65 rat truck build lots-o-pics

[therealjoeshmoe]

dang im speechless

[Uncle Skip]

This build thread is a teachable moment.
Folks, I can guarantee you that this man has had several "moments of Zen" before he started this project.
Incredible workmanship and incredible vision as to what he wanted in the finished product.
Overkill, I'm in awe of your craftsmanship and planning. And I'm betting its NOT your first rodeo. Can't wait to see the end product.
Uncle Skip

[Ovrkill5150]

Thanks guys!
So after many hours of bustin my a$$ I was able to take the truck for a drive. My intent was to make it to a local rat rod show that was it town, didn't make it. The engine lost oil pressure after a few miles, I'm thinking the pick up tube that I modified cracked or broke.

[1965 stepside]

Pretty nice ride I also hv a 65 stepside looking to
Do a rat truck style

[Ovrkill5150]

Pretty nice ride I also hv a 65 stepside looking to
Do a rat truck style

lets see it

[Gary Seymour]

Absolutely incredible. Never seen chassis art like that before. What's in store for the body??

[Ovrkill5150]

Absolutely incredible. Never seen chassis art like that before. What's in store for the body??

the tailgate will be webs so you can see the suspension thru it while your driving behind it. im shaving all trim and moldings. Im thinking of doing an intake set up that will come out of the hood and resemble spider fangs. the paint is going to be flat black with red pinstripe flames everywhere

[Ovrkill5150]

new motor is in, and it runs great!
i took some more photos out side for better light, here you go

[rickairmedic]

Dude that thing is nuts and went together quick . I like the coffin tank also .


Rick

[thenephilm]

The work looks great.

[MadMaxetc]

...I like the coffin tank also.

dido that!

[Harper]

very nice. Is which engine is that, if you said I musta missed it.
great metal work...

[Ovrkill5150]

The 302 that came in the truck was on its last leg, so I got a new long block.

[dragginwagon]

im not a big web/ spider guy but theres lots of nice fab work! trucks looking good.

i havent seen a MIC valve setup like that in years!!!! brings back some good old memories

[Ovrkill5150]

im not a big web/ spider guy but theres lots of nice fab work! trucks looking good.

i havent seen a MIC valve setup like that in years!!!! brings back some good old memories

I know right, I scored it at the swap meet for $15 two years ago

[Ovrkill5150]

here is a couple quick videos of the truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3eLp6Vd ... ture=g-upl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdfqQpqX ... ture=g-upl

[Ovrkill5150]

now its time for stage 2

blow it apart, get a new cab and start body and paint

[thenephilm]

Whats wrong with the cab?

[Ovrkill5150]

Whats wrong with the cab?

The trucks been rolled and some one tried to split all the seams. I'm guessing to try and replace them with a donar top section. So with the rust in the floors, the mangled up sheet metal and the f'd up seams its cheaper to just replace the cab. I can get one from DVAP for 600, besides it will come with hood hinges windows and all window hardware, which I need anyways.

[Ovrkill5150]

start of stage 2
last week i took a trip to desert valley auto parts -DVAP as seen on TV- to get a new cab for the truck. i found one that was unmolested and almost rust free for $900.

this is it