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Old 04-06-2010, 12:19 PM   #3
Christian H
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Originally Posted by jcb986
Rat Rods were great. Back then it wasn't about all the chrome and fancy paint. Most guys, like you and me built with materials on hand. I had 32' cope, chopped and sitting on a old caddy frame and suspension. Yep, had a caddy engine. It was fun. Built my first real rod in my early 20's...around 1966. 23T fiberglass bucket powered by a 350 hp Corvette engine. Red metal fleck paint, black rolled & pletted interior. And chrome. Cost me then about $2500...now it cost $35,000.
Thats exactly what I was talking jcb!
I love to hear about petrol-heads car history, a time before air bags,crumple zones, anti-lock brakes or even seat belts
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