Issue
April 2013
Owner
Jonathan Gant
Ride
The Ratkilr
(2008 GM LSX Model A)
(2008 GM LSX Model A)
Meaning Behind the Name
The Ratkilr. The names speaks for itself AKA (Attention Whore)
Photographer
Scott Powers http://www.cruisinthestreets.com
Ride Details
Original Cost
$550
Build Cost
$36,000
What was the inspiration?
To have something that was so different and off key that people would sit there and say what the Hell! I like things that are different.
How long did it take you to build?
6 months
How long have you been building?
15 years
Club Affiliations
Ratkilr Rods
Your future plans?
Another Sedan and its in the process just you wait
Vehicle history
It is amazing how far along this car has came. I was very pleased and can't wait for another.
Thanks to
Jaclyn Gant, Abi Gant, Madison Elam, Murice Gant, Lane Culver, Ricky Brown, Buddy Anderson, Ryan Carpenter, Brian Cook, Steven Hames, Dale Stone, and Jeremy Stone.
Previous Rides
To many to list.
Engine Details
Make
GM LSX 2008
Cylinders
8
Displacement
LS 364
Engine Mods
Custom IS3 heads, Holley High Ram Intake, Custom Comp Cam
Engine Add Ons
Holley EFI, Holley Fuel, Nick Williams throttle body
Chrome or polish
Valve covers
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
GM 350 w/ shift kit
Torque Converter
PTC 4200
Axle
8.8 Ford w/ locker
Gears
3.55
Builder Shop
Lane @ Culver Auto Specialists
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Drilled and sleeved frames with Chromology Cage
Frame Builder
Ricky Bobby and Lane Culver
Front Shocks
KYB
Rear Shocks
QA 1 Colilovers
Spindles
Speedway
Four Link
Custom
Other Mods
Chromology Cage
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Powder coated
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Dodge
Rear Wheel Type
Dodge
Front Wheel Size
18
Rear Wheel Size
20
Front Tire Size
4x26x18
Rear Tire Size
6x32x20
Paint Details
Color
Raw metal cleared / black
Paint Type
Poly
Graphics By
DLS Services OXR, AL
Body Details
Channeled
4 in
Body Mods
Jeep Cherokee roof and sun roof, rear panel had been louvered and has custom aluminum fuel tank.
Body Mods by
Ricky Bobby Rod Shop McMinnville, TN
Interior Details
Dashboard
Destoa
Gauges
Holley
Steering Wheel
1936 Cadddy Bango
Amps
Rockford Fosgate
Speakers
Rockford Fosgate
Stereo Installed by
The Speaker Box Huntsville, AL Thanks to Beck and Grant
Shifter
Lokar
Seats
Custom
Upholstery Description
Black leather seats and custom bead rolled door and kick panels, black cut pile carpet
Upholstery Description
Chromology Cage
Upholstery By
Ricky Bobby, Brian Cook
1930 Ford Model A “RatKilr” owned by Johnathan Gant
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