What is a rat rod?
The term rat rod is often associated with a style or design style that exaggerates hot rods of the ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s; they are synonymous with a rugged looking construction of rusty or poorly primed parts hanging off of lowered frames with parts missing or exposed to the elements for visual effect.
How do you prepare the frame for a low rat rod truck?
Prepping the Frame: How to trim off excess frame mounts, relocate the fuel tank and drop the chassis 5″ (the cheap and easy way) for that cool, low rat rod truck look. Plus, an easy way to mount pro-street wide tires without narrowing the rear end.
How much does it cost to buy a rat rod book?
When it went out of print, people gladly paid over $200 for a copy on eBay and Amazon — and then we worked with Chester to introduce the new digital edition for less than $20! His new eBook on budget building a rat rod truck or hot rod truck is destined to be his next legendary contribution to the rod building world.
What was Chester’s first rat rod?
Don’t believe it? Take a look at Chester’s first rat rod truck: a 1922 Dodge bucket and pickup box on a Model A frame with 1940 Ford flathead V8 and running gear that he and his brothers built in the 50s.
Does the Six Pack Rat Rod have a a/C?
No A/C, but that won’t stop the breeze from moving with a retro, vacuum-operated Trico fan on the column. This is an award-winning rat rod and definite head-turner when attending shows. The Six Pack Rat is unlike most rat rods you’ve ever seen.
Where can I find rat rod listings?
Hot Rod Hotline has the rat rod listings you’re looking for, whether they’re converted barn finds, or modern marvels of classic engineering, complete with the attitude and style that defines this hot rod subculture. Looking to get behind the wheel of a ride with maximum visual impact?
Are rat rods making a comeback?
In this DIY era, the rat rod is making a comeback. Featured on shows like Vegas Rat Rods, the high performance engine in a gritty exterior defines this genre.