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Posted by: OU812 May 19 2016, 06:53 PM
Has anyone out there done a 914 rat rod, or have any photos of an example?
You know the "Steam Punk" look.
Posted by: bfrymire May 19 2016, 07:56 PM
Don't know about 914, but here's a hot rod. I have more pictures at home.
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Posted by: poorsche914 May 19 2016, 08:29 PM
Some inspiration...
This was dreamed up and built in 8 months of spare time. The details are amazing.
Posted by: bdstone914 May 19 2016, 08:44 PM
Has anyone out there done a 914 rat rod, or have any photos of an example?
You know the "Steam Punk" look.
For those of us who are uninformed what is "Steam Punk" look?
Posted by: altitude411 May 19 2016, 09:04 PM
Bruce, here's more than you probably wanted to know. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
Posted by: bdstone914 May 19 2016, 09:28 PM
Bruce, here's more than you probably wanted to know.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SteampunkThanks, yes it is more than I need to know. Please don't F-up 914 like that.
Posted by: boxsterfan May 19 2016, 09:59 PM
My friend built this rat rod.
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Posted by: Mueller May 19 2016, 10:04 PM
Rat rod is opposite of Steam Punk...not related.
A Google image search will show a few examples rat rod'ish 914s.
Posted by: veekry9 May 19 2016, 10:14 PM
https://www.google.ca/search?q=steampunk+chicks&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=607&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjN67n_0ufMAhVFrxoKHReTDrkQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=yMsUuYrlJvlxbM%3A
https://www.google.ca/search?q=steampunk+chicks&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=607&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjN67n_0ufMAhVFrxoKHReTDrkQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=steampunk+cars&imgrc=uFxa6InOhyntUM%3A
https://www.google.ca/search?q=steampunk+aeronaut&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=607&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjDqoOe1-fMAhVF1BoKHffzB-0Q_AUIBigB#imgrc=fwighkcYgi4buM%3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAGzxOO0J70
Make it easy,the retro steam era tech,applied anew to the latest 'mod'creations.
Aahh,that '33.
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Posted by: OU812 May 20 2016, 03:46 AM
Examples of bugs
And bus
Anyone done something similar to a 914?
Posted by: maddin May 20 2016, 04:12 AM
surprised the vw crowd hasn't "upgraded" a 914 with a roofrack and some useless old suitcases ...although I do like some of the deep steelies and extreme camber mods.
Posted by: jd74914 May 20 2016, 07:15 AM
Rat rod is opposite of Steam Punk...not related.
A Google image search will show a few examples rat rod'ish 914s.
One of my friends' wives is into steam punk and it can be pretty cool in terms of house ornaments like lamps, table legs, etc. but in terms of cars I've always found it super over the top. Rat rod stuff is supposed to be "driven hard and put away wet."
Posted by: JmuRiz May 20 2016, 07:31 AM
Steam punk is more like the movie "Wild Wild West"
Rat rods are more like this car on my brother-in-law's farm...if I were to get it running and take it to a gathering:
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Posted by: bulitt May 20 2016, 10:48 AM
Has anyone out there done a 914 rat rod, or have any photos of an example?
You know the "Steam Punk" look.
For those of us who are uninformed what is "Steam Punk" look?
It's how the world looked when I was a kid...
Posted by: whitetwinturbo May 20 2016, 02:01 PM
............even shaped like a steamer:
Posted by: OU812 May 20 2016, 04:08 PM
............even shaped like a steamer:
No need to know how to paint,
Or do bodywork.
I sort of like it.
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby May 20 2016, 05:55 PM
............even shaped like a steamer:
I appreciate pretty near every form of art and usually keep my opinions to myself.
But that just looks stupid. I cannot discern any redeeming value to that disaster on any level.
OK to ban me now if you wish for this indiscretion, I will go back under my rock now.
Posted by: maddin May 20 2016, 06:10 PM
............even shaped like a steamer:
I appreciate pretty near every form of art and usually keep my opinions to myself.
But that just looks stupid. I cannot discern any redeeming value to that disaster on any level.
OK to ban me now if you wish for this indiscretion, I will go back under my rock now.
why? what's wrong with a matching spare rim on your roof rack and a bumper guide on the rear fender?
Posted by: JmuRiz May 20 2016, 06:34 PM
Thank goodness that's just a rendering and not a real car 
Posted by: OU812 May 20 2016, 09:22 PM
Thank goodness that's just a rendering and not a real car
Said like a true Narpster.....
But I still kind of like it..............
I think there is a simular looking car on the Restoration Design video intro.
Its Ok though if you don't like it, as the saying goes "Its a free country"
Posted by: r_towle May 20 2016, 09:34 PM
Thank goodness that's just a rendering and not a real car
Posted by: Mueller May 20 2016, 10:28 PM
............even shaped like a steamer:
I appreciate pretty near every form of art and usually keep my opinions to myself.
But that just looks stupid. I cannot discern any redeeming value to that disaster on any level.
OK to ban me now if you wish for this indiscretion, I will go back under my rock now.
I often view builds like that are for people crying out for attention....something tragic happened to them when young and usually somebody went to jail for it or should!
Posted by: barefoot May 21 2016, 05:25 AM
............even shaped like a steamer:
Not so far off the scale:
Posted by: 914Sixer May 21 2016, 06:58 AM
Call me an old fart set in my ways, any way you display it it still crap.
Posted by: DirtyCossack May 21 2016, 07:22 AM
I really don't get the roof rack with a bunch of stuff on it trend. I also don't get the "stance" and excessive camber thing, but the roof rack with stuff is the most confusing.
Posted by: boxstr May 21 2016, 08:03 AM
This is as far to the rat rod as I have gone on my own personal cars, the flat paint is it. And people are always wanting to know, When are you going to paint it?
I think that it is painted, little squirt.
Craig at CAMP
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Posted by: OU812 May 21 2016, 02:27 PM
Ah come on guys ....widen your horizons a little.
The same was said about George Barris when he started doing his "thing"
It all about personal preference, but just to call it crap because your confused about the stuff on the roof and the camber of the tires really isn't a cogent reason.
There are a lot of 914's with flare kits, spoilers and various other modifications I don't really care for either....
And I promise you I won't try to infer the reason behind these mods is due to them being dropped on their heads or having the crap beat out of them because your folks named you Francis !
You guys crack me up....
Posted by: 1stworks May 21 2016, 02:35 PM
Ah come on guys ....widen your horizons a little.
The same was said about George Barris when he started doing his "thing"
It all about personal preference, but just to call it crap because your confused about the stuff on the roof and the camber of the tires really isn't a cogent reason.
There are a lot of 914's with flare kits, spoilers and various other modifications I don't really care for either....
And I promise you I won't try to infer the reason behind these mods is due to them being dropped on their heads or having the crap beat out of them because your folks named you Francis !
You guys crack me up....
Well said.
Posted by: RARE 6 May 21 2016, 04:55 PM
Ah come on guys ....widen your horizons a little.
The same was said about George Barris when he started doing his "thing"
It all about personal preference, but just to call it crap because your confused about the stuff on the roof and the camber of the tires really isn't a cogent reason.
There are a lot of 914's with flare kits, spoilers and various other modifications I don't really care for either....
And I promise you I won't try to infer the reason behind these mods is due to them being dropped on their heads or having the crap beat out of them because your folks named you Francis !
You guys crack me up....
Well said.
Agree wholeheartedly. Seems to be a lot of "whatever floats your boat" from folks on this board that's offset by "...so long as it's something I would do." A theoretical rat rod discussion, Maqnus jealousy and Raby cost complaints just the latest examples.
Posted by: r_towle May 21 2016, 05:03 PM
Call me an old fart set in my ways, any way you display it it still crap.
You are an old fart set in your ways.
Not that there is anything wrong with that .
I think the rat rod craze started when paint jobs went over 10k
Posted by: OU812 May 21 2016, 09:50 PM
Call me an old fart set in my ways, any way you display it it still crap.
You are an old fart set in your ways.
Not that there is anything wrong with that .
I think the rat rod craze started when paint jobs went over 10k
You could be right about the Paint thing Rich, but I think it's a little deeper than that.
I think it is intended to focus attention on the mechanism of the vehicle and not the vehicle itself. Many of these "Rat" cars have things exposed that normally are hidden. Suspension pieces, engines, steering columns, ect.
In another instance you will also see parts used from other make model cars, very often performing a different function then they were designed to do.
Being in my early 50's I am more "old school" but it is interesting to look at trends as time goes by.
Posted by: ThePaintedMan May 21 2016, 10:39 PM
I want to see a "rat" 2016 911. Scuff some paint off, promote some rust, chop it, slam it and show it. Anyone can take an old F-1 or a Beetle and throw some linseed oil + drop spindles on it. It takes REAL balls to ruin a brand new car 
Posted by: OU812 May 22 2016, 07:35 AM
I want to see a "rat" 2016 911. Scuff some paint off, promote some rust, chop it, slam it and show it. Anyone can take an old F-1 or a Beetle and throw some linseed oil + drop spindles on it. It takes REAL balls to ruin a brand new car
Someone has and will.....
Posted by: RobW May 22 2016, 07:58 AM
Just drive it! 
Posted by: OU812 May 22 2016, 02:04 PM
Just drive it!
Fahrvergnügen!
Posted by: jeffdon May 23 2016, 11:00 AM
Take a look at this hot mess....
While not something I would want to emulate, the driver has had it for years. In talking to him, I could tell he absolutely loved the thing. All the work was done by him. The love for the car, and the pride the guy had in it made it cool. I now give a thumbs up to anyone that is driving something that they have a passion for. We are all car people, and relate on some level.
Posted by: SirAndy May 23 2016, 11:08 AM
If this wasn't just paint, but actual parts, this would be steam punk:
Posted by: Brian Mifsud May 23 2016, 11:49 AM
If a collapsed suspension and rusty finish are hallmarks of "Ratrod"... then every 914 is already one...
Posted by: mbseto May 23 2016, 11:52 AM
A couple of cool examples of rat rod culture:
The story of Burt Munro, they made a movie of it a while back, "The World's Fastest Indian". He failed safety at the salt flats for using a wine bottle cork as an oil cap.
And another facet of it is this guys project.
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/monstrous-e-type-is-the-name-of-an-english-cat-with-rat-rod-mods-photo-gallery-93479.html#
I think the minute you drop a Chevy V8 into a Porsche, you're channeling a little rat rod spirit.
Posted by: OU812 May 23 2016, 12:27 PM
A couple of cool examples of rat rod culture:
The story of Burt Munro, they made a movie of it a while back, "The World's Fastest Indian". He failed safety at the salt flats for using a wine bottle cork as an oil cap.
And another facet of it is this guys project.
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/monstrous-e-type-is-the-name-of-an-english-cat-with-rat-rod-mods-photo-gallery-93479.html#
I think the minute you drop a Chevy V8 into a Porsche, you're channeling a little rat rod spirit.
I dig '"Rat Fink"
Posted by: DBCooper May 27 2016, 12:32 PM
Seen at Canepa. That's Allis Chalmers orange with tractor seat spoilers.
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Posted by: jor May 27 2016, 12:39 PM
Seen at Canepa. That's Allis Chalmers orange with tractor seat spoilers. I'm tellin' you, good advice, don't fuch with farmers.
Aren't tractor seats made of cast iron? That'd help with downforce.
Posted by: DBCooper May 27 2016, 01:07 PM
Done NASCAR moonshiner style: 
Posted by: DBCooper May 27 2016, 01:14 PM
I appreciate pretty near every form of art and usually keep my opinions to myself.
But that just looks stupid. I cannot discern any redeeming value to that disaster on any level.
OK to ban me now if you wish for this indiscretion, I will go back under my rock now.
OK, you got it, BANNED for a week.
Posted by: mgp4591 May 27 2016, 07:53 PM
Done NASCAR moonshiner style:
Pretty distinctive use of a donor car...
Posted by: OU812 May 27 2016, 08:32 PM
Done NASCAR moonshiner style:
Pretty distinctive use of a donor car...
Sham-wow!
Posted by: OU812 May 27 2016, 08:42 PM
Not a rat Porsche but rat bike?
Posted by: altitude411 May 27 2016, 09:00 PM
Posted by: rhodyguy May 28 2016, 08:20 AM
I bet the guy that rides the blown bike says "what?" All of the time. I can't figure out how he even rides the thing.
Posted by: Mueller Jun 5 2016, 07:00 PM
Had a thought which to me would be very cool and Rat Roddish....
Steel GT flares TIG welded on, but do not grind or cover up the welds, just light coat of paint so welds are visible yet protected.
Posted by: OU812 Jun 5 2016, 07:53 PM
Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy Jun 5 2016, 08:55 PM
Had a thought which to me would be very cool and Rat Roddish....
Steel GT flares TIG welded on, but do not grind or cover up the welds, just light coat of paint so welds are visible yet protected.
I found a nice-ish yellow one that needs a paint job, I'm thinking that since its a one color car, just knocking down/wet sand w really fine sand-paper. Then spray out with clear to protect area that have exposed metal. That would be a patina rat look. I'd weld in flares n grind out n clear coat. I'm looking for a picture I have of a 356 that has new fenders/wheel openings tacked in n ground smooth & in bare metal. The fit-up is exquisite and really cool looking. Tig welds would look pretty awesome in clear coat.
Posted by: Cuda911 Jun 6 2016, 12:52 AM
Rat rod 914:
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Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 6 2016, 03:56 AM
Ill just call It "patina" or Fuch the Garage..
yes they are mine
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Posted by: mgp4591 Jun 6 2016, 03:59 AM
Rat rod 914:
That's a 914 gasser - looks like about 1967!
I didn't know Stone, Woods, and Cook ran a teener!
Posted by: mbseto Jun 6 2016, 08:08 AM
Done NASCAR moonshiner style:
Pretty distinctive use of a donor car...
That'd be a donor *truck*. With donor body panels.
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jun 6 2016, 09:07 AM
Rat rod 914:
Really bad photochop.
Posted by: wes Jun 6 2016, 09:42 AM
Done NASCAR moonshiner style:
Pretty distinctive use of a donor car...
That'd be a donor *truck*. With donor body panels.
Junk yard dog watching over Papa's Hot rod , perfect!
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Jun 6 2016, 10:53 AM
I wonder how it would do up against Roadkill's "BLASPHEMI"? 
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Posted by: poorsche914 Jun 6 2016, 01:33 PM
Rat rod 914:
Really bad photochop.
Posted by: Camaro Mike Jul 6 2016, 08:18 PM
Came across this example in my travels over the weekend. More gasser than rat.
Posted by: snakemain Jul 6 2016, 08:24 PM
Saw this in Budapest in 2008.
Posted by: OU812 Jul 26 2016, 06:30 PM
356 with great Patina 
Comes with the Ultra rare "Wagon Wheel" Fuchs.....
Posted by: infraredcalvin Jul 26 2016, 08:23 PM
Posted by: porschetub Jul 26 2016, 10:27 PM
not working for me so far 
Posted by: 1stworks Jul 27 2016, 07:49 AM
Rendition of my Ls1 car with twin turbo's
Posted by: Larmo63 Jul 27 2016, 09:00 AM
I'm getting there, I have the requisite roof rack and rusty holes with patina….
Posted by: OU812 Jul 27 2016, 02:36 PM
I'm getting there, I have the requisite roof rack and rusty holes with patina….
Best one yet!
Posted by: ripper911 Jul 28 2016, 08:42 AM
Snagged from Google Maps. Yes, it's my car.
Posted by: sixnotfour Jul 28 2016, 09:00 AM
Snagged from Google Maps. Yes, it's my car.
how the heck did you find that pic ??
Posted by: ripper911 Jul 28 2016, 09:05 AM
Snagged from Google Maps. Yes, it's my car.
how the heck did you find that pic ??
I remembered seeing the google van, and checked every now and then to see if I was on there.
It also caught me at lunch on another day, after I changed the trunk lid.
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