VinsRJ 723 #1 Posted May 2, 2010 Big thanks to Stevebo for hosting the CT Meet & Greet and also allowing me to debut my 60 Rat. Let me start off by saying that I did not chop up any good tractors to put this machine together. I had about three blown out and trashed units sitting around and wanted to put together something fun. So the purist can rest easy. What my goal was to put together a 60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Ken B 3,189 #4 Posted May 2, 2010 I took a bunch of pics at the meet of the gasser but your pics were the ones that didn't come out on my camera. You really nailed the look on this tractor and I had a hard time not sneaking it onto my trailer. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #6 Posted May 2, 2010 You hit the "Gasser look" square on the head!! Cute ride. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #7 Posted May 2, 2010 Vince, "The Rat" looks soo...fine! thanks for the pics!You wouln't get any bad vibes from me! I luv it ! Glad you had the kohunas to go for it, knowing you face exile! Like the stering wheel 'n shifter! You beat me to the 60s style gasser, started "The Other Red Meat" 854. Asked Red Square the vote was restore! soo... yea that tractor can be restored, so to aviod crusifiction. I found two 603 specials, just ol' swaybacks, no resto stuff here! Ready for 'da glue factory! So this one is commin' back from the dead as a 60s style gasser! Wait till ya see 'dis one, you aint gon'a belive what I got for'yall! Stay tooned folks this is just startin' to get good! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwagner 0 #8 Posted May 2, 2010 I'm really diggin' this tractor - you really nailed it. I'm loving the weed-burner zoomie header! Wayyy bad. I'm new around here to the WH forum, but my father and I have been into drag racing forever (especially the era you captured), it's cool to see some of that world cross over into this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,082 #9 Posted May 2, 2010 great lookin gasser Vince, really like the white lettered tires. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #10 Posted May 2, 2010 Vince,your gasser looks great!,like that shifter,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB 0 #11 Posted May 2, 2010 Sure was one sweet lookin tractor to see. Alot of work went into it. It's right on the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #12 Posted May 2, 2010 :D That's too nice to be a "rat", Vince! Don't forget the mooneyes decal. Anyhow....... I ran across some cool front rims while building my black tractor and thought you might be interested. Azusa wheels They have the look of the old Halibrand magnesium spindle-mounts and I bet they would look perfect on the front of your gasser-Horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesbaycruiser 83 #13 Posted May 2, 2010 As my sons would say.."Man...that's sick-nasty"!!! (I'm pretty sure that means good.) :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 489 #14 Posted May 2, 2010 I think it's wicked! All I have to do now is figure out what I need to do or how much it's going to cost to make it a permanent fixture in MY garage! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #15 Posted May 2, 2010 Very cool looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #16 Posted May 2, 2010 I think those rims were once mine! Did they come with one of the tractors stevebo sold? Since I'm clintonnut, I would've probably put a Clinton 2 stroke ungoverned engine on there. Those things can really scream and will make that thing fly! Plus you will have a flame coming out of the exhaust. Not bashing your project because it still is a cool tractor even with that honda which looks like it is straight piped? Nasty! Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #17 Posted May 2, 2010 Thanks to all! It was fun to build a RJ/Suburban not to "off the factory floor" specs. Not to mention I can drive it and not care if it gets a little ding or the paint burns off here and there. It sits as we speak tranny-less. The 5003 is totally field stripped and waiting for some new bushings and seals. I thought I could get away with just leaving it but it kept leaving an oil slick everywhere like the BP/Gulf mightmare. Charlie - I would have gone with a non-import motor , but for the price and how it fell right into it...... I couldn't pass it up. I sent you an e-mail on tranny bushings. I need to get this back together ASAP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #18 Posted May 2, 2010 wow thats a cool ride!!!! I like it all but the 666 ...no way id sit my rear on something with that number :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorsec85 5 #19 Posted May 2, 2010 Big thanks to Stevebo for hosting the CT Meet & Greet and also allowing me to debut my 60 Rat. Let me start off by saying that I did not chop up any good tractors to put this machine together. I had about three blown out and trashed units sitting around and wanted to put together something fun. So the purist can rest easy. What my goal was to put together a 60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #20 Posted May 2, 2010 would be nice to see all the Hot rods together kellys, tt and horsefeathers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #21 Posted May 3, 2010 Very cool in person. I really liked the exhaust, and the white letters on the tires. (I might have to steal that idea) :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,740 #22 Posted May 3, 2010 Vin.... that thing is sweet!!!!! Now we need a video of you lightin 'em up in front of your house... Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #23 Posted May 3, 2010 would be nice to see all the Hot rods together kellys, tt and horsefeathers That would be spot on! Are all of the Rods planning on going to the "Big One" in June? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #24 Posted May 3, 2010 Thanks Chris 11 for addin' ol' HORSEFEATHERS to the list! Yea Vince I'am plannin' to make it to 'da" big one". But wasn't going to bring any tractors, 'cause all need resto. And I know members here ,(majority) don't care for carnage! "KRIMINAL" Buttt..... With a little arm twistin' " Kriminal" can load 'n go! And you got me goin' on the gasser! Sorry guys but it's gonna' be "The Other Red Meat" 854, The 603 special ain't so special, It's goina' take awile. If I get zoomin' I can get it done fer da' show! Gasser style! If I get enough requests I'll bring'em! HORSEFEATHERS! P.S. Kriminal's trans has locked up just from sittin' all winter wouln't go in any gear, not broke just from sittin'. Any ideas, elecrtolisis on shafts, rust, or arthritis? Any help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #25 Posted May 3, 2010 well it is that 50s look with the stripping and all. wide whites very cool looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
