What is a Rat Rod?


Rat rodz  (răt rŏdz): rat rod – ratrod – rat rodz – old school – kustom kulture – hot rod stripped down – lean and mean – what you see is what you get .  A  style of  hot rod or custom car that, in most cases, imitates (or exaggerates) the early hot rods of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. It is not to be confused with the somewhat closely related “traditional” hot rod, which is an accurate re-creation or period-correct restoration of a hot rod from the same era. Most rat rods appear “unfinished” (whether they actually are or are … Continue reading What is a Rat Rod?

The RUST REVIVAL car show


Already there has been an enormous buzz about the second annual show from a ton of states that were not in attendance last year. Those states include, north Dakota, Indiana, Michigan, even as far away as Maryland!! With the phone calls and emails received thus far, it is looking to double if not triple in size in only its second year! That is in part do to there wonderful sponsors! The Rust Revival ‘09 is set for May 29th and 30th , in Wayland, MO. The Kropdusters Car Club (www.kropdusters.com) are hosting the event with help and advice from friends, … Continue reading The RUST REVIVAL car show