starquestJOE Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 well i've had the ratrod bug for awhile now, and have been shopping for over a year. i really wanted a 4door sedan (kids), but couldnt find anything. everything i found was way to far gone or no one would call back or answer. so one day shopping the list, some how i ended up in south NJ looking for stuff. and i come across this 29 desoto. i called and talked to the guy for awhile. next day im trailer home my new toy. needs work but very good start. titled too!! http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/starquestJOE/desoto/IMG_0819.jpghttp://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/starquestJOE/desoto/IMG_0807.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcm Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Cool...With some money that will be a nice ride.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesfer Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I can say I am thoroughly jealous of this Awesome car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_crandall Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 put a g54b in it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 the motor goin in it is still up in the air. it came with a 350/350 combo, but i like different. So i want a early HEMI, doesnt really what size. and i have though about a g54b, but i would only put a mpi set-up in it. i could always use the motor from my conquest!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainstreaM Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 4g63 with one of Bill's TH350 adapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) yea thats a good idea but i have also though about a 2jz swap. $1800 and i will use the auto it comes with.i really want to keep it very simply tho, sooo IDK Edited May 17, 2012 by starquestJOE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I've got a 413 race wedge that'll go nice in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 ^ this, definitely this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 dale can i get the buddy discount on that motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 ooo....413 with the cross ram intake....sexy...lol And came with two police car steelies as well...added to the package...haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 My old man is looking to sell the whole setup, said he'll do $1500 for the motor, A833 4spd trans, shifter & linkage, aluminum bellhousing and flywheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Whatever you do, don't put a Jap motor in unless you want to be mocked by all the hardcore hot rod/rat rod guys. My old bos was gonna give me a 1914 Dodge Bros. bucket, until I told him I was gonna put a Starion motor in it. He got mad, said he'd never want to see a jap motor in an old hot rod, and gave the car to a dude who ended up scraping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwolf Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I have been really wanting to build a rat rod....I know what TYPE of motor I would go with... Diesel. I think a big fixed up turbo diesel would be AWESOME in a rat rod. Hell you even get the black smoke to go with the rust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) im goin to do what i want, period. i can care less if some "hardcore guy" make fun of my jap turbo motor. whatever goes in will be nasty regardless. i have a line on a twin turbo 331 hemi, hx30's, fully built motor, turbo 400 tranny. i want a turbo something. i was thinking a 4BT/th400, but the weight thing killls it Edited May 17, 2012 by starquestJOE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Do whatever you want man....2jz auto would be extremely easy and efficient. What do these things weigh they its all said and done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesfer Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I love how you went in looking for a family sedan and came home with a rat rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_crandall Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 i want a 29 international truck and do big rig style air cleaner and a long tube header with a smoke stack with a g54b i thing that would be sweet. but i got a starion anda v6 might max so those gotta run first and a TT V8 would be rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 i just picked up a Miller Millermatic 130xp yesterday. i have a miller tig as well but it would take 7months to weld up the floor frame with the tig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) A little inspiration to spur you on. This is from my town.http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423736_638423881924_66300249_32342614_500748794_n.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mattandjessica/IMAG0014.jpghttp://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mattandjessica/IMAG0008.jpg Edited May 26, 2012 by nomad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesfer Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 That is so bad. I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcm Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 A little inspiration to spur you on. This is from my town.http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423736_638423881924_66300249_32342614_500748794_n.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mattandjessica/IMAG0014.jpghttp://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/mattandjessica/IMAG0008.jpgThere is no way in hell i could get in that thing..But very cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 got my new to me miller welder up and running. hopefully goin to pick up a chassis for the front and rear suspention tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/starquestJOE/desoto/P5310352.jpghttp://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/starquestJOE/desoto/P5310353.jpghttp://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/starquestJOE/desoto/P5310354.jpghttp://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/starquestJOE/desoto/P5310351.jpgand here is the "39 chevy" chassishttp://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/starquestJOE/desoto/5Lb5E75W53n63G13L5c4na8c9107496351f0d.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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