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Bad as Buddy Holly
Yeah it was missing parts but I was going for the rat rod look and though it was cooler that way also added a keg and a half for a gas tank I'll look for more pics
In my humble opinion, I always remebered that TRUE rat rods were cars that were not yet finished and not "pretty" enough for shows. The new term or trend in the rat rods I think is poor thinking. Why spend money just to ugly something up? The real rat rods of the 50's-60's were showing bodywork and primer spots and the main focus was either body custimization or just going fast and not worrying about the appearance. Our culture now calls a grungy or flat black car with red wheels and pinstripes a rat rod. I think this is so much easier achieved when we go back to the original type of rat rod and jsut drive while we restore.
my understanding of a rat rod is that you took whatever old car you had, enhanced the performance on the cheap, steel wheels with cheap dog dish or trim rings and chrome nuts, unify the look with primer while waiting for paint, "rigged" any thing needed like junk parts to use for mirrors, bumpers, or grills, that started to build up to an " I did it with what I could find" look.
This became a way to fix up a beater that grew into a stylized look that is driven by now overdoing and stereotyping.
Each type of resto has diverged with its look such as lead sleds, t-buckets, street rods, etc.
This Mopar diesel powered rat rod won 1st place @ the Mopar show in Vegas last year.....I don't quite understand the intrigue with the concept, but to each his own :scratch: :icon_smi:
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It gets first place for "I couldnt see you and thats why I ran you over" !
I've been out of the paint sceen for awhile so someone can give better detailed answers but a actaul satin paint would hold up better.Just black primer will fade and "chalk up" and evantaully ware off.The "flatter" the finish the less protection it has.Think of it this way interior house paint:Flat-you cant wash.Semi gloss-you can wash but be carefull.Gloss-is the toughest of them all and more durable.Thanks guys
I just want a satin black Demon that looks good and is fun to drive.
Ready for primer and final sanding.
Should I use 2k primer or black primer
Thanks guys
I just want a satin black Demon that looks good and is fun to drive.
Ready for primer and final sanding.
Should I use 2k primer or black primer