Thread: My hand built Rat.. or whatever it is

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AMC Big Bad Green, it was used on special Big Bad optioned Javelins and AMX's in 1969 and 1970. I will flatten it out to a semi gloss. I don't have the metal working skills to get it good enough for gloss

Just ordered some Jegster 41013 adjustable ladder bars with expediated shipping, so I can get this on 4 wheels probably by thursday, with the coil overs I have

Motor mounts are built, decided to build them so I can mock the engine/ trans in and finish the firewall notch and cab floor. I'll just deal with the engine later
The engine mounts are correct for a 1975 Ford Elite, but most any full size '73-'79 w/ 460 will have the same mounts. The lower mounts that will bolt to the frame are 1974 Plymouth Barracuda v8 mount top plates ( seperated from vulcanized rubber ). This configuration has the engine at a 1.5" setback. the pipe nipple just acts as a bushing and is very close in diamater, the allthread will be replaced with grade 8 machine bolts

Well, digging this thread from the dark ages... I'm either going to sell what I got or I'm going to re- arrange some stuff and turn it into a doodle bug. I don't have title for it, or time to obtain one ( legally ), and it's just sat since last post... Thinking 300 Ford I6 along with the T-18 trans that I have. divorced T-case to gain a high and low. Solid mount rear axle and eliminate front suspension. Add in 5.70 gears, split brakes, and some Ag lug tread tires. Make something strong enough that it can pull a 3PH implement, or operate a hydraulic slider to load a 5x5 round bale into the bed section..

Going to need a tractor in the near future, and I need to clean up and clean out what I have, so while this 'UTV' won't handle much of what a 30-40hp tractor will handle, it will be able to handle compact tractor sized loads, and have the extra ability as a grounds vehicle

Was thinking of running a MB 5cyl turbo diesel, but the $500 cost for the adapter plate is prohibitive.

Just a cool project, any updated pictures ?

thru a series of life changing events and a lot of wasted time on other ventures, I am back into hotrodding this. Conservatively it won't have the monster 460 but it will have a mild 350 hooked to the T-18 using some parts that I have, a couple parts from Novak and a parts store clutch assembly.. It's getting built out of the modern day junkyard using as little aftermarket as possible


I've got a couple parts coming in the mail, going to junkyard on saturday for whatever looks good to use. I'm thinking the track bar from an S10 ZR2 will make the perfect panhard bar once shortened since they cost about $20 if I can find one

Good luck with it man!

Wow, haven't seen you around in quite some time! Good to see you back here and reviving the build too!

Yup its been a while.. Feels good to be back tho.