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Title: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: Rodgy1970 on September 24, 2011, 12:39 PM: posted this on another thread,

closest i've seen is this bit more contrived and some pretty clever mods

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv281/rodgy1970/billybad1.jpg)

it's a trend that's been around for a long time, nothing new as kids in the states have been copying hot rods and since the late 40's/50's

it's a pure marmite thing :LolLolLolLol:

found some more pics

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv281/rodgy1970/billybad2-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv281/rodgy1970/billybad3-1.jpg)

heres my work in progress, built for the endo competition on BW

The Ratleigh Styler :Great_Britain:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv281/rodgy1970/012-9.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv281/rodgy1970/010-14.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv281/rodgy1970/014-8.jpg)

pimpin :coolsmiley:

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: kungfunky on September 24, 2011, 01:21 PM: yup same here I think they look great :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 24, 2011, 01:57 PM: A guy I know takes his rat Kadett C to all the shows, I have an old Burner frame so thinking of doing it like this to take to the shows on his roof rack.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/206694_165645800158397_100001389340124_390513_151145_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: brettypeeps on September 24, 2011, 02:20 PM: Great cup holder. :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: rick1970 on September 24, 2011, 04:59 PM: Opel kadett :smitten: my first car in 87, loving this example too :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: ThisBitterPill on September 24, 2011, 05:29 PM: I'm a big fan of Rat Rods....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r82/ThiBitterPill/5c98f5ee.jpg)

I never thought of doing a Rat BMX....Shame I spent all my money on bloody NOS bits!

Hmmm....Maybe I could build one of each....?

>:D
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: Jaymz on September 24, 2011, 05:48 PM: Quote from: retrodan72 on September 24, 2011, 01:57 PM
A guy I know takes his rat Kadett C to all the shows, I have an old Burner frame so thinking of doing it like this to take to the shows on his roof rack.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/206694_165645800158397_100001389340124_390513_151145_n.jpg)
I want that so bad, right up my street that is
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 24, 2011, 05:59 PM: Quote from: Rick70 on September 24, 2011, 04:59 PM
Opel kadett :smitten: my first car in 87, loving this example too :daumenhoch:

Kicking out around 500bhp too.
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: m1ke on September 24, 2011, 07:15 PM: i need me that cup holder for my latte ;D
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: dordymush on September 24, 2011, 08:24 PM: proper aged rat look i like.
something like this 8).

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v229/dordymush/DSCN0085.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v229/dordymush/DSCN0084.jpg)

and motor wise

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v229/dordymush/rattypickup.jpg)

but the paint strippered modern motors these days ???
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: cbrboy-2008 on September 24, 2011, 08:38 PM: rat look & hot rods are epic ive got a hot rod theme dyno its on my facebook group east coast bmx everybody more than welcome to join :)
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 25, 2011, 02:36 AM: This IS rat look
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/30412_420657185675_517365675_5537916_3579163_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loate it!
Post by: xGoose on September 25, 2011, 05:39 AM: I was given this recently. Its staying 100% as it is :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt134/botophuket/CHOPPER11025-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt134/botophuket/CHOPPER11029-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt134/botophuket/CHOPPER11028.jpg)
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 25, 2011, 10:10 AM: Like your Chopper, i'd have a Mk2, Fizzy Lemon is my fave.
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: ameobic dysentry on September 25, 2011, 01:26 PM: I like bikes and VWs with a worn look - I especially like survivors

However, I HATE it when parts are left to go rusty. Why would you want a rusty car/bike?
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: MickRich393 on September 25, 2011, 02:00 PM: I love that Ratleigh!! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: Betty on September 25, 2011, 02:12 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/m48/markw33/21-8-11003.jpg)
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: gobshite on September 26, 2011, 02:23 AM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/DSC04108.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/bitchstandard023-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/DSC01967.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/DSC01956-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/DSC01968.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/DSC01963.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g171/jarvicseven/DSC01965.jpg)
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: SaMAlex on September 26, 2011, 08:58 AM: Phew. I was wondering when DSD was going to post in this thread. That T1 is SO nice. Have you got pics of that Rust decal S&M you had (didnt you bury it in the garden for a while?).

I think there is a difference between a "rat rod" car .... and something that is rusty, and a bit crap. Those old Fords and VWs look so good because they are great looking vehicles, that are worth quite a bit, but have that "survivor" look. A rustly old Micra or Allegro AINT the same.

Also, I dont think a "messy" build BMX is Rat look. Or most of my bikes are "Rat look"! haha.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/alexleech/Bikes/menbuild3.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/alexleech/Bikes/dirtbikedone.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/r313/alexleech/Bikes/JMC1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: kungfunky on September 26, 2011, 09:03 AM: This is my pals Chevy pickup rat look.
(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/014-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: oldschoolace on September 26, 2011, 10:21 AM: I dont mind the rat look if its a tatty rider but the more contrived ones are bobbins. Purposely putting tatty parts on a bike, or worse stil distressing parts, is just naff. :yahoo_silent:

Dark Sunday, how did that stem get like that? :shocked:
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: gobshite on September 27, 2011, 09:58 PM: Quote from: oldschoolace on September 26, 2011, 10:21 AM
I dont mind the rat look if its a tatty rider but the more contrived ones are bobbins. Purposely putting tatty parts on a bike, or worse stil distressing parts, is just naff. :yahoo_silent:

Dark Sunday, how did that stem get like that? :shocked:

some cack handed fookwit tried to strip the ano off it with a bastard file, i bought it of ebay for like £5, one side was beyond repair so i pummeled the fook out of it for half and hour then polished the saveable parts,

i've always loved rust, particularly on a pushbike, nothing like a well oiled and maintained machine that shows its age with pride,
the frame belonged to T1 team rider paul buchanan and luckily it came as it is now,its a complete custom frame, the only one ever made, seems a shame to do anything to it i guess,
its here on cycleexif too,
http://www.cycleexif.com/terrible-one-custom

alex,
i fooked around with the s&m trying different stuff ro rust it, i did indeed bury it for a few weeks, :LolLolLolLol:
i've got a T1 barcode malyon on the go now....
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: griff on September 27, 2011, 10:56 PM: I know I've said it before but that T1 is a corker of a bike, wouldn't change anything on it and one of only a few new-school bikes with enough character for me to really lust after.
Title: Re: Rat Look - like it or loathe it!
Post by: Rodgy1970 on September 28, 2011, 01:10 PM: Some great bikes and vehicles in this thread :daumenhoch:

Really love those new school bikes, would have one if I thought I could do it any justice.

Thanks for the comments about the Ratleigh, it's currently entered in Burnerworld BOTM comp if you happen to be a member and you want to vote, don't want to canvas for votes or anything :LolLolLolLol:

http://burnerworld.8.forumer.com/viewtopic.php't=32871