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Peoples use of terminology can be confusing because we see misuse or perhaps misinterpretation all the time. When you say "rat rod" for most on here that have replied I would say you're describing a rolling piece of _______________(fill in with whatever derogatory term you wish), that's more intended to shock "the man" than to be a safe, reliable rod as your earlier comments would imply. Especially considering your experience with accidents.

Hot Rods by Dean has built some pretty nice cars for some high end folks so have earned some respect. Another fellow you might want to introduce yourself to is Steve at Industrial Chassis............a fabrication wizard.

I guess "it" has already been said, so all I'll do is to say welcome aboard.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Peoples use of terminology can be confusing because we see misuse or perhaps misinterpretation all the time. When you say "rat rod" for most on here that have replied I would say you're describing a rolling piece of _______________(fill in with whatever derogatory term you wish), that's more intended to shock "the man" than to be a safe, reliable rod as your earlier comments would imply. Especially considering your experience with accidents.

Hot Rods by Dean has built some pretty nice cars for some high end folks so have earned some respect. Another fellow you might want to introduce yourself to is Steve at Industrial Chassis............a fabrication wizard.

oops, boy, did I misspeak, thank you for setting me straight, my interpretation of a rat rod was something that was old but was being restored to its former glory, with the body either needing total restoration or extensive reworking, was primed or needed filling or needed the engine restored or changed out, or more work was required, and was essentially a work in progress.

I guess were I got this impression from was when I went to Hot Rods by Dean they had some really old clunkers in their shop and back yard and I assumed these were called rat rods, clearly my error, borne out of ignorance for the craft, thus I am grateful to you for the clarification.

Thanks, John, AKA, tin-man