Adventures in soldering: The Rat Rod Wrecker

[Tony lee]

Oh my goodness Randy I see you're still at it. I figured you would be on vacation in a rubber room by now. :gogo

Tony lee

 

[Cheyenne]

:laugh: :laugh: , .............. Extremely cool stuff Randy , you've made my day , beautiful craftsmanship !!!

 

[JSteinman]

 

[chukw]

Well, that's that- my head just exploded all over again!

 

[Sherman 18]

WOW!
Love the work man!

 

[modelguru]

I thought armor guys were crazy. This is a whole new level of insanity. This is both inspirational and educational.

 

[piase]

Amazing job! Congratulations!

 

[Tim A.]

Hey Randy, I'm ready for another dose of pics....


Tim

 

[moon puppy]

Yeah yeah yea! :yipee

 

[Arturius]

 

[animal]

:woohoo: Heck I could do this.......If I was you!!!! Bravo and three cheers to you mate!!!

 

[randy_ditton]

Hi Folks,

A big thank you to all who posted since the last update, should have said it sooner


Finally back on this one. Still working on the cab, adding the windshield frame and gutter. Also repairing the roof which suffered some damage....

Using some really tiny brass angle to form the gutter, slips in the slot I left between the roof and cab..

That is all for now,

Thanks for looking in!

Randy

 

[MrT]

Fantastic Randy!!!!

Terry

 

[moon puppy]

Hi Folks,

A big thank you to all who posted since the last update, should have said it sooner


Finally back on this one. Still working on the cab, adding the windshield frame and gutter. Also repairing the roof which suffered some damage....

Using some really tiny brass angle to form the gutter, slips in the slot I left between the roof and cab..

That is all for now,

Thanks for looking in!

Randy

Woo Hoo!!! Randy is back on the bench, masterful work Randy!

 

[Iron Mike]

You know you need to change the name, it's too nice to be a rat rod! :drinks

 

[jknaus]

More stunning metal work Randy. Awesome barely describes it
James

 

[chukw]

Dear lord- more rat rod! I see these creations crusin' the beach fairly often- and always think that they don't look as good as this build.

 

[randy_ditton]

Hi Folks,
Thanks Terry
MPup, Appreciate the kind words!
Mike, Had the same thought as you will see
James, Thank you Sir!
Hi Chuck, Thanks for the comments!
As Mike pointed out, this build is moving in a straight hot rod direction! Not much change in the basic concept but hopefully a prettier paint job
Here are some pics that I will try and follow. The Rat Rod Wrecker was a 1948 Diamond T truck. Here is a restored one..

Another '48...

Still going with no fenders but trying to get close on the rest.

wood form for the radiator shroud...

Some more heating and beating...

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Making up the grill work...


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Going to have a hood but no sides, will use some pe piano hinge that Mike turned me on to..

Here is where is stands now...

That is all for now,

Thanks for looking in!

Randy

 

[bob letterman]

Randy, That is freakin' unbelievable!

Fabulous workmanship!

Can't wait to see the final finish.

Bob

 

[Iron Mike]

That grill is sizzling, Randy! :drinks