"Rat"???

[GIZ59]

OK FELLAS, i recently asked ,and received info as to how a "crossover" is defined>>ta guys! next question is >>>how is a "RAT" defined ?specifically, must it be "slammed" ? note;i had assumed it was a bay that looked neglected but was mechanically "tight" i.e. owner spent cash on ensuring it was a fit vehicle re starting /running/to drive, but as for appearence ,no cash spent! so, over to you guys ,what you say? and thanks.

 

[radish]

I would say a vehicle of a certain ages that look tired showing its natural age, that is low and looks cool as ****!

But look on RAT-LOOK.COM and it seems that a ford focus with a rusty bonnet is classed a rat to, No this is just dog ****. It can't be faked

 

[beef]

Hello mate. Please don't take offence, but I find it funny that you have made over 130 posts, and you didn't know what a crossover was, or what rat meant. I suppose it tells me I should never assume anything.

 

[flynster]

Hello mate. Please don't take offence, but I find it funny that you have made over 130 posts, and you didn't know what a crossover was, or what rat meant. I suppose it tells me I should never assume anything.

that does`nt help him at all though does it fella....

some of us just need a little guidance ......i have a rat in the garden somewhere :mrgreen:

 

[petegee56]

not a term I like, i associate that more with modern cars that they stick a load of stickers on and made a couple of the panels rusty.

An old bus can have patina, ie life has made it look how it is and thats they way its staying. ideally original paint no need to be lowered but most are.

Pete

 

[beef]

I wasn't trying to be funny, just making a similar point to you, in that we, or maybe I, shouldn't assume that everybody knows as much as everybody else.

 

[gvee]

I would describe my van as ratty but it's not a rat.

It's a bit battered, bruised, scuffed and mouldy on the outside.
The inside isn't much better at the moment but will have a refurbed interior installed soon. Making the outside pretty and perfect is later on the list for me. Making it safe, functional and drivable are my priorities.

 

[dubscum]

when I was growing up I wanted a rat, my parents thought I was a "crossover" :?


my vans a piece of ****.

 

[thejinx]

:lol: :lol:

 

[68_early_bay]

when I was growing up I wanted a rat, my parents thought I was a "crossover" :?


my vans a piece of ****.

:lol: :lol:

 

[hobo]

as far as i see it patina is when the van is in a used original state and in my opinion i love these but dont have one
Rat look is when the weathered look is forced ie sanded the paint off and let rust to desired effect before a light spray of laquor to keep the look as you have wanted it. Usually very low.

Hobo

 

[GIZ59]

Oh,i"m sorry "BEEF"( Why do i love that handle so much ?) oh, i get it , it"s SO MACHO ! so my no. of posts mean i should know "something/anything ?"(2 you at least ,?) MR knows (obviously)everything?!! educational point> its a F-O-R-U-M ! KIDDO! look it up, and inbetween that lesson , tRY stop being a saddo/troll, and get out the house more ,there are people on here helping others ,advising others, u , sadly, aint one off them , u are a fuckwick.p.s. > soz i did not know what a "RAT" was.and did u notice? from your post , u didn" t either.

 

[dubscum]

Now Now, banters rife here mate, I asked loads of questions and still learning

 

[dubscum]

and constantly get the pissed taken. 2 more then other ...... cough sparky Rob B cough :lol:

 

[*Sam*]

Just a side thought , is it called RAT because is needs to have/be,
Rusty
And
Tatty ?

 

[Marvel]

The origin of Rat was from the street rod scene in the states as a reaction to hot rods being all chromed and spanky looking. In part it was to surprise people on a vehicles performance, so they usually had big feck off engines as well.

 

[Myvanway]

The first time I came across 'RAT' was BugJam were you had the 'show and shine' and then introduced 'Rust and Prime' for the less concours minters
...Always drew good crowds!!

 

[dubscum]

show winner
really clean
patina
clean
tidy
neat
original
original paint
rat
tatty
piece of ****
rough
full resto
take your pick ?

 

[Mark6455]

Isn't this rat

My dog can sniff out a rat for miles

Mark

 

[dubscum]

i can also sniff a rat