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King80 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2019 Posts: 26 Location: OH - Ohio
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:52 pm Post subject: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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Just a quick update to my 1974 rat rod, "Rat King" Test fitting the roof onto the body for the first time!!! Enjoy! (thoughts, ideas and comments welcome... still working ideas out in my head, never too late to change things lol.)[/youtube]
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vaughn bros. Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2003 Posts: 2395 Location: Hickory, NC
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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I see a shape now that I didn't see before.😀 If I had any suggestions it would be to put it all in one thread. But for now, keep on doing wild sh#t. Like the rest of us. |
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King80 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2019 Posts: 26 Location: OH - Ohio
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:54 am Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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Its been a cold, wet week here in town, but I managed to get a little bit done last night... |
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King80 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2019 Posts: 26 Location: OH - Ohio
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:21 pm Post subject: Rat King rear end work... |
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Bit more progress this week while dodging rain and bad weather. |
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vaughn bros. Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2003 Posts: 2395 Location: Hickory, NC
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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Well I didn't see that coming. Interesting enough.😀 |
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King80 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2019 Posts: 26 Location: OH - Ohio
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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A long past due update on the Rat King Rat Rod VW Beetle.... and we have DOORS! Too much rain and snow recently and a bit of the flu got me behind. lol... here's the new update.
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SBD Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2012 Posts: 3269 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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_________________ "Just $99 down and $64 a month for 36 months buys you a brand new Volkswagen Beetle!"
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I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it. |
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King80 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2019 Posts: 26 Location: OH - Ohio
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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Rat King, 1974 vw beetle rat rod finally gets its lid put back on!!! Check it out!
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King80 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2019 Posts: 26 Location: OH - Ohio
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 5:44 am Post subject: Rear Hatch install and more body work in the rear |
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Rear end body work on the Rat King Rat Rod. its starting to come together... |
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rayjay Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2008 Posts: 1505 Location: Buford GA
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 7:00 am Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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Some buddies of mine were doing Bug pickup conversions back in the 70s. What they found was that over time the structure sagged down in the middle trapping the doors. This was with the original roof in place. I see your braces to the B pillar but you will need to do more I believe.
There is a Bug pu on page 84 of the book "Baja Prepping VW Sedans and Dune Buggies". I don't know what it is but I like the way it looks. It may just be the headlights . |
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King80 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2019 Posts: 26 Location: OH - Ohio
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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I agree that more needs done, I have some 2x2 (1/4" thick) angle from the post down through the heater channel into some 1/2" bar stock under the body. it spans the entire length of the side on both sides. (similar to what they did on the convertible beetles but with a much thicker piece of metal) It seems pretty stout but I will be making sure I have more bracing within the "cab" portion as well.
Thanks for the heads up and the info though!
Hope you enjoy the build, I cannot wait to get it on the street. |
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rayjay Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2008 Posts: 1505 Location: Buford GA
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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I'm thinking about 'plating' the rockers and A and B pillars on my Bug. The doors close nice and I would like to keep it that way. There is a lot of hidden rust that will eventually cause body sag if I don't brace things up. |
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vndin Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2010 Posts: 37 Location: cincinnati, ohio
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:48 pm Post subject: Re: "Rat King" rat rod Roof Test fit |
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Much delayed UPDATE on the Rat King Rat Rod VW and everything that has slowed me down.... 2020 has sucked ass.... just sayin. _________________ Things are often bad in everyday situations but remember they can always get worse..... and usually do. |
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rayjay Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2008 Posts: 1505 Location: Buford GA
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vndin Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2010 Posts: 37 Location: cincinnati, ohio
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:07 pm Post subject: Rat King Rat Rod VW |
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After way too long I got the rat king rat rod back inside a garage... now we're waiting for new concrete outside and a future garage addition... cannot wait. if you want to keep up with the build please subscribe to my youtube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-g0DvbyvtQjGdWvLralcQ
_________________ Things are often bad in everyday situations but remember they can always get worse..... and usually do. |
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