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Saw this at a car show near me Friday night. Not sure what year but you guys are the experts. Was part of a club that had assortment of rusty gassers. He wouldn't show me what was under the hood
I always find it amusing when they spray clear over the rust. To each his own but that is not my deal. I notice this one has horse blankets for seat covers which is very common. Some of the true rat rods I find interesting with some of the stuff these guys come up with.
I remember when vehicles like that were frowned upon at car shows. Now they are all the rage. Some are even asking more money because it has "patina". Not sure where this whole patina thing came from(assuming the rat rods played some part) but I don't ever recall hearing that term until recent yrs. And I wonder why he wouldn't pop the hood. Maybe had a chevy sb in there?
I think it's a case of trying too hard at looking like you're not trying. Rat rods are the hipsters of classic cars, desperately caring about us noticing that you're a badass because you don't care.
A horse blanket goes over ripped seats, not because you're trying to look cool, but because the seats are ripped and you're using the car while you're working on getting them fixed, or you're saving the money to do so, or you're just going to drive it into the ground as is. Rust is the same thing, either you're going to fix it, or you don't care and will ride it on down till it falls apart.
Driving a junker is a right of passage for younger people, but, when you're older and more successful, it's time to move on, unless you want to look like Angus Young still wearing his schoolboy outfit.
Driving a junker is a right of passage for younger people, but, when you're older and more successful, it's time to move on, unless you want to look like Angus Young still wearing his schoolboy outfit.
I never got the secretive guys. Won't talk to you about their car, won't open a hood for you, won't let you take pictures. You came to a carshow, were here to look at and talk about the cars we all brought...
I never got the secretive guys. Won't talk to you about their car, won't open a hood for you, won't let you take pictures. You came to a carshow, were here to look at and talk about the cars we all brought...
Are you kidding me I can't wait for my first show, might even be a little nervous. But I'll be a proud papa chest out just a tad. Finally being the guy in the lawn chair behind the car answering not asking. Oh and yes there is a cooler full of crackling cold ones near by. Now that's a good day, yes sir that is a 72, sure you can lean in for some pictures, no it's just a Cutlass, yep 455, sorry just practicing.
I was at a big swap meet near me and saw the car again - this time just parked on the side of the road. Got a picture of the back side - check out the pipes:
Somebody likes shooting flames! Also noted the phrase "Scapegoats" on the back window and now I know this car is in a club:
Anyone notice the side pipes along the body on the outside of the bumper, What are those for? Looks like this guy like flame throwers from the looks of the spark plugs on the inboard exhausts
Anyone notice the side pipes along the body on the outside of the bumper, What are those for? Looks like this guy like flame throwers from the looks of the spark plugs on the inboard exhausts
Bellflower Pipes along the outside of the rear quarters. It was a styling element in the 60s. I'm not a fan of them myself.
I think it's a case of trying too hard at looking like you're not trying. Rat rods are the hipsters of classic cars, desperately caring about us noticing that you're a badass because you don't care.
A horse blanket goes over ripped seats, not because you're trying to look cool, but because the seats are ripped and you're using the car while you're working on getting them fixed, or you're saving the money to do so, or you're just going to drive it into the ground as is. Rust is the same thing, either you're going to fix it, or you don't care and will ride it on down till it falls apart.
Driving a junker is a right of passage for younger people, but, when you're older and more successful, it's time to move on, unless you want to look like Angus Young still wearing his schoolboy outfit.
Edit: that's RITE of passage.
I don't know if it is as simple as some don't care about fixing. I'd say it comes down to more if the vehicle is worth the effort and dollars in this case. I think they took the right path. Obviously not worth much fully fixed up, so they are having some fun with it. Why not?
Also noted the phrase "Scapegoats" on the back window and now I know this car is in a club:
