🏁1938 Chevy Rat Rod: Chopped, Patina’d Hot Rod Build | V8 Speed and Resto Shop

Описание: 1938 Chevy Rat Rod: Chopped, Patina’d Hot Rod Build | V8 Speed and Resto Shop https://www.v8speedshop.com

We're working on a cool 1938 Chevy pickup truck rat rod bobber that rolled into our fab shop with a chopped cab, a tubular chassis, zoomie pipes, and and a vision to blend vintage patina with a solid foundation. At V8 Speed and Resto Shop, we’re connecting the dots to make this 1938 Chevy rat rod safe, stylish, and a total blast to drive!

What you'll see in this video:

Custom Chassis: A brand new rectangular steel tube chassis for safety and reliability.
Vintage Vibes: Original grill shell, classic headlights, and zoomie drag race pipes.
A Look At The Chop: Learn about the challenges and techniques of chopping a top, including tips from Tony Thacker's "How to Chop Tops" book.
Engine Overview: Small block Chevy power with plans for vintage-style enhancements.
Metalwork Strategy: See our team's artistic approach to welding and metal finishing, blending rough rat rod aesthetics with high-quality craftsmanship.
Working The Stance: Achieving the perfect hot rod stance by aligning the bed and cab lines, and optimizing the ride height.
Interior Customization: Fitting modern sports seats, vintage dashboards, and planning for steering and braking systems.
Building a safe rat rod: Emphasizing how a vehicle can have a rat rod appearance, and still be safe.
Bed Fabrication: Narrowing the bed to fit massive Mickey Thompson tires and hiding the rear suspension and fuel cell.

Key Highlights:

New dropped axle and hairpin suspension for smooth handling.
Disc brakes for reliable stopping power.
Focus on safety and functionality while maintaining the raw, vintage look.
Discussion of top chop techniques and resources.
The importance of stance in hot rod builds.

COMPLETE 1938 CHEVY BUILD PHOTOS GALLERY:
https://v8speedshop.com/38Chevy

Resources Mentioned:

"How to Chop Tops" book by Tony Thacker:

Chopping tops is an art, and the book “How to Chop Tops” by Tony Thacker is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn how to lower the lid on their Hot Rod or Kustom.

Get your copy of How To Chop Tops Book Here:

https://www.cartechbooks.com/products...

Also: Check our Bonneville Up Top Speed Podcast for an interview with the man himself!

BONNEVILLE UP TO SPEED PODCAST EPISODE WITH TONY THACKER:

https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com

🔥 Got a Project?
From rat rods to muscle cars, we’ve got you covered. Visit us at https://www.v8speedshop.com or call (314) 783-8325 to bring your dream ride to life!

V8 Speed and Resto Shop
817 S. Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
314.783.8325
https://www.v8speedshop.com

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