Whatever works for you, I'm not trying to get "offers". Some are, I'm not. I like Blue, you like Red, someone else likes Black. Certain cars ooze "cool" with a weathered look. It's like faded jeans...
The Rattacuda was born .
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Whatever works for you, I'm not trying to get "offers". Some are, I'm not. I like Blue, you like Red, someone else likes Black. Certain cars ooze "cool" with a weathered look. It's like faded jeans...
The "general rule" with rat rods is 64 and prior. I agree with the no rust all one color. It will look better.
Asa, just give it a bath and put some black rattle can primer on it,
your white cowboy hat will stand out better.lol
your white cowboy hat will stand out better.lol
Dart_Doctor
Asa style
Well alittle update . Things are moving but moving slowly. Found out none of the hard lines could be saved on her. So shes now got all new lines. Rubber and hard. I will be making a trip to see her some time soon and drop off some parts for her . after all this i sure hope the trans made it lol . He said she pulled her self in the shop. But he didnt let her run much longer as shes low on blood lol. Its hard for me to be so far away from my car as No ones ever worked on my stuff but me and my Dad and brother.
Dart_Doctor
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pics with my new slots on the back
It's a start,Asa .
goldfish65
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Great to see! The Rattacuda already looks so much happier. I'd get after it with some white rustoleum and a roller, the patina look is done, a clean, bright palette will give the car a boost and you too Asa.
It's getting closer to driving down the road. Good work Asa.... Keep on it....
Dart_Doctor
Asa style
Ok went to see the rattacuda today . Shes looking good . I didnt fire her up or nothing . Shes low on trans blood lol But Im happy with the work rich has done on her . im going to need radiator and a battrey , Little part for the heater But i forgot what its called . I even took a pic of the feller helping me out with her .
That guy looks old enough to be my younger brother. Keep up the good work.
She's coming along fine...
I can't wait to see when you get her on the road again!!!
Call coming...
I can't wait to see when you get her on the road again!!!
Call coming...
Captain Canuck
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Way ta go Asa!
Looks like lots of work is being done. It sure is nice to see the progress. I'm proud of you for making it all happen!
Looks like lots of work is being done. It sure is nice to see the progress. I'm proud of you for making it all happen!
Dart_Doctor
Asa style
Thanks guys i know . some of you are thinking why didnt you have him do that with your dads car thats what ive been trying to get done the last few years . But its not the fact that im just trying to get his car rolling its the fact i want to get his car rolling with him lol . So if i get mine going just driving maybe i can light a fire under him lol Just wanted you to know i aint gave up on it . Just pushed it back alittle bit.
Answer your phone!!!
Dart_Doctor
Asa style
It must not be working it aint ringed one time. I will check it when i get up . Im sick right now and dont want to mess with the damn thing lol
I tried at 1:30 this afternoon...
I'll try again, now that I know you're awake...
I'll try again, now that I know you're awake...
Get healthy, Asa.. At least ,you got help....Sometimes, a helping hand increases your revival in interest's... Keep the fire lit, brother..
Dart_Doctor
Asa style
she now has all her tires and wheels and new lug nuts.
Looks good.
x2...
ssba
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Fun project, the day 2 mags look great on there.
hey man, glad you're back! no one will be able to wipe that SMILE off your face when ya driving it!
I know everyone has advice for that surface rust, BUT......go to a TrueValue hardware and spend $9.99 for a qt of OSPHO, it is a phophoric a cid based product. pic you a panel and go after the surface rust with nothuin coarser than 80 grit , just by hand if necessary..... and clean it up some. or run a wire cup hooked to a right angle grinder,,,, wipe it down with OSPHO and ley it sit outside in the weather is fine. see what it does to stop the death.
BUT, do not even think of applying any type primer or paint till it has TOTALLY dried and cured and be warned, I have seen some tractor enamels puker some applied over it especially if not cured. if you like the "rust" look, the Ospho will kill the rust, leave a protective coat of ???? and will still have that rust look but the color of the rust will be different. I say, just try it, Mikie, you will like it!
doesn't it help to have car friends to hang with!??
I know everyone has advice for that surface rust, BUT......go to a TrueValue hardware and spend $9.99 for a qt of OSPHO, it is a phophoric a cid based product. pic you a panel and go after the surface rust with nothuin coarser than 80 grit , just by hand if necessary..... and clean it up some. or run a wire cup hooked to a right angle grinder,,,, wipe it down with OSPHO and ley it sit outside in the weather is fine. see what it does to stop the death.
BUT, do not even think of applying any type primer or paint till it has TOTALLY dried and cured and be warned, I have seen some tractor enamels puker some applied over it especially if not cured. if you like the "rust" look, the Ospho will kill the rust, leave a protective coat of ???? and will still have that rust look but the color of the rust will be different. I say, just try it, Mikie, you will like it!
doesn't it help to have car friends to hang with!??
Looking good Asa. I like the slots...
Dart_Doctor
Asa style
Thanks for the input/help guys. Well i got an update on the rattacuda today . She is bout ready for her 1st drive in 10 some odd years. Hope every thing works good for him . Keep your fingers crossed she holds togather lol
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