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thespymaster · 06-02-2014, 06:54 PM

I went to a local car show this past weekend and purchased this RatRod right after he took Best in Show. He spent the last 13 months building, and was his first and only show with it ! This scream me all over it

From the Builder:

I consider it a well finished rat rod. Licensed as a 2014 SPECO ST (special construction small truck)

The truck came from Camp Verde AZ. Lad a friend of mine gave it to me. When we brought it back I wasn’t sure what direction I was going to take. Another friend (Acie) had a 1997 ¾ ton PU so I thought I would honor the old truck (53) by bringing it back as a ¾ ton 8 lug Rat Rod. I started building it and another friend said it kind of had a warrior / mad max look.

* Brand new 350 Vortec

And that’s when I knew I was going to make it a tribute truck to my Dad. He (my Dad) is a Class of 45 (WWII VET) He was A Medic with the 112th Medical battalion 37th Division, and was Assigned to the CNN CO / 145TH Infantry Pacific Theater. As far as we know now, there is my Dad and one other guy left. I was Naval Air (Sailor at heart) so I told my Dad the outside was his, but the inside was mine. That is why the Interior is battleship gray. The Truck was kind of a Thanks Dad Tribute. THANKS DAD!, and that the truck story.

The scooter is something called a Baja, I bought it off Craig’s List. A buddy of mines, Son had the Bomb (a naval sand / water 100lb practice bomb & some 50 cal dummy rounds. I managed to secure them. I bought a couple of ammo boxes, some decals, a little paint and that is that.

thespymaster · 06-02-2014, 06:57 PM

All the Mods for this RatRod:

1953 ¾ ton GMC Cab.
1997 ¾ ton Chevy Chassis.
1997 Chassis shortened 14” & Z’ed approx 8”.
Front & Rear Suspension stock.
Custom Stake Bed dual spares.
2- jerry cans
2 ammo boxes
30 gal (approx) fuel tank from a Chevy Blazer modified for an electric fuel pump & sender from a 1997 Chevy ¾ ton.
New front shocks, new front brakes, rear shocks, & brakes are OK.
New front A Arm bushings & ball joints upper and lower.
Rebuilt Steering gear & power steering pump.
New Water pump.
New 140 amp alternator.
New distributor.
New fuel injection spider & numerous new senders.
Two new O2 senders
Two new (but cheap) catalytic convertors.
New Crate Vortex 350 Chevy engine.
Rebuilt transmission 4L80 E.
New Tires.
1953 GMC Cab.
Diamond Plate Dash.
1997 Chevy steering column & emergency brake.
New Headliner & door cards.
Seats (?) Driver side electric with adjustable mechanical lumbar.
All new glass & gaskets.
A/C unit modified (97) chevy.
Dash cluster (97 Chevy)
Electric wipers modified (53 & 97 chevy) & washer unit.
Sun Visor Fulton 1950. (For cars)
Hood (2—made into 1) Cowl induction.
Grill modified for cross flow radiator.
Front bumper modified 1950.

i2disturbedSS · 06-02-2014, 07:28 PM

I like that is pretty cool.
Was it "For Sale" or did you just offer to buy it?

Mwalterhouse · 06-02-2014, 07:51 PM

That truck is awesome! You are going to have fun with that at shows and cruising.

thespymaster · 06-03-2014, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

I like that is pretty cool.
Was it "For Sale" or did you just offer to buy it?

I approached him during the show and asked him if he would ever consider selling it and his reply " I don't know, I spent last 13 months building it and well, make me an offer" So I made the offer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mwalterhouse

That truck is awesome! You are going to have fun with that at shows and cruising.

I posted it on Facebook the other day, and a well known wheel manufacturer contacted me to ask if they can have it their booth for SEMA this year, so I'm sure you will see it around!

12 ZL1 #1725 · 06-03-2014, 01:20 PM

The truck is awesome!

jspeter51 · 06-04-2014, 06:18 PM

Nice!!

I am currently working on a 53 Suburban that I, coincidentally, bought from a guy in Camp Verde too. It doesn't have the cool factor yours does though, at least not yet.

Congrats!!

thespymaster · 06-26-2014, 04:16 PM

Could use ALL my cyberfriends help, simple, go view the video & make a comment please or two at the below link and share with your friends!

You can also make your own video to enter the #Dreamwheels giveaway, deadline June 30

THank you in Advance,

DarkneSS · 06-26-2014, 05:01 PM

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06-02-2014, 06:57 PM	#2
thespymaster Drives: C7 / ZL1 / SS / trucsk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G4 CLASSIFIED Posts: 4,533 View My Garage	All the Mods for this RatRod: 1953 ¾ ton GMC Cab. 1997 ¾ ton Chevy Chassis. 1997 Chassis shortened 14” & Z’ed approx 8”. Front & Rear Suspension stock. Custom Stake Bed dual spares. 2- jerry cans 2 ammo boxes 30 gal (approx) fuel tank from a Chevy Blazer modified for an electric fuel pump & sender from a 1997 Chevy ¾ ton. New front shocks, new front brakes, rear shocks, & brakes are OK. New front A Arm bushings & ball joints upper and lower. Rebuilt Steering gear & power steering pump. New Water pump. New 140 amp alternator. New distributor. New fuel injection spider & numerous new senders. Two new O2 senders Two new (but cheap) catalytic convertors. New Crate Vortex 350 Chevy engine. Rebuilt transmission 4L80 E. New Tires. 1953 GMC Cab. Diamond Plate Dash. 1997 Chevy steering column & emergency brake. New Headliner & door cards. Seats (?) Driver side electric with adjustable mechanical lumbar. All new glass & gaskets. A/C unit modified (97) chevy. Dash cluster (97 Chevy) Electric wipers modified (53 & 97 chevy) & washer unit. Sun Visor Fulton 1950. (For cars) Hood (2—made into 1) Cowl induction. Grill modified for cross flow radiator. Front bumper modified 1950. __________________ 2014 C7 Stingray 3LT/Z51 2013 Camaro SS 2012 Camaro ZL1 - 850 HP 2015 GMC Denali 3500HD 4x4 2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4x4

06-02-2014, 07:28 PM	#3
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	I like that is pretty cool. Was it "For Sale" or did you just offer to buy it? __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

06-03-2014, 01:20 PM	#6
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	The truck is awesome! __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

06-02-2014, 06:54 PM	#1
thespymaster Drives: C7 / ZL1 / SS / trucsk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G4 CLASSIFIED Posts: 4,533 View My Garage	My new RatRod I went to a local car show this past weekend and purchased this RatRod right after he took Best in Show. He spent the last 13 months building, and was his first and only show with it ! This scream me all over it From the Builder: I consider it a well finished rat rod. Licensed as a 2014 SPECO ST (special construction small truck) The truck came from Camp Verde AZ. Lad a friend of mine gave it to me. When we brought it back I wasn’t sure what direction I was going to take. Another friend (Acie) had a 1997 ¾ ton PU so I thought I would honor the old truck (53) by bringing it back as a ¾ ton 8 lug Rat Rod. I started building it and another friend said it kind of had a warrior / mad max look. * Brand new 350 Vortec And that’s when I knew I was going to make it a tribute truck to my Dad. He (my Dad) is a Class of 45 (WWII VET) He was A Medic with the 112th Medical battalion 37th Division, and was Assigned to the CNN CO / 145TH Infantry Pacific Theater. As far as we know now, there is my Dad and one other guy left. I was Naval Air (Sailor at heart) so I told my Dad the outside was his, but the inside was mine. That is why the Interior is battleship gray. The Truck was kind of a Thanks Dad Tribute. THANKS DAD!, and that the truck story. The scooter is something called a Baja, I bought it off Craig’s List. A buddy of mines, Son had the Bomb (a naval sand / water 100lb practice bomb & some 50 cal dummy rounds. I managed to secure them. I bought a couple of ammo boxes, some decals, a little paint and that is that. __________________ 2014 C7 Stingray 3LT/Z51 2013 Camaro SS 2012 Camaro ZL1 - 850 HP 2015 GMC Denali 3500HD 4x4 2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4x4

06-02-2014, 07:51 PM	#4
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	That truck is awesome! You are going to have fun with that at shows and cruising.

06-04-2014, 06:18 PM	#7
jspeter51 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 9	Nice!! I am currently working on a 53 Suburban that I, coincidentally, bought from a guy in Camp Verde too. It doesn't have the cool factor yours does though, at least not yet. Congrats!!

06-26-2014, 05:01 PM	#9
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Hooked you up with a like and comment AND SHARE on my fairly active facebook page https://www.facebook.com/darknessautomotive for fellow Camaro5 family!