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shuttermutt · 12-01-2003, 01:29 PM

I don't think any vehicle is disqualified. I can see a 'burb lookin' pretty damn trick in Rat Rod fashion. That being said, I'm going to offer up a definition of "Rat Rod" that we can argue about...

To me, the Rat Rod is typified by the lack of high-dollar chrome and billet aluminum stuff. Often left in primer or various other states of unfinished paint, they are mechanically sound in the true "go fast first and make it pretty later" style. Contrary to what the owners of the $100k magazine queens (not that there's anything wrong with that

) might think, they are not unsafe death-traps (that would just be a junker).

Some people say that a true Rat Rod uses vintage speed parts and is limited to pre-60's cars. I say, "BAH!" Any vehicle can be a Rat Rod, but you'll score extra points for using period speed parts and accessories. You don't have to use old school stuff, but doing so is ultimately very cool.

Others claim that vehicles pass through the Rat Rod stage on the way to greatness. I disagree! As far as I'm concerned, a genuine Rat Rodder considers the style a destination and not a milestone. That's one of the great things about a Rat Rod! You can always make it pretty once you're done racing the hell out of it!

paintpyro · 12-01-2003, 01:30 PM

Hey, count me in.

I want suede with 20 inch rallys in the back, 18s in the front.

Big Daddy was an old family friend. He took me to my first cruise night. Back then I didn't realize why he always had people swarmin around him. To me he was just Big Daddy. I used to get 5 cents a piece for puttin together his little catalogs

shuttermutt · 12-01-2003, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by ChevLoRay
Okay, Stroker. I gotta give shutternutt the credit for the new "unofficial" club.

So, shutternutt, how about we go with, oh, let's say, just for tickles and grins....maybe....Old Skool.

I love the Rat Fink stuff. I have magazines from the '60's, that are loaded with RF ads.

Howabout a 67-72 truck, SWB, wide or stepside, in primer, flamed, with a blower stickin' out of the hood, and a hole in the roof with a gnarly RF-type character holdin' on to a gearshift handle stickin' out the roof....big, smokin' tires on the back, and the front end lookin' like it's about 2-ft off the ground....like Ed Roth used to do 'em.

Yep, I know Ed's style very well. Hell, this might even provide the inspiration for me to break out my crayons and do something 100% custom just for us!

krazy_texan · 12-01-2003, 02:19 PM

let me in

laplander · 12-01-2003, 04:49 PM

Here I was thinking I was the only person that liked primer more than paint. I just registered ratrodding.com and ratrodstyle.com a month or so ago. If you guys are serious about doing something, we can throw something on either of those domains and make the "unofficial" club "semi" official. Heck, I could probably set you guys up with an email addy at ratrodding.com if you wanted.

Gibe me a shout at nik@ratrodding.com if anybody is interested.

ChevLoRay · 12-01-2003, 04:53 PM

www.ratrodding.com is "For Sale".

www.ratrodstyle.com is "Under Construction

laplander · 12-01-2003, 05:02 PM

I had to get them hosted by parking them either under the for sale or under construction banner. It didn't make since to pay for bannerless hosting till I had some content for them.

98L150 · 12-01-2003, 05:49 PM

Here is a pic of one of my other toy's that I carried the rat rod look through on. This look is making a come back and I wold expectg to see more of this style in the upcoming near future. I personally like the look.

BtnkBndt · 12-01-2003, 06:59 PM

Like this with a 67-72 truck?

BtnkBndt · 12-01-2003, 07:08 PM

I have started collecting stuff for my truck and am trying to limit myself to the aftermarket stuff that would be available in the 67-72 year ranges. Some of this stuff can get pricey.

Thought about putting a web page up for people who would be interested.VINTAGE PERFORMANCE . Never finished uploading, just some of the inhale section. I've got loads on my computer just not time.

BigBlack68 · 12-01-2003, 07:10 PM

if ya go rat rod ya gotta have a louvered hood,like me

,im also sportin the flat black paint and have the grand funk finger engraved(sp) on my right vent,i still need some rims though

ChevLoRay · 12-01-2003, 08:08 PM

I think there's more of us that are into this look than I thought. I like the louver's, but I don't think that is what I am gonna do. Heck, I don't even have to get that cowl induction hood, now. It just wouldn't look right.

My plan is for my truck to be finished, but look like it isn't. By that, I mean the paint will be done over all the necessary bodywork, only it will look like primer, or close to it. John Deere implement black is one color that was mentioned to me, as having the "look". My truck will have all the body work needed to paint it any color, but I'm depending on the flames to be the focal point. There was a Rod & Custom magazine (recently) that had a '46 Ford Tudor, that was dark blue, but with the flames that I want. The owner did the car up, using nothing made after '58. Those flames are what I want.

Now, all I gotta do is get it scheduled into the body shop that I have chosen.

knucklebuster · 12-01-2003, 08:16 PM

I think I'm gonna go with atleast a tunnel with 2 4's hangin out the hood.I'd like to go with a blower but don't know how streetable you could make it?Is it possible to build a reliable but bad ass blower motor?Just incase I drive it to tennesee one day?I've got photoshop but don't have a friggin clue as to how to use it,does anyone in the unofficial club have it to mock some trucks up for us?

paintpyro · 12-01-2003, 08:20 PM

I kinda like this scoop. Kind of newstalgia.

ChevLoRay · 12-01-2003, 08:21 PM

I have an Honest Charley catalog, from '67. Sure was a lot different back then. I'm not gonna give up my Performer intake for an older Edelbrock or Offenhauser intake. As for wheels, I think steel rally's painted a contrasting color is my preference. I know they didn't exist in '67 (in a 6-hole pattern), but that's my choice.

mooneyes · 12-01-2003, 08:47 PM

....well of course i'm into the old skool look...something i was thinking of but cant afford is a hilborn fuel injection setup changed over to tpi..there are a few companys doing this now...bad as hell look with drivability.....

wild4wheels · 12-01-2003, 08:59 PM

My immediate plans after getting the bodywork done is to drop the Panel..Air Ride? Put it in Black suede, paint the rims bright "Safety Blue" and roll it. A panel version of "The Voodoo Surf Wagon" for those of you that know that Burb. Lemme see if I have a pic....

ratrod67 · 12-01-2003, 09:07 PM

Here's the outline for my truck.

Primer black with a straight body. Flat hood. 67 front clip. No chrome except for the bumpers, grill loops and round mirror heads. I'm going to put flames on the front but just an outline with red tape. Not painted in. Some striping on hood nose, around door handles and center of tailgate. Tank relocated to rear frame rails.

Stock style steel wheels but widened to 15X10 rear and 15X8 front. 235 60's in front and 28X12.5015's in back. Wheels blasted and painted red. No chrome rings or caps but will have chrome lug nuts and hopefully Cal Custom "Spiders" if I can find a set cheap enough.

Motor is a 383 but is dressed with old style hi-po parts. No billet or fancy stuff. I want to run a 6X2 intake eventually. Probably with the outboard carbs non functional and using the center 2. I have already swapped to PS, 5 lug and disc as this truck will be my daily driver.

The interior will be mostly stock but will be a floor shifter with an extended handle and skull knob. No tunes and more striping on the dash.

Any comments?

knucklebuster · 12-01-2003, 09:28 PM

Sounds killer to me,but I'd have to think about the no tunes!
paintpyro,that pic is awesome,who makes those?But I don't guess there's anyway to hang that out the hood with no filter is there or does it have a filter inside?

*Randy70C-10* · 12-01-2003, 10:16 PM

Almost forgot about this, belongs to the brother of the guy that built my frame. He's replaced that engine with an 8:71 blown 528.

Stroker · 12-01-2003, 10:32 PM

Wow! Now thats the look. What year of truck is that?

*Randy70C-10* · 12-01-2003, 10:40 PM

It's a '37 Chevy. The engine that;s in it now came out of a tractor (tractor pull type) It was an alky engine but he converted it back to gas, 950 horses.

lux hauler · 12-01-2003, 10:55 PM

That's kinda the look I'm going with on my '72 long bed.....
Semi-flat gray paint with painted bumpers to match, black steelies with 'dog-dish' centers.....no rings, black vinyl bench seat with rubber floor mat, 'Vette-style three-spoke steering wheel and a 2.5"- 4" drop. The only thing that will be colorful and shiney will be under the hood........the 500 Caddy!!

Stroker · 12-01-2003, 11:37 PM

If this truck had the paint flattened and a wheel change I think it would have the right look. Does a RatRod need Fuzzy Dice? Or skulls? Maybe the dice should be coming out of the skulls mouth.

Stroker · 12-01-2003, 11:38 PM

How about these wheels

12-01-2003, 01:29 PM	#26
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	I don't think any vehicle is disqualified. I can see a 'burb lookin' pretty damn trick in Rat Rod fashion. That being said, I'm going to offer up a definition of "Rat Rod" that we can argue about... To me, the Rat Rod is typified by the lack of high-dollar chrome and billet aluminum stuff. Often left in primer or various other states of unfinished paint, they are mechanically sound in the true "go fast first and make it pretty later" style. Contrary to what the owners of the $100k magazine queens (not that there's anything wrong with that ) might think, they are not unsafe death-traps (that would just be a junker). Some people say that a true Rat Rod uses vintage speed parts and is limited to pre-60's cars. I say, "BAH!" Any vehicle can be a Rat Rod, but you'll score extra points for using period speed parts and accessories. You don't have to use old school stuff, but doing so is ultimately very cool. Others claim that vehicles pass through the Rat Rod stage on the way to greatness. I disagree! As far as I'm concerned, a genuine Rat Rodder considers the style a destination and not a milestone. That's one of the great things about a Rat Rod! You can always make it pretty once you're done racing the hell out of it! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-01-2003, 01:30 PM	#27
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Hey, count me in. I want suede with 20 inch rallys in the back, 18s in the front. Big Daddy was an old family friend. He took me to my first cruise night. Back then I didn't realize why he always had people swarmin around him. To me he was just Big Daddy. I used to get 5 cents a piece for puttin together his little catalogs __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

12-01-2003, 02:19 PM	#29
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	let me in __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-01-2003, 04:53 PM	#31
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	www.ratrodding.com is "For Sale". www.ratrodstyle.com is "Under Construction __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-01-2003, 05:49 PM	#33
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Rat rod look Here is a pic of one of my other toy's that I carried the rat rod look through on. This look is making a come back and I wold expectg to see more of this style in the upcoming near future. I personally like the look. Attached Images

12-01-2003, 04:49 PM	#30
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Here I was thinking I was the only person that liked primer more than paint. I just registered ratrodding.com and ratrodstyle.com a month or so ago. If you guys are serious about doing something, we can throw something on either of those domains and make the "unofficial" club "semi" official. Heck, I could probably set you guys up with an email addy at ratrodding.com if you wanted. Gibe me a shout at nik@ratrodding.com if anybody is interested.

12-01-2003, 05:02 PM	#32
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	I had to get them hosted by parking them either under the for sale or under construction banner. It didn't make since to pay for bannerless hosting till I had some content for them.

12-01-2003, 06:59 PM	#34
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Like this with a 67-72 truck? Attached Images __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

12-01-2003, 07:08 PM	#35
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	I have started collecting stuff for my truck and am trying to limit myself to the aftermarket stuff that would be available in the 67-72 year ranges. Some of this stuff can get pricey. Thought about putting a web page up for people who would be interested.VINTAGE PERFORMANCE . Never finished uploading, just some of the inhale section. I've got loads on my computer just not time. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

12-01-2003, 07:10 PM	#36
BigBlack68 Negative Camber Join Date: May 2003 Location: Clearwater,Fla Posts: 117	if ya go rat rod ya gotta have a louvered hood,like me ,im also sportin the flat black paint and have the grand funk finger engraved(sp) on my right vent,i still need some rims though Attached Images __________________ 68 c20 64 cadillac coupe deville 64 cadillac sedan deville two 84 50th anniversary nissan 300zx tubos 98 S-10 ex-cab,my 4 cyl daily driver

12-01-2003, 08:08 PM	#37
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I think there's more of us that are into this look than I thought. I like the louver's, but I don't think that is what I am gonna do. Heck, I don't even have to get that cowl induction hood, now. It just wouldn't look right. My plan is for my truck to be finished, but look like it isn't. By that, I mean the paint will be done over all the necessary bodywork, only it will look like primer, or close to it. John Deere implement black is one color that was mentioned to me, as having the "look". My truck will have all the body work needed to paint it any color, but I'm depending on the flames to be the focal point. There was a Rod & Custom magazine (recently) that had a '46 Ford Tudor, that was dark blue, but with the flames that I want. The owner did the car up, using nothing made after '58. Those flames are what I want. Now, all I gotta do is get it scheduled into the body shop that I have chosen. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-01-2003, 08:16 PM	#38
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	I think I'm gonna go with atleast a tunnel with 2 4's hangin out the hood.I'd like to go with a blower but don't know how streetable you could make it?Is it possible to build a reliable but bad ass blower motor?Just incase I drive it to tennesee one day?I've got photoshop but don't have a friggin clue as to how to use it,does anyone in the unofficial club have it to mock some trucks up for us? __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

12-01-2003, 08:20 PM	#39
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	I kinda like this scoop. Kind of newstalgia. Attached Images __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

12-01-2003, 08:21 PM	#40
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I have an Honest Charley catalog, from '67. Sure was a lot different back then. I'm not gonna give up my Performer intake for an older Edelbrock or Offenhauser intake. As for wheels, I think steel rally's painted a contrasting color is my preference. I know they didn't exist in '67 (in a 6-hole pattern), but that's my choice. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-01-2003, 08:47 PM	#41
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	....well of course i'm into the old skool look...something i was thinking of but cant afford is a hilborn fuel injection setup changed over to tpi..there are a few companys doing this now...bad as hell look with drivability..... __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)



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12-01-2003, 08:59 PM	#42
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	My immediate plans after getting the bodywork done is to drop the Panel..Air Ride? Put it in Black suede, paint the rims bright "Safety Blue" and roll it. A panel version of "The Voodoo Surf Wagon" for those of you that know that Burb. Lemme see if I have a pic.... Attached Images __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

12-01-2003, 09:07 PM	#43
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Here's the outline for my truck. Primer black with a straight body. Flat hood. 67 front clip. No chrome except for the bumpers, grill loops and round mirror heads. I'm going to put flames on the front but just an outline with red tape. Not painted in. Some striping on hood nose, around door handles and center of tailgate. Tank relocated to rear frame rails. Stock style steel wheels but widened to 15X10 rear and 15X8 front. 235 60's in front and 28X12.5015's in back. Wheels blasted and painted red. No chrome rings or caps but will have chrome lug nuts and hopefully Cal Custom "Spiders" if I can find a set cheap enough. Motor is a 383 but is dressed with old style hi-po parts. No billet or fancy stuff. I want to run a 6X2 intake eventually. Probably with the outboard carbs non functional and using the center 2. I have already swapped to PS, 5 lug and disc as this truck will be my daily driver. The interior will be mostly stock but will be a floor shifter with an extended handle and skull knob. No tunes and more striping on the dash. Any comments?

12-01-2003, 09:28 PM	#44
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Sounds killer to me,but I'd have to think about the no tunes! paintpyro,that pic is awesome,who makes those?But I don't guess there's anyway to hang that out the hood with no filter is there or does it have a filter inside? __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

12-01-2003, 10:16 PM	#45
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Almost forgot about this, belongs to the brother of the guy that built my frame. He's replaced that engine with an 8:71 blown 528.

12-01-2003, 10:32 PM	#46
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Wow! Now thats the look. What year of truck is that? __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

12-01-2003, 10:40 PM	#47
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	It's a '37 Chevy. The engine that;s in it now came out of a tractor (tractor pull type) It was an alky engine but he converted it back to gas, 950 horses.

12-01-2003, 10:55 PM	#48
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	That's kinda the look I'm going with on my '72 long bed..... Semi-flat gray paint with painted bumpers to match, black steelies with 'dog-dish' centers.....no rings, black vinyl bench seat with rubber floor mat, 'Vette-style three-spoke steering wheel and a 2.5"- 4" drop. The only thing that will be colorful and shiney will be under the hood........the 500 Caddy!! __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

12-01-2003, 11:37 PM	#49
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	If this truck had the paint flattened and a wheel change I think it would have the right look. Does a RatRod need Fuzzy Dice? Or skulls? Maybe the dice should be coming out of the skulls mouth. Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma Last edited by Stroker; 12-01-2003 at 11:41 PM.

12-01-2003, 11:38 PM	#50
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	How about these wheels Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

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