So I'm having this idea block idk which way 2 go w/ my truck I can't decide whether or not 2 convert my 2 wheel drive into a 4 wheel drive or if I should leave it a 2 wheel drive n slam it n chop the top n kinda give it the rat rod style.

 

Slam it then go buy a Highboy.

 

Leave it stock

 

Read these and let'em serve as either your warning or motivation:

2WD to 4WD Conversion
4WOR Magazine: Project Two-by Four (4x4 Conversion)
FTE Thread: Quadrazer's F350- 2WD to 4WD Conversion...

In my opinion, the input-to-output ratio of work, time, and effort to convert a 2WD to a 4WD isn't worth it. If you want a 4WD, I think you're better off having the configuration to start with rather than working to get the configuration.

Start a thread and call it "the Lo-Buck Dentside". Use salvage yard, bartered, used, and lo-buck parts to have a clean rig at the lowest cost. Showcase to us that it can be done with a low budget, good workmanship, and dependability. Of course, have fun with it.

 

Long bed or short bed? Long bed lift it, short bed drop it, I wouldnt rat rod it either way though. JMHO. Have any pics?

 

Well I was thinking about leaving it a 2x4 but I wanna kno if anyone had any thoughts on rat rodding it chopping the top but not wanting 2 do the whole clear coating over rust n all that it's 4 the most part strait n paint is all good n it's mostly rust free I would like other ppls opinions on it as well.

 

It's a long bed n no I don't have pix of it right now I'll post em as soon as I can.

 

Leave it stock or nearly stock on the outside (cleaned up of course) but super-build and detail it underneath.

Go 'sleeper' instead of ratty... leave the rat-look to the lemmings who follow whatever the most current trend is in at the time. Make and follow your own path.

Build a clean and retro farm truck that can haul the mail, haul the hay, and haul some azz.

 

Hio I really do like that idea. But at the same time I do like the chop top look and it doesn't help that I'm 5'8" tall n don't like these super tall roofs above my head but I'll definitely think about it.

 

IMO long beds look good lifted and shortys look good lowered. So chop the top and shorten the box, make it really custom.

 

This is true then just build it 2 the nuts n c what happens w/ it and have u guys ever seen a 78 chop top cuz I have seen some 50's n 60's done that way but never seen a 70's done up like that.

 

Out here we always go up, never down lol. Can't recall last time I saw a slammed truck out our way.

 

Here is one on ebay for ya...looks like crap to me!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-Ford-Truck-Hot-Rod-Rat-Rod-Chopped-Top-Full-Custom-1-Kind-very-Unique-/151106799056?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item232eaac5d0

 

Slam it but don't chop and don't rat it. Just my thoughts