Tell us about your rat-rod project or dream. As I understand, rat rods must have flat paint. Some are old projects, some new. At an informal cruise-in in Portland, Oregon I ran into a couple of late 40's rat rods that were untouched originals including pinup ladies on the side, obviously built by WWII veterans. Faded and incomplete they stole the show. I particularly am interested in flatheads but the rat rod genre is here to stay, and many impresseive projects are happening. This is remarkable human endeavor and I suggest people describe their rat rod projects here so we can be rat-impressed! Please include budgets if they are part of the picture.