Dr. Cranky Posted February 18, 2012 Author Posted February 18, 2012 Whatever you think it is, Dave, I like it. Again, the idea behind all these trends and styles is to keep building models that POP and stand out. It's a wonderful model, nicely photographed too.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Here's some eye candy by my friend Jim "Hollywood" Fernandez, who is as crazy about rat rods as EYEGORE!
moparmagiclives Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 As I've stated before, I'm not really into the unfinished weld/rusted look. But I thought I would share this for those that do. I have been contimplating geting this to try and save and finish for a wile now. It has a pretty interesting story, the guy who started it got this far and his shop was burned, and so was his project. The guy who has a small wrecking yard here in town has alot of great stuff on the back line. He swapped the guy out for a stock cab and 100 bucks. I would love to try and get this strate and flat black it. Find some 50's car to rob the back half for a box How about twin hillmans...maybe turbo charged flat head 4 bangers anyone ???
Jairus Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 I stopped geting the rat mags when they turned into nothing but rockabilly/tattoo convention coverage partys. I agree to some extent. But I still pick up a rag now and then off the rack when I find something cool inside. Todays economy really doesn't allow the fast changes to the hobby of the past. Back then magazines had lots to pick from to fill an issue. Each issue had plenty of new rods in it. But today, fewer are building and many are talking their time. Rods are being kept longer by the owners which means the "new stuff" that we brought the rags for, are fewer and farther between. In my opinion.
Nate Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 It's FAKE! the Patina is FAKE!!!!!!! These are just plain awesome! I do kida like the faux-tina (fake patina).
moparmagiclives Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 I agree to some extent. But I still pick up a rag now and then off the rack when I find something cool inside. Todays economy really doesn't allow the fast changes to the hobby of the past. Back then magazines had lots to pick from to fill an issue. Each issue had plenty of new rods in it. But today, fewer are building and many are talking their time. Rods are being kept longer by the owners which means the "new stuff" that we brought the rags for, are fewer and farther between. In my opinion. I agree with thet time issue, I would almost rather see those as a 6 or even 4 issue a year type of deal. give them time to get some good content built up. Good point !!!
Nate Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Speaking of faux-tina, I spotted this in front of one of the numerous antique shops near my house the other day. It's a combination of faux and real patina. They even faux-tina'd the steel wheels. Love it! Edited February 20, 2012 by Nate
AMT Pacemakers Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) I really don't have anything to say about rats.. you either like em or you don't. This is a pic of my 63 F-100 I'm rebuilding for the sixth time since 95, its had everything from a perfect red paint job to what it is now, baremetal..and I guess this will be its last new suit by me. Everyone who sees it ask "what color are you going to paint it?" my answer is "its done" and thats when the fan really gets full. Edited February 20, 2012 by Coker Creek Speed Shop
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Some wonderful pics, that white GMC pick up is marvelous. Edited February 20, 2012 by Dr. Cranky
Junkman Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Here's some eye candy by my friend Jim "Hollywood" Fernandez, who is as crazy about rat rods as EYEGORE! Those are just unbelievably nice.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks, Christian. Hollywood has a whole bunch of great rat rods . . .glad you are enjoying his work.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Here's J. Ferren's stuff, another builder that does lots of hot rods and rat rods. His archives are filled with great stuff: http://members.fotki.com/jferren/about/
Junkman Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 For the life of me I can't remember her name. I once saw pictures of a Jo-Han 1931 Cadillac V16 Town Car rat rod built by a lady. The model was extraordinarly nice and had strong goth overtones.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Shannon "Mopar Lady," who is a heck of an amazing builder. Yes, THE GOTH ROD:
Junkman Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Shannon "Mopar Lady," who is a heck of an amazing builder. Yes, THE GOTH ROD: That's the one! Now this and Jim Fernandez's tiki hearse would feel right at home in a show case in my office.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Tell me about it, me too. There are lots of cool builds out there, we just have to keep looking and bringing them here.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Of course, we have our very own Chuck Most in the house (one of my favorite Rat Rod builders out there). Hope he doesn't mind I'm singing his praise here in public! For more of Chuck Most's exciting work, you can click here: http://public.fotki.com/ChuckMost/rat-alley/tin-worm/72384a7d.html
blazefox Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Rat rods are reflective of there owners personality. If you wanna make the car in front of you go oh ###### and let you pass ratrods the way to go
Dr. Cranky Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 Steven, thanks for bringing this one back for another look through.
Foxer Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 I'm glad too that this is back. Whatever you want to label them, these are all about creativity and individuality (even though many act as inspiration for other builds .. just like hod rods in the '50's!) Cars are about fun for me and these ARE fun to see!
Nate Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Man, great stuff! Isnt that green Ford truck from the show "Fast "n Loud"?
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