Thread: My definition of a ratrod

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But the price you pay when there is a scratch on it or god forbid, drive it in the rain!! I drive my cars. I don't build things to sit in the garage just to polish weekly.

Neither do I. There's the common misconception. Just because I completely finish my car with lots of detail, I'm afraid to drive it or get it wet? Wrong-o. I drove this car just about every day I owned it. I didn't polish it every week, and God didn't forbid me to take it out in the rain. I didn't drive it in a blizzard - that's what I have a 4WD for. I'm not inclined to abuse my vehicles - but I'm not afraid to drive them either.

Not only that, there are a LOT of rodders like me out there - and on this board. A finished car is not synonymous with "trailer queen." I find it curious that many of the rat rodders disagree with having their rides lumped into one category, but are willing to categorize all finished rods as "trailer queens."

Jack
- I have yet to find a shiny rod that I feel bad sitting in.