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kj4kicks

Lookin' good TT !!

Thanks for the update !

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Stigian

Nice work TT :thumbs: be good to see her with a coat or two of black paint :thumbs:

The front end does need dropping a bit more for that "Hot Rod" look :D

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perry

get'r'done buddy :thumbs:

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CasualObserver

Just another thought on the axle... could you fab up your own? I'm guessing the front end won't see the abuse that would require the cast axle.... what about a custom bent steel tube. RJ style with a bend? :thumbs: A twisted axle would look cool too! You know like twisted forks on a chopper?

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TT

How about a transverse-mounted leaf spring (maybe from a snowmobile ski) and a custom fabbed dropped tubular front axle with radius rods or a wishbone set up ?

:thumbs:

Nahhhhh....... I only have 3 months, not 3 years! :P:D:D

(it sure would be :thumbs: though!)

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TT

Chapter 1, Page 3....

Hopefully the pictures will speak for themselves. My hands are still numb from grinding and sawing. :thumbs:

See what you think of todays progress.... That's a 551 Suburban axle hanging under the front end now. :thumbs:

5 hours of fun-filled fabrication and one can of Krylon Ultra-Flat Black paint later:

ratrod3003.jpg

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WH_Hobie

dad you really got a good foundation there it will be great done :thumbs: and the paint really makes it bad butt looking

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kpinnc

Far be it from me to use someone else's words, but Terry, that is :thumbs: !

Looks great!

Kevin

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kj4kicks

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh baby baby !!!!!!!

That is in fact, a :thumbs: :thumbs:

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nylyon

Terry, that is 'Wicked Evil'

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CasualObserver

That thing looks :thumbs:SWEEET in BLACK!!

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nylyon

So what are you saying Jason, like "Darth Tractor" The avatar thing again

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CasualObserver

No... not EXACTLY, but DARK HORSE has a nice ring to it!!

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Rollerman

TT you don't screw around...how do you find the time?

Up till 4:30 AM on the "Square" & then out to fabricate all day. :thumbs:

That thing is Freakin Awesome Wicked. :thumbs:

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TT

TT you don't screw around...how do you find the time?

Up till 4:30 AM on the "Square" & then out to fabricate all day. :P

That thing is Freakin Awesome Wicked. :D

It was just one of those rare days when I could take two steps forward, and NOT stumble backwards three. :thumbs:

I have a lot of work ahead of me yet, but at least the initial :thumbs: effort is looking convincing. :D

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Nick

Dark Horse just sounds like the tractor looks :thumbs: :thumbs:

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Greg B.

:thumbs: That is KOOL! You're gonna need a DA haircut and a poodle skirt, for SWMBO, just to stand next to it...

Cherry Coke and fries, please.

Greg B.

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Stigian

Oh i say, thats spiffing work old boy :thumbs::D :thumbs:

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T-Mo

Hmm, I think Jason is onto a good name "Dark Horse". It's starting to take shape nicely. The 551 front axle did get the front end down a bit. It's a :thumbs: looking :thumbs: .

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TT

Chapter 2, Page 1 ......

The "black tractor" recieved some more alterations today. :thumbs:

A pair of 1968 "running board" footrests were installed along with the corresponding rear mount. A heavily modified 1977 C-120 8 speed drive belt guard replaced the 753 guard that I had tried trial fitted other day, and the small engine pulley was changed to a newer 4" Commando 8 pulley. I also had to remove the shifter, straighten out the OEM bend, and bend it in two new locations so it would clear. I am also using a 60's PTO pedal for a foot throttle, and due to limited space on the left side of the engine, I now plan on installing a "full-fledged" hand clutch (and brake) lever. :D (That may change as the fabrication progresses. :thumbs: )

Here's a new pic:

ratrod4010.jpg

ratrod4003.jpg

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Rollerman

Excellant TT...hope I get to see it in person. :thumbs:

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Greg B.

I LIKE that head on shot! :thumbs: Probably not in the budget (I know it wouldn't be in mine), but I'm willing to wager that Firestone, Goodyear, Hoosier or Bruce make some skins for the midget racer crowd that would look bitchin' on that critter.

Thanks for the update.

Greg B.

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Stigian

Nice work as ever TT :D

Im with Greg, it looks very mean from the front :P

Not sure id want to bump into it down a dark ally :P:P:D

You know it needs some flames now :thumbs::thumbs: :D

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T-Mo

It really is starting to take shape and look awesome. I also like the one shot looking into the right front. It's looking real good. :thumbs:

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nylyon

That is really looking Wicked Cool, and it's small too. Looking forward to seeing more.....

:thumbs:

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