An LS1 in a hot-rod.

[C4B]

A few of us went to the Nostalgia Drags on the weekend. One of the more interesting creations we saw was this. That's right, an LS1 powered Rod.

http://www.300kws.com/ls1rod1.jpg

http://www.300kws.com/ls1rod2.jpg

-- Photo's courtesy of my phone --

[bsbozzy]

Could be a tad cleaner

[Bane]

I think thats the look the owner is after.

With this style of hotrod the owner wants a patina of age rather than a bling bling look. It's fairly popular in the states, mind you the owner may just be lazy. :p

[C4B]

I think thats the look the owner is after.

With this style of hotrod the owner wants a patina of age rather than a bling bling look. It's fairly popular in the states, mind you the owner may just be lazy. :p

Yeah I seem to recall they refer to that "look" as a "RAT ROD".

It's not really my thing, but each to his own......

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

Yeah its a rat rod, that thing was there last year as well. Wish I hadnt lost all my photos from last year :mad: I had some really sweet shots especially this one balck/purple boss mustang :drool:

[Vulture]

The LS1 might be a great motor but f#%@ me it is ugly! Does suit a ratrod though I suppose.

[pagey]

drove past it today... Compton Rd.. not my choice... but power to weight would be interesting.

[gollum]

.OK, i give up,..what is that thing hanging off the right side door mirror !!????

[Delco]

The LS1 might be a great motor but f#%@ me it is ugly! Does suit a ratrod though I suppose.

I dont know done properly they can be a great thing , Surly ( not sure on Mals handle on here) has a nice 34 ford with a blown LS1 in , looks the part

http://www.arach.net.au/~mal.pollard/surlyrr.jpg

I will see if I can find a pic of the engine bay

[Chris5.7ltr]

.OK, i give up,..what is that thing hanging off the right side door mirror !!????
It's actually hanging off the right hand side door and is what they used as a indicator back in those days.
If you can get a better pic of it (or look closer) you will notice a hand on the end of that rod.

BTW the black 34 belongs to Malcomsp off this forum.

[Malcolmsp]

http://www.arach.net.au/~mal.pollard/webblo.jpg

My black 34 above and a shot of the engine bay.

cheers
Mal

[ACT_Cross8]

Too many wires and hoses on the engine. Doesn't suit the era of the rest of the car.

Yours is a much better layout Mal, very nice indeed!

[plonkerchops]

its blown now?...cool ..whats it go like now?

[Vulture]

My black 34 above and a shot of the engine bay.

cheers
Mal

Cool, I wonder how it would look with those covers made out of metal and all chromed up? Or aluminium?

[ls1ozstyle]

I love the look of the old, old school Rat Rods, but the purpose of building these in the states is to build them with old school parts. Seeing an injected motor in this thing ruins the whole theme IMO.


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[huggies]

Mal
not sure if you want to (for your own privacy etc)
but have you thorght about posting a few pictures and info of your rod
in the my ride section if we still have it.
from the photo dan posted it looks awesome

[Delco]

http://www.arach.net.au/~mal.pollard/webblo.jpg

My black 34 above and a shot of the engine bay.

cheers
Mal


Mal , you got one with the carby look injection as well ?

[Malcolmsp]

Not a great picture but all performed by Dan at Chipmaster

http://www.arach.net.au/~mal.pollard/webmotor.jpg

cheers
Mal

[goodee]

yeah the old skool look of rat rods is awesome.. wuold love to do a project like that...

very cool

[Chris5.7ltr]

I love the look of the old, old school Rat Rods, but the purpose of building these in the states is to build them with old school parts. Seeing an injected motor in this thing ruins the whole theme IMO.


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I agree these Rat Rods are put together in the aim of making it look like it was built from junk yard parts.
A late model EFI egine just doesnt seem to go with the rest of it does it.


I would love to see what it sounds like with those straight pipes though.:thumbsup:

[KPWISHN]

Love the skull and cross bones behind the grill.:evil:

The ls1 looks a treat the way it has been left. :argue: All nice and dirty like.

The zoomies might make her run like a bit of a pig though.

[SSute]

Oh man i've got to get me one of those crazy critter dipstick handles for the Maloo:headbang:

[VX255]

and one of those extended voodoo skulls (ahh maybee not - nough of him on the forum - dont need to be reminded more of him ) gear stick knobs - that can see out the windscreen might also be in order

Also could get a second indicator "hand" with just a centre finger up for special occassions

VX255

[XUWEPN]

thats tuff ass, old school rods are crazy

[XUWEPN]

thats tuff ass, old school rods are crazy

[strife]

Not a great picture but all performed by Dan at Chipmaster

http://www.arach.net.au/~mal.pollard/webmotor.jpg

cheers
Mal

nice stuff there Mal

see BDS has a 671 / 871 kit out now, may look nice under there

http://www.blowerdriveservice.com/index.php

[Chris5.7ltr]

nice stuff there Mal

see BDS has a 671 / 871 kit out now, may look nice under there

http://www.blowerdriveservice.com/index.php
That would be pretty cool, now we just need someone to make racker covers that don't cost a arm and a leg.;)

[nikola]

Needs a carby or some trumpets sticking out from the top to suit the car.

[seldo]

.OK, i give up,..what is that thing hanging off the right side door mirror !!????

:lol: That's his ex-wife's ride ;).......(It's a effin broom ;) )

[Malcolmsp]

nice stuff there Mal

see BDS has a 671 / 871 kit out now, may look nice under there

http://www.blowerdriveservice.com/index.php

Strife,

Does that manifold look familiar to you ?

cheers
Mal

[28roadster]

Seen some real nice trumpet injection setups for ls1s would look great in a rod

[28roadster]

If i build another rod it will have a gen3 for sure !! easy easy power and reliable