The Rat Rod

[skank]

In true Rat Rod fashion, parts are stolen/traded etc.

Replaced the useless existing 40 year old lights

With these bad boys!

A pint of beer for anyone who guesses where the new Hellas came from! it's a 2010 model off-road vehicle and were swiped from my mate Evan's vehicle. A perfect fit too!

Quick release grill buttons fitted. These are absolutely needed as the grill is on and off all the time.

Note the rust on the bumper, that's au natural rust

 

[Coisman]

Suzuki Jimny?? :fencelook:

 

[skank]

its ok not to fit supercharger if you going to turbo :rollsmile:

Noooooo mate! There are BIG SECRET PLANS which shall be revealed when shipments from Australia and USA arrive. Uncle Peter knows all about it.

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Suzuki Jimny?? :fencelook:

Newer and More expensive Cois.

 

[moranor@axis]

im going to have the talk to Peter about this then...

 

[Coisman]

Jeep Wrangler?? :fencelook:

 

[skank]

On to wheels.

Originally I had planned to use these bad ass wheels

6x10J Ultralites with 165/70/10 Falkens

With a -3 offset they look bloody marvelous!

BUT! a mate of mine Peter McPhereson used to race Formula M in the 80's and ran these Monster 8x10J banded steelies. Peter and I went to visit Peter to look at his amazing Sharks in Ratex. He just happened to have the wheels in his loft since the 80's. Traded him a Shark bumper for them. Win!
The plan is space and band some existing smaller wheels (5j or 6j) for the front as they are too wide. The rear can stay at 8 inches.

Added a little chrome hubcap, look at that dish!!

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Jeep Wrangler?? :fencelook:

YES!!! We have a winner! an Absolute perfect fit :clapper:

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im going to have the talk to Peter about this then...

Ask Peter to send you the video he sent me. That's the long term plan. Short term there will be an equally awesome plan, but less power.

 

[Coisman]

:rollsmaile:

Thank you people!! imp:

Nou waar is my F****** Pint???? :mmm:

 

[skank]

The next job was to fit some period square mirrors on the driver's side, fender mirror is MGB I think, and new indicator lenses.

The mirrors? 10 minutes for fit including drilling. The indicator lenses? 2 hours!! Fiddly as F**K (Stars just for you Cois) a double layered rubber monstrosity and F****** STUPID! You'll notice in other pics the factory fitted clear indicator lenses with clear blubs. This results in a white light as an indicator and me nearly getting smashed into every time I turned right at a traffic circle. No orange dual filament bulbs available. Say it with me; F***** STUPID!!

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:rollsmaile:

Thank you people!! imp:

Nou waar is my F****** Pint???? :mmm:

Here you go.

 

[Jeremy]

Subbed!

 

[skank]

Right, this brings us nearly up to date. Evan and I (Evan is also investing in Ratex) paid a trip to Metals Centre yesterday for some custom metal bits. This is our first Rat Rod build and we might do more depending how this one is received. Evan has a pimped out custom bad ass Jeep and so has good contacts in addition to mine. The build is racing ahead quickly and should be complete by January I hope.

Here's a teaser;

 

[DieselFan]

Looks awesome. In all the rat rod builds I've seen. They spray clear over the "patina"?

 

[skank]

Looks awesome. In all the rat rod builds I've seen. They spray clear over the "patina"?

Yup, that's one way. It would entail flatting the car properly and we can't bothered. Even with all the rains we've had the rust streaks a little but has stayed on. I might flat it a little and then wax and polish it. we'll see.

 

[DieselFan]

Looks awesome. In all the rat rod builds I've seen. They spray clear over the "patina"?

Yup, that's one way. It would entail flatting the car properly and we can't bothered. Even with all the rains we've had the rust streaks a little but has stayed on. I might flat it a little and then wax and polish it. we'll see.

How much has this build cost you. Including the free car if you were to pay for it?

 

[skank]

Looks awesome. In all the rat rod builds I've seen. They spray clear over the "patina"?

Yup, that's one way. It would entail flatting the car properly and we can't bothered. Even with all the rains we've had the rust streaks a little but has stayed on. I might flat it a little and then wax and polish it. we'll see.

How much has this build cost you. Including the free car if you were to pay for it?

R15k 1976 1100 Mini
R13k Mini Sport 4 pot calipers, hubs, arms, discs etc. Best brakes on 10" wheels available.
R8k Ultralight 6x10J wheels and Falken 165/70/10 tyres
R9k Cobra Monaco seats and rails (ATS Motorsport)
R3k HIF44 carb, exhaust manifold and exhaust (Ebay + Supaquick)
R1.2k 4x Gabriel Technomatic shocks.

In addition to the above I have also purchased and will be fitting the following

R3k Megajolt mappable ignition (totally replaces rubbish points and dizzy, also needed if supercharging)
R3k Swiftune duplex vernier timing kit
R4k Acewell digital dashboard and various plasma gauges
R3k Mocal oil cooler kit with hoses, thermostat and pressure/temp takeoff
R20k Jonspeed Supercharger kit.
R22k Tran-x straight cut gearbox, straight cut drop gears, cross pin diff, central pickup.
R4k Special inlet manifold from OZ


I also have an engine in storage that will go into the mini at some point
This engine owes me R25k.

I have R130k invested in the little beast that I can think of right now, more parts in the garage no doubt.

I haven't counted the crap like water pumps and brakes drums.

 

[moranor@axis]

I would really add a cage and harness to this list these cars are not safe... also a nicely painted cage will contrast nicely with the rough paint and give it more attitude

 

[moranor@axis]

have a look at these two builds I posted on the mini forum they pretty awesome im hoping you will do something similar

Moonshine’s Rotary Mini

Yamaha R1-powered Mini

 

[444YYY]

I like!

 

[skank]

have a look at these two builds I posted on the mini forum they pretty awesome im hoping you will do something similar

Moonshine’s Rotary Mini

Yamaha R1-powered Mini

That R1 Mini is pimp!

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I would like to add a half cage to the rear. In red. I have red harnesses going in soon so that would look great

 

[moranor@axis]

half cage with side intrusion bars could look great will also add stiffness

 

[skank]

half cage with side intrusion bars could look great will also add stiffness

Know anyone who can make one?