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Join Date: May 2007
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Rat rod issue
the issue is, sometimes they're too gol-darn low!
This can be neither safe nor comfortable.   
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08-04-2021, 06:37 PM
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You got your coffin right there!
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08-04-2021, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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They are probably on airbag suspensions in the rear. For driving with hey raise the rear.
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08-04-2021, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Columbus, OH
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Those examples are silly, but I have some some amazing rat rods at shows.
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08-04-2021, 07:39 PM
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Rice cars can be even worse. Lower budget. Less experience building.
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08-04-2021, 08:01 PM
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G'day!
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I've always liked this issue.......
The Christmas Special! 
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08-04-2021, 08:04 PM
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My neighbor had one like that. Super cool to look at, but he never drove it for that reason. Couldn’t see out, couldn’t be seen, couldn’t hear anything over the open header. It moved very rarely. 🤣
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08-04-2021, 08:24 PM
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"...all my friends know the low rider"
 Thanks fer putting that song in my head ... gonna be a good day 
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08-05-2021, 03:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nokesville, Va.
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Well - cool - has never been safe or comfortable...
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08-05-2021, 04:09 AM
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I think planning for comfort was low on the list of priorities when those were designed/built . Looks cool though.
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08-05-2021, 04:16 AM
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I’ll be glad when the rat rod and fake patina fads go the way of fender skirts and continental kits.
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08-05-2021, 07:19 AM
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Yep, agree that it wasn't built for cross country travel. Same with a hardtail bike, but diehards do it.
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08-05-2021, 07:25 AM
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1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
1964 Porsche 356 C Sunroof coupe
1972 Porsche 914 2.0 fuel injected
1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa
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