I'm am not afraid! :-) I am a long time fan of rods (since the late 50s) and I would say that it has to be a 'fifties style build, as those that were done post World War Two, when the hobby was just getting established nationwide.

I have a feeling that the "vintage rod movement" will add to that basic definition things like:

must look amateurish...

cannot cost much.... or at least not look like it...

must be painted a flat finish...

extra points will be awarded for rust, patina, and zero ground clearance. :-)~