project ratstro
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Smiliesafari
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Re: project ratstro
Great work!!!!!!!!! We are truly fabrication kindred spirits. A question tho'. Wouldn't a panhard bar do the same thing?
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
Re: project ratstro
a panhard bar does do the samething but a panhard bar has a arch which means the rear end will move side to side.
http://www.veeweb.com/content/pics/panhard.gif
now with a watts link its keeps everything perfectly straight.
http://www.veeweb.com/content/pics/watts.gif
hope this helps out.
Danny
if the image doesnt work and some one knows how to make it let me know hopefully it just works
Danny
http://www.veeweb.com/content/pics/panhard.gif
now with a watts link its keeps everything perfectly straight.
http://www.veeweb.com/content/pics/watts.gif
hope this helps out.
Danny
if the image doesnt work and some one knows how to make it let me know hopefully it just works
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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peter
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Re: project ratstro
At least now I know what a Watts bar is. Thanx 
"Just keep swimming..."
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
Re: project ratstro
sorry peter i thought you did or i would have explained it better. i guess it is true "you learn something new everyday". or i could be a little mean and go with "i guess you can teach an old dog new tricks" lol.
Danny
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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mdmead
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Re: project ratstro
He just called Peter a DOG!nitropyro wrote:"i guess you can teach an old dog new tricks"
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
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-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
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No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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Rebel
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Re: project ratstro
nitropyro wrote:
"i guess you can teach an old dog new tricks"
He just called Peter a DOG!
Ya'll are gonna get a spankin for sure. He'll love it. 
89 Astro, 350 V-8, Shaved doors, Filled Slider, Corvette IRS, 94 Mustang GT Rack & Pinion(Thanks to Skip), Cad Tail lights from SoCalliV8 ( RIP) Miss you my friend.
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peter
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Re: project ratstro
Yo do realize, of course, that this means war...... 
"Just keep swimming..."
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
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mdmead
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Re: project ratstro
Not just a DOG...mdmead wrote:He just called Peter a DOG!nitropyro wrote:"i guess you can teach an old dog new tricks"
an OLD Dog.
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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astrozam
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Re: project ratstro
I might ad a "FLEA BITTEN" OLD dog.mdmead wrote:Not just a DOG...mdmead wrote:He just called Peter a DOG!nitropyro wrote:"i guess you can teach an old dog new tricks"
an OLD Dog.
P.S Not to worry Danny we'll clean up the post
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peter
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Re: project ratstro
astrozam wrote: I might ad a "FLEA BITTEN" OLD dog.
:
I hate you
"Just keep swimming..."
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
Re: project ratstro
bob-let me look for you.
this weekend we got some big steps done im pretty happy! finally got the rear suspension done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats been some aggervating weekends lol but the over all results are niiiice. we also got the rear doors off so now i can make Coop of (coop graphix) and Urban (urban works) mad because im gonna bring the two tone threw the jams. and now i can make the rear hindges look pretty! here some pics we started getting ready to do the sheet metal work also.
Danny
this weekend we got some big steps done im pretty happy! finally got the rear suspension done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats been some aggervating weekends lol but the over all results are niiiice. we also got the rear doors off so now i can make Coop of (coop graphix) and Urban (urban works) mad because im gonna bring the two tone threw the jams. and now i can make the rear hindges look pretty! here some pics we started getting ready to do the sheet metal work also.
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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phatmaxx87
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Re: project ratstro
^wow. I didn't know card board would spark like that if you grinded on it.
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Re: project ratstro
This is an absolutely amazing build. All the calculations, fabrications, skills, materials, and above all; determination. Top notch!
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box