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Well, if you feel like making rude comments on someone elses car .. Go for it

I was brought up a little different, thats all



Not to belabor the subject (yea, right) but I am still of the opinion that the origins of the term refer to a "ratty" appearance; be it intentional or due to lack of funds/resources.

If you saw a bum, dirty, unshaven, wearing tattered clothes would you have a problem with describing his appearance as "ratty"? Again, if the shoe fits...........




Matter of fact , no I would not make reference to his appearance..
I'd hand him a buck or two ( do it at least once a week) because ,by the grace of god , I'm not in his position
Not everyone is so judgemental ..

The word "rat rod" they think came from
"Big Daddy" /Ed Roth and his wild t-shirts and creations he made back in the 60's
remember RAT FINK ?

The late Grey Baskerville (former writer/photog of Hot Rod magazine) is credited with using the phrase 1st ..Sadly Grey passed before he was able to define the use of the word
FWIW on your description , Grey would of been driving a rat rod daily ..His old 32 had primer spots , etc

http://www.streetrodderweb.com/milestones/0309sr_1932_gray_baskerville_ford_roadster/index.html


And if you knew the value of this car today
be it historical , or emotional or the TRUE,
REAL, VALUE of it .. You would be shocked


No, you call cars with what title you prefer.
I'm just trying to save people a uncomfortable
moment when you offend a owner

Some may not be so understanding ..


Last edited by bigdad; 04/01/08 04:44 PM.