Featured Work
Chopper is a 1941 Chevy rat rod that we started for a customer. This little beauty has a 4.5" rear / 3.5" front chop. We did this so we would not have to channel the roof. This is done by laying the "A" pillars back about 1.5". The frame is a 7" front Z with a massive 15" rear kick up. The rear suspension is using Carrera coil overs and the front is an OEM ford axle and suicide spring.
I hated to see her go, but this little rat rod has gone on to a new owner in Indiana. He has some great plans to make this his Friday night cruiser.
Shorty
Shorty is a great little 1942 Chevy truck that we took on trade at the shop. At this time we have built a frame that uses a model A front and rear spring. I am planning on transforming this little Rat Rod into a very low and bobbed Hot Rod, but time will tell. The rear will be completely exposed without a bed. The only thing we are stumped on at this time is whether to use the 235 c.i. or the 400 sbc that we have purchased for it.
Roadster
Well here I am picking up another project. I met a gentleman In Kentucky to pick this one up. The story is that this ex race car from Alabama sat in a barn for quite some time before I got it. This 28 / 29 Ford Model A Roadster body was picked up because I personally have been looking forward to building one for a long time. At this time I am in the middle of creating a hiboy style frame with a bleed front end.
Whitey Ford
Here is a frame that we built for Van Hugh In St Louis. The truck began as a 28 Dodge 4-door sedan with a tree growing up through it. The body had to be cut in half to get it out of the woods. After a little more chopping he ended up with a suicide door chop top pickup. It has a 4-link rear, narrowed 9" and a dropped front axle. The drivetrain is a 540 c.i. Ford rated at over 600 hp and a Turbo 400 w/ variable speed torque converter. Just another fine example of man's idea of a hot rod.
Whitey Ford
Whitey Ford is a great little 45 Ford that we came across a while back. At this time we are still determining exactly what we are doing with her. All I know is she is going to be far from the dump truck she once was and I want to fit her in soon. We'll keep you posted on this little Hot Rod.
Payoff
I have to start by saying that we do not build bikes. I have been wanting a bike for some time. After a trip to Illinois for a donor bike and talking with a good friend over at American Rides Choppers we decided to have them help us build one for myself. I am very happy with the way it is turning out and wanted to put it on the site to give them props. If you are looking for a bike please check them out.
www.americanrideschoppers.com
