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Upside-Down ~ 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck Build
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Upside-Down ~ 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck Gets Instant Chassis Slam

March 28, 2020 Roadkill Customs
This is Dizzo Martell’s 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck that’s built on a chassis flipped upside down and powered by a Nissan LD28 Diesel engine. [More…]
DIY Hot Rod Chop Top and Lake Pipes
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DIY Hot Rod Chop Top and Lake Pipes

March 25, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
With the Model T on a rolling chassis, the build duo is shows how to do a chop top and scratch build a set of lake pipes. [More…]
Junked '27 Model T
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Junked ’27 Model T Rescue Mission

March 24, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
DD Speed Shop is gathering yard art and forgotten parts to build the ultimate budget 1927 Model T Rat Rod. [More…]
Rat Rod Header 125cc Mini-Bike Trike Rides Wheelies
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Rat Rod Header 125cc Mini-Bike Trike Build

February 11, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Red Beard’s Garage, after a proper dose of rat rod inspiration while attending the Redneck Rumble, started piecing together their rat rod mini bike build. [More…]
RATical ~ A Completely Hand-Built Dually Rat Rod Truck by Sean Puz
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RATical ~ A Completely Hand-Built Dually Rat Rod Truck

November 19, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Sean Puz’s very cool, completely fabricated, dually rat rod truck with 454 big-block bored 30 over and a 4L80e overdrive transmission… [More…]
1959 Chevy El Camino 800-HP Rat Rod at SEMA 2019
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From ’59 Chevy El Camino to 800-HP Rat Rod

November 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We’re fairly sure alcohol was heavily involved in the ideation and creation of this wacked-out 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, which goes by the name “Hulk-Camino.” [More…]
1946 Chevy Rat Rod Truck ~ A Rolling Tribute to Veterans
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1946 Chevy Rat Rod Truck ~ A Rolling Tribute to Veterans

November 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
via Combustion Chamber ~ This 1946 Chevrolet Truck is more than just a rat rod — it is a rolling memorial to our nation’s Veterans… [More…]
No Picture
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Real Rat Rods ~ Rats Trained to Drive to Collect Fruit Loops!

October 24, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Rats have mastered the art of driving a tiny car to collect food, and seem to find driving relaxing, tests of their poop show. [More…]
1933 Plymouth Hot Rod Burnout
Rides & Roadkillers

1933 Plymouth Hot Rod ~ Burnouts and Shredding Tires

October 21, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This incredible build is TJ Russell’s amazing ’33 Plymouth, hand-built from the ground up ~ Photo gallery, video, and hella burnouts. [More…]
1925 Model TT Ford Truck / 2015 Polaris RZR XP 1000
Rides & Roadkillers

Rat Rod RZR ~ 1925 Ford Model TT Cab Meets 2015 Polaris RZR 1000

September 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Larry Bruns put a 1925 Model TT Ford Truck cab with a 2015 Polaris RZR XP 1000 for a mix of rat rod style and hill climb ability. [More…]
A Pretty Dead Girl ~ Valentino's Rat Rod
Rides & Roadkillers

A Pretty Dead Girl ~ Valentino’s Cummins Turbo Diesel Rat Rod

September 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Joe Valentino home-built his rat rod with a Craigslist ’89 Dodge RAM donor truck and very little money. Here’s what came of it. [More…]
American Rust from Rat Rod Magazine
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New Docu-Series from Rat Rod Magazine ~ American Rust

August 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
“American Rust” takes a cinematic look at the rat rod scene from the inside, following real builders and enthusiasts around the country… [More…]
Victor Jonsson's V12 Diesel Powered 1960 Volvo PV544
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Victor Jonsson’s V12 Diesel Powered 1960 Volvo PV544

August 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This beast is the brainchild of a one Victor Jonsson, a Swedish car builder. The car is a 1960 Volvo PV544 fitted with a V12 diesel engine. [More…]
1000HP Rat Rod Truck
Rides & Roadkillers

1,000HP Rat Rod Truck Built for Under $10K Gaps Everything

August 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Meet Matt Graber and his 1000HP Rat Rod Truck, Rusty. He built the truck at home, in his garage, and for under $10,000. [More…]
Traditional Hot Rods
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Hot Rods, Burnouts & Pinups ~ Beatersville Car and Bike Show

July 13, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Beatersville Car and Bike Show in Louisville, KY is a traditional rod and custom show held annually on Sunday, Memorial Day weekend. [More…]
Rat Rod and Steampunk Motorcycles
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Rat Bikes, Rat Rod, and Steampunk Motorcycle Ideas

July 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
An excellent compilation of Rat Bikes and Rat Rod Motorcycles ~ Original sound and packed with ideas. [More…]
Rat Rod Truck
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Rat Rod Truck Ideas

July 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Rat Rod Truck Photo Compilation ~ 50 Ideas and Inspiration for your own project. [More…]
VW Rat Rod
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Volksrods and VW Beetle Rods

July 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Volksrods are modified Volkswagen beetles. VW Beetles are affordable, easy to find, and easy to find parts for… [More…]

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