Play it Soft – If You Want To – Get a Print Here of this T Rat Rod If You Like ~:0)

I read something the other day about personalities. The text listed several types of people. One that fascinated me was the Rule Follower. Seems I remember it was a person that was a parent’s dream in the growing up years. Then in maturity that person – according to the author – tends to live by rules. And they like to make up rules for others as well. As you might guess – rules are not what ole VivaChas! is about. And I think that’s epitomized by this pix – T Rat Rod Poster ~:0)

Rat-O-Rama

Rat Rod Cruise-in, Grants Pass Oregon 2012 – Source: David Herschbach

Rat Rodders Off To Louisiana After Rendezvous In Mahtowa

Alright I admit it – This little T Rat Rod powered by an inline six mill is a particular fave of mine. I want all the world to appreciate this T Rat Rod and all the other rats on the road. And regarding this bit from Northlands News Center – I don’t know where in the States Mahtowa is located. I would guess Minnesota or I could look it up – but where it is – actually isn’t the point. It’s all about what’s going on there! Below somewhere there’s a video about it I found amusing and informative. But first let’s fill you in on what it’s about right from the horse’s mouth – no offense to the presenter ~:0)

Rat Rod 4×4 cruising around town

“1935 4×4 project air ride from 0 to +12 tires are 44 inch on the back 39 front Dana 5.13 gear back front 4.56 4L80E tranz LS Engine” Source: Gary Dunsworth

Dave Anderson Tells it Well Enough ~:0)

Now we’re quoting Dave here – don’t want you to think old VivaChas! would be making statements like these about the T Rat Rod – mine are much worse! – Ha!

Mahtowa, MN (NNCNOW.com)

” – Rat rods are the newest thing in old cars.

They’re hot rods built out of old junk.

Minnesota DMV vehicle inspector Paul Smith has seen an increased number of the home built bombers seeking titles.”

“I have seen so many things that are unbelievable!” said Smith.”

“Things like this slant six powered manure spreader. This is the fifth annual Rat Rod Rendezvous in Mahtowa. Northlanders and even Canadians hit the town every Labor Day weekend to share their love for rusty metal.”

“I just finished my own rat rod last week but I’m still too nervous to take it the 40 miles from my place to Mahtowa. A distance like that is nothing to some rat rodders. Last year after the rendezvous, they hit the road to Las Vegas.” said reporter Dave Anderson.

“We left with 14 cars. How many made it? All of them!” said rat rodder Roger Rentola.

That doesn’t mean there weren’t any troubles at all, though.

“We had one car that hiccupped at the 10,600 foot level in the Rockies.” said Rentola.

After this year’s rendezvous, the rust buckets will hit the road for another long distance rat tour.

“We’re going to Louisiana. We’re going to Alexandria, Louisiana.” said Rentola.

Mahtowa native Roger Rentola will take the tour in a 55 Chevy wagon.

“It was what they call a Flintstones car. The floors were shot.” said Rentola.

Now, it’s patched up just enough for a comfortable cruise from the far north to the deep south.

From even farther north, several rats from Thunder Bay will make the journey, too.

Those guys drive their rods in any kind of climate.

“It’s entertaining going sideways in a rat rod in a snowstorm and it is fun to drive a rat rod across the desert, too.” said Canadian rat rodder Patrick Wilson.

“Louisiana, here we come!”

In Mahtowa, Dave Anderson, KBJR 6 and Range 11.

The road plan for Rat Tour 2013 is to follow historic Highway 61 as far as possible along the Mississippi River to Louisiana.” Source: Northlands News Center



Rat Rod Car Show in the video Sponsored By: PeckerheadZ Rat Rod Club

T Rat Rod – Like I Said

Okay – like I said – When it comes to the T Rat Rod I’m not big on rules. But I must chuckle about News Readers. Great reporting from the news guy but he’s only 10 or 15 yonks behind the curve. Or is he? He did say the “Newest Thing” in old cars – which seems a little odd to me. And on the great continuum of rodding he could be close to right. But seems I recollect newer rodding concepts in the last decade or so. – But there I go making some kind of ruling on the guy. That’s not really fair to him. He probably works so hard at being a reporter that’s all he has time for. Maybe his hobby is preparing himself for a run for the Senate. He wouldn’t have to know anything then – would he? – Ha!

We’re kidding Dave – the presenter in the video – He’s a rat rodder and has built his own rod. So he knows his stuff. Just having him on b/c of his fear of driving his just finished rat rod the forty miles to the show. Don’t blame him about his reticence in taking it for its first long ride. It takes awhile for a rod to gain your trust. – Go for it Dave! ~:0)

Parade of Rust

“114 photos of cars sent to RatrodTV. Watch for Parade of Rust

featuring Playmate Jennifer Allan coming to DirecTV channel 354. See RatRodTV.com for details.” Source: RATRODTV

But I Digress – T Rat Rod Double Plus Ha!!

This could actually be my point in this posting. – T Rat Rod is what I consider an example of what I like to call – A Clean and Simple Rod. That of course is the technical term for it! What I’m saying is the rod has a nice simple straight-six mill. It’s not producing 650 horses. It’s not blocking out the sun! It’s so sanitary that you could actually comfortably drive the rod. – – – that is if it weren’t a T-Bucket! – Those tiny model-Ts are so small – a six foot or better man would have to drive the rod from the passenger side of the car to have enough legroom to operate the clutch, brake and throttle – as we demonstrated in another post.

Still a Bewdy

This T Rat Rod is still a bewdy of a work of automotive art though. It’s still a great example of the simplest form of car that isn’t eligible for the Soap Box Derby – Ha! And it’s still one of the nicest rides out there – do love a nice roadster! Maybe you agree ~:0) VivaChas!

Get Yourself a Nice VivaChas! Hot Rod T-Shirt from the VivaChas! T-Shirt Store – Lots to Choose ~:0) model t rat rod art

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