JunkPile Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Our guests should not have to read any more of this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Regardless of how you feel one way or the other, you'd have to admit that this one looks pretty cool. I thought of you, Mr. Most, when I saw this one: I know, it's not an all out rat, and some might say this is more of a hot rod, but the principles behind most rat rods (the chopping, the by-the-seat-of-your-pants-and-budget engineering, etc) is what fuels my imagination when I see something like this. Edited August 12, 2012 by Dr. Cranky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Regardless of how you feel one way or the other, you'd have to admit that this one looks pretty cool. I thought of you, Mr. Most, when I saw this one: I know, it's not an all out rat, and some might say this is more of a hot rod, but the principles behind most rat rods (the chopping, the by-the-seat-of-your-pants-and-budget engineering, etc) is what fuels my imagination when I see something like this. Now that's different and cool, plus I don't need a tetnus shot to look at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Now that's different and cool, plus I don't need a tetnus shot to look at it! That is pretty cool...definitely not a rust rod. It reminds of the interesting rods that Moal builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 It would be super cool if someone would cast that chopped cab in resin, then we can all build one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Here I thought a rat rod was something used to kill rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Wayyyyy cool, and it looks like fine workmanship too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 What's this? A SHINY :) rat rod? Looks like the drivers head would be in the air if/when driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Looks like a HotWheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I am also a car nut and I think the whole "rat rodding" thing is an insult to hot rodding community... I will never understand the point in spending a ton of money to make your car look like you have no put in any money into it at all... Then again everyone has a right to their own opinion and to liking certain things so I can't really knock on the style, I just do not understand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Generally the rat rods I've seen have very little money put into them (except maybe the engine), it seems that they either find free parts or get parts for cheap. (That's not saying that they are generally poorly built however) I could say the same thing about not understanding towards the guys who put tens of thousands of dollars into a shiny billeted street queen that looks the same as every other billeted street queen, save for maybe the color. Edit: Here's a rat rod that I've seen at a recent show. It may look ratty and undriveable, but in the bed is the real engineering. Edited September 10, 2012 by Jordan White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I could say the same thing about not understanding towards the guys who put tens of thousands of dollars into a shiny billeted street queen that looks the same as every other billeted street queen, save for maybe the color. That like as not never gets driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) This one was at a local show I went to about a month ago. Under that chopped Stude cab is full IMSA stock car chassis, set up to outcorner, outbrake, and outrun any of those shiny trailer queens. Edited September 10, 2012 by Longbox55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 That like as not never gets driven. Que? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 So a rat rod is not something used to get rid of rats ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 So a rat rod is not something used to get rid of rats ? I think they are more likely to have rats and other vermin living inside their rusty shells.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Or is it vermin that builds them? Just wondering. No offense meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 rat rods are hot roddings red headed stepchildren.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Rat Rod is a style typically based on extreme visuals. It does not automatically mean that the car is of poor, unsafe construction. I have seen just as many safely built Rat Rods as I have poor ones. I have also seen PLENTY of shiney Hot Rods or Street Rods that when you look close it appears as though they were engineered by a kindergartner with a blindfold on. Poor, unsafe construction is present in every segment of the automotive hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I am also a car nut and I think the whole "rat rodding" thing is an insult to hot rodding community... I will never understand the point in spending a ton of money to make your car look like you have no put in any money into it at all... Then again everyone has a right to their own opinion and to liking certain things so I can't really knock on the style, I just do not understand it. i dont think its an insult, but thte money thing is right on the.... well.... money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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