a801.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_a7867863f1a90fd739760487e0731428.jpg

BKgen®
05-27-2008, 08:17 PM
new pic -- got it outside for some fresh air :D

check ish 'it out

d_day87
05-27-2008, 08:32 PM
looking good, let me know if you want any help. how is that radiator gonna work? you gonna weld a different filler neck on it or what?

BKgen®
05-27-2008, 08:37 PM
looking good, let me know if you want any help. how is that radiator gonna work? you gonna weld a different filler neck on it or what?

yeah, i'm probably gonna have a new neck welded on. A guy i know just used the same radiator though, unmodified with just an overflow tube.
But yeah... I'm going to get a new neck welded on.

d_day87
05-27-2008, 08:42 PM
oh sh!t, i just realized you had a blower on that thing. pm onebaddXJ if you need aluminum welded. he's really good.

BKgen®
05-27-2008, 08:43 PM
oh sh!t, i just realized you had a blower on that thing. pm onebaddXJ if you need aluminum welded. he's really good.

lol no no no.... i wish. That's just the other guy's car with a sideways radiator & big block setup.

d_day87
05-27-2008, 08:47 PM
lol no no no.... i wish. That's just the other guy's car with a sideways radiator & big block setup.


gotcha... lol. looks good either way. let me know if you want any help tho.

LIKEG6
05-27-2008, 08:50 PM
that is bad ass

g/l with it!!!

FasTech
05-27-2008, 09:43 PM
Its looking good bro, I like that grill... How come you didn't just run the radiator in the back? Would have been different on a rat rod. But its looking good.G/l with it.

Imadaman
05-27-2008, 10:08 PM
wow,good luck

FasTech
05-28-2008, 01:09 AM
Just noticed that your valve covers are to nice and shiny.....lol.... set them outside in the rain for about a month and that problem will be solved.

BKgen®
10-09-2008, 06:11 PM
long overdue update:
new pipes! they'll wake the neighbors!
and finally got my grille welded :goodjob:
fuel/carb is pretty much done, just gotta hook up the steering, fix the floor pan & brakes, and she's ready to go!

being a full time student + working when i'm not at school = fail. lol, i'll be spending a lot more time on her in the near future though.

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-434.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//Picture-433.jpg

Fox351
10-09-2008, 06:34 PM
Damn dude. that sh!t is freakin awesome. Hope you get it running soon.

mocha latte cupcake
10-09-2008, 06:42 PM
epic awesome nice!

alpine_aw11
10-09-2008, 06:43 PM
Looks badass. Nice work man, gl with finishing it. The hard work will be worth it for sure.

mushroom_toy
10-09-2008, 07:16 PM
Awesome man you gotta get it finished so you can bring it to a meet... :)

FasTech
10-09-2008, 07:42 PM
Damn dude.... Looking badas$!

PURP
10-09-2008, 08:34 PM
hell yeah man... all you gotta do is make it go vroom and leave it alone... it's already ready to go

Motivation
10-09-2008, 08:34 PM
I take all comments back about you just being a tibby owner... lulz.



seriously though man, that things looks awesome... Always liked the ratrods... Not built just for looks, but to enjoy and for power that your normal, everyday person wouldn't expect just by looking at it.

REPS

EJ25RUN
10-09-2008, 08:39 PM
I want a ride the day it is running.

Random Hero
10-09-2008, 08:53 PM
Very cool man.

Can't wait to see this thing up and running. Should be killer!

BKgen®
10-09-2008, 09:23 PM
thanks guys. reps to all :cheers:

Revmaynard
10-09-2008, 09:36 PM
Sick dude! Can't wait to see it at a meet.

uproot
10-09-2008, 09:51 PM
dude.


lol, that thing is ballin outta control

d_day87
10-10-2008, 09:06 AM
i gotta see this thing in person

Superman350z
10-10-2008, 09:22 AM
Good luck with the new project. I love rat rods.

93EG6LS
11-06-2008, 01:00 AM
HELL YEA. i love the old rat rod stuff. itll take time and money but itll come together nice!

bandydesign
11-06-2008, 01:06 AM
So... towable to the V tomorrow?

VooDooXII
11-06-2008, 01:23 AM
Haha...I asked if you had a thread like this at SFFv2, but had forgotten that I posted in it.

Anyway, really gotta hand it to you for all the work you've put in. It's coming together beautifully...gotta be one of the coolest rides in this community. :goodjob: :goodjob:

Atlblkz06
11-07-2008, 11:45 AM
Man that is pretty bad ass, good luck with it!!

Shawna
11-11-2008, 03:24 PM
im jealous...i would love to have that

BKgen®
11-11-2008, 04:26 PM
haha thanks guys. hopefully i'll have some updates soon.

xdavidscenex
01-13-2009, 02:50 PM
UPDATE!!!!!!

thepolecat
01-13-2009, 02:51 PM
indeed- I was hoping to see one with it up here

BKgen®
02-18-2009, 10:15 PM
She's running! I just finished the electrical and fuel.... started the beast up this afternoon. This big block with the zoomies is craaaaaaaaaazy fuccin' loud!!

Maybe i'll have a vid up soon. Next on the list is brakes.

ranger250x
02-18-2009, 10:34 PM
glad to hear that!!! any recent pics????

XanRules
02-18-2009, 11:02 PM
God. I want a project like this.

puregroove
02-18-2009, 11:07 PM
subscribed... please update most generously. :yes:

Truegiant
02-18-2009, 11:25 PM
Def. need some video and updated pics. Guna rock the milk crate seat? Cant wait to see it on the road.

Ghost Racer
02-19-2009, 03:23 AM
hell yea.. cant wait to see what it looks like once its all finished...

wannab20hatch
02-19-2009, 03:50 AM
lets see some pics

RandomGuy
02-19-2009, 11:23 AM
video or ban

BKgen®
02-19-2009, 03:59 PM
^lol

i'm gonna crank it up again when I get home from work, so I'll take a vid for you guys :goodjob:

BKgen®
02-19-2009, 07:49 PM
Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgjXwzdQ9to

03RCode
02-19-2009, 07:57 PM
Valve Covers are too fucking shiny. Sounds good, looks badass. I love rat rods. +Reps.

BKgen®
02-19-2009, 08:00 PM
Valve Covers are too fucking shiny. Sounds good, looks badass. I love rat rods. +Reps.

I figured someone would say that lol
It offsets all the rust :lmfao:

mocha latte cupcake
02-19-2009, 08:01 PM
ZOMG ROSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!


I'VE LONG AWAITED THIS DAY! I'M SO GLAD SHE CRANKS! W00T W00T THIS THREAD HAS OFFICIALLY REACHED

http://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/user/2/2271-90772-07epicLogojpg-468x.jpg

03RCode
02-19-2009, 08:01 PM
For some reason this makes me want to jerk the big block out of my fox, and stuff it in the rustiest old truck I can find.

Truegiant
02-19-2009, 08:02 PM
now a burnout video or ban.. haha.. Glad to see this thing is still alive. So many people give up on long term projects. (Like me.. haha) I hope that you keep it going.

BKgen®
02-19-2009, 08:04 PM
For some reason this makes me want to jerk the big block out of my fox, and stuff it in the rustiest old truck I can find.

you mean second rustiest old truck you can find... because this one is the rustiest :lmfao:


JM: Yes!! I know man, this project has been a long time coming, I'm glad I've got some motivation now. Driveshaft, floor, and brakes... then i'll be in business! :)

mushroom_toy
02-20-2009, 12:52 AM
Kick ass cant wait to see it at a meet. :)

VooDooXII
02-20-2009, 01:44 AM
Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgjXwzdQ9to

Dude.

I just peed a little.

:eek:

BKgen®
02-22-2009, 06:12 PM
now a burnout video or ban.. haha..

bwahaha, i'll get you guys a burnout video as soon as I pick up a driveshaft :D

I'm probably heading out to a scrap yard this weekend, so hopefully I'll be able to come across one.



lets see some pics
Just took this one a few days ago
http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//rosien01.jpg

Echonova
02-22-2009, 06:58 PM
bwahaha, i'll get you guys a burnout video as soon as I pick up a driveshaft :D

I'm probably heading out to a scrap yard this weekend, so hopefully I'll be able to come across one.



Just took this one a few days ago
http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//rosien01.jpgThat is bad-ass.
Keep up the good work.

EDIT: I know we give you a lot of shit about driving a yellow car... This completely makes up for that. Props for not following the IA trend and being "clean" (in more ways than one:ninja: ).

rbf
02-27-2009, 09:28 PM
Aces & Eights ? tattoo shop ? Truck is dope!

uproot
02-27-2009, 09:45 PM
http://i41.tinypic.com/bg4pwh.jpg

BKgen®
02-27-2009, 10:52 PM
^:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:


*right click*
*save as*

uproot
02-27-2009, 11:02 PM
^:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:


*right click*
*save as*


i made that just for you homie, well i didnt really "make it" per se, just added that radical text, but whatever, enjoy, do what you will, just treat it right




LOL

On_Her_Face
02-28-2009, 10:55 AM
Put a bigger cam in it please.

slostang
03-01-2009, 06:42 PM
Put a bigger cam in it please.
X2

SDBCIVIC
03-04-2009, 01:53 PM
dude you absolutley have to put flamethrowers on that beast!

5k3tch_GTI
03-05-2009, 01:13 AM
lookin good man.. thanks for the help on my 67.. cant wait to see her finished..

Brian*
03-05-2009, 07:39 AM
This truck needs to be mine... Rat Rods FTMFW!!!!!!

Brian*
03-05-2009, 07:44 AM
Dude.

I just peed a little.

:eek:

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: