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Since 2010 when the fi rst issue rolled off the press, Rat Rod
                                         Magazine has pushed one basic concept: Build it, drive
                                         it, and enjoy it. Now, we all enjoy things differently. Some
                                         of us want to park our rides, fi nd some shade, pull up a
                                         chair, and chill. Others want to tear up asphalt and tires
                                         and wreak havoc. Yet others are all about the long drives,
                                         scenic cruises, and long-haul adventures. All of these
                                         things can be amazing and enjoyable, and ultimately epic.










                                            This issue and the following feature is a multi-faceted
                                         showcase that captures two of our favorite rat rod attributes:
                                         the budget-minded, home-built, low-buck resourcefulness that
                                         rat rodding is known for – and the undying appreciation for
                                         the road and actually driving these machines.
                                            Early in the magazine’s existence the perception of rat
                                         rodding was skewed. Outsiders and detractors saw rat rods
                                         as “junk” and “undrivable.” Multiple tours and cruises and
                                         thousands of builds later – public perception has completely
                                         changed. Today rat rods are known more as drivers, and
                                         the home-built mentality is respected more than ripped.
                                         Detractors will always exist, but rat rod culture has truly
                                         evolved from what was considered a “fad” into its own
                                         signifi cant part of the automotive world.
                                            THAT my friends is pretty awesome.
                                            On these next pages you’re going to see a lot of Build-Off
                                         vehicles, Tour participants, and just downright dependable rat
                                         rods. Whether they’re here because they are the epitome of
                                         resourcefulness, or because they’ve logged more miles than a
                                         greyhound – we raise our glasses to these outstanding examples
                                         of the rat rod spirit.


                                          The following vehicles are in this feature for the way they were built,
                                           how much they are driven, or both. Because there are SO MANY
                                           rat rods that fi t into these two categories, it would be impossible
                                             to showcase them all – we have barely scratched the surface.
                                             That being said, we welcome your thoughts and feedback:
                                                         info@ratrodmagazine.com



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          40x41Budget.indd   41                                                                                4/23/18   10:27 AM
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