Project: Pro-Rat

[6DoF]

The Truck: 1955 Chevy 3800 9ft box
Engine: 1.9L VW ALH TDI
Transmission: LT-1 T56 6-speed manual
Front suspension: '86 C10 IFS, 1" rotors, air bags
Rear suspension: Custom 4-link, fabricated 9", air bags
Chassis: Custom, all round tube, with interior cage of some kind
Power options: None (manual brakes/steering/windows)
Exterior: as-is
Interior: Vintage air, tunes, new paint, custom seat(s)
Purpose: daily driver



So currently i drive a 2002 VW Golf to commute to work. i love driving the diesel with a stick and the fuel mileage, i however HATE that it is front wheel drive and is a VW Golf! the search was on for what to build. the wife n i have zero plans for kids so no back seat needed, must be somewhat practical, but ultimately have character and just be fun. i have always been a tri-five fan, and what's more practical then a pickup. found this beauty in NJ. i do intend to drive this a lot of places that a static drop truck could never go however, so air was a must. comfy/hot rod on the inside, rat rod on the outside, pro touring underneath.

before ya'll have the same reaction most of my friends did ... "this needs a loud V8! you are stupid!!" i already have a '99 wrangler with a 6.0L LQ4 on 37s that i occasionally drive to work, and the wife just bought a '16 'vette. i have "fast n loud" options.