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texas56 · 09-24-2009, 02:28 PM

this is the one we are building! We just call it "fun"!

All custom made one off Chassis, Air ride, many many unique additions. We have built many cars and I would have to say, this one is has been one of the most fun yet! And we are only in the begining! There is ALOT of creativity put in most of these and to top the next guy, you really have to have your thinkin cap on!

unclewatts · 09-24-2009, 12:13 AM

I always took it that a "Rat rod" was any vehicle that looked like S**T and went real good.(Maybe that's a sleeper) But I guess everybody's got their own idea. Myself, I am glad that there are so many aftermarket suppliers out there. It makes the parts cheaper and there are many parts like rubber items that just wouldn't be available at a dealers or wrecking yard after all these years. My local wrecking yard (Last mile...Great name) has about 8 or 9 67-72 trucks available for parts. That's just not enough when you consider the other local guys looking for parts for these trucks.

OLEBEATER · 09-24-2009, 07:23 AM

My 2 cents worth: we are all individuals with different taste, I buy and build my toys to suit ME not You, if You don't like my ride I don't care. I didn't build it to for YOU. I only judge someone elses ride in my mind, not out loud; and I bet the ones that do judge out loud have one of those crying babies leaning on their bumper and a revolving toy truck on their air filter top. Oh by the way; bright paint and glistening trim does not make anything faster, more reliable or safer. Done with it!!

BLAZEtoBLAZE · 09-24-2009, 01:32 PM

I got an idea!
how about we talk about something that actually will have an end to it someday like a how to build thread or something. bottom line is the term rat rod to one person means something else to another and likewise with hot rod or anything else. hell i got a 4x4 blazer but looking at some of the 4x4 blazers on here i got a tonka toy. everyone has their own opinion.

texanidiot25 · 09-24-2009, 02:24 PM

HAMB rules, but they rule you... They can either be the most helpful group of guys or the biggest assholes. It's great.

texanidiot25 · 09-24-2009, 02:29 PM

Wicked

Where in houston are you?

texas56 · 09-24-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Wicked

Where in houston are you?

We are actually on the South side down in Dickinson. About half way between houston and Galveston.

texanidiot25 · 09-24-2009, 03:15 PM

You ought to make a run up to the 1960 area one saturday for the Nifty 50ees show and cruise. Would love to see some of your rides in person.

texas56 · 09-24-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

You ought to make a run up to the 1960 area one saturday for the Nifty 50ees show and cruise. Would love to see some of your rides in person.

We have been up there a couple of times but it has been a while. We have one going on Sats to at the Hooters on 45 that has been doing pretty good. 175 to 300 cars usually. Not quite as big as the one you guys have but they just started few months ago.We havent really been able to go to much lately, been busy on weekends working on hot rods. Plan to take the weekend off though next weekend for Good guys, cant wait!

texas56 · 09-24-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas56

We have been up there a couple of times but it has been a while. We have one going on Sats to at the Hooters on 45 that has been doing pretty good. 175 to 300 cars usually. Not quite as big as the one you guys have but they just started few months ago.We havent really been able to go to much lately, been busy on weekends working on hot rods. Plan to take the weekend off though next weekend for Good guys, cant wait!

I think when we went last time though we were in this car.

texanidiot25 · 09-24-2009, 07:04 PM

What part of 45?

watahyahknow · 09-24-2009, 07:56 PM

ive seen a couple of them theres this towtruck that i realy like its ugly but it has some nice idea's , there is a forum devoted to them called kill billet dot com or sumtin like that
some of them actually paint the rust on there cars to make it look ratty and worn
my idea of rad rod is either using the bare minimum to get a car to run or an unfinished just started hotrod(project) the only difference in the end is the finish of the car

09-24-2009, 02:28 PM	#1
texas56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 286	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it this is the one we are building! We just call it "fun"! All custom made one off Chassis, Air ride, many many unique additions. We have built many cars and I would have to say, this one is has been one of the most fun yet! And we are only in the begining! There is ALOT of creativity put in most of these and to top the next guy, you really have to have your thinkin cap on! Attached Images __________________ 1955 First Series Thriftmaster Blown 355 TH400, S10 Chassis,narrowed 9 Inch rear, air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20s and 22s,

09-24-2009, 12:13 AM	#2
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it I always took it that a "Rat rod" was any vehicle that looked like S**T and went real good.(Maybe that's a sleeper) But I guess everybody's got their own idea. Myself, I am glad that there are so many aftermarket suppliers out there. It makes the parts cheaper and there are many parts like rubber items that just wouldn't be available at a dealers or wrecking yard after all these years. My local wrecking yard (Last mile...Great name) has about 8 or 9 67-72 trucks available for parts. That's just not enough when you consider the other local guys looking for parts for these trucks. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

09-24-2009, 07:23 AM	#3
OLEBEATER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 295	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it My 2 cents worth: we are all individuals with different taste, I buy and build my toys to suit ME not You, if You don't like my ride I don't care. I didn't build it to for YOU. I only judge someone elses ride in my mind, not out loud; and I bet the ones that do judge out loud have one of those crying babies leaning on their bumper and a revolving toy truck on their air filter top. Oh by the way; bright paint and glistening trim does not make anything faster, more reliable or safer. Done with it!!

09-24-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
BLAZEtoBLAZE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ks Posts: 18	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it I got an idea! how about we talk about something that actually will have an end to it someday like a how to build thread or something. bottom line is the term rat rod to one person means something else to another and likewise with hot rod or anything else. hell i got a 4x4 blazer but looking at some of the 4x4 blazers on here i got a tonka toy. everyone has their own opinion. __________________ 56 GMC Coe 3 door 49 GM COE custom built street rod 84 Blazer 12in Lift 70 Nova pro street project

09-24-2009, 02:24 PM	#5
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it HAMB rules, but they rule you... They can either be the most helpful group of guys or the biggest assholes. It's great.

09-24-2009, 02:29 PM	#6
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it Wicked Where in houston are you?

09-24-2009, 03:15 PM	#8
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it You ought to make a run up to the 1960 area one saturday for the Nifty 50ees show and cruise. Would love to see some of your rides in person.

09-24-2009, 07:04 PM	#11
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it What part of 45?

09-24-2009, 07:56 PM	#12
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Rat Rod or Hot Rod?? defintion?? what do you call it ive seen a couple of them theres this towtruck that i realy like its ugly but it has some nice idea's , there is a forum devoted to them called kill billet dot com or sumtin like that some of them actually paint the rust on there cars to make it look ratty and worn my idea of rad rod is either using the bare minimum to get a car to run or an unfinished just started hotrod(project) the only difference in the end is the finish of the car __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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