4x4 or low rider
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4x4 or low rider
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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
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