1931 Ford Rat Rod

[bigjohn]

Ok, this is something a little different for me. It’s been over 25 years since I built a car model. I’ve been strictly armor and figures.

However, Thanks to a certain individual here in the forums, I kinda have an itching to build a rat rod.

My father and I restored 5 old car and trucks, so I am very familiar with the old Fords. We restored a 1931 Model A pick up (which I still have), a 1931 Model A coup, a 1929 Model A roadster, a 1935 Ford Pickup (which I still have) and a 1949 Ford Pick up. We also rebuilt a 1941 Ford pick up, (it was in a pile of parts when dad bought it).

This is the kit I just picked up today. It’s a 1931 Model A. Plans are to chop it and slam it to the ground.

I still have a ton of research to do, so please stay tuned!

[deafpanzer]

25 years? I thought you fix cars every day... it is just smaller than usual. Please count me in... good luck!

[robbo]

I'm in mate

[TRM]

Call it what it is man....Chris's fault!!! Count me in!!! (damn, reminds me about a certain kit I forgot to finish ) ;D ;D

[bbd468]

Hey Brother John,

SWEET! Lets do this Brother, im in!!!

Gary

[bigjohn]

Thanks guys, I'll get er done and we'll all go for a ride,,,, ;D

[bigjohn]

I gotta rebuild the engine first cs

Seriously, the kit comes with the ol model A 4 banger so I'll need to find a replacement. What do you guys think? Flathead ford V8 with finned heads, or a hemie with blower?

[eastrock]

Count me in also

The hemie will look good on the ford

[robbo]

Did I say I'm in

[bigjohn]

Found some isperation for the look I'm going for.

The one with the blower is Sick!

[spud]

is it done yet?

[bigjohn]

Does the ride height look alright? That's where I want it sitting, on the ground ;D

[406 Silverado]

chop chop...looks good John

[Mence]

Looks good from here too!

[Deleted]

This is going to be good! I'm in
I've a relative in Oz who builds hot rods based on this, he sticks a nice big V8 in 'em

[bigjohn]

I need to figure out and source an engine before I can do a whole lot. Probably use an AM rear end as well.

I started mocking up the front suspension while I wait for the engine and rear end.

[TRM]

Height looks great BJ!! Nice to see the parts out!!!

[`Boots`]

Oooh John...........you little tease ;D, this is my kinda build bud and i`m in 100% , ride height looks good to me matey...............more please ;D

[bigjohn]

Thanks Boots and Dicky. I think I'm gonna save the Flathead V8 for my next build. I think this one's gonna get a 427 with a blower!

Ol CS makes shure I get my daily dose of rat rods on face book:)

[itsonlyakit]

This Rat Rod build and that video reminds me of a "study" a hot-rod magazine did to see what would get more attention in California, a white Lamborghini or a Rat Rod. They drove them both side by side, on highways, side roads in and out of parking lots, to the beach. Guess who won ? I'll spoil it for you............the Rat Rod. Wealth cannot compete with originality, and this build will be original.
Cheers Eh!

[`Boots`]

Any progress John ;D

[multicam]

I love that youre doing this BJ. gonna be very cool!