Cool Rat Rod I spotted on Vaca

My wife, and 2 friends were walking out of the cabella's in Owatanna Mn, when I saw this cool ride in the parking lot. I started walking over to it and my friend and his wife started calling me a stalker. I said yep, you fawkers can just wait while I check it out too. Haha

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I know not all appreceiate rat rods, but I like looking at what other people come up with. This car was built pretty well and not a hack attack unit. I really liked how they chopped the body and riveted it together in the rear. Kind of neat. The mirror was pretty cool, I'm not sure I like the open trans tunnel portions. Definitely a sweet little coupe! By the way, my wife is the young lady in the white shirt.

very interesting

:LOL:Momma said if I can't say anything nice then keep my trap shut!

I think inspections are a little more . . . ummm . . . comprehensive in Texas. Just sayin.

just looking at that makes my back and joints ache :eek::3dSMILE:

Well I will freely admit I am not a fan of Rat's but I will take time to look them over and ,yes, by those few photo's it appears well constructed. I too liked the individual touchs the owner has done like the chain surround on the rear view mirror and those rocker covers had me wondering for a short time as what make of engine. I agree with the above comments also about how low it is and that I would never be able to get my body down into it let alone get out again. I do like the way cab has been changed around to suit the owners requirements.

I couldn't believe it wasn't on air bags to be so low and still be driven without huge gouges on the floor pans. I bet he has to watch it real close. That rear view mirror caught my eye too. I thought that was pretty cool. I'm not a real fan of rats either, but I sure do like seeing new ways about doing things. I'm sure the inspections are a lot different than Texas. I don't know if Minnesota has any. I know Iowa does not if you have an original title because I've seen some scary stuff in this state. :LOL:

We've got some pretty low Rats in Texas and the Antique/Classic Rules pretty much cater to the Enthusiasts. At least so far they do.

Antiques are exempt from inspection in Texas. ASVE street rods require only an initial inspection. Classics require annual inspections.

What kind and how much FUDGE did you buy at Cabeelas??????

I'm diggin' on the timing chain surround for the rear view mirror. Tooooooo cool.

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that recycled timing chain was the first thing that got me also------------

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Originally Posted by jerry clayton

What kind and how much FUDGE did you buy at Cabeelas??????

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I actually passed on the fudge but I did check it out. :LOL: I got some ammo instead. When we came back to Iowa we went to a Scheels and we did get some fudge. Stickers, and peanut butter cup. Pretty darn good! Like I need more fat kid food. Haha

Those small cool things is what I like to check out. I also like trying to use what you have to. Sometimes it's hard to get stuff together without making it look weird or dumb in your head. Just my opinion though. :)

Interesting piece. I still haven't settled on what engine that is; looks sort'a like a Chevy, but then again, it could be a MoPar, or a ????? The reast of the car looks to be pretty well put together, but it's not my bucket of bolts. It amazes me the amount of work someone will go to to make a well engineered and built machine look like a pile of junk.

I agree. To me the engine looked like a small block chevy with some valve cover adapters or newer style heads.

Like the chain around the mirror? Check out this one at the Ruidoso Fly In last year.
Some guys just really like chain.

That chain/frame probably took more time to build than the rest of the car.

That's pretty nuts, and Jack is right. :LOL:

I wonder where the master link is??

The master link? I think he was over preparing another puke bottle. You did notice that, right?

I was wondering what that was.. the hose coming from behind the alternator obscures the view.. Or the tank on the back makes it a "honey wagon??" :eek::LOL::eek:

You do know what a "honey wagon" is right? :LOL:**):LOL: