When is a rat rod not a rat rod?

[LarryH]

....when it' posted on the HAMB.

 

[skull]

no kidding, mines ratty right now, plan to paint it somewhat nice.

posted pics, got ribbed it's a rat.

l see all kinds in worse shape than mine and can't figure why those aint called rats

Later[dr

 

[Gastrick]

That's a mean looking Chevy coupe. What's in a name anyway

 

[Sam_Fear]

It's not a rat rod when you call it an unfinished traditional.

Call it what you want as long as you drive it.

 

[fuzz]

I like it..[dr whatever it's called..

 

[Hotrodsparky]

Great look. I like that it's a highboy, looks drivable. I like the bagged look, but they are always photographed laying on the ground so you don't get to see what they look like rollin' down the blacktop......

 

[LarryH]

There's a lot of closet rat rodders over there. I just think it's funny that they post a pic of what's obviously a bitchin' rat rod, call it a "traditional hot rod" and everyone drools over it.

If you really think about it the real traditional rodders and the rat guys actually have a lot in common when it comes to building cars.

 

[shakey56]

Words

The "tradition" began in the 30s......and they sure weren't slick and shiney!
The "tradition" really took off after WWII.....and they weren't slick and shiney either. You guys all know the history. Obviously, they don't.

Shakey

 

[CR55]

It looks great!! Who cares what the Porkers call it!!! They're just jealous!!..CR

 

[The Rattler]

It's not a rat rod when you call it an unfinished traditional.

What he said! [cl

Rattler

 

[rockabillyrat]

Now that is a nice ride.

Call it what you want..... in the end they are all hot rods.

 

[42chevy]

It is all in who posts it over there. You have to be one of the popular kids to post up a t"rat"itional rod like that

 

[ratdog]

That is really nice, no matter what its called.

 

[rainman]

Just stay here and you wont have to ask that question.[cl

 

[42chevy]

Good point. We are a little more accepting here

 

[dmw56]

It is all in who posts it over there. You have to be one of the popular kids to post up a t"rat"itional rod like that

Not true! You just don't call it a rat rod or ever mention those two words.

 

[brad]

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[StoneCold65]

If it cost 35 grand to build is it a Rat Rod?

General question but I do know of a certain "Rat Rod".

 

[chopfather]

ill sell ya my rat rod for 35 k and you can call it anything you want lol