Project WTF -Rat Rod Coupe- The Build!

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

RE: Project WTF -Rat Rod Coupe- The Build!

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

doh evileye

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Nonsense, my stools are as firm as ever!

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Grumpsbodyworks wrote:
Frank....you guessed it......Dave was doing the gummy bear dance

Apparently he could crap through a screen door without hitting the wire mesh......

Just gagging........

I wll not read forums while eating lunch ....I will not read forums while having lunch .....aaarrrrggghhhhhh........

Thanks for that Grumps.

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Sorry folks, no pictures tonight. Just cutting and grinding.

Glenn's come up with a pretty neat idea for the rear suspension though. Pretty excited about that, yet another unique feature on my car

Will get pictures tomorrow night.

Ninop69 · THORNHILL, ONT

Isn't it amazing how grinding dust sticks better to everything in the garage in the winter time?

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

I did?

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Dave Scott wrote:
Sorry folks, no pictures tonight. Just cutting and grinding.

Glenn's come up with a pretty neat idea for the rear suspension though. Pretty excited about that, yet another unique feature on my car

Will get pictures tomorrow night.

That's perfectly fine Dave we will take you on your word that your stools are solid. No pictures required.

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

We're getting close to hanging the rear suspension. Should have that rolling by the end of Saturday

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Loooong day, but very productive.

Going out, so here's some pics. Will comment later.

entourageguy · BARRIE, ONT

Looks like a roller to me. Well done gents!!

Slammed 35 · HOOTERVILLE, ONT

Wow! Nice work. Spring must feel that much closer, eh Dave.

slab · BRANT COUNTY, ONT

Looks like another visit is in order....
Have to check under the seats of the car for some more coffee money!! LOL
Looks good.

-- Edited by slab on Saturday 1st of February 2014 07:20:34 PM

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Nice work guys.

Looking good.

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Nice work Glen, how do you keep Dave out of your way!!!

-- Edited by 34guy on Saturday 1st of February 2014 08:12:25 PM

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Daves been workin his azz off. I just stand around and drink coffee

Tomorrow. Motor and tranny and front suspension

If we have time stearing box

The rear 4 link was a challenge as there is NO ROOM but it worked out well

When doing a GM 4 link style i like to leave the top arms as long as possible

To reduce pinion rotation even though there will only be about 2 1/2 travel

Just sayin

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

Good job boyz. keep at er.

58Chev · ETOBICOKE, ONT

Looking good, great job guys.

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

We Have A Roller!!!!

I need to thank Glenn for sacrificing his entire weekend to get me to ths stage. It's VERY MUCH appreciate :)

Plus all the free incidnetals he keeps pullig out of his emergncy parts drawer

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

biggrin

DaveM · ONTARIO

Geez, Grumps is still at warp speed in that last picture.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Busy weekend. 16 hours on the car. Good thing my wife was working!

Frame is now suspended. The reason it took so long is so many oartshad to be fabricated

Brakets. Supports. Bits. Pieces. Blahblahbkah

Today we finished the front spring mounts

Mounted the motor and made a bolt in trans support

Total cost of frame. Excluding time. $360.00

Steel. Saw blades. Cutting disc. Weld wire. Gas Grinding disk

Skill level. Above average

Tools. Mig welder. Cutting disk. Grinding disk. Plasma cutter. Wrenches and sockets

Metal band saw. Various stands and clampsf

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

WOW, great job guys. I think a new bench mark has been set for quickest roller fabricated. (or at least documented on a forum that I read)
Hats off to you Glen for living up to your signature line.

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

DaveM wrote:
Geez, Grumps is still at warp speed in that last picture.

Ah-ha! That explains a lot!!! Just blew holes all the way through the old adage : "You can have it Good, quickly or cheap - pick two" You guys managed all of the above!!!! Very, very well done!

Mike: any plans to cut in a deck lid?

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Fordy Acres Car Farm wrote:
DaveM wrote:
Geez, Grumps is still at warp speed in that last picture.

Ah-ha! That explains a lot!!! Just blew holes all the way through the old adage : "You can have it Good, quickly or cheap - pick two" You guys managed all of the above!!!! Very, very well done!

Mike: any plans to cut in a deck lid?

Not got plans to cut, only reason would be for access to gas tank and battery, it won't have space for anything else.

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

Dave,
I've been saving up drip trays for you, I kinda figured Glen would talk you into a small block Chevy. They are the cheapest (read most frugal) thing out there. Replacement parts are abundant and cheap (affordable)..., but that rear axle??? that's a Ford rear axle, a bit spendy for a Scotsman, but no worries, the GM power will never hurt it.

Long story short...My way of saying, it's all looking great fellows, and I'm amazed at the progress. Can't wait to see it at the cruise nights.

Cheers!

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Thank you all for the positive comments

We have 1 more night to fit the body on the frame

Total hours 35. Not a lot in the overall picture

When it leaves my shop. I hope others will continue

To help Dave. He is a great guy who is new to our passion

I hope those following this frame build will get ideas for their own

I wanted to show that with a little skill building your own is not impossible

Thank you all again

Glenn

Fast Elvis · LONDON, ONTARIO

Grumpsbodyworks wrote:
Thank you all for the positive comments

We have 1 more night to fit the body on the frame

Total hours 35. Not a lot in the overall picture

When it leaves my shop. I hope others will continue

To help Dave. He is a great guy who is new to our passion

I hope those following this frame build will get ideas for their own

I wanted to show that with a little skill building your own is not impossible

Thank you all again

Glenn

No....thank you Glenn............this has been a really cool thread brother and it's great to see another good guy on the road (Dave) through the good efforts of yourself......I tip my hat.

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

I get the feeling from Grump's last post that he thinks after our next working night he'll never see me again! lol

Truth is, this first year in Canada has been REALLY tough financially, and there's no way on earth I could have got to where I am in my project without the help of everyone on this forum.

Once I get the frame home, I can potter away with what I have, untill I get my ass into gear and make better money.

However, I DO want to get down to Brantford and help Glenn where I can with his new project, and also record his progress with some nice pictures.

Glenn made sure I was there through EVERY part of this frame build, so there's nothing I don't know about every inch of my frame. It's been tough at times, as "Grumps" isn't just a clever name, lol, but without his aggressive teaching method, I may not have taken in the knowledge I now have.

So, thanks Glenn.

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Nice to see Dave's vision finally starting to take shape.

You boy's have worked hard at this ,and it look's good

Get it home now Dave and keep the push going!!!

Joe Mac

Fishhooks · FONTHILL, ONT

Dave Scott wrote:
I get the feeling from Grump's last post that he thinks after our next working night he'll never see me again! lol

Truth is, this first year in Canada has been REALLY tough financially, and there's no way on earth I could have got to where I am in my project without the help of everyone on this forum.

Once I get the frame home, I can potter away with what I have, untill I get my ass into gear and make better money.

However, I DO want to get down to Brantford and help Glenn where I can with his new project, and also record his progress with some nice pictures.

Glenn made sure I was there through EVERY part of this frame build, so there's nothing I don't know about every inch of my frame. It's been tough at times, as "Grumps" isn't just a clever name, lol, but without his aggressive teaching method, I may not have taken in the knowledge I now have.

So, thanks Glenn.

All I can say is....for those of us new in the "building" of hot rods and I'm sure some of the vets....we can learn something from Dave on this quote above.

Well stated Dave and it goes without saying......NICE WORK GLENN!!

Hooks

fatchuk · ST MARYS, ONTARIO

That is some good work you guys have done..I can appreciate the quote from Dave on Grumps handle not being just a clever name..I can imagine some "grumpy" Kranky moments not to unusual given the one on one for several hrs.. It's kinda like being married "she is not georgous every-night"..But that aside you guys did some great work, and I can't imagine a greater display of commrodderie from Glen to put his money where his shy soft spoken voice is, to help Dave to get to where he is to-day..It seems like such a short time ago that Dave was posting from Scotland just looking for some help to find some real estate as in looking for a place to hang his bed..

I hope I can offer some help of some kind as the weather gets better..not sure how you can move that "purty" roller around do you have a trailer Dave? or at least a trailer hitch on your truck..I do have a pipe bender and could make your exhaust and maybe help you get it wired and fired when the weather gets a bit better I do have a car trailer if you need it and maybe get it here for week or so after this cursed weather gets warmer..right now I have no water in the shop it is frozen underground so I don't expect to see water till mid march or later it did that once before in about the early nineties..It's a real pain when yah do the 2 and there ain't no flush..Anyway I would like to try to pitch in with some help but I need to get a little better weather ..I am also doing some renovations on my place so the shop is full of renovation stuff..

You guys have done a super nice job and done a great job with pictures and explanation of the work and progress..Thank you for sharing all that for the rest of us to watch and learn It's the fun time to-gether that makes this hobby so much fun It's really about the cruising ,building, and especially the fellowship and commrodderie that happens when things like this get happening..

Dubya31 · SPRUCEDALE, ONT

This is a great hobby (or way of life) and it's guys like you Glen that make it so much fun and enjoyment. I've enjoyed watching the chassis come together and following Daves diary. He has a head start towards a cool ride and a lot more fun and learning. Hats off to the "Cat In The Hat"

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

The cat in the hat is a puuuurfect handle. lmao.

Love it.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Ok

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

hahaha, is this temporary?

dave · TORONTO, ONT

Nice work guys, its is nice to see that a car can be built without a ton of money. Again like everyone else has already said good on you Glen to help out Dave with your time and other things, because it is easy for all of us to think that we are to busy to help someone else out. Hopefully we will see you again at Pugsy's metal meet.

slab · BRANT COUNTY, ONT

Dave Scott wrote:
hahaha, is this temporary?

He'll always be "Grumps" to me....

Plus my wife will get all confused and she won't know where /who I'm going to see!! confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse

fastchevy · NORTH BAY, ONT

Looks great..very nice work....and proof that it doesn't take huge amounts of dollars to build a hotrod.. patience and know how,,,,again,, awesome job...

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

Dave Scott wrote:
hahaha, is this temporary?

Just go easy on the poor guy Dave. Don't want him lookin all haggard and wore out. Glenn aka cat in the hat..jpg

will · WALKERTON, ONT

Dubya31 wrote:
This is a great hobby (or way of life) and it's guys like you Glen that make it so much fun and enjoyment. I've enjoyed watching the chassis come together and following Daves diary. He has a head start towards a cool ride and a lot more fun and learning. Hats off to the "Cat In The Hat"

X-2

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Most impressive !

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Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Well folks, stage one is complete.

I have a kick ass frame, working suspension and steering, and the body fits it perfectly.

Just need to raise the back of the body up 3 or 4 inches.

My car comes home on Friday night. HAAAALELUJAH!

Glenn made a fancy removable tranny mount for me

The proud father

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

Well done!

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Look in good guys , Need a picture of the two of you inside , door is a bonus

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Happy, happy - Joy, joy!!!

Actually I was expecting a bigger smile with a lot more 'beam' in it..... tired?

invision · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

Fantastic job Gents! A rolling chassis is always an awesome milestone.

bluechev · PICTON, ONT

Great job guys.

58Chev · ETOBICOKE, ONT

As everyone has said. Great job guys.
Dave, I will be watching as the body work starts. wink