Always had oldschool chevys, currently have a 1962 impala ss bagged,1941 master deluxe bagged,and my 1949 2door fleetline deluxe.looking for new friends and advise on doing my first rat rod.
To start, get a rusted odd ball pile of parts, some rebar, chicken wire, tractor grille, spider web stencils, old ammo, skulls, lots of sharp pointy things, and a 110 flux core MIG welder. You will need other things, damaged air bags, black pipe for suspension pieces, a leaky engine and transmission, preferably with at least one billet or chrome item, usually the water pump pulley or alternator. Barbed wire is always fashionable, as is a jack Daniels bottle. Things to avoid are, design, safety, pride, taste/style, and driveability. That should get you at least going in the right direction.
Hello from the west coast of Florida. Post some pictures so we can see just what your projects look like. Regards Jimbo
Thankx the input everyone.Might of used the wrong word when i said ratrod, I found this web site threw people i met in a few shows in the bay area like billet proof and midnight m***(Sac area)..I have a few other cars like my impala more lowrider,my 41 mix street custom and my fleetline i want to go more traditional.Ive done all electrical,mechanical in my cars but never the bodywork.I know how to mig/tig weld and ready to take on my project.so far done my floor boards and trunk,wich now i want to cnoch it so now will need to redo it,i guess this will just be a trial and error process ,hope to post pics up soon.
Hello and welcome El Winky. You started at a good place when you went to Billetproof and Midnight m***. I have attended all but the first two Billetproof shows. I have Like you several cars, one is a 50 Chevy Fleetline, currently it is undergoing a new paint job. Strangers car show (Kelly park San Jose) in July is another good show to get some ideas for a traditional or Ratrod style builds Don't pay any attention to the haters.... Build what you want and what makes you happy.
Welcome. Just a heads up...on 1-19-13 a groupd of guys from here are getting together in Livermore for breakfast at Emil Vills at 7:30m. Come by if you can.
welcome to the h.a.m.b. from Southern California, i want to hear more of that 49 fleetline, thats a future project for me 49-51? havent pick a year yet.
Welcome from W.Pa. I spend a lot of time in Los Gatos. maybe see you at one of Ronnie's sat. get togethers in San Jose.
Welcome to the area! Check out the 2013 Nor Cal Car Show & Swap Meet Calendar: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8539091#post8539091
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