Bob, you are a gentleman, a scholar, and a bullshit artist. The world needs more of us. And I'm kinda with your line of thinking. I don't really like the labels. I don't own anything that "I" would consider a traditional hot rod. I've got the Rat Rod label thrown on my International/???, and it kinda irks me sometimes. It Ain't perfect but it Ain't ratty. Yeah if it wasn't for the rats I probably never would have hacked up that International and Ford cab into what you have seen. I just build what I can afford, and both the "Half Rat" and my RPU were kinda built for a time feel. IE the Closed cab truck is kinda what I remember from a late 60's street/strip rod. The 28 RPU is my late 50's thing. I was born in 57, so I thought what if I started building this in 57 thru high school. Not period correct but just the feel. I wish I had the talent, the patience, and the money to build one period perfect, and constructed with what was available at the time to the average guy, materials, parts, and tools as well. I think it would be a real leering experience and challenge.

Regarding my previous post. I hope I got no ones hackles up. As in my legal disclaimer, it's just my opinion, not aimed at anyone, and not to be taken too seriously by anyone. Like I said I'm only 54, wasn't alive then, so what the heck do I know..................