Wanted to incorporate some Jack Daniel's bottle caps that I found.
I broke like 5 of these trying to set them in the seat belt anchor cover, haha surprised I got them in straight... Considering how many I had opened (and consumed). :highly_amused:
I put new hardware and straps on my roof basket, it is far more sturdy now.
Also added a horn for safety along with some chrome deer whistles. Since I had deleted the one mounted in the bumper.
It's been too long for this one... Time to get busy, Lots in the works for the Ratty 'Ol sedan. Should be a lot different next time it touches the ground.
So far this weekend; Built some Top Hats for the front, and went lower.
Cut eBay adjustable threaded sleeves
Top Hats ended up being 2-3/4" Tall, (shock body actually travels up inside the top hat.)
Cut Hood to allow shock top through (So fun to be doing a Rat car)
Also Got a Jack Daniel's Tap Handle, and eBay shift extender.
I chose not to re-thread my new and very expensive tap handle. So I chased the threads on the $4 Chinese shift extender.
Coil Prototype
All mocked up
New Western Wear belt/ trunk hold down. (more gold)!
Here is a closer look at the engine bay and suspensions orientation.
the ride quality with the top hats cannot be compared to the standard stroke coil setup..
Having lots of fun with the 'ol car lately.. This car gets more looks in town than any car I've ever owned or ridden in..
Little update, wen't to Cars & Coffee in Downtown Charlotte, NC.
The car was far better received than I could have ever imagined...
It was cool to watch people walk right past Ferrari's and Lambo's and up to the Rat.
This little man was soo pumped about that Rat, he even drug his dad from across the parking lot to come have a look..
New Rotors, got a lil bored and cut a very unique design in my new set of rotors.
Kind of Spoon inspired...
My tap handle was touching the steering wheel lightly, Reworked the shifter design a bit.
Now has 2 Chinese shift extenders.. one of which I heated and bent.
Thanks man. It's awesome that you like it.
haha the horn gets honked often! People at like parties and stuff just walk by, grab it, and honk it all the time.
Gets everyone laughin' pretty hard.
The rat is back! Love this build, would love to see all of "the little things" in person! A lowered rat rod is just not complete without the 40s traffic light viewer....like the official cherry on top. Keep the pics and updates a comin :encouragement:
ugggh. so many little touches, but my god does that belt do it for me. You're definitely headed in the right direction completely. Cant wait to see what's next
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I broke like 5 of these trying to set them in the seat belt anchor cover, haha surprised I got them in straight... Considering how many I had opened (and consumed). :highly_amused:
Couple more recent shots
Also added a horn for safety along with some chrome deer whistles. Since I had deleted the one mounted in the bumper.
and snapped a bunch of other pictures
http://www.circletrackimports.com/CTI-Black-and-White-Race-Knob.html#axzz2IrZNca1C
So far this weekend; Built some Top Hats for the front, and went lower.
Cut eBay adjustable threaded sleeves
Top Hats ended up being 2-3/4" Tall, (shock body actually travels up inside the top hat.)
Cut Hood to allow shock top through (So fun to be doing a Rat car)
Also Got a Jack Daniel's Tap Handle, and eBay shift extender.
I chose not to re-thread my new and very expensive tap handle. So I chased the threads on the $4 Chinese shift extender.
Coil Prototype
All mocked up
New Western Wear belt/ trunk hold down. (more gold)!
Hole for the shock shaft
Finished up and painted
the ride quality with the top hats cannot be compared to the standard stroke coil setup..
Having lots of fun with the 'ol car lately.. This car gets more looks in town than any car I've ever owned or ridden in..
ehhheemmm.... if I may, yay.
I like the way this guy thinks.
The car was far better received than I could have ever imagined...
It was cool to watch people walk right past Ferrari's and Lambo's and up to the Rat.
This little man was soo pumped about that Rat, he even drug his dad from across the parking lot to come have a look..
New Rotors, got a lil bored and cut a very unique design in my new set of rotors.
Kind of Spoon inspired...
My tap handle was touching the steering wheel lightly, Reworked the shifter design a bit.
Now has 2 Chinese shift extenders.. one of which I heated and bent.
With "Neutral" selected
With Fif selected (fifth gear)
more to come.
absolutely loving the horn on the roof rack!
haha the horn gets honked often! People at like parties and stuff just walk by, grab it, and honk it all the time.
Gets everyone laughin' pretty hard.
40's traffic light viewer
New gas cap because I left mine at a pump a few hundred miles back...
Low enough to remove the HONDA logos
israel kamakawiwo'ole, My fat hula boy is in.
Random shots.
LOL thanks bud.
New MOOG Tie rod ends are here.. Gunna try and find time to put a fresh alignment on her today.
A shot that is a lil' more wide than the others. I'll still snap one tonight.
Can't wait to see what's in the mail!
Got some frontal shots poppin'