Progress: '29 Ford RatRod

.http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/3280/203672114m.jpgThis is the Revell RatRods kit in 1:25 scale.

The inspiration for getting this project under way was a TV programme i saw on the Discovery channel about some guys who build rat rods.
The first things i needed to do was to make some new chassis parts because i don't want to use the big old wheel arches. This meant making all the stuff that sits in between those wheel arches out of some sheet styrene. Also i did a rough roof chop which i will be adding filler to and sanding to a smooth surface. Also this came with lots of optional parts which included a soft top roof, which i butchered for the rear window.

This is the original roof height.
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And this is the new height.
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And this is how it kinda looks together, in a very basic way.
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thats a monster chop

looks good Tikiman! but you need to do as they did in the programe. section it or what they caled it and then drop it over the frame. I am looking forward to this one!

Yes, i'm going to do that. But first i need to figure out how to drop the front down at the same time. The one that they did the front end (radiator) and engien were dropped aswell to keep the bonnet line the same all the way. And maybe the flat bed needs lowering the same. What do you think?
It would definitely be great to get a little help with this one.

Coming along great!! :)

Looking Awesome!!!!

Looking good so far, if you have any questions about Z'd and C'd frames, PM me!! Great to see other people building these! Check out my gallery for some photos or go to rat rod in your search engine!!!!!

Thanks for your comments. Very encouraging, and i'll be sure check your gallery Ol'Dude. And PM you.

Nice one! I saw that one to and I must say your fast out of the starting blocks! But hey! Don't let Burbank Choppers know you called their cars rat rods or you'll have an argument coming your way :grinyes: Looking good and I must say that the car they built was a really cool ride, wouldn't mind having one of thoose myself. Good to see something else besides imports and race cars.

Niclas

Very different Matt & very nice :)

Mike

Damn, I have to get mine started!!
Nice work you did there, I'll keep an eye on this one!!

Just a little update showing how i've filled and sanded the gaps out of the body. The body is nearly ready for paint now, just got to chop the doors.

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Watch the doors, they are very fragile!! Did the pics work that I sent you? Looking good so far!

Yeah thanks. I found some good websites aswell. Pretty useful.

Here's where i am so far. I started priming but ran out of primer btw.
Also i have still got to lower the body down over the frame. And i am still not sure if i will use the wheels in the pics or some steelies that also came with the kit.

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The white line here is where the frame used to be and the red line is to more clearly show where the frame has been dropped to.

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Look'n neat!!

If you're needing to lower the cab more, you can also raise the floor of the cab. The rest will drop down over the chassis. :smile:

Looking good, I like the way you did the rails!! Keep it up and those wheels are perfect!!!!!

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Some more updates. It's coming together now so i tried a mock up.
Don't know if i should even up the stance or leave it leaning forward. Any suggestions?
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Maybe a little leaning towards.

The stance is REAL mean, I like it.

If you want to make it a little less agressive, lower the back a tad.

Hell, leave the stance as is!! Its got a hot-rod looked with a souped up 4-banger!! Looking good, keep it up!!!

Looking Great!!, i say leave the stance how it is, its perfect!

I'm leaving the stance as it is. There's not much left to do now. The main thing is deciding on a colour. I was thinking of a vivid green colour or yellow with a black or beige interior.

Almost done. Just need to put some decals on and take some better pictures. Hope we get some sunlight tomorrow.
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Leave it as it is

YO i love the rims dog and the fat tires, drop a v-tec in son and lower it, im thinkin body kit.......................... sorry i was listening to MnM or Korn or ......

it looks great and the stance is sweet!. please progress with this, its refreshing. good work! :bigthumb:

SIK!...Even got the hot 4 in it...IMO it need a flat head V8 with triple strombergs...but thats jsut me. I gotta get me one of these kits.
Peace, Troy

I don't know if i should do anything more to it or not.

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Nah! Leave it to mature for a while and then see if you want to do some pinstriping, scallops or what ever suites the style. I think it looks good as is, good work...and fast for that matter.

Niclas

Looks to be a winner!! I like it, great job!!

Thanks guys. I guess i can leave it for a while and come back to it, if i think it needs some decals.

Hell, it's perfect as is!!:sunglasse I would sand the tires to show some wear but it's perfect!!:sunglasse