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Title: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on August 18, 2009, 07:25:57 PM Ladies & Gentlemen it is with much ado about nothing that I introduce my "Nats" project "RATTED OUT".
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/IMG_1743.jpg) 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. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: 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...... Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: pedro on August 18, 2009, 07:53:48 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Dave88 on August 18, 2009, 08:30:19 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on August 18, 2009, 09:29:45 PM 3 coats of clear and it looks good to go paintwise to me ;) 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 ;).It is a rat after all...... Dean. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: NosFEratu on August 19, 2009, 09:06:00 AM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: GOA350 on August 20, 2009, 01:55:38 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on January 25, 2010, 03:52:05 PM Project Ratted out is now officially on hold, possibly for sale.
Dean. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Paul In Ireland on January 25, 2010, 08:04:13 PM Bugger... :(
Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on June 21, 2010, 06:36:20 PM 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.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Old%20Yella/20109672.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Old%20Yella/20109671.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Old%20Yella/20109673.jpg) 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. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: pedro on June 21, 2010, 07:26:01 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on June 21, 2010, 07:27:13 PM That's the plan Stan ;D
Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: EffCee on June 22, 2010, 01:15:19 AM I bet that they don't key this one!
Keith Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on June 22, 2010, 07:45:18 AM Probably not Keith & if they do then good luck to them as it will only add character to the old girl ;).
Dean. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on July 04, 2010, 08:10:37 AM Leaving now to go pick up a motor & gearbox for the project. ;D
Dean. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: EffCee on July 05, 2010, 05:21:15 PM Dean,
What motor/box are you going to put into the ol girl? Keith Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on July 05, 2010, 08:10:58 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on July 12, 2010, 06:29:58 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: snuff69 on July 12, 2010, 08:08:52 PM 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
Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on July 12, 2010, 08:15:18 PM & that would be ? :P ;D
Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Dave88 on July 12, 2010, 10:04:21 PM 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 :) Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: EffCee on July 12, 2010, 11:04:44 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on July 15, 2010, 09:06:15 AM The old girl has gone in to get a new set of floorpans fitted.......get the car done next ;D.
Dean. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: pedro on July 16, 2010, 07:12:45 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Ed on July 23, 2010, 09:19:09 AM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on July 23, 2010, 07:08:51 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: GMB-58FC on August 09, 2010, 07:29:54 PM UPDATES???
Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on August 09, 2010, 08:33:55 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on August 18, 2010, 07:22:11 PM Some pics of the floors so far.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Old%20Yella/20109846.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Old%20Yella/20109847.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Old%20Yella/20109848.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Old%20Yella/20109849.jpg) Getting there, Dean. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on August 18, 2010, 07:35:30 PM You left your lights on :P
Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: shmeagain on October 19, 2010, 07:22:58 PM I[/color]] (ftp://[color=red)ITS SHMEAGAIN RUST IN DEANS TAXI
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0726.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0727.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0728.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0730.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0732.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0731.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0733.jpg) (http://http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0734.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0735.jpg) Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: shmeagain on October 20, 2010, 07:32:09 PM ITS SHMEAGAIN MORE RUST
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0736.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0737.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0738.jpg) Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on October 20, 2010, 09:09:37 PM Wow, you are either blitzing throught the rust or have saved these shots up over a few months, good work!
Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: shmeagain on October 22, 2010, 06:00:27 PM ITS SHMEAGAIN MY work is don its all over to you dean
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0740.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0741.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0745.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0749.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0748.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0747.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0746.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/IMG_0744.jpg) Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: DN2168 on October 23, 2010, 01:01:59 AM 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. Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: pedro on October 31, 2010, 04:49:02 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Hoodlum Jim on October 31, 2010, 07:59:33 PM 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. ::) Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: 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... :)) Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Hoodlum Jim on October 31, 2010, 08:46:38 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! (http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x271/BigSmithy/DSC01375.jpg) (http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x271/BigSmithy/DSC01372.jpg) Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: jack_fc on October 31, 2010, 09:03:29 PM Thanks Jim :) The old Val looks real ::) ::) ::); and um, Very Good... Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: jack_fc on October 31, 2010, 09:05:43 PM sorry - too many cool drinks; ' ::) ::) ::)' should read '8) 8) 8)'... ::) jack Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Hoodlum Jim on October 31, 2010, 09:20:31 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) Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: Ed on November 01, 2010, 08:22:18 AM Nice work Shmeagain
Nice val Jim. Cheers Ed Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: EffCee on November 01, 2010, 10:15:48 AM 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 Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: jack_fc on November 01, 2010, 10:21:35 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... Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: fe-ambo on November 01, 2010, 02:06:20 PM Love the taxi and the Valiant.
I love the look of aged patina cars. Cheers Paul Title: Re: RATTED OUT Post by: snuff69 on November 01, 2010, 06:05:46 PM Yeah Dean The battered Taxi idea is a ripper I reckon that would look real neat Dave
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on November 02, 2010, 02:56:01 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: EffCee on November 02, 2010, 08:11:43 PM Love the idea of the "Ratty Taxi Co"
Keith Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: jack_fc on November 02, 2010, 08:34:50 PM '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! Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: shmeagain on November 03, 2010, 07:19:44 PM ITS SHMEAGAIN check this out dean (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/rattytaxi2.jpg) (http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad160/shmeagain/rattytaxi.jpg) Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on November 03, 2010, 08:19:25 PM Too cool Joe.
Love it. Dean. ;D Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: fe-ambo on November 04, 2010, 12:10:05 PM Perfect !!! ;D
Cheers Paul Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: hrpremier on November 04, 2010, 12:54:33 PM Looks Great. Well done. I wouldn't hesitate about flagging you down for a ride. :-\
hrpremier Jase Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: EffCee on November 04, 2010, 01:29:41 PM It certainly suits the theme :)
Keith Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: steamman on November 04, 2010, 05:53:35 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: FEHOLDEN on November 04, 2010, 06:33:08 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on February 18, 2011, 09:31:48 PM (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/20103508.jpg)
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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on February 26, 2011, 11:01:28 AM Note to self........DON'T poke at rust holes with a screwdriver ;)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_0440.jpg) Front view (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/20109847.jpg) Rear view (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_0447.jpg) Bit of a trim (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/20109847.jpg) Different view That's about the extent of the progress, not much but every little bit helps :D. Dean. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on March 04, 2011, 05:50:10 PM Looks like I stuffed some of those photos :-[.
No progress on the car but a bit in the shed. (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/IMG_0451.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/IMG_0452.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/IMG_0453.jpg) Before (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/IMG_0455.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/IMG_0456.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/IMG_0457.jpg) After (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/IMG_0454.jpg) Also found a mascot :o ;D Dean. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: EffCee on March 04, 2011, 08:32:00 PM Dean,
You must be happy to have a clean garage, looks great Keith Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: TTV6FC on March 04, 2011, 10:47:51 PM 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.
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: JB on March 05, 2011, 04:47:27 PM What was the dead animal in the shed??
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on March 05, 2011, 10:37:21 PM Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on March 07, 2011, 08:52:42 AM Yes Stinky it was a "Ratty"........poor bugger was waiting for the taxi to be finished, so he could get a lift ;D.
Dean. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: NosFEratu on March 07, 2011, 01:28:30 PM and you're going to get it's skeleton "fixed" so you can hang it from the rear view mirror? ??? :D
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on March 07, 2011, 04:10:54 PM Thought did cross my mind Kathi......glue the skull to the dash ;D
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on April 19, 2011, 07:16:06 PM Did a bit on the Taxi today after pulling the drivers guard off.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_0460.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_0461.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_0462.jpg) Not a perfect job :-[. Have to improve my panelbeating skills ::). Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: TTV6FC on April 22, 2011, 06:52:57 PM 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
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on April 22, 2011, 07:24:42 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: fe350chev on April 22, 2011, 09:44:09 PM at least your having a go on your own car, well done.
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: TTV6FC on April 22, 2011, 10:30:57 PM 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. ;)
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on April 23, 2011, 09:00:37 AM 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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: fe350chev on April 30, 2011, 07:49:43 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: BLOK on May 01, 2011, 06:39:06 PM keep it up mate your doing fine
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: shmeagain on May 20, 2011, 09:13:46 PM ITS SHMEAGAIN Hi dean hows the rust work going Are you going to the drags tomorrow if so i will see you there
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on May 23, 2011, 06:16:06 PM 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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: shmeagain on July 08, 2011, 06:18:20 PM 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
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on July 29, 2011, 05:53:09 PM (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0005.jpg)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0006.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0007.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0008.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0009.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0010.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0012.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0013.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0014.jpg) 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 Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: fe350chev on July 29, 2011, 09:22:06 PM Does that mean your a bit of a lead foot! :D
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: collecta on July 29, 2011, 10:48:07 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on July 30, 2011, 01:25:38 AM 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 ;) Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on August 29, 2011, 08:14:44 PM 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) ::).
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_9474.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_9475.jpg) Not the prettiest job, but the sill was caved in a fair bit. Next up........The "Dogleg" Dean. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on August 29, 2011, 08:21:05 PM 2nd installment for tonight.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_9476.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_9477.jpg) I cut this out them thought...."OH CRAP......how do I fix this" (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_9478.jpg) (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMG_9479.jpg) Bit of a grind & a little bit of filler & it didn't come out too bad :o Dean. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: TTV6FC on August 30, 2011, 08:33:03 PM Nice work Dean,great to see you giving it a crack. 8)
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: Not Happy Jan on August 30, 2011, 10:05:51 PM 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 Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: shmeagain on September 01, 2011, 07:35:43 PM Thanks Nick & jamie, ITS SHMEAGAIN Hi dean good to see you geting your hands derty .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. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: fe350chev on January 18, 2012, 12:06:50 AM Found this scroll half way down
http://omarsfilmblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/ajantrik-pathetic-fallacy-dir-ritwik.html Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on May 17, 2012, 06:16:15 PM (http://s13.postimage.org/lfa10s4sj/IMAG0215.jpg) ($2) Out with the old :'(. (http://s15.postimage.org/sw1bgls3b/IMAG0217.jpg) ($2) In with the new ;D. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: Dave Lakin (Davo Lako) on May 18, 2012, 03:19:33 PM Looking forward to seeing "The Ratty" on the weekend ... will ring Sat arvo ... Dave .
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on May 28, 2012, 05:09:19 PM (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p37/Jodeanphotos/Ratty%20Taxi/IMAG0230.jpg)
Little bit more done today, hopefully have a go at welding it in tomorrow. Dean. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: pedro on May 28, 2012, 07:00:16 PM 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 Title: Re: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on November 17, 2013, 08:49:00 AM 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)
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: fe350chev on November 17, 2013, 04:57:00 PM :o At least you should end up with some gearbox spares :D
Title: Re: Post by: DN2168 on November 17, 2013, 09:09:16 PM Just a couple.
Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: pedro on November 20, 2013, 12:56:52 PM Nice load there Dean :), nice to see your car yesterday it looks even better in real life. 8)
Pedro Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: DN2168 on November 25, 2013, 09:30:37 PM Thanks Pedro, didn't notice this post earlier.
Your car looks awesome as well, the photos just don't do it justice. Title: Re: RATTY TAXI Post by: FCRB26 on November 26, 2013, 05:49:16 AM Love that shifter on the grey gearbox thats wild looking..
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