[imported_mega]

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

It actually goes back several decades, and started more from old customs being taken to shows before restoration in an attempt to sell them than an attempt to be cool. Obviously the old VWs got the same treatment, but the term "Rat Rod" goes way back to some old Hot Rod Magazine articles from the late '70s.

Personally I hate it when it's faked like this BMW, but I think it's cool on something like this (and even that Bug you posted)

I was referring to this

http://www.euroteknik.com/forum/gene...ood-trend.html

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by imported_mega

I was referring to this

http://www.euroteknik.com/forum/gene...ood-trend.html

I know what you were talking about, but those guys just picked it up from other people. The VW "scene" is full of clueless people unfortunatly.

[Scorpion]

Damn I don't know what to say lol.

[SpasticDwarf]

Hey guys- I'm the owner of the car.
Just thought I'd post up and say the OP is leaving some info out. The car was decently nice overall in it's "previous" state (first photo). A friend was borrowing the car and a semi ran in to him, thus totaling the car (wrecking the front end and smashing the a-pillar and windshield). I replaced the front panels but decided to do what I didn't have the balls to do previously: rusting the whole car.

I don't expect everyone to like it, that's for sure, so no worries if you think it's totally lame. It's my car, I made it for me, so in the end I'm the only critic that I'm worried about. Thanks to those who did deliver positive feedback though.

Cars are just cars. I like to have fun with 'em. You should too.

It's just a US E28- there are countless examples out there. My car is totaled, a salvage title. I just saved it from going to the junkyard.
It's not your car, and it doesn't effect you in any way, so no need to get upset.

Dislike all you want, it means nothing to me, but just relax, because it's an '80s family sedan, and I did what I wanted to it.

And if there's any doubt as to whether I ruin every car I touch, I don't. I daily drive this:


And tinker on the weekends on this:


Anyway, keep on keepin' on. Have fun with your cars, and do whatever the hell you want with 'em!

-Mike

[503Alex]

Originally Posted by SpasticDwarf

Hey guys- I'm the owner of the car.
Just thought I'd post up and say the OP is leaving some info out. The car was decently nice overall in it's "previous" state (first photo). A friend was borrowing the car and a semi ran in to him, thus totaling the car (wrecking the front end and smashing the a-pillar and windshield). I replaced the front panels but decided to do what I didn't have the balls to do previously: rusting the whole car.

I don't expect everyone to like it, that's for sure, so no worries if you think it's totally lame. It's my car, I made it for me, so in the end I'm the only critic that I'm worried about. Thanks to those who did deliver positive feedback though.

Cars are just cars. I like to have fun with 'em. You should too.

It's just a US E28- there are countless examples out there. My car is totaled, a salvage title. I just saved it from going to the junkyard.
It's not your car, and it doesn't effect you in any way, so no need to get upset.

Dislike all you want, it means nothing to me, but just relax, because it's an '80s family sedan, and I did what I wanted to it.

And if there's any doubt as to whether I ruin every car I touch, I don't. I daily drive this:


And tinker on the weekends on this:


Anyway, keep on keepin' on. Have fun with your cars, and do whatever the hell you want with 'em!

-Mike

Awesome cars! E36 M3 with the S54 is an great idea .

[cagekicker]

where do i get that done?

[im spencer]

What the hell. It looked absolutely sweet with its standard paint job... but its a gutsy concept when it comes down to it....

[Kensta335]

I think it looks pretty cool. Rims look great on it.

[DougLikesBMW]

Please sir can I have some MOAR..pictures of both that is?!

Originally Posted by SpasticDwarf

-Mike

Sweet garage more pics please

[ZStig]

I'd have to see this in person...