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    How much would this project cost me?
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    That depends entirely on your budget, but a common goal is to keep it under $3,000.
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    Can I fit a V10 or V12 into a Rat Rod?
    Community Answer
    Of course you could! Many trucks and cars of old came with V10 and V12. You could also just completely build your own frame.
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    Can I use any kind of frame to build a rat rod?
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    Yes, however, some frames look weird and clunky inside a rat rod, unless they are heavily modified to fit. Also, you need to make sure that your frame is strong enough to support the power generated by the engine. A large blown motor on a Miata frame for example, can twist it and destroy your ride.
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    Has a 1976 GMC Vandura got a chassis or an unibody?
    Jonathon Bass
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    GMC and Chevy vans of that era have a body-on-frame construction (separate bodies and chassis).
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