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Although there are multiple shows and Cruis-ins a week in the area, most don't include the rat rod type. Originating in the 1920's, the rat rod was a more affordable option to the appealing and polished custom hot rod. Keeping the idea of function over form in mind, parts were stripped to relieve dead weight from the cars to ultimately go faster. But with 20 horepower engines, you could only achievement so much.
With the release of the Model A, the Flathead V8 came abundantly used on these rods meant to be driven fast and driven mean. Depending on their taste, a rat rod could look completely unfinished with a lot of work ahead to one, but another could think that its perfect with its rusted out back end dragging the ground.
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