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ratrodmiller · 06-07-2009, 08:09 PM

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ratrodmiller · 06-07-2009, 08:16 PM

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dennis57 · 06-07-2009, 08:18 PM

Looks nice!

Lextech · 06-08-2009, 10:29 AM

Cool Project. We need more info and build pics. Show us some in the works top chop pics.

Jeff

iokua80 · 06-08-2009, 09:25 PM

Details man! Details! And more pictures too while you're at it.
Later,
Josh

ratrodmiller · 06-08-2009, 09:54 PM

This was my first time to actually chop a top. I did it so quickly that my wife didnt have time to take pics lol..I started by building a cage to keep the cab from springing. After that I marked all door and window post 4" then cut threw the top with a ricipricating saw. After the top was removed from the posts, I built struts to hold the cab in place and when I dropped the cab top I filled in the gap in the roof. Next I cut the top of the doors to fit. I wish I could have had pictures of the process, I did it within a few days and didnt even think to have pics made. Its actually a easy project you just got to jump in and try it.

eventytoo · 06-09-2009, 04:37 AM

motor a 6.0 ? frame ? suspension ? booster ? we want more

72BlckButy · 06-09-2009, 06:25 AM

What a great looking project, nice work!

andrewt2 · 06-09-2009, 11:57 PM

subscribing this caught my eye!

bensimmons_05 · 06-10-2009, 10:01 AM

isn't it like the 11th deadly sin to chop a 5-window???

Im just kidding man, It looks awesome! can't wait to see more.

STOUTE · 06-12-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by eventytoo

motor a 6.0 ? frame ? suspension ? booster ? we want more

Yes please MORE

ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 10:32 AM

ok the engine is out of a 2001 yukon 5.3 /4l60 ,also i bought the bolt in 4 link for this truck im running a 8.8 ford explorer rearend its got a limited slip ,with 3.73 gears
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ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 10:43 AM

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this is a1989 s10 blazer gas tank i put the pump out of the yukon in this tank Name: steering wheel.jpg
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the steering wheel is out of a 1989 chevy van

ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the nice comments. Its been a really fun project and I'm close to finishing. If there is anything else yall need to know or something I forgot, just ask.

The booster and brake lines are out of a 95 s-10 truck. I'm currently building the bed floor and will be posting pics of that soon.

ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 11:14 AM

well here is a picture of me and my truck last summer ,ive got all the rust cut out and waiting on parts .

ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 11:19 AM

sorry all the pictures are out of order. When i started this project i was not taking pictures and did not know about this site .This site has help me so much on my project, I appreciate all the input from everyone.thanks

STOUTE · 06-12-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrodmiller

sorry all the pictures are out of order. When i started this project i was not taking pictures and did not know about this site .This site has help me so much on my project, I appreciate all the input from everyone.thanks

man when u do the doors please take pictures. will be doing it to mine later

ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 03:27 PM

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5.3 getting mocked up in the frame

Lextech · 06-12-2009, 03:52 PM

What kind of price have you gotten for doing the PCM flash?

Jeff

ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 06:07 PM

there is a place in new york called pcm performance ,i found them on ebay 175.00 for a reflash ,they will eliminate all anti theft ,rear o2 sensers ,ect

Lextech · 06-12-2009, 06:36 PM

I just tried to send you a PM and it said you are not set up to receive PMs. Of course it didn't tell me that until I had typed a full paragraph!!! Check out your User CP settings.

hotrodrookie · 06-12-2009, 07:53 PM

Sweet build, I just got a 5.3 for my truck and Im looking into getting 8.8 in the rear. Did you keep the ford bolt pattern? Is the rear out of a 96+ exploder.

ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 11:15 PM

1995 ford explorer 8.8 ,this is the year they went to disc brakes,also keept the ford bolt pattern 5 on 4 3/4, the front is also 5 -4/34 pattern

ratrodmiller · 06-12-2009, 11:18 PM

lextech ,sorry bout that i tried to correct it in my cp settings and it said my token had expired what does that mean? anybody know?

Lextech · 06-13-2009, 07:59 AM

I don't know what that means. I did the "add to friend list" thing and it still won't let me send you a PM.

06-07-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	my 1952 rat rod progress pics

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ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics

06-07-2009, 08:18 PM	#3
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Looks nice!

06-08-2009, 10:29 AM	#4
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Cool Project. We need more info and build pics. Show us some in the works top chop pics. Jeff

06-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#5
iokua80 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sylva NC Posts: 92	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Details man! Details! And more pictures too while you're at it. Later, Josh

06-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#6
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics This was my first time to actually chop a top. I did it so quickly that my wife didnt have time to take pics lol..I started by building a cage to keep the cab from springing. After that I marked all door and window post 4" then cut threw the top with a ricipricating saw. After the top was removed from the posts, I built struts to hold the cab in place and when I dropped the cab top I filled in the gap in the roof. Next I cut the top of the doors to fit. I wish I could have had pictures of the process, I did it within a few days and didnt even think to have pics made. Its actually a easy project you just got to jump in and try it.

06-09-2009, 04:37 AM	#7
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics motor a 6.0 ? frame ? suspension ? booster ? we want more

06-09-2009, 06:25 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics What a great looking project, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-09-2009, 11:57 PM	#9
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics subscribing this caught my eye!

06-10-2009, 10:01 AM	#10
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics isn't it like the 11th deadly sin to chop a 5-window??? Im just kidding man, It looks awesome! can't wait to see more. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

06-12-2009, 10:32 AM	#12
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics ok the engine is out of a 2001 yukon 5.3 /4l60 ,also i bought the bolt in 4 link for this truck im running a 8.8 ford explorer rearend its got a limited slip ,with 3.73 gears also i fully boxed the frame and installed a mustang 2 suspension 2 inch drop spindles .The only thing left to do is the body work and gettting the ecm reflashed.

06-12-2009, 10:43 AM	#13
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics this is a1989 s10 blazer gas tank i put the pump out of the yukon in this tank the steering wheel is out of a 1989 chevy van

06-12-2009, 10:48 AM	#14
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Thanks for the nice comments. Its been a really fun project and I'm close to finishing. If there is anything else yall need to know or something I forgot, just ask. The booster and brake lines are out of a 95 s-10 truck. I'm currently building the bed floor and will be posting pics of that soon.

06-12-2009, 11:14 AM	#15
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics well here is a picture of me and my truck last summer ,ive got all the rust cut out and waiting on parts . Last edited by ratrodmiller; 07-08-2009 at 05:10 PM.

06-12-2009, 11:19 AM	#16
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics sorry all the pictures are out of order. When i started this project i was not taking pictures and did not know about this site .This site has help me so much on my project, I appreciate all the input from everyone.thanks



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06-12-2009, 03:27 PM	#18
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics 5.3 getting mocked up in the frame Last edited by ratrodmiller; 06-12-2009 at 03:28 PM.

06-12-2009, 03:52 PM	#19
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics What kind of price have you gotten for doing the PCM flash? Jeff

06-12-2009, 06:07 PM	#20
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics there is a place in new york called pcm performance ,i found them on ebay 175.00 for a reflash ,they will eliminate all anti theft ,rear o2 sensers ,ect

06-12-2009, 06:36 PM	#21
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics I just tried to send you a PM and it said you are not set up to receive PMs. Of course it didn't tell me that until I had typed a full paragraph!!! Check out your User CP settings.

06-12-2009, 07:53 PM	#22
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics Sweet build, I just got a 5.3 for my truck and Im looking into getting 8.8 in the rear. Did you keep the ford bolt pattern? Is the rear out of a 96+ exploder.

06-12-2009, 11:15 PM	#23
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics 1995 ford explorer 8.8 ,this is the year they went to disc brakes,also keept the ford bolt pattern 5 on 4 3/4, the front is also 5 -4/34 pattern

06-12-2009, 11:18 PM	#24
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics lextech ,sorry bout that i tried to correct it in my cp settings and it said my token had expired what does that mean? anybody know?

06-13-2009, 07:59 AM	#25
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: my 1952 rat rod progress pics I don't know what that means. I did the "add to friend list" thing and it still won't let me send you a PM.

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