I'd never seen one like this. That everyone might want to see.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-FORD-FAIRLANE-500-HOT-RAT-ROD-Custom-Modern-DriveTrain-CHOPPED-AIR-BAGS-/221294564509?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item33862f149d#ht_500wt_1182
Sorry, but I just don't "get" the whole rat-look movement. I love rods (both street rods and hot rods) and I don't mind patina, but some of those tagged as "rat look" just don't do anything for me. Never been a fan of radical roof chops, I prefer subtle chops, the sort where when you look at the car you think "wow, that looks great, but what's been changed?".
I've also seen some chops with wrap-round windshieleds where the glass is held in with clear silicone sealant because it just doesn't fit the chopped top!
I agree 100%. I understand the original concept of rat rods..just having fun with a car you don't want to worry about. I don't understand the concept of spending alot of time to make a car look like a rat rod. That said, I do like the vise grip door handle
The "whats the coolest thing" crowd changes concepts like I change under wear. My "resto rod" built in the 70s went out of style many years ago, pro stock died, the smooth look is fading and the rat rod thing will pass with time as well. Given the 36 has 136K trouble free miles and still ticking more of them off I figure the "resto rod" look will be back in in a couple of years!
Don't recall any of the rat rod style cars contending for AMBR or Riddler.
Sorry.... he destroyed it.
Grandma Winnie is missing her Tickle Trunk straps and Uncle Chester has part of his Barn roof missing.
Good Lord.
Another 57 bites the dust, too bad..
The Term "Rat Rod" was coined in the early 90's by a member of the Shifters Car Club...... the term MEANT to be a working Primered, not finished, driving car....... these guys drive and build early pre war and post war hotrods.It was a rebellion against the jelly bean pastel easter eggs of Goodguys and the NSRA.....
Then it morphed... the public became aware and everything from decaying rusty crap to your Pappys rusty mailbox became a useful(?) piece..... Road signs,mascots,tools,....most are/were "art" cars....... if you want to call them that..... others argue there are no rules in building your own car.....while in the sense... maybe true.... there are rules....
At anyrate.... the mainstream media got wind of this and we got such terrific "reality shows like Monster garage and the other ones that follow.....
Every wing nut who could afford a six pack of primer and some rusty tubing was now a "ratrodder"
Heck.... they have 3-4 mags out there and folks still drink the Kool-aid.
sorry-rant -off
I was admiring the craftsmanship until I looked under the hood! I like the 30s and 40s rat rods, but what they have done with this is a ridiculous! maybe I should take my 57 body and put it on my mini van chassis!!!
However, What I truly love about classic cars is the fact that you can do whatever you want! As long as it pleases yourself there are no rules! I don't agree with a lot of the cars I see on here, But I always admire the time and effort that someone has put into it. Im a 30 year old kid! But I want my car nostalgic! Y block stays and all.
What a steaming pile...wow.
Another fine example of what happens when a chevy nerd gets a hold of a Ford...
Quote from: JPotter57 on 2013-10-10 10:35
What a steaming pile...wow.
Another fine example of what happens when a chevy nerd gets a hold of a Ford...
James, really tell us how you feel................
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disclaimer.... couldn't have said it better myself. have fun getting that titled in any state.
And I spent all those hours on mine sanding and painting when I could have gone ratty..
Here is a video of it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGf8sEyyEjU&feature=c4-overview&list=UUi8cxCdWka7V8sWTnScePpw
The hing that bothers me is they had to use Plexiglas windows. My guess is they chopped 1st without thinking about how to cut the glass.
Quote from: TexasFordGuy on 2013-10-10 20:44
The thing that bothers me is they had to use Plexiglas windows. My guess is they chopped 1st without thinking about how to cut the glass.
Hope they never have to use the windshield wipers or they'll be replacing the windshield on a regular basis or spending hours polishing out the scratches.
I've seen a few cars with wrap-around windshields where they look "factory" but those were done by chopping the glass first then making the roof/apperature fit the glass, not the other way round. I've seen examples that were done the other way and a large percentage of the glass was clear bathroom sealant!
At least he kept the door handles.I detest shave'n them.The straps are beyond comical as we know how the hood should open.....LOL.
57 Fords are already lower, wider...hard to change the proportions to look right or better.
This is an epic fail.
I don't like the stock proportions of the rear quarter panels on the Fairlane, anyway. The larger sweeping rear fins make this even worse.
Chevy hood ornament?
Man, I hate to sound like a jerk about it, but I will admit that I am a `57 Ford snob. There is nothing that can be done to make them better, as they are already the best looking, in my opinion. About as far as I will go is the 56 Ford F100 headlight rings, but I still like the factory rings better. Like I said on the HAMB in that 57 ford thread, FoMoCo spent millions of dollars designing the perfect car, and some clod comes along with a bondo trowel and thinks he can improve it? Hardly. This is typically the result of misguided attempts at "kustomization"...the rat influx only makes it worse. I hate rust and crappy paint. Nothing makes a car look worse as far as I'm concerned. Like Norwell said above, rant off for now...
PATHETIC
Quote from: BAMA_57 on 2013-10-08 22:08
That everyone might want to see.
Bama, truly really wish I never had seen this monstrosity. Hard to believe how high the bid has gotten.
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Goes to show....different strokes for different folks.....not even close to my ball park!
If the bids are real and not being posteed by the seller. Look at the bid history, if you check the hi bidders history, it says he only has 5 feedbacks. This whole thing is starting to look like a pump and dump.
All the high bidders bids were removed lasr night, top bid went from $8100.00 to $7600.00. There is no way that car has any value above driveline parts.
i need to clarify something here. Tim, your (Tom's) 57 does not fall under the monstrosity umbrella. That Custom is a great looking car now and when Tom had it. I am talking about those piles of crap where you have to squint to see that it used to be a 57 Ford. Mild customs are cool, that thing above is the furthest thing from cool. Not gonna bag on any members car, but that chevy powered pile needs to be put out of its misery.
James, don't worry, I never took offense to any comments. It's just one persons vision as opposed to another's. But, with that said, some just take it to far! I am sure that we are all in agreement on the topic of this car. Tim :unitedstates: