"Reaper" '32 Ratrod

Like I need another bloody project! but anyway here it is!

This will be a quick build in between all the other bits and pieces I'm currently working on and will be Rusty and seriously E V I L ! ! !
Body is a resin reject from Bryce and chassis is a resin '32 Ford of unknown origin, firewall is stock 32 in resin. More details as It progresses.

Hey Paulie was that Reaper or was it a reefer . Cool lookin' build mate. rust im likin it all ready .cool lookin inliner power then.

Did a little work on this again this evening!

After cutting out the resin boot lid I needed to make a new one so this one is made from aluminium sheet rolled to form the shape of the original lid, the diff, radiator and battery will be visible inside and I will try my luck at adding holes to the aluminium then put some mesh behind that and it will be held shut with Photoetched Zus fasteners!



The front suspension is from the Revell Yenko Camaro kit ('67?) and has been modified since the first photo's (Now Even more Suicidle) The springs are real and scratchbuilt shockies were added.



This should now be it's final stance!

im liking the metal work that you put into your builds, a louvered bootlid would be very nice on this. how low can you get, the stance i mean lol it'll definetly be draggin its belly.
lookin forward to seeing more of this

Here's an update

Engine is from the Revell Super Stallion Mustang kit and will run some cool aircleaners.The gearbox and tailshaft will run right between the seats and remain visible, underneath will cop a full bellypan and radiator will be in boot!








comments and suggestions welcome!

ROCKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ROCKIN , It will be with that monster spinning in the engine bay. dont forget the rust. Mr Roth told me he wants a big monster hanging out the roof as well . speedy GREAT WORK PAULIE.

Here's today's update!

sorted the induction set up and headlights all at the same time cause the Aircleaners will be the Headlights!! Something you don't see to often. Also did a few other minor additions here and there.







Yeah it looks weird but that's the point!

nah it looks cool, i like the smaller skull better...

awsome, very different. I reckon the big scull looks better.....fills in the gap

Me too.

Paulie thats a funny place to put the head lights mate, and the pics of the new wheels , WELL?...

speedster wrote:Paulie thats a funny place to put the head lights mate, and the pics of the new wheels , WELL?...

That's the point! I like to be different!
Here's some wheels I have been mocking up for it, What'cha think? They won't stay chrome. I'm also toying with other ideas for bits and pieces like the sculls so nothings set in stone yet!

speedster wrote: FINISHED YET MATE !

Nah been busy! will hook back into it soon just trying to wrap up my 32 sedan first!

Damn that is low, but i like it.

Paul that is one helluva way to go! It's lookin' good - of course it will be ready in time for Autochamps (this year) won't it?

Whacked some primer on this arvo, punched some holes in the boot lid for ventiation as the radiator will be in there also opened up the cowl vent and made a new one from aluminium!





If this looks CRAPPY good cause it's meant too!!!!

This is going to be one ripper of a rod. I like the large skull - looks more like a custom radiator and balances the front nicely.

looks awesome mate ....i luv rat rods ....absolutely wicked

Tail lights are mocked up (will be removed for paint) and.......


Hit the brake pedal and they light up nicely!!!


Who say's Macca's happy meal toys are useless!!! Shhhh don't tell my kids I cut it up!!!

So Macca's is good for you after all?

This is really starting to go somewhere now!
Started paint and weathering ,also got lots of scratchbuilding done.
Tailshaft and diff are finished also fitted out the boot ready for the radiator.
Roof panel will have the shifter poking through it or should I say tearing through!!!



Stay tuned for more progress!!

this looks cool, cant wait to see it finished...

Wow, that is nuts!!! Great stuff!