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Old 12-30-2013, 07:55 PM
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OT: The problem with rat rods

that isn't talked about:
 
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I want to see the guy in overalls get into and out of it! Other than that my only question is why?
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I agree, those wheels are horrible.
 
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They think they are being cool - more like fool or tool
They are like the ones with their bodies pierced with metal and covered with tattoos

Every time I have the chance I tell them "The first time I saw someone that looks like you I wasn't impressed, nor am I now - You are dismissed."
 
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The first rat rod I ever saw I thought was kind of original and clever. Every one since then I fell fast asleep....
 
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I like my rats, lots of fun to drive


 
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Well, if he has a bad accident, he's already in the coffin.
 
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I've said it every time the subject is brought up, I've seen one that I was worth more the scrap value and I would not want any to be.on the road, anywhere me.
 
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I've seen some very clever and some not so clever. I plan on building one but I want to use a dent side
 
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I'd be across the road viewing some of that nice looking iron over there.
 
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I just threw up in my mouth !!!! Please some one explain what should be an extinct species . Just because you can , doesn't mean you should .
 
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So he spent all that time and effort to make that thing and didn't think to put in a top entrance....
Those wheels and tires cost enough to get me a long way to getting my truck fixed up.

Dave, with what gets called rat rods now, I wouldn't put yours in that same classification.
 
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I honestly think some of these guys have have a lot of talent that is sadly wasted .
 
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I like my rats, lots of fun to drive


Those are not considered to be rat rods around here. They are still identifiable. Huge difference between your vehicles and that cap wedge with wheels. I want to see that "skinny" boy in the overalls climb in that thing.
 
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so when I show up at Docs next year in this........

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