The Rat Rod From Yesteryear Is Still Popular Today
The Rat Rod From Yesteryear Is Still Popular Today
The Rat Rod From Yesteryear Is Still Popular Today
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The Rat Rod From Yesteryear Is Still Popular Today
Posted: Jan 13, 2011 |Comments: 0
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Popular in the 1950’s and now popular again the rat rod looks much like an unfinished hot rod. And, that is what they are, unfinished cars that are built to run, but with only the bare bones and nothing fancy. Originally built to be functional, rat rods today are really show-off cars, as well.
While most models still reflect the look of the ’50s and ’60s, these automobiles can be all most any unfinished-looking car. Sure, the frame is there and the engine runs, but there may be no hood, the doors may not work and a top is optional. They are built or rebuilt for function, often have a lot of power, and often make a lot of noise.
Fanciers suggest making them from scratch. You can pick up a pretty inexpensive frame or body at most any wrecking or junk yard. Of course, the older the model, the more it may cost. It can be most any brand, Chevy, Ford, Buick or a foreign make. The body will need to be gutted and then redesigned in any fashion desired. And you can resize it, making a two-seater into only one, or raising or lowering the ride.
Next you will want to work on the engine. If you don’t want a hassle, buy a completely refurbished engine, or maybe you’d rather rebuild your own. The engine doesn’t have to match the body. You can have a Cadillac body with a Ford engine. But, it does have to fit, or you can make it fit. Get or refinish a driveshaft, making sure it is the right length and find the right wheels and tires for your taste.
Finish it how you want. Get a steering wheel and other interior parts you desire. Don’t forget seatbelts. And voila, you have your rat rod. You can paint it, but you don’t have to, as these cars are known for that unfinished look.
Any vehicle can be a rat rod; not only a car, but a truck or motorcycle as well. There are many websites and online auction sites, featuring these vehicles for sale. And, there are many fancier clubs around the United States. They are often featured at car shows, or at least have a class in the show. You many find them in parades, too.
Like other car enthusiasts, the rat rod can be a fun hobby and perhaps, not as expensive as other types of vehicles. It is a great way to learn about cars and how they are built and a good way for fathers and sons, brothers and friends, to spend time together. They make a great project in a high school or college auto class and you turn out with something functional as well.
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