![]() The bodies are frequently channeled over the frame and sectioned, or the roofs are chopped, for a lower profile. Many early (pre- World War II) vehicles were not built with fenders, hoods, running boards, and bumpers. The typical rat rod is a late-1920s through to late-1950s coupe or roadster, but sometimes a truck or sedan. Biker, greaser, rockabilly, psychobilly, and punk sub-cultures are often cited as influences that shaped rat rodding. Rat rods are meant to loosely imitate, in both form and function, the "traditional" hot rods of the era. The rat rod's inception signified a throwback to the hot rods of the earlier days of hot-rod culture-built according to the owner's abilities and with the intention of being driven. ![]() Originally, rat rods were a counter-reaction to the high-priced "customs" and typical hot rods, many of which were seldom driven and served only a decorative purpose. The term has also been applied to a style of hot rod or custom car that broadly imitates or exaggerates the early hot rods of the mid-twentieth century, unlike the "traditional" hot rod, which is one built at that time or a close re-creation of one of such. Whether or not so appointed, the rat rod uniquely conveys its builder’s imagination. These parts can include non-automotive items that have been repurposed, such as a rifle used as a gear shifter, wrenches as door handles, or hand saws as sun visors. Some things I am not into but at least they are having fun with there version of the hobby.Style of vehicle customization An example of a rat rod Ford rat rodĪ rat rod, as usually known today, is a custom car with a deliberately worn-down, unfinished appearance, typically lacking paint, showing rust, and made from cheap or cast-off parts. If I had to sell one, the 4 speed car would be the first to go because of the lack of history alone.Įach person loves cars in there own way. The "patina" on it means nothing to me because it is a repaint with little history. This car will someday be completely restored. Most of the history vanished over the 41 years of it sitting. The car was parked in 1974 and never seen the light of day till this year. I also have limited history information other than the original 1962 title. For the memory of the original owner that I never knew I want to continue what she started. I have all the paper work of all the services to the car. The original owner to the car put forth extra effort to preserve the car in great condition with service contracts and a Wolfs Head lube contract. I don't only want to preserve the car as it is, I want to preserve the knowledge of the cars past. It has bumps and bruises but the history of the car and the fact that it is original paint makes me love it all the more. Our original paint 62 Jetfire will never be painted as long as I own it and as long as it is never wrecked. A car with zero history of former owners are nothing to me unless there is enough for me to attempt to track it's former owners. For me, I love the story that comes with a car. i dont care but if you say "too bad its an automatic" i will probably start running my mouth.Īs others have said, There are places for it. you wanna comment on body work, cleanliness, look, whatever. I personally dont care if and when people ridicule my cars except for one comment. Its a shame people are scared to come out and say that for fear of ridicule. That doesnt mean i will walk up to someone and hate on their car.but it also doenst mean i'mma kiss butts because they are "car guys too". ![]() thats like saying," we both breathe so lets be pals" I'm into the car stuff that i am into and thats it. Im far from one of these "we are all car guys" people. they are like rolling tetnus! satin black/murdered out look is super lame and done to death. they are typically in violation of just about EVERY safety standard there is. I respect a glossy paint job because i know that effort it takes having done it and maintain it. I'm not into rat rods, flat black, primer, rust, wrap, satin finish.
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