Bob3 Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 . Okay - Due to pressure from the Ratsun community I am not cutting up my '68. :P I am planning to do it "Icehouse style", quick build Rat Rod, get it running and drive it! 1 Quote Link to comment
Yakuza Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 wow thats alot to take on..race car wagon & 2door?..but if any1 can do it it'll be you bob...cant wait to see progress on this.. :D Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Huzzah, huzzah hell yeah! A great choice Bob! Now lets see if you can stick to your idea of a 'quick build'! What is your idea of a quick build? Lower it and run it stock? Quote Link to comment
CharlieBucket Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 is Bob a real person? Or was he created to inspire/entertain the ratsun community? j/k i sure love a bob thread! Everyone is so satifying. Thhis could be the best yet. I love 68 510's. Quote Link to comment
67 411 Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Can't wait to see it done Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 bob3 is just another name for the ratsun stig Quote Link to comment
67 411 Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Or a mix of the stig and chip foose Quote Link to comment
fuzz's '71 510 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 I got a really nice front valence for that if your interested. I'm needing a 70-73 valence myself if you might have one for trade. Fuzz Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 What is your idea of a quick build? Lower it and run it stock? I am going to fix a few things, lower it, be sure the brakes are good and get it running (stock), THEN drive it. I'm not going to paint the body, I'm going run it Ratsun style! How quick can I get it done? We'll see! I already got started. :frantics: I'm glad the wasp's had moved out! That is a HUGE nest! And I added this! ;) Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Bob, your a gentleman among men. Looking..... better? :P 1 Quote Link to comment
polski ogorki Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 "Icehouse style"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the plan was to just leave it a beater and drive the wheels off of it "DAMN!!!!!!" I usually make fun of L motors but this baby runs like a stripped ass Ape Now to decide what engine to install in it. I want it lower than my other I picked up a different engine Don't tell anyone though it's top secret I know what you are thinking..... Why a V6! Well let me tell you.... Lets add up all the engines I've been involved with putting in. Turbo and none turbo! 3 SR's turbo's 2 SR none turbo's ,1 CA's turbo and 1 none turbo, 2 turbo KA's and countless none turbo's, and god knows how many L's! I'm just burnt out on 4 bangers, I want to stare at something else. I really thought the turbo L would have looked cool but the more I thought about it the more I wanted to do a motor I have never done (wiring doesn't count) So I've decided to do a turbo VG Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Well he did drive that white one as a beater for a minute :lol: Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Nice Bob! Might be cool to wet sand through the red in a few areas to expose more of the white underneath. Man I need a welder! Quote Link to comment
goes2fast Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Good deal Bob, There should be a law against junking savable 510 2 doors. I have always wanted one, but have never been lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. :cool: Quote Link to comment
510kevin Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 i might be crying tears of joy right now.......... cant wait to see this one drivable!!!! Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Nice Bob! Might be cool to wet sand through the red in a few areas to expose more of the white underneath. Man I need a welder! I love that idea Fisch! Do you guys remember the 4 door 510 parts car I bought? Well it's coming in handy now! So far I've taken the hood, trunk lid and gas cap cover. Soon I'll take the windshield. I worked until 2am last night. It is looking pretty cool! I wire brushed a lot of things and brushed on rust killer. I'll post up more pics soon. :P 1 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Very cool, looking good Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 . Okay - my wife is telling me that I need to get ready to go to the SCCA Awards Banquet. So here are a few pics of the progress so far. Some time ago I bought an extra '68 grille for my '68 wagon. These grilles are unique to the 1968's. I put the original from my wagon on the 2 door! Good thing I had an extra! I'm doing the hood in black with a rising sun, like the gas cap cover. :D 1 Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 . I like this pic . . . Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Bob, I told you I had some ideas. Bomber Seats!!! Here are some. Look at the site and how they are made. Certainly something you could do up yourself. Link: http://www.meachamrifles.com/store.php?id=28 Pictures: Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thanks Dave those are cool! Here's what I got done this weekend. Quote Link to comment
polski ogorki Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 That hood is killer! This is so exciting! Quote Link to comment
Gary Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 makes me wish i was working on mine already :( lookin great man, look forward to seeing it moving again Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 It's looking KILLER Bob!!!! You need a "shark bite" stencil next to the dent on the front fender :) YEAH BUDDY!! Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Nice work Bob! I bet you are having a ton of fun knowing that this isn't going to be a pristine build, and that you are just rocking on a ratter. Less pressure AND I actually find a ratted out 510 with some cool wheels more interesting than fully done cars sometimes. More character! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment
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