Author Topic: Rat Look - like it or loathe it! (Read 1446 times)

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

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

found some more pics

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

The Ratleigh Styler

pimpin

kungfunky · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2011, 01:21 PM »

yup same here I think they look great

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #2 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.

brettypeeps · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2011, 02:20 PM »

Great cup holder.

rick1970 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:59 PM »

Opel kadett

my first car in 87, loving this example too

ThisBitterPill · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:29 PM »

I'm a big fan of Rat Rods....

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....?

Jaymz · « **Reply #6 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.

I want that so bad, right up my street that is

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:59 PM »

Quote from: Rick70 on September 24, 2011, 04:59 PM

Opel kadett my first car in 87, loving this example too

Kicking out around 500bhp too.

m1ke · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:15 PM »

i need me that cup holder for my latte

dordymush · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2011, 08:24 PM »

proper aged rat look i like.
something like this

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and motor wise

but the paint strippered modern motors these days

cbrboy-2008 · « **Reply #10 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

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:36 AM »

This IS rat look

xGoose · « **Reply #12 on:** September 25, 2011, 05:39 AM »

I was given this recently. Its staying 100% as it is

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:10 AM »

Like your Chopper, i'd have a Mk2, Fizzy Lemon is my fave.

ameobic dysentry · « **Reply #14 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?

MickRich393 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:00 PM »

I love that Ratleigh!!

Betty · « **Reply #16 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:12 PM »

gobshite · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2011, 02:23 AM »

SaMAlex · « **Reply #18 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.

kungfunky · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:03 AM »

This is my pals Chevy pickup rat look.

oldschoolace · « **Reply #20 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.

Dark Sunday, how did that stem get like that?

gobshite · « **Reply #21 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.

Dark Sunday, how did that stem get like that?

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,

i've got a T1 barcode malyon on the go now....

griff · « **Reply #22 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.

Rodgy1970 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 28, 2011, 01:10 PM »

Some great bikes and vehicles in this thread

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

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