Thread: Hot Rod Snobs!

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I have found that there are many great rodders out there. I have also seen a few snobs. I think that some of the biggest snobs are the “rat rod” or "retro rod"snobs. They claim that people with painted cars, glass cars, and or high dollar cars thumb their noses at the “unfinished rods”. They condemn these people for their perceived snobbery and at the same time they think that their car is better because it is original steel or they built it themselves. It is like the kettle calling the pot black. I am a car fan through and through. I do not look down upon any ride unless it is unsafe. I may not like every car I run across, but I can appreciate the time and dedication it took to bring it to drivable condition.

As for what is a rodder. I think that a rodder is anyone who owns a rod (I will let you guys define what you think a rod is), is passionate about it and knowledgeable about it. The type of car or state of finish does not determine if you are a rodder. I think your passion and knowledge makes you a rodder. Now you do not have to know everything about building a car but at least know what you have. I have met quite a few people who have more money than talent or time and have had a pro build them their dream car, but each one of them knew what they wanted and knew how to achieve it. Yes, they are rodders.

It is ignorant of people to look down upon any rod or person who owns a rod based upon the material the rod is made of, paint or lack there of or who built it.

I personally prefer original steel cars over glass, not because I think it makes them better, but for the historical value of it. I do not believe that it is any easier or harder to build a glass car. It all depends on how good the foundation is. I would think that a glass body that needs a lot of work to make it fit will take longer than a clean steel body to build.

Can’t we all just get along??? Sorry for that, I just could not pass it up.