Now I'm disillusioned I thought I had built a trad rod, but with disc brakes on all 4 corners (safety), an OHV with auto transmission (OMG, not a flattie with a '39 floor shift), seat belts and gasp, windshield wipers(more safety), a drive shaft loop (I hate pogo sticks). Then there are the halogen headlights and LED park and brake lights, complete with, get this, d-i-r-e-c-t-i-o-n-a-l signals and a 3rd brake light. Then, just for giggles, tilt steering column, stereo w/mP3, a heater (WHAT - critter comfort?)

What I'm trying to say is that I really dislike labels when applied to my car. It was built for me and mostly by me for what I wanted it to do and to do pretty well. I'm constantly trying to find improvements in what I want - and yes, I do want it shiny. I really dislike some of that rusty conglomeration of discordant parts that many call a 'rat rod'. Now, rat rod is another term I dislike as for many, not all, it means that they can throw any part on any chassis and build a car. All the more power to them, but with the exception of some folks 'wondrous gaze', not really sure who they impress. Now, a properly 'executed' {rat} rod, using decent parts that flow together look fine - but for sure, I wouldn't want mine called a rat rod.

If you have a chance, take a look at what Hot Rod has featured on their cover this month - ever wonder how the 'premier' rod rag went to hell.

Thanks Dave S. We need a good controversial subject to occasionally warm the joint up a wee bit