Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando of Orlando Florida is proud to
present this classic Rat Rod. Mickey Rat is not like any other
T-Bucket out there. This car was built and designed by Detroit
Speedcraft and is a completely engineered vehicle system that
performs (ride, drive, steering, braking, etc.) very similar to a
regular car! This vehicle was hand-made using almost ALL new parts,
(with the exception of the rebuilt 700R4 transmission, Rebuilt
Chevy 10-bolt, S-10 4x4 Rear End and the 40' Ford front axle beam),
and is tig (heli-arc) welded. Not many in the industry does that
for any car, but Detroit Speedcraft. This particular car, the Fat
Rat, was engineered for MAXIMUM interior space and handling. The
chassis is a bit longer than a standard Detroit Speedcraft kit and
the body is MUCH Larger! It is stretched 10 inches longer than a
Henry Ford T, (49" vs 59"), and 5 1/2 inches wider (42" vs 47
1/2"). There is a "speed blister" on the driver's side AND the
passenger side for MAXIMUM foot space and comfort. In this
T-Bucket, you sit IN the car, not on top of the car and the
steering column comes out of the firewall at a proper angle, so the
car feels comfortable and natural to drive. The seats? Not boards
and foam, but rather, 2010 Camaro buckets that were custom
fabricated by Wise Guy's Seating out of Indianapolis, IN. They were
stripped, narrowed 6 inches, re-padded and re-stitched in gray
leather. And they are COMFORTABLE! The power train was a new GM
crate motor that Detroit Speedcraft massaged with and Edelbrock
Air-Gap manifold, a Holley carb and a Comp Cams Mid Thumper cam.
The engine has a nice "lope" to it. It is a Chevrolet 700R4 with a
reversed, manual valve body. It is like having a stick shift,
without having a clutch. A roll bar was also added for additional
safety. The car is in EXCELLENT condition! It also "rolls through"
Bob Seger's music video for the song "Detroit Made"! With all the
looks and speed, you could want and a full flash drive showing the
professional build from start to finish, you can't go wrong with
this one! This Classic Rat Rod is for sale in our Orlando Showroom
and can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an
HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information
please call our knowledgeable staff at (407)771-2000 or email us at
[email protected]. If you would like to see it in
person, come to our Orlando Showroom, located at 635 Century Point
Suite 101, Lake Mary, FL 32746. See more at:
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/ORD/1133/2012-ASVE-Rat-Rod
