horsefeathers 15 #51 Posted July 22, 2011 Bell, Can't say I've seen that done before! I like the half leaf's very unik that's what it's all about! Low lights look sweet... but it does cover that cool fab work. Hi/Low doeknow? You could mount them on swivles and tab them to the drag link so they turn with the steering! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #52 Posted July 22, 2011 I like the low lights. Lower lights reminds me a little of the hot rod on the Munsters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edjfleming 0 #53 Posted July 22, 2011 Very Nice Job, If your interested in a old Hemi let me know. I have a 1953 or 1954 Super Red Ram 241ci. It ran fine before I tore it apart. Every thing is there and organized. Will trade for tractor. Thanks Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earlleecliffton 38 #54 Posted July 22, 2011 Low lights :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #55 Posted July 23, 2011 low lights I like the quarter eliptical springs, it's a good way to locate the axle and provide suspension at the same time. The first car i saw them on was a late teens or early 20's Rolls Royce silver ghost, they geased them up and then wraped them in leather to keep them working good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #56 Posted July 23, 2011 Looks Good Jon Go with the Low mount. Cheers ~Duke :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #57 Posted July 23, 2011 I love where this is headed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #58 Posted January 2, 2012 I've been working on the DB again! The rear suspension is done! Ride height (there is about 2 or 3 more inches of "up" for speedbump mode... lol) Aired out... Also finished up the transmission crossmember... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #59 Posted January 3, 2012 Also got my radiatior... It's from Champion cooling systems. They are VERY reasonable and make lots of different sizes. This one is a "t-bucket" radiator and is 3 row, all aluminum. Came with the electric fan for just over $200 shipped! Tomorrow is my last day of vacation... I'm going to pull the engine and transmission and put the torque converter in... Then, I'll try to get it fired up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #60 Posted January 9, 2012 It's almost ready to fire, but not quite. I ran out of steam after 20-25 hours on the headers... lol I started the weekend out with these... A new pair of Speedway cones. And a pair of slightly used Mopar B-Body headers. I cut the flanges off and used the pieces of the primary tubes to make the new primaries... A lot of careful guesstimation told me where the holes needed to be, so I cut them out with a holesaw... Here's where I got im my groove and quit taking pictures... A finished pic or three... This evening, I made a temporary oil pressure gauge/ign. switch panel, mounted the ignition box and called it a night... I should be able to get it fired up sometime this week... Until next time, JB 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #61 Posted January 9, 2012 Looking good Jon, hope you can post up a video when you get it going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #62 Posted January 9, 2012 Now this is gonna be cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #63 Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks fellas! Okay, I woke up early today and had enough time before work to play in the shop... The big block is ALIVE!!!! I had never heard it run and bought it on a guy's word that it ran well.... Well, It does! It runs FANTASTIC! It runs soo well that I can't see doing a rebuild on it... NO smoke, NO unusual noise! I'm going to tear it down and clean it up, replace all gaskets, slide in a big(er) cam and run it! I have a video on my phone, but not sure how to put it on here.... yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #64 Posted January 18, 2012 More progress!!! I decided that I'll be using the top section of the hood (after I add 12" to it... lol), so I had to lower the front crossmember about 3". (The hood would have ran "uphill" towards the front of the car) I made a new crossmember, but forgot to take a pic of it.... I'll try to get one next time I have the radiator/ shell off. Anyhoo, here's the old crossmember coming out. And the modified shell... All mounted up... I cut about 1/4" too much off of the shell and it was rubbing the top of the radiator... So, I made the mounts out of 1/4" plate and have clearance now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #65 Posted January 23, 2012 I got a LOT done this weekend! Started with the bracing for the big chop... Working by yourself, you come up with the craziest ideas to get the job done... With a couple 2x's, a ratchet strap and the chain hoist, I was able to lift and support the top so I could finish cutting.... Here it is... Heavily tacked and ready for finish welding/grinding... Aired out... A little height perspective... (I'm 6'1") I also made and welded the roof support crossbars (1"x1" square tube) and I'm ready to finish framing out the floor and transmission/ driveshaft tunnel. That's all for now, JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #66 Posted January 23, 2012 What a great thread! That is really coming together and looks like it will be a ton of fun for you and your family. You should park a Horse next to it and compare the heights of them together. Keep plugging away! It looks as though you are getting close! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #67 Posted January 23, 2012 Really really nice!!!!!! Good job on the big block too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #68 Posted January 23, 2012 Good job John. You better be careful while driving it that you don't run over a cigarette butt or else you're liable to burn YOUR butt..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 905 #69 Posted January 27, 2012 This thing is comming together great. Wished I had your talent. Keep the pictures comming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkalunka 7 #70 Posted January 29, 2012 Awesome Job Jon, since the last I saw the Rat it is a total transformation you are the fabricator for the century. it was good to see you on RS again and thanks again for the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9JAB 156 #71 Posted April 24, 2013 Have the pix be removed! Just get blank boxes with a X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
