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WHERE TO FIND IT: ISSUE 28
OWNER: ROOSTER MCGEE
PHOTOGRAPHY: JERRY RIPLEY
AND CHARLIE PACHECO

Back in 2011 when the fi rst Tour Rat was built and
Part of the 30-day $3000 Build-Off
in 2014, Rooster’s “Rat Buster” emanated
unveiled, there was still a lingering misperception
one thing: FUN. Rooster’s an entertaining guy
that rat rods weren’t drivable. The idea of building a
to begin with, but this car was center stage
fl agship magazine vehicle each year started as a way
for all sorts of antics throughout the competition the living hell out of them – multiple tours, many events
to show the general public that rat rods could in fact
and beyond. A true budget-builder to the core,
be driven to the ends of the earth, safely and reliably.
no one gets more out of their vehicles than
After building each Tour Rat, Bryan Dagel then drove
this guy – and this Edsel earned its stripes
– these cars logged a LOT of miles and are all
still being driven today.
many times over.

WHERE TO FIND IT: ISSUE 41
OWNER: ROOSTER MCGEE
PHOTOGRAPHY: JEFF EATLEY
Aside from his Build-Off participation, Rooster is
known for his showmanship. He loves to participate
in the free-style burnout contests along with those
crazy Cajuns, and his builds really do embody the
blue-collar rat rod spirit. He builds 'em as cheap as
possible, then rips the hell out of them wherever he
can - putting on a show wherever he goes. Budget-
built and driven into the ground, Rooster style!

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