c161rat 185 #1 Posted July 20, 2011 http://photobucket.com/c161rat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbumgarner 12 #2 Posted July 20, 2011 Hope you don't mind, but I went in and added a few of your pics to this post. Good looking tractor :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #3 Posted July 20, 2011 I don't Mind at all....Had a real good time dooing it......The C-145 black hood is next!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #4 Posted July 20, 2011 That tractor looks awesome!!! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #5 Posted July 20, 2011 Very cool. I really like your graphics and the grill and headlight area treatment. A whole new look and appealing to the eye! :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingwood990 16 #6 Posted July 20, 2011 That is one sweet looking WH. Digging the bike too. :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #7 Posted July 20, 2011 the bike is another project......want to do an old school bobber.....only paid $800 for it and it runs......I am also looking for an automatic WH 161 or bigger.....I have 2 acres of grass to cut...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #8 Posted July 20, 2011 Looks great!! :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #10 Posted July 21, 2011 Definitely cool, but certainly not the "rat" that I was expecting. My interpretation of a "rat" ("rat rod") is a rusty, pieced-together, mismatched conglomeration of who-knows-what parts (including some that aren't even vehicle-related) that is just complete enough to run and not necessarily safely operate. Yours is quite a bit nicer and more organized than a "rat". The old "Charlie Horse" Sporty looks like a promising project too. I had a '76 waaaaaaaaay back about 22 years ago. Shouldn't be too tough to make a bobber out of it - since they really didn't have all the unnecessary garbage on them in the first place. :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #11 Posted July 21, 2011 Good looking machine! No matter what you call it. Cheers ~Duke :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #12 Posted July 21, 2011 I like it! :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #13 Posted July 21, 2011 Definitely cool, but certainly not the "rat" that I was expecting. My interpretation of a "rat" ("rat rod") is a rusty, pieced-together, mismatched conglomeration of who-knows-what parts (including some that aren't even vehicle-related) that is just complete enough to run and not necessarily safely operate. Yours is quite a bit nicer and more organized than a "rat". The old "Charlie Horse" Sporty looks like a promising project too. I had a '76 waaaaaaaaay back about 22 years ago. Shouldn't be too tough to make a bobber out of it - since they really didn't have all the unnecessary garbage on them in the first place. You are absolutly right in our interpretation of a "Rat" I only called it that because the Guy who pin striped it for me called it a Rat tractor. Plus like any other project it is still not finished. I plan on changing the exaust and am currently working on an afterburner system for it. Thinkin Propane injection just havent worked out the details yet. The sporty is a whole other project.....still kinda like a big Lawn mower just with 2 wheels and another cylinder!!!!!!!!...Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #14 Posted July 21, 2011 Did someone say...RAT? It's Old iScool!!!! "Corse y'all knew I'd like it! How 'bout some wide whites? Just paint 'em on w/Krylon flat white! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #15 Posted July 21, 2011 Woah Bud, it that a Charger or Challenger gas cap on that ? Cool ! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #16 Posted July 22, 2011 '70 Charger gas cap John! Luv them rat rods! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #17 Posted July 22, 2011 Did someone say...RAT? It's Old iScool!!!! "Corse y'all knew I'd like it! How 'bout some wide whites? Just paint 'em on w/Krylon flat white! HORSEFEATHERS! I saw your tractor on Wheel Horse Junkies on FB and was wondering where u found wide whites.....Now i know!!!!! gonna get the white paint today.....how well does it hold up???? any tips for painting them???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #18 Posted July 23, 2011 i like it,shes a good lookin tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #19 Posted July 27, 2011 C161 Rat, My tires have been painted for 3 years now! and holding up fine, here's how I painted mine... Take a strip of aluminum roof flashing cut 2" wide and long enough to go around the wheel jam it around the wheel and tape the end so it stays in place then take another peice of flashing 2' wide and long enough to make the outside width tape it to the tire and spray flat white Krylon between the flashing! That's it you now have Wide White Walls! COOL! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
