View Full Version : Just another rat rod build
Jl12valve
09-13-2017, 09:06 PM
This last weekend I managed to acquire a 39 dodge 1 1/2 ton rig. My plan with this is to make it as simple and clean as possible. It'll be a basic bagged dually with a 12valve. Plan on making it a manual (opinions on 6sp trans welcome). Trying to keep wiring to a minimum meaning so manual shutoff and push button start. Keeping the factory gauges for looks and going with a few auto meters to keep things in check.
Chris Tobin
09-13-2017, 09:51 PM
cool project!
Meyers Farms
09-14-2017, 06:52 AM
Definitely looking forward to this build! Keep us updated.
vader's Fury
09-14-2017, 07:52 AM
Looks like a good project.
In to see where you go with it. I have hopes of doing a similar project some day in the future.
Jl12valve
09-14-2017, 08:24 AM
Thanks and will do.
Bodacious
09-14-2017, 09:15 AM
Nice find. Are you going to stay 2wd? Regardless, you may want to look at a medium class transmission for this cool build. I think there is a mini 10spd and since you are bagging, you will have the air.
If you did want 4x4, we have attached yokes to the new married cases and divorced them. Imagine a 2.67 low range with an 8LL in front of it. You could plow taters. LOL
jlbayes
09-14-2017, 09:36 AM
Is this going to be a working rat rod? I think the g56 would be a good option as the parts availability is much better than the nv5600.
CowboyEdition
09-14-2017, 09:41 AM
Very cool. I have one of these '39 Dodge's as well sitting with the intent to turn it into a 12v Rat Rod - curious to see what you do with it!
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Jl12valve
09-14-2017, 12:08 PM
Yes I do plan to keep it a 2wd. I like the idea of a 10speed. Could be a pretty ba hauler with that setup.
It's going to be a play truck for now but may end up making it work for me.
Right on thanks for the interest
Jl12valve
09-16-2017, 12:34 AM
Picked up a DRW Dana 80 today and going to pick up a 2wd frame Monday. Hope to begin frame work and can removal mid week. Need to find a motor now
Jl12valve
09-19-2017, 08:32 PM
Starting in on the axle. Tearing it down completely to weld the four link brackets on and do a full rebuild. Diff carrier bearing races were toast as seen in the pic.
Jl12valve
09-28-2017, 10:53 PM
For those who are still with me, picked up my engine for the beast. 96 12valve core basically. Building a stand (as seen in pics). Going to be doing a thorough build, keating billet parts, bored block, fire ringed head and block, possibly billet rods, 13mil pump with injectors to match, fass 260, etc.
Bodacious
09-29-2017, 04:48 AM
Keep posting. Most of us are still with ya, just to busy to type much right now. lol
Meyers Farms
09-29-2017, 06:21 AM
Definitely watching, keep us updated!
Chris Tobin
09-29-2017, 09:58 AM
I'm still watching too!
PVXCummins
09-29-2017, 10:19 AM
Watching now as well!
jlbayes
09-29-2017, 11:23 AM
You really have my attention now lol
WUnderwood
09-29-2017, 11:57 AM
b!tchin welds, sir. Keep the updates coming.
DieselWrencher
09-29-2017, 08:13 PM
Very nice welds and sounds like a cool project to me! My Dad has a 47 1.5 ton dodge we need to do something with someday.
I like it... I'm in !
Nice, consistent MIG (gmaw) welds on that square tube BTW.
Jl12valve
10-07-2017, 02:52 PM
Well busy harvest season has hit so bare with me. I will do my best to keep up on the posts. As far as an update; I picked up an 05 2wd dodge frame and hopefully getting some shot peened rods, girdle, a1 rod bolts, main studs, and a fluidamper. Looking like I'm going for power with this build so a firepunk trans and a large set of twins.
Jl12valve
10-26-2017, 07:50 AM
little update on the truck, gathering parts right now for the motor at the moment. Still have yet to finish the engine stand but once I do I will be selling some things such as the head, rods, etc...
Once harvest is overnight a couple weeks I will get back to actually building the thing. Tossing up the idea of a stripped drag truck with a back halfed frames stay tuned.
Meyers Farms
11-19-2017, 12:42 PM
How is harvest going for you? It's really wet around here.
Jl12valve
12-02-2017, 07:35 PM
Turned out to be a dry season for us.
Jl12valve
12-03-2017, 09:23 PM
Hardly an update. With the new service truck in I've been busy as ever but was able to use it to do a little work on the truck.
Also got bored and built a visor. Came out ok for being hand built, going to make one with more of a drop though
You should cut the visor to a radius with the roof seem... It'll look much better.
Jl12valve
12-04-2017, 09:49 PM
Yup I agree. Going to need to put a little more thought into it on the next go around.
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