Originally posted by Streets
'60's PERIOD ROD in an unfinished state??
OJAI Rick's Pix Model "A"...
Steets, from what I can see, it looks like a "rat rod" and not a "crap rod" to me... and like Mike is trying to say, I think there needs to be some further refinement of what defines a "rat rod".

Back in high school, a buddy of mine had a chance to rescue an abused '59 Corvette. He spent all of his time and money getting the mechanicals in order, and then he wanted to just enjoy the fruits of his efforts. Well, as you might guess, some of the "un-washed" kids at school made fun of his old "junker" car. Little did they know that this car with the rusted chrome and "tree sap" paint finish was actually one fine running car. This lack of acceptance and appreciation from the "social" crowd just added to my buddy's vision of himself as being from the wrong side of the track / bad boy image. In the end, he wore this label like a "badge of honor" and never bothered to do anything about the "finish" of his car.

I don't see a problem at all with the "rat rod" label... AS LONG AS THE CARS ARE MECHANICALLY SOUND! The rat rods can portray the "outlaw" image of rodding and still be accepted with the appropriate respect and appreciation for their work.

Rat Rod or Crap Rod... if the shoe fits, wear it

Dan J