oh i wasnt offended. im the last person who gets offended. i just wanted to straighten things out. i knew there was a lil hatred towards the style, and mainly the term "rat rod", i just never realized how many people actually disliked the style. but that just makes it that much more tempting to do.

i understand some throw something together unsafe. id never drive something without brakes or no floor board. the finished product will be structurally sound before i drove it. seems most people consider all rat rods unstreet worthy.

i am kinda fond of the "unfinished" look. rust doesnt bother me, and IMHO adds character. i personally dont care to make it astheticly appeasing to others. ill be doing it for myself. so if it sees any paint at all, itll be primer. cause i dont care if it shines in the sun. and rust is just a diet plan at work. less weight, the faster you go

i like stuff thats very mechanical. and its even better when you can see the mechanicalness of it (is that a word?) thats what i find appealing about the style. nothing flashy, bare bones, down to business. if it isnt really needed, do you really need it?

i wanna do it the "old way", IMO, the fun way. piecing it together with what you can find, and making things work. spending weeks in junkyards looking for that one piece, or a piece thatll work. not picking up a jegs and letting the ups guy bring it to me.

i just dont want to start any debates over a style issue. i have my opinions and youll have yours. just enjoy them for what they are, cars. and when it boils down to it, thats what makes us all happy.