MachinistMark

looks great liam!

Well rob and chuck i hate to hbreak it to ya, but the majority of the hot rodding world seem to agree on the point that rat rods are only "something rusty and unsafe/badly built" and that oyur definition of them seems to include the newer style of Traditional hot rods. Ok, I was thinking on this,and I think what i mean is thar rat rods are not so much a style of their own, but an execution of a style - traditionally styled hot rods. MOST of the owners of these types of hot rods (the well built/finished) trad. rods view the term as an insult. rat rod: same stance, same style - different build quality = not a rat rod:

youd have a point if either one of those fit into the popularly conceived definition of a rat rod.... Poor construction/finish!

Rat rods are what i posted, S***tty looking welds, rust, and generally thrown together appearance is what a rat rod is, That truckster you posted, is a wicked lookin rig, and no where near a "rat rod"

i have no issues with flat/satin paint jobs. But rust is to steel as cancer is to flesh - its to be cut out and ground away - not showcased.

i kinda dig the sticker bomb thing, and truth be told, hella flush is growing on me..

thank you!

Builds up pretty well, IMHO

Love the starliner lid on it chuck.

its true, to TRUE hot rodders, Rat rodders are like lepers. As they should be.

Dads GM of the biggest GM dealer in the maritimes, I am a machinist.

lookin good niko

thanks chris!

bingo! rat rods by their very definition are rusty and poorly built Well built Traditionally style hot rods are just that hot rods or Traditional rods!

execpt, thats not really a rat rod. rat rod: some rusty, usually poorly buit monstrosity. that ..thing is a rat rod.

as for it being done by sat, the way its going itll be done this afternoon!

i should be able to fix the hood by givin it another light coat of blue and re-clearing, itll be a pain in the butt but oh well.

yeah i was at the meeting, i had the 48 and my pro street chevelle there

i know. in person theres a difference but not as pronounced ....im planning to paint the hood again.

thanks vaughn, you going to the show at maritime, on the 29th??

very nice.

a buddy of mine has one wearing 38 inch boggers and painted school bus yellow (1:1) this is way cool.

its been wetsanded but not polished,

paint! like i said paint is dupont chromabase Majestic blue metallic W/ Pro form 2 part urethane clear