Thread: My 34 chev rat rod

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this is my 34 chev std it came cut into 6 pieces with the wrong doors (2 inches longer)nothing but a rough skin i have modified a 46 willys frame it has a 70s chev half ton rear and 50s ??? truck drop axle with olds 350/th350 for guts. Here a picture of the start of the project.

cool chevy, are plans a real long term or short term project?

sounds like ya already have a plans for motor transmission and rear-end.

when l started working on my 33 dodge, it was in not much better shape and it is FINALLY starting to look look a car.


have fun building, enjoyment is the key to project cars.

Later.

it was meant to be a short term project but i am about a year into it right now shooting for a dirty/gutter rat rod feel hoping to drive it this summer

Does anybody know what this is I need to buy parts
I posted it on local cl got multiple replies saying it came from a 50's f 100 when i went to buy lug nuts at napa they said that left hand studs were not cross referencing for the 50's f 100. So I need to know for sure.

Cool Chevy Project.. I said the same thing when I started (SHORT TERM).. Now It's been 9 years and she's FINALLY coming together..

The Spindles indeed look Ford with the round backings to them.. What's that ball-shaped thing at the bottom for? - I used a 66' Chevy Van I-Beam out front and a Ford Explorer 96+UP Disc rear Axle..

I'll keep an eye on yours..

Mine is a 31' It's here:
http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45403

Rob

here is a better shot from the front

Hmm I know that Grill.. It appears to be Dodge? - Had and studied many.. decided on the 35' Chevy Truck unit you see on mine.. best part is it was FREE.. alas the whole lower edge was rotted into invisibility but it needed a CHOP anyways.. What size steel are those Frame Rails? - To be safe don't go with anything less than 2x3x1/8 wall. If you must get thinner at the front slice it length-wise and taper them together.. Wish u lived closer Brother.. That's my favorite part.. -Rob in NH

the grille is actually a 32 ford commercial from a 1 1/2 ton and here are some pics of the frame and mock up of front suspension

Originally Posted by trucksters

Does anybody know what this is I need to buy parts
I posted it on local cl got multiple replies saying it came from a 50's f 100 when i went to buy lug nuts at napa they said that left hand studs were not cross referencing for the 50's f 100. So I need to know for sure.

You might look at dodge, pu or b100 van. I have run into some older dodge stuff, late 50's maybe, that used left hand threads. What is the bolt pattern on the hubs? That might also lead to the make. Ford used 5 x 5 1/2, may have used the large patten, stock car guys called it the wide 5 pattern. But I know Ford used the 5 x 5 1/2 from mid to late 40's until they changed to a metric pattern. Not sure what dodge ran, although if you haven't identified it these guys here will probably know. As far as I know chevy never used the left hand threads. Hope this helps.

Generally, anything with Left Hand threads is a MoPar part. They stayed with LH lugs up into the 60's sometime...

a couple pics on the trailer doors are held on with self tapping screws in these shots

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Generally, anything with Left Hand threads is a MoPar part. They stayed with LH lugs up into the 60's sometime...

My 68 Charger had left hand threads, drove me nuts the first time I tried to pull the front tires and wheels off.

Wow haven't been here all summer.. Yours is looking good.. Mine is mostly together.. Time for the Body and Bomber Seats to be made this winter.. YouTube Video's are up to 99..

Originally Posted by trucksters

this is my 34 chev std it came cut into 6 pieces with the wrong doors (2 inches longer)nothing but a rough skin i have modified a 46 willys frame it has a 70s chev half ton rear and 50s ??? truck drop axle with olds 350/th350 for guts. Here a picture of the start of the project.

You probably have a 34 chevy (mercury body) which is three inches smaller in all dimensions with 34 standard doors.