Ratrod definition
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OK, you guys. Why don't one of you guys ask over here what the definition is of a "RatRod" ?? I'm sure they can tell us in less than 100 posts! 
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Oh ya notice the truck on the web page? looks like an untouched stocker in original condition to me?
Sorry, it looked like the horse was breathing again... hahaha
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Oh ya notice the truck on the web page? looks like an untouched stocker in original condition to me?
Sorry, it looked like the horse was breathing again... hahaha
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I personaly appreciate the "ratrod" for what it is, as much as some call them hacked up unsafe pieces of **** , i see artistry and believe it or not ingenuity.
There are some very unique aspects to each of these cars, and should be looked at with an open mind..
It takes an open mind to appreciate all things wheels and steel. I have seen crappy mud trucks with 18" of body lift, would I drive it, no. Can it be appreciated by the fact he used a cemetary fence to do it, yes.
I have seen race cars that have used parts from a swing set for a roll bar, all kinds of scary there.
Im not one to bite off someone else for unique ideas, but some folks really do have good ones, and should be appreciated for it.
There are some very unique aspects to each of these cars, and should be looked at with an open mind..
It takes an open mind to appreciate all things wheels and steel. I have seen crappy mud trucks with 18" of body lift, would I drive it, no. Can it be appreciated by the fact he used a cemetary fence to do it, yes.
I have seen race cars that have used parts from a swing set for a roll bar, all kinds of scary there.
Im not one to bite off someone else for unique ideas, but some folks really do have good ones, and should be appreciated for it.
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lol... you're alright by me for a grouch. 
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Fine, it's art, hang it on a wall or up on a pedestal with spot lights shining on it , but I don't want to see it coming toward me on public street at 50 mph. Also, if it is art I don't want any of my tax money spent on it.
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Since someone brought this thread back to life I will post this I ran across.
Rat Rod vs Lamborghini Aventador! Roadkill Episode 5 - YouTube
Everyone loved the rat rod but it was unsafe to drive and overheated quickly. Might be cool, but if you can't drive it then I'm not much of a fan. You have to watch at least at the 3:10 - 3:15 mark. Classic!
I have a friend that always wanted a T-bucket. He finally got a low end one and he sold it for a loss and was relieved to be done with it. He wanted to drive and there was always something that prevented him from really enjoying the drive.
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