I'm not sure how I feel about those trailing arms.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 03/23/2017 at 09:24 • Filed to: None

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Is that even what they’re called?

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S65 > CalzoneGolem 03/23/2017 at 09:29

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so sketchy

Tekamul > CalzoneGolem 03/23/2017 at 09:39

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Those might be the uprights off an appliance hand truck.....

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > CalzoneGolem 03/23/2017 at 09:55

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If those trailing arms were made out of DOM tubing and not pipe, they may be okay. Hell even pipe wouldn’t be too bad - just raises questions of weld integrity.

Meanwhile, I spot a ‘41 Dodge pickup and IHI mini trackhoe in the background. Noice on both counts.

CalzoneGolem > Tekamul 03/23/2017 at 09:58

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I knew I recognized those from somewhere.

Funktheduck > CalzoneGolem 03/23/2017 at 10:24

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I’ve come to learn on the internet (especially CL) a “rat rod” is any falling apart car with lots of rust that someone failed at restoring and they’re trying to dump it off on someone else.

CalzoneGolem > Funktheduck 03/23/2017 at 10:30

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Yeah, more or less. This looks like a legit attempt at building a rat rod.

Roundbadge > Tekamul 03/23/2017 at 10:31

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That’s probably it. I was thinking shallow-slope steel roof truss.

WiscoProud > CalzoneGolem 03/23/2017 at 11:58

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Wow, it appears he accidentally added a zero to the end of his price

CalzoneGolem > WiscoProud 03/23/2017 at 12:46

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It does have a running flathead v8, tranny and what looks like and original frame and front end. It’s gotta be worth it in parts alone.

WiscoProud > CalzoneGolem 03/23/2017 at 12:49

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Maybe, but perhaps the drivetrain is in the same condition as David Tracy’s jeep was. I believe his engine ran when he got it, yet it turned out everything needed to be replaced.

CalzoneGolem > WiscoProud 03/23/2017 at 12:51

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Still worth way more than $580

WiscoProud > CalzoneGolem 03/23/2017 at 12:52

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Say $1,000 then. As fascinated as I am with flatheads, I wouldn’t touch this with a 10 foot pole.

Die-Trying > CalzoneGolem 03/23/2017 at 13:21

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ladderbar rear suspension, three link.

its one step below a 4 link in terms of adjustability. the furthest forward point,the instant center, is where the torque/ lift is transferred to. the further forward ahead of the *center of gravity(? name for the point exactly where the front to back weight is 50/50) the  bars mounting point, the more tendency to want to lift the front end...... fun stuff. its how you can make a drag car dead hook, and just leave, or lift the front tires, and carry them.......