Another Version of the Rat

[wallfish 18,029]

This is something I

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 137]

Cool, nice looking Franken-Rat

[SALTYWRIGHT 861]

HI.......IT LOOKS VERY GOOD JOHN. I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT WITH MY 551 AND PUT A DIESEL IN IT. RUSS :D

[KC9KAS 4,744]

Looks like some dirt eatin' ags on that machine!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

John,

First off good choice with the engine/tranny set up. It looks like the old street rods. That will be something to see when it is done. Looks great !

[VinsRJ 723]

I like it John, we need to get all of the "Rats" together at the show.

[MikesRJ 558]

Can you say "Wheel-Stand"?

[rickv1957 74]

Cool, nice looking Franken-Rat

Looks great John! Rick

[abrown0920 0]

The front and round gas tank scream rat rod. I like it. looks great.

[gardentracotpullinfool 0]

:USA: looking good!!!! :D

[Ken B 3,189]

Very cool John. Nuttin like stuffing in some horsepower!

[KeithB 6]

pretty rad :D

[bell 11]

I REALLY like it!!!

Can I make a suggestion, since it's not totally done... I'm thinking a roundhood ('62 or '63 style) fuel tank would look much better... Just a idea...

[horsefeathers 15]

Wallfish, Ya' know I'am likein' it! keep up the good work! Hope we didn't get a storm brewin' around the square. But ya' know theres a lot of ol' swaybacks out there that just cant be saved! And for me the ol' Hot Rod, Drag, 'n Rat Rod is a cool way to keep these organ doners on life support! I know some folks don't aprove of carnage, but ya' just can't save (restore) them all! Looks like theres gonna' be a Rod theme at Pa. in June! Sooooo.... count me in! KRIMINAL 854, and a speical suprize instore, WILD HORSE, YOU AINT GONNA' BELIVE THIS ONE! HORSEFEATHERS! Yea we need to get all the RATS together at the show!

[Horse Fanatic 51]

Hey John,

Looks bad ass. I like it!

[Coadster32 793]

I like it!! Lots of power, lots of torque, and a bad @ss set of mudders!! :D

[wallfish 18,029]

Thanks for the comments guys

Not much progress but I was able to add a foot throttle using the release pedal for a suburban snow blade and got the motor running.

In the theme of trying to keep this all WH parts, the tank will have to go. I took Bell

[tgranthamfd 29]

I like it, hope the 401 hood stand will hold up for ya, most I have seen are bent up some, I beefed up mine on the inside on my 400.

[horsefeathers 15]

Wallfish,Thats right a Hot Rod is built out'a what ya' got! I've been gathering up ol' swaybacks and plan to build "The Unwanted" a swap meet (stone soup) if you will,Tractor! Not carnage but resurection! A chance to save stuff that can't be saved! Reincarnation of an old horse! Like to think these ideals will be acepted here someday! HORSEFEATHERS!

[VinsRJ 723]

This is got me thinking that the I need to go bigger with my power plant...... only thing is I don't want to cut the hood..... :D

[wallfish 18,029]

Like to think these ideals will be acepted here someday! HORSEFEATHERS!

I believe this sort of thing is accepted here.

Maybe not with open arms by everyone but all the responses to everyone who has done this haven

[VinsRJ 723]

I believe this sort of thing is accepted here.

Maybe not with open arms by everyone but all the responses to everyone who has done this haven

[horsefeathers 15]

Yea guys I'am startin' to pick up some good vibes here! Vince how 'bout addin' a second $99 engine to double yer Hp? That'll be cool! Naw not gonina' cut up good horse meat, just ol' swaybacks headed to the gule factory! Got a wild mind like to fabrecate, cut 'n weld, and do something diffrent! That's just my style can't leave anything alone! Thanks! HORSEFEATHERS!

[smokin joe 31]

thats just great!!!now you me thinkin some crazy thoughts about my donors ! ! it is coming together nicely though!!keep up the good work!! :D

[hcminis 1,699]

That is really cool. Can't wait to see it finished.

BTW, let me know if you want to get rid of that front left tire. Need one like it to match the other on my 550.