how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods"

[broey]

I bet if the owners of most of those traditional style trucks saw their trucks posted as ratrods they would get mad.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Originally Posted by broey

I bet if the owners of most of those traditional style trucks saw their trucks posted as ratrods they would get mad.
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[dubie]

easy on the rat rod word there guys hahahah These are nothing but old school hot rod pickups. I know I'd be pissed if someone referred to my truck as a rat rod when it's done. There is a big difference between old school and rat rod

[Red Foreman]

Dubie, cool bunch of pictures you posted on the previous page! That red AD is one of my favourites.

For all you forensics guys out there check out the second pic taken here in Melbourne Australia a couple of weeks ago, below the one Dubie posted & tell me its the same truck??

[Red Foreman]

Btw here's my 56 Jimmy thats work in progress, for me the word is 'Patina' I agree with the majority on this board that "rat rod" is the wrong terminology used too often here.

[chevyboy73]

about the rat rod thing, i didnt know what to call them but i guess theyd be old school rods, id rename it if i could

[NEWFISHER]

Originally Posted by Red Foreman

Dubie, cool bunch of pictures you posted on the previous page! That red AD is one of my favourites.

For all you forensics guys out there check out the second pic taken here in Melbourne Australia a couple of weeks ago, below the one Dubie posted & tell me its the same truck??

Same truck. Forward slant chop, side exit exhaust, white snap tonneu cover. Just a different door logo and tires
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[Chris.]

Dubie. this guy lives 5 minutes from me
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Like them trucks !!!

[rustyrexiusrodz]

here mine suburban

[56 3100]

my 3100

[Russell Ashley]

Here's one. And yes, that's a real casket on the back.

[jackson]

I like rat rods but not enough to build one

[iowaboynca]

Saw this up at the Junction on a ride (Bay area motorcycle riders know what i'm talking about)
According to the driver, on a late 70's chevy RV platform, SBC 350/TH350 drivetrain, model A body, 50's buick hood and standard flatbed out back. That's my buddy i ride with checking it out.

Watched him drive away with his wife on a VERY twisty road up in the coastal range.

[oossuuu754]

I prefer the term "Rusto Mod" and that is what I am shooting for on my truck. I had to strip the 40 year old white paint job and re-paint most of the truck to its factory Ocean Green. I then "aged" the paint and rusted the bare metal to get this look.

[67Mal]

I've been hanging around here for a while now. Just got interested in trucks a couple years ago (like it seems every one else has). I have not put up many posts, I just like to read about other peoples builds and ideas.
I thought this pic fit the thread, in fact all the projects I have in waiting would.
The rats prolly do have residence now, but I hope to move them out before too
long.

[918733]

Or you could just sell me some parts off of it PLease! Please!

[Shox Dr]

This is mine, 1950 GMC 150.

So far I've rewired, and carried out a top end motor rebuild. It's been reringed a few times, but the bores are original to the 228, mated to 4 Munice SM420. Oh and sorted the oil leaks.
At some stage I'll lower it with a dropped Axle from Sids.

The bodywork is get liberally coated with Briwax using an old paint brush, Rusted areas looks like a horse chestnut in the sun.