how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevyboy73 · 04-19-2013, 08:36 PM

looking for some pics of trucks that have patina, like they found the truck! give some rat rodders inspiration!

*DrewMcD* · 04-19-2013, 08:39 PM

What is happening to this place?

chevyboy73 · 04-19-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewMcD

What is happening to this place?

what? i love these truck any shape or form they're in, factory down to the last nut and bolt or all modified

Coach529 · 04-19-2013, 11:03 PM

That rat rod title gets tossed around too much IMO.

Patina does not equal Rat Rod.

meter swinger · 04-19-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyboy73

what? i love these truck any shape or form they're in, factory down to the last nut and bolt or all modified

I agree with you, to me chevy trucks are like eggs, I like them just about any way possible. Stock, lowered, lifted, patina, pro street, pro touring, resto mod, daily driver, pimped, donked or just plain beater.

But coach is right. Rat-Rot is the most over used and least understood term ever to be cast upon the automotive world, and gets more people stirred up faster than a beehive in a hurricane.
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wildfifty2 · 04-19-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by meter swinger

I agree with you, to me chevy trucks are like eggs, I like them just about any way possible. Stock, lowered, lifted, patina, pro street, pro touring, resto mod, daily driver, pimped, donked or just plain beater.

But coach is right. Rat-Rot is the most over used and least understood term ever to be cast upon the automotive world, and gets more people stirred up faster than a beehive in a hurricane.
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I totally agree with you all but i still wants to see pictures of them.. What ever you like to call them

**G&R's57GMC** · 04-20-2013, 12:15 AM

This would be a Rat Rod with patina.

And this would be just patina on a stock '56

sqrlnts · 04-20-2013, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewMcD

What is happening to this place?

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Originally Posted by meter swinger

I agree with you, to me chevy trucks are like eggs, I like them just about any way possible. Stock, lowered, lifted, patina, pro street, pro touring, resto mod, daily driver, pimped, donked or just plain beater.

But coach is right. Rat-Rot is the most over used and least understood term ever to be cast upon the automotive world, and gets more people stirred up faster than a beehive in a hurricane.
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WHAT? Now your just pushing it, donks raise my blood pressure faster than Rat Rot any day.

davecarney2 · 04-20-2013, 08:09 AM

This ones getting bagged with black steelies with chrome caps. Leaving the patina!!!!!
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spikey · 04-20-2013, 08:23 AM

This is mine as it was dragged out of a North Dakota barn after 40 years.
This is it now.....haven't touched the body, just wipe it over with an oily rag now and then!

Coach529 · 04-20-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by spikey

This is mine as it was dragged out of a North Dakota barn after 40 years.
This is it now.....haven't touched the body, just wipe it over with an oily rag now and then!

Beautiful.........Where in ND?

Do you have a build thread?

Coach529 · 04-20-2013, 09:44 AM

From this:

To this:

NEWFISHER · 04-20-2013, 10:07 AM

My 30 day ratrod (useing the term because you asked, as close as ratrod as I get)

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Coach529 · 04-20-2013, 10:09 AM

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My 30 day ratrod (useing the term because you asked, as close as ratrod as I get)

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That cleaned up awesome!!

broey · 04-20-2013, 10:20 AM

I would only consider the very first picture a rat rod. everything else is just patina'd paint. ratrod is when you add a bunch of garbage to a truck that doesn't belong there.. I like to think of it like when a 7 year old does make up, they dont really know what they are doing so they just keep adding and adding until there isnt any room left for anything else.

spikey · 04-20-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

Beautiful.........Where in ND?

Do you have a build thread?

When I picked it up it had some old documents in the glove box......from the bits that hadn't been eaten by mice, I was able to find out that it was owned by a LeRoy Abrahansen from Bowman ND.

*DrewMcD* · 04-20-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by broey

I would only consider the very first picture a rat rod. everything else is just patina'd paint. ratrod is when you add a bunch of garbage to a truck that doesn't belong there.. I like to think of it like when a 7 year old does make up, they dont really know what they are doing so they just keep adding and adding until there isnt any room left for anything else.

This. Some cool old trucks in this thread so far, but only one "rat rod" if that's what you want to call it. Me, I'd call it a parts truck.

Coach529 · 04-20-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by spikey

When I picked it up it had some old documents in the glove box......from the bits that hadn't been eaten by mice, I was able to find out that it was owned by a LeRoy Abrahansen from Bowman ND.

Very cool!! South Western North Dakota.

chevyboy73 · 04-20-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

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read through your thread the other day, love it!

sqrlnts · 04-20-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by spikey

This is mine as it was dragged out of a North Dakota barn after 40 years.
This is it now.....haven't touched the body, just wipe it over with an oily rag now and then!

Love it, its perfect.

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Originally Posted by Coach529

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Your transformation was so cool to watch happen. Congrats on getting your truck where it is today. Looks rad.

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My 30 day ratrod (useing the term because you asked, as close as ratrod as I get) From thisTo this

Wow, I missed this fleet all along, I was not aware you had one NF! What center caps are you running on what rims there?

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Originally Posted by broey

I would only consider the very first picture a rat rod. everything else is just patina'd paint. ratrod is when you add a bunch of garbage to a truck that doesn't belong there.. I like to think of it like when a 7 year old does make up, they dont really know what they are doing so they just keep adding and adding until there isnt any room left for anything else.

Broey, where you located in the Valley? Thanks.

dubie · 04-20-2013, 12:06 PM

ok but you asked for it

dubie · 04-20-2013, 12:08 PM

some more

dubie · 04-20-2013, 12:11 PM

oooooh more

vegadesign · 04-20-2013, 12:21 PM

those are some sweet trucks.
to me the name RATROD gets tossed around alot

the true definition of a ratrod was based of the surfer beach bum
it wasnt anything fancy by far
a ratrod was something that was built from scraps laying around.
everything was made and not bought
im trying to stay true to the ratrod tradition and i use every item that people would throw away and make it a masterpiece

everything on my truckk was handmade and in some way or another was found in a ditch or in the ground
i have nothing pritty about my truck except the hubcaps lol
all my welds havent been cleaned for the acception of a bad paint job

SCHRUMGMC · 04-20-2013, 02:41 PM

Loving some of these Rat rod looking trucks, even though I sorta hate the term

04-19-2013, 08:36 PM	#1
chevyboy73 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sun Prairie, WI Posts: 131	how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" looking for some pics of trucks that have patina, like they found the truck! give some rat rodders inspiration! __________________ 2011 Silverado ECSB LT 2000 Silverado RCSB 2WD super bad habit of not owning a vehicle for a long time

04-19-2013, 08:39 PM	#2
DrewMcD Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 55	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" What is happening to this place?

04-19-2013, 11:03 PM	#4
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" That rat rod title gets tossed around too much IMO. Patina does not equal Rat Rod. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-20-2013, 12:15 AM	#7
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" This would be a Rat Rod with patina. And this would be just patina on a stock '56 Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

04-20-2013, 08:09 AM	#9
davecarney2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Catawba NC Posts: 230	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" This ones getting bagged with black steelies with chrome caps. Leaving the patina!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-20-2013, 08:23 AM	#10
spikey Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent, England Posts: 29	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" This is mine as it was dragged out of a North Dakota barn after 40 years. This is it now.....haven't touched the body, just wipe it over with an oily rag now and then! Attached Images

04-20-2013, 09:44 AM	#12
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" From this: To this: __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-20-2013, 10:07 AM	#13
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" My 30 day ratrod (useing the term because you asked, as close as ratrod as I get) From this . . To this Posted via Mobile Device

04-20-2013, 10:20 AM	#15
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" I would only consider the very first picture a rat rod. everything else is just patina'd paint. ratrod is when you add a bunch of garbage to a truck that doesn't belong there.. I like to think of it like when a 7 year old does make up, they dont really know what they are doing so they just keep adding and adding until there isnt any room left for anything else. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

04-20-2013, 12:06 PM	#21
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" ok but you asked for it Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-20-2013, 12:08 PM	#22
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" some more Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-20-2013, 12:11 PM	#23
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" oooooh more Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-20-2013, 12:21 PM	#24
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" those are some sweet trucks. to me the name RATROD gets tossed around alot the true definition of a ratrod was based of the surfer beach bum it wasnt anything fancy by far a ratrod was something that was built from scraps laying around. everything was made and not bought im trying to stay true to the ratrod tradition and i use every item that people would throw away and make it a masterpiece everything on my truckk was handmade and in some way or another was found in a ditch or in the ground i have nothing pritty about my truck except the hubcaps lol all my welds havent been cleaned for the acception of a bad paint job __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

04-20-2013, 02:41 PM	#25
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: how about some pics of 47-59 "rat rods" Loving some of these Rat rod looking trucks, even though I sorta hate the term __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100



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