2 gearheads brainstorming
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2 gearheads brainstorming
Dont laugh just yet.
Been talking with another gearhead at work about what sort of "odd-rod"/ rat-rod can be built. My rule was that it had to still be a DT466(like the one I "WAS" going to do with that Super Duty. I was thinking a Tbucket, but that's not weather friendly. He said a Model A, or 32-ish. It kinda needed to be old as to have the engine exposed, and ability to extend the hood a few yards. Ok, what kind of frame will hold it? Probably have to do 2X4 tubing. Then the axles, what's going to live under a 1400 pound engine? To fit the size, I was thinking a 48-53 F1-F3 axle. It's skinny, and solid, and would fit the look. I would likely use the Allison trans I have in my garage, an AT545(4 spd, non OD, like a beefy C6). Rear axle would probably be a built 9" or GM 14 bolt. Doesnt have to be too strong, cuz it'll break traction too easy.
Why go so big? well....haven't you seen a blown big block in a 32? Similar idea.
Been talking with another gearhead at work about what sort of "odd-rod"/ rat-rod can be built. My rule was that it had to still be a DT466(like the one I "WAS" going to do with that Super Duty. I was thinking a Tbucket, but that's not weather friendly. He said a Model A, or 32-ish. It kinda needed to be old as to have the engine exposed, and ability to extend the hood a few yards. Ok, what kind of frame will hold it? Probably have to do 2X4 tubing. Then the axles, what's going to live under a 1400 pound engine? To fit the size, I was thinking a 48-53 F1-F3 axle. It's skinny, and solid, and would fit the look. I would likely use the Allison trans I have in my garage, an AT545(4 spd, non OD, like a beefy C6). Rear axle would probably be a built 9" or GM 14 bolt. Doesnt have to be too strong, cuz it'll break traction too easy.
Why go so big? well....haven't you seen a blown big block in a 32? Similar idea.
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That's all fine & dandy, but where's the truck? Where's the engine? What about funds/ budget? Your stock drive train aint gonna hold up. I'm thinking Deuce & a half axles(Rockwells) and an F800 tilt front end.
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