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Offline 84Mistress

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First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
« 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?

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Re: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2017, 06:48:42 PM »
Hello from S. Illinois. I used a Ford Ranger, with Ford power .
life is a ride where you slide into heaven sideways on 4 flats blown motor saying Thank you God what a ride!!!!!

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Re: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2017, 01:16:23 PM »
Looks like a good starting point.

Great RAT potential!!
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Re: First rat. 1984 F-350 dually.
« Reply #4 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....
have a bad AUTOHOLIC PROBLEM

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