Rat Deuce project 1

[BBQROD]

Thanks to Rebelqwes87 and Reckless I was able to put a few more pieces of the puzzle together today.
New door latches My Deuce Ah need a latch to , she got jealous I guess!?
A pair of bumps
A pintle hitch
A new used hood
And one of my hood lift kits (a must have)

 

[BBQROD]

Just a pair of ole buddies in the back yard sharing old war stories.

 

[BBQROD]

Well I got the turbo hooked up to the factory filter housing today, glory bee! At 20 psi of boost that thing would make your skin crawl!
I also added a few led side marker lights.

 

[jdknech]

MAN this is a SUPER SWEET build!! I am not normally a fan of this kinda stuff, you have done a stand up job! cant wait to see it all done!

 

[BBQROD]

MAN this is a SUPER SWEET build!! I am not normally a fan of this kinda stuff, you have done a stand up job! cant wait to see it all done!

That's the fun part. After it's done I have to tear it all back down for paint and final assembly. Fix all the little things.

 

[BBQROD]

Well I have been hard at the little things. I installed a trans cooler along with a trans temp sensor. I also wrapped the turbo outlet pipe all the way to the bottom of the frame. I also installed a 2000 watt inverter so on those rare occasions you need a little A/C current it's there.

 

[BBQROD]

Wipers! Yes! I ordered some wiper motors off of amazon. A pair of 12 volt for the rat rod and a pair of 24 volt for ma deuce ah. They didn't quite fit like I wanted so I made a spacer that allows me to flip them up outta sight and shrinks up the long shaft hanging out the windshield. If anyone needs a pair of spacers just shoot me a pm.

 

[ghostcrab]

Wow...I'm a fan of all things done good.That mans havin fun the right way... Please continue cuz we all need a little inspiration now and then.

 

[BBQROD]

I have got a new EGT gauge on the way for ole ratty don't want him to get to hot under the collar.

 

[BBQROD]

New EGT came in from Auber instruments in Atlanta they offer it in 4 different LED colors and 12 or 24 volts comes with everything you need to check the heat. For 112.00

 

[RAYZER]

New EGT came in from Auber instruments in Atlanta they offer it in 4 different LED colors and 12 or 24 volts comes with everything you need to check the heat. For 112.00View attachment 516330View attachment 516331

Not bad, where in the manifold do you plan on installing that probe?

 

[BBQROD]

Rite next to flange going in to the turbo.

 

[BBQROD]

I installed my EGT sensor but I'm on hold for a drive shaft to test it out..... IF it ain't one thing its another

 

[BBQROD]

I had a bit of a setback today. My 22.5 super single tires aren't going to work. It seems both the rims I found are bent.... Just my luck. So I'm going to strike up a deal with the tire man and see if I can get some different tires to go back on my bud wheels.

 

[BBQROD]

Well I achieved a little forward momentum this week. I installed my water jet made rear window and a pair of LED reverse lamps. Getting ready for the Ga Steel Soldiers rally.

 

[Domodude17]

This is awesome! Do you have any new pictures or updates?

 

[BBQROD]

Well just a few little odds and ends. 2000 watt inverter under the passenger seat. A pair of LED driving lights. Nothing major. The restaurant keeps me busy this time of year.

 

[kblazer87]

I don't post much on here (more lurking than anything), but I just read your whole thread and wanted to say this is a cool project and I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[BBQROD]

Me either. the wind kinda blew outta the sails till January or February I gotta save up a little more $$$

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I pulled up to the stop sign at the end of your road about the time you were going around the corner past the old Altman house. That guy you passed looked around that corner for a good while. Then he turned around and saw me and just stopped walking altogether. I think we had him a little overwhelmed, haha.

I was going to try to catch up to you but I figured a hot rod deuce against a stock 5 ton would've been a waste of diesel. We need to catch up one day.