What's your sign?

[52-fan]

Joe and I went back over to Jerry's shop (the rat rod guy) after our chapter meet to pick up some seat springs we failed to get last week. I thought you guys might be interested in the signs he builds out of old tools, gears, chains, rebar and the like. He builds shop tools and art out of cast off junk. I hope the pictures are clear enough.

[junior]

Cool! Do like his ratty truck...any more photos of it? Cheers, Junior

[52-fan]

Cool! Do like his ratty truck...any more photos of it? Cheers, Junior

I posted a few pictures of it a while back. He built his own frame and suspension, salvaged some of the Studebaker body and added lots of home built bits. Some folks didn't like what he did, but the truck was a mess. The sides and front of the hood were even rusted beyond repair.

[Commander Eddie]

That is the most steam punk Studebaker truck I have ever seen. I really love the interior. What ride that must be. I wish he lived closer to me.

[junior]

thanks for re-posting photos of this truck. must have missed the original post. I like what he did ...btw, I don't recognize the engine...what is it?

cheers, junior

[52-fan]

thanks for re-posting photos of this truck. must have missed the original post. I like what he did ...btw, I don't recognize the engine...what is it?

cheers, junior

You mean you don't believe it is a Detroit Diesel?
It is a 351 Ford. He likes to mess with people by modifying other valve covers to fit over the Ford ones. His 52 International Fire truck has International valve covers over the Ford ones.

[junior]

Thanks, second look and I can see the oil filter, now. The angle of the spark plug boots threw me off as I thought that was the angle of the plugs in the head, so I was sitting there trying to figure out what the heck kind of engine it was. I like this guys style. cheers, Junior