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Title: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
Post by: 84Mistress on July 24, 2017, 09:16:21 AM

So, this is my first dive into rat rods. My plan is to start with this f350, keeping basically just the chassis.
I plan to put a 50s Chevy cab on it and then fab the rest. While this is my first rat, it's not my first dive into fab/metal work. I build motorcycles and have been for years. So I have welders, torches, etc.
The power plant I plan to use will be a 350, strokes to 383 with a blower and spray.
My goal for he truck is to make it as Mad Max as possible.
My first obstacle is going to be the air ride set up. I don't see anywhere that sells a kit. I'm gong to 4 link the rear so that's no prob but a bolt on kit for the front sure would have been nice. Anyone done this set up, and it so what did you do for the front end bag set up?

Title: Re: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
Post by: lowboy on July 24, 2017, 06:48:42 PM

Hello from S. Illinois. I used a Ford Ranger, with Ford power .

Title: Re: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
Post by: IlikeImpala's on July 24, 2017, 07:32:27 PM

You have my vote.  As a mostly GM guy, that Ford body style is one of my favorite's out of all brands. I'd love to see one done up as a ratrod.

Title: Re: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
Post by: Blackwater on July 25, 2017, 01:16:23 PM

Looks like a good starting point.

Great RAT potential!!

Title: Re: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
Post by: Granpascrazzy on July 25, 2017, 01:24:35 PM

WELCOME from TEXAS....Really curious, since I want to rat my '83.....We love pictures and other than that just aint real particular...... Wishing good luck....