Lets see your rat rod porsche!

[SilberUrS6]

I suppose it's bad form to say it here - I absolutely HATE the "rat rod" idea, in any incarnation. American classics or German cars.

I think it looks terrible.

OK, I've said it, and won't repeat it.

[mattdillon]

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6

I suppose it's bad form to say it here - I absolutely HATE the "rat rod" idea, in any incarnation. American classics or German cars.

I think it looks terrible.

OK, I've said it, and won't repeat it.

Lol! Silber, you can always see a thread for Great looking Porsches, its only fitting that they have a thread for the Crap Rod Porsches! jmo

[jhelgesen]

Originally Posted by lfot

I like the battery hold down and how conductive it is....

[Reiver]

Originally Posted by mattmcginn

Well, in true rat style, this 79 sc we built for a buddy will someday be painted but is being enjoyed as is for now. Ratting this car is part of the journey, not the destination...



but I am building a dumb BMW 2002 rat though.

That is not a Rat Rod...flat paint does not make a Rat....I HotRod in my alternate life...a Rat Rod is rusty/visibly patched/a conglomeration of parts that may-may not belong together esthetically etc...
That fine looking flat black Porsche is a 'Traditional Rod'....

[Reiver]

Originally Posted by retrotech

Actually it is a term used by the real Hot Rod guys, as in 32 Ford High Boy. Usually a Flat head engine, definately in primer, with shag carpet. A true rat Rod is not neglected ratty, its just unrefined, as in "nothing to wax".

Nope, and no one, I mean no one puts shag carpet in a rod....A flatty, and primer are 'traditional rods' from the 40-50's...they were in primer because the young owner couldn't afford to paint it 'yet' but was forever hopeful and flatheads were cheap and plenitful.....as are SBC's today.
Rat Rod is a modern term...no one 'in the day' would let their car rust purposely ergo the primer.
A Rat is purposely left to rust to make 'modern' look patina (not my cup of whatever) and is a new deal.
Ya'll are actually talking about traditional Rods....nice work with a flat paint as was seen in the 50's....I had a 1940 Ford/283 SBC in the 60's and it was flat black....because I couldn't afford a paint job.

[Reiver]

a traditional rod
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/prb51/IMG_0574.jpg

[5495bb]

Nice as it sounds aren't "rat rods" just what we used to call "beaters". I mean there's nothing glorious about them unless some cake holes start building them to sell as "cool".

[DanielDudley]

I like a good rod with patina. To me a rat rod is a healthy car that you would be happy to drive as is. Some have super patina, others not so much. If a car doesn't have the look, I'd rather see it finished out, or at least primered.

I don't know art, but I know it when it is absent. I like a good honest car, not a deliberate statement. Jackson Pollock can stay home.

[Tremelune]

As Brooklyn resident looking for a good 911 with bad paint, I'm loving this thread. While some of these cars are simple pieces of crap, a lot of them look great with character.

My favorites are the ones that are straight and well sorted, but have paint you'll never need to fret over.

[klarsfeld]

A mate snapped this unit in Prague ( I think) recently....

[Jens]

I suppose it's good form to say it here - I absolutely LOVE the "rat rod" idea, in any incarnation. American classics or German cars.

I think it looks great.

OK, I've said it, and will repeat it.

[Jens]

Oops, forgot my photo of the RatBasterd-

[enzo1]

[al lkosmal]

welcome to the rat pack...............it's not just about artfully crafted rust..............it's a way of being. A frame of mind.

Rat basterds...unite!!

[abrokenframe]

I've been considering a rat rod that i can beat up. This would make a good one:

TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - 1967 Porsche 912 Coupe - CA Car, #'s Matching

[Targa Time]

Originally Posted by klarsfeld

A mate snapped this unit in Prague ( I think) recently....

How odd. I saw that same car, and several other modified VW's while I was in Prague. There seems to be some Bug enthusiast there.

[Norm Faustino]

Originally Posted by ratcab

here's mine.

Is that Hammond from Top Gear? Lol

[Jens]

Sure looks like Richard Hammond!

[Jens]

Al, I think you qualify as a Rural Outlaw.

[retro356]

I found this 54 Coupe several years ago. Sitting in a garage, hadn't been driven in 25 years. There is your shag carpet and paisley corduroy headliner, with airplane oil cooler. All done in the late 60's. Truly Vintage Rat/Outlaw!!

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