Poll
Question:
Should Ratted out be painted
Option 1: No, It is a ratrod after all
Option 2: Yes, Flat black & pin-striped
Ladies & Gentlemen it is with much ado about nothing that I introduce my "Nats" project "RATTED OUT".
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Many have seen it before in the JOD34N's new holden thead.
OK time to be sensible. I won't have the time or money to get the car up to the standard I wanted to before the nats as I don't have the skills to do it all myself. So I am now going to build the old girl up as a 'ratrod'. I have nearly all the parts for this type of build & it is a way of utilising parts that would of been sat on the shelf & never used.
Plan is Flat black, 186 & 5 speed, HR front end, HR diff rolling on tasmans (if I can find another pair).New parts will be rubber kit, brakes, suspension bushes & maybe a rewire.
Let the fun begin.
Dean.
3 coats of clear and it looks good to go paintwise to me ;)
It is a rat after all......
GO THE RAT 8), c'mon Dean lets see some action :D, should've said you needed a wiring harness i could've chucked one in with those other bits, I won't need one as i'll be using the dunnydoor one.
Pedro
Quote from: Paul In Ireland on August 18, 2009, 07:41:49 PM
3 coats of clear and it looks good to go paintwise to me ;)
It is a rat after all......
Couldn't agree more if rat is your objective! ;D
Quote from: Paul In Ireland on August 18, 2009, 07:41:49 PM
3 coats of clear and it looks good to go paintwise to me ;)
It is a rat after all......
True paul, it does need a couple of rust repairs done & I have a vision of how I want it to look when finished. I still have a couple of more shells in stock ;).
Dean.
And based on some of your 'obscure' requests for parts lately why am I not the least bit surprised by your plans ::) ;D
Will be good to see you and your Rat at the Nats. Keep us informed on your progress Dean! :)
Kathi
Hi Dean,
Good luck, my FC is more complete than your and less to do but i reckon i will be lucky to get mine finished in time for the Nats. I am aiming to have it finished but who knows. :P
Cheers Scott
Project Ratted out is now officially on hold, possibly for sale.
Dean.
Bugger... :(
Well after getting the grey & white car scratched the other day project "ratted out" is back in the planning stages. I will be using a different base vehicle though.
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She is going in for a new set of floor pans in a couple of weeks, other than that it is pretty well rust free.
I will keep you posted.
Dean.
Looks like she's already pretty well ratted out Dean, just throw in an engine, grill, headlights and a set of tasmans and you're on the road ;) ;D ;D
Pedro
That's the plan Stan ;D
I bet that they don't key this one!
Keith
Probably not Keith & if they do then good luck to them as it will only add character to the old girl ;).
Dean.
Leaving now to go pick up a motor & gearbox for the project. ;D
Dean.
Dean,
What motor/box are you going to put into the ol girl?
Keith
Keith at this stage I am thinking Grey, but with a mild work-over. Not quite sure on gearbox, I have spoken to a couple of FJ racers who suggested getting a crashbox fitted out with EH internals. Diff & brakes will possibly be EH.
Cheers,
Dean.
Having trouble deciding which way to go with the project. To paint or not to paint, it will not be stored under cover & will be a daily driver. Suppose it has lasted this long ::). put in a poll to get some feedback.
Thanks,
Dean.
yeah flat black with purple and white pinstripes and paint the chrome silver frost, but you don't want to put those horrible Tasmans on it. They should be donated to a good cause. ;D ;D ;D Dave
& that would be ? :P ;D
My vote's for leaving it as is, satin bumpers and de-trimming somewhat ;D ;D
I do like the flat black thing, but at Wintersun, every second car seemed to be black this year
Just my 2c :)
Dean,
The choice is entirely yours, one thing that I have always remembered was a panel van that did the rounds at the van shows, that was painted in black chalkboard paint, pull up at any place and leave some chalk around and people would draw all over it, the artwork (if you could call it that) continually changed. If you didn't like something just give it a tub
Just a thought
Keith
The old girl has gone in to get a new set of floorpans fitted.......get the car done next ;D.
Dean.
Better hope Jody doesn't read that Dean or you'll be in the bad books, how much is it worth not to tell her ;) ;D ;D
Pedro
Dean,
Paint the main FC colour in satin with gloss highlights. I did this to an FE (with FE colour style) and it looks good.
Cheers
Ed
Hi Ed,
That sounds interesting, but I am leaning towards not painting it & using the money i would have spent on paint to get the brakes upgraded. I was given a set of HT stubs & arms today so it looks like I will be going that way. Probably do the P76 disc & HQ caliper setup from Hoppers. Just have to work out a rear end considering Commodore for the reliability factor. That way if I get excited with the 186 I won't start spitting banjo springs. ;)
Dean.
UPDATES???
Still at the panelbeaters getting floor pans fitted. It is going to take a few weeks to get done so progress will be a bit slow till it comes home. The rears have been done but when I went over for a look I didn't have a camera with me. I will take one next time.
Dean.
Some pics of the floors so far.
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Getting there,
Dean.
You left your lights on :P
I[/color]] (ftp://[color=red)ITS SHMEAGAIN RUST IN DEANS TAXI
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ITS SHMEAGAIN MORE RUST
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Wow, you are either blitzing throught the rust or have saved these shots up over a few months, good work!
ITS SHMEAGAIN MY work is don its all over to you dean
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Thanks Joe,
You have done a great job on the old girl (I won't fall through the floor now :D). I really appreciate the work you have put in.
I will be in contact during the week.
Thanks,
Dean.
Good to see some progress at last Dean, the taxi theme looks good are you going to continue with it or were you just mucking about.
Pedro
Mate, i love the way it looks as it is, has an awesome finish! Even like the Taxi theme, design up a logo for the doors, "Hellcab Taxi Co." or something similiar and paint it on the doors in a ratty finish to suit the rest of the car. (May even be able to help you out there if your keen?)
I just did a similiar thing to a old Valiant wagon i got off a mate, just kept the paint and panel as it was and built it along a Surf/Tiki wagon theme, came up pretty cool! I can post a pic if your interested. Thought id ask first being a Valiant and not an FE or FC. ::)
Now there's an offer worth investigating, Dean!
And Jim; how about posting a pic of the Val?? (I'm sure I'm not the only one interested... :))
Quote from: jack_fc on October 31, 2010, 08:30:17 PM
Now there's an offer worth investigating, Dean!
And Jim; how about posting a pic of the Val?? (I'm sure I'm not the only one interested... :))
Here ya go!
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Thanks Jim :)
The old Val looks real ::) ::) ::); and um, Very Good...
sorry - too many cool drinks; ' ::) ::) ::)' should read '8) 8) 8)'...
::) jack
Quote from: jack_fc on October 31, 2010, 09:05:43 PM
sorry - too many cool drinks; ' ::) ::) ::)' should read '8) 8) 8)'...
::) jack
All good mate! :D I know its not everyones cup of tea, but the objective was to ressurect a car that was otherwise probably going to be left to rot, and built to a very low budget (between 2-3 weeks wages), and something fun.
I dig what Deans doing with his FC, will look cool for not alot of coin, and he'll find he'll probably have as much fun in that car as anything he's owned! 8)
Nice work Shmeagain
Nice val Jim.
Cheers
Ed
Quote from: Hoodlum Jim on October 31, 2010, 09:20:31 PM
I dig what Deans doing with his FC, will look cool for not alot of coin, and he'll find he'll probably have as much fun in that car as anything he's owned! 8)
The best part is that he will be able to park it anywhere without the risk of some turd walking past with a coin, screwdriver or keys and damaging the finish.
Keith
Quote from: EffCee on November 01, 2010, 10:15:48 AM
The best part is that he will be able to park it anywhere without the risk of some turd walking past with a coin, screwdriver or keys and damaging the finish.
Keith
or breaking into his shed and f#@&ing every panel.... ::) :'(
there's a lot to be said for cars with a 'ratty' finish...
Love the taxi and the Valiant.
I love the look of aged patina cars.
Cheers
Paul
Yeah Dean The battered Taxi idea is a ripper I reckon that would look real neat Dave
The Taxi theme is all go now, was pretty much decided a few months ago whne the car went in for repairs. Singage will be "Ratty Taxi Co. ph 666." or "Yellows cabs.".
Big thanks for all the positive feedback on the build it is appreciated. Jim the Val looks awesome & thanks for the offer, Joe the guy that did the panel work has a young guy who is into graphic designing who is keen the be let loose at the FC. Who knows I might be able to make a few bucks on the side ;D.
Thinking 186,Trimatic & HR disc front end. Was going to go bigger brakes but I will save that for another project.
Cheers,
Dean.
Love the idea of the "Ratty Taxi Co"
Keith
'Gold Tooth Taxi Co' ? slogan 'Let us take you for a ride'
'Ratty Tatty Taxi' ?
whatever you choose Dean, it'll be a real good thing!
ITS SHMEAGAIN check this out dean
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Too cool Joe.
Love it.
Dean. ;D
Perfect !!! ;D
Cheers
Paul
Looks Great. Well done. I wouldn't hesitate about flagging you down for a ride. :-\
hrpremier
Jase
It certainly suits the theme :)
Keith
It reminds me of my cousins fe,it had been painted so many times he just rubbed it back here and there,a bit deeper and a bit lighter as well then he sprayed a coat of clear over the lot,an early version of a rat.
P.S. i'll ask him if i can get some photo's of it and i'll post them.
Cheers
Deano.
Hit on the perefect theme I reckon Dean. The sign writer bloke has talent. Suits the car perfectly.
Love the woody panels on the wagon. I find nobody has trouble with the "V" word on this forum. Its only the "F" word which brings threats of banishment. ;D ;D ;)
Denis
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Been a while now, this is where I am up to now (only the bonnet will be flat black).
Hoping that there will be a bit more action in the near future ;).
Dean.
Note to self........DON'T poke at rust holes with a screwdriver ;)
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Front view
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Rear view
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Bit of a trim
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Different view
That's about the extent of the progress, not much but every little bit helps :D.
Dean.
Looks like I stuffed some of those photos :-[.
No progress on the car but a bit in the shed.
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Before
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After
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Also found a mascot :o ;D
Dean.
Dean,
You must be happy to have a clean garage, looks great
Keith
Good job Dean.It is all progress and I know how hard it is to try to work in a confined space...not easy!!!!My shed plans have just gone off to council so wish me luck.Keep up the good work mate.Jamie.
What was the dead animal in the shed??
Yes Stinky it was a "Ratty"........poor bugger was waiting for the taxi to be finished, so he could get a lift ;D.
Dean.
and you're going to get it's skeleton "fixed" so you can hang it from the rear view mirror? ??? :D
Thought did cross my mind Kathi......glue the skull to the dash ;D
Did a bit on the Taxi today after pulling the drivers guard off.
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Not a perfect job :-[. Have to improve my panelbeating skills ::).
I've seen worse Dean.Just remember that there would be about 30% more rust than what you can see on the outside so always cut out more than the bare minimum.Keep up the good work and more pics please.Jamie
Thanks Jamie, it's been a while since I did any oxy welding ;). I can only get better with practice & besides I probably saved a couple of bucks ;D.
Cheers,
Dean.
at least your having a go on your own car, well done.
Hey Dean,I certainly wasn't having a go a you.Most of the rust repairs I started off with were a lot like this,so it's all good practice. ;)
Hi Jamie, was taken as encouragement :). Yours was one of a number of threads that inspired me to try some home repairs. The good thing is, if you fluff-up you can cut it out & do it again ;D.
Thanks Deano, I am finding it very theraputic bashing the crap out of things ;D.
Cheers,
Dean.
My name is Dean too Jamie so I think u meant that for the other Dean. Jamie, u are pretty hard on youself I reckon, U must lay there at night worrying about stuff right? I am a bit the same, I have to try and try til its all really good. If I cant do it to a certain standard then Ill usually opt to get someone else to do it if funds permit.
Dean, keep the pics going. It makes me more daring to try things that I wouldn't normally try if I see guys picking up tool they aren't using all the time. Well done.
keep it up mate your doing fine
ITS SHMEAGAIN Hi dean hows the rust work going Are you going to the drags tomorrow if so i will see you there
Hi Joe,
Mate I saw you drive past....I was at work :(. Kids had BMX on in the afternoon, so that killed the drags idea. Hope you had a good day.
Work on the Taxi has stopped for the moment as I am trying to get the grey & white car back on the road. The joys of old cars :D.
Cheers,
Dean.
HI Dean lost your number can you give me a call having a car show at my place on the 17th of july can you be there cheers Joe
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Been doing a few rust patches on the Taxi, was going well until a little drop of lead hit my foot. I started to melt it to find out what was lurking underneath & found a little less metal than what I expected :o.
Dean
Does that mean your a bit of a lead foot! :D
Ha Ha Ha :D liked that. but i was going to comment on your open toed work boots dean that hot lead would have hurt. keep up with photos.
cheers
Scott
Yes Deano I suppose it does make me a bit of a lead foot ;D.
Thanks Scott, the work boots are the latest design from China ;)
Been doing a little more work on the Taxi. Ordered a shitload of bits in the last few days (Mum's gonna freak when she see's the credit card) ::).
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Not the prettiest job, but the sill was caved in a fair bit.
Next up........The "Dogleg"
Dean.
2nd installment for tonight.
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I cut this out them thought...."OH CRAP......how do I fix this"
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Bit of a grind & a little bit of filler & it didn't come out too bad :o
Dean.
Nice work Dean,great to see you giving it a crack. 8)
That's a tough section to do Dean.
Doesn't look too bad. :) I cut my section out too. Waiting on new sills to see how much I need to re-manufacture or weld old sections back in.
Keep the pictures coming!
Nick
Thanks Nick & jamie,
The support you get on this forum is really great.
Funny thing happened at work yesterday (servo attendant), one of the local hiway patrol guys came in & I showed him a pic of the Taxi when we photoshopped it. I then asked him if it would attract his attention, his reply "if it looked like that, bloody oath!!, looks like it's just been dragged out of a paddock".
My reply "it has ;D ". We then had a chat about it & he said as long as it's all road worthy they would have no drama's with it, just expect to get pulled over at first until they know the car. I know one of the local officers loves the grey & white car.
Might head off & see if any parcels have arrived.
Dean.
Quote from: JOD34N on August 31, 2011, 08:47:42 AM
Thanks Nick & jamie,
The support you get on this forum is really great.
Funny thing happened at work yesterday (servo attendant), one of the local hiway patrol guys came in & I showed him a pic of the Taxi when we photoshopped it. I then asked him if it would attract his attention, his reply "if it looked like that, bloody oath!!, looks like it's just been dragged out of a paddock".
My reply "it has ;D ". We then had a chat about it & he said as long as it's all road worthy they would have no drama's with it, just expect to get pulled over at first until they know the car. I know one of the local officers loves the grey & white car.
Might head off & see if any parcels have arrived.
Dean.
ITS SHMEAGAIN Hi dean good to see you geting your hands derty .
Found this scroll half way down
http://omarsfilmblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/ajantrik-pathetic-fallacy-dir-ritwik.html
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Out with the old :'(.
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In with the new ;D.
Looking forward to seeing "The Ratty" on the weekend ... will ring Sat arvo ... Dave .
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Little bit more done today, hopefully have a go at welding it in tomorrow.
Dean.
G'day Dean, good to see some progress on the old girl, just a quick tip with the welding, if you clean all the old paint and crap off before you weld you will find it easier as anything on the surface stops the currant flowing smoothly, one of those twist wire brushes on a 100mm angle grinder will clean it all up back to bare metal in seconds and they are pretty cheap.
Pedro
No real progress on the Taxi of late. Hoping to get some done over Christmas break. I did go shopping last weekend. Some of these bits will find their way into the Taxi.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/deje3ure.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/usy5apav.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/qy7y5y7e.jpg)
:o At least you should end up with some gearbox spares :D
Just a couple.
Nice load there Dean :), nice to see your car yesterday it looks even better in real life. 8)
Pedro
Thanks Pedro, didn't notice this post earlier.
Your car looks awesome as well, the photos just don't do it justice.
Love that shifter on the grey gearbox thats wild looking..