I’m in favor of rat bikes!

[Smoopy's]

Thought it was time to post a thread IN FAVOR of the rat/Rockabilly Bikes out there..you know I’m a fan..and I know you are too!! So let’s fill this thread up with them..I’ll Start:

 

[Boris]

Here's one of 'em.

 

[jimbo53]

Rat bikes are the down and dirty side of the hobby. It's fun to create something to ride that has attitude!

 

[spoker]

 

[spoker]

perfect natural patina!!

 

[b 17 fan]

 

[the tinker]

Great post. Here are a few I've had that are gone and some I still have.

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[the tinker]

Before and after

Still got 8 ball

 

[Saving Tempest]

I'm thrilled that there is finally and ANTI-anti-RAT thread!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Few changes since this pic, but meh-

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

Kinda Ratty..................

 

[GTs58]

I see a couple junkyard dogs in this thread.

 

[Axlerod]

I’ll contribute to the Rat Race

 

[Hammerhead]

Hammerhead

 

[Smoopy's]

a couple more I built a few years ago..

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

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I'm normally not a huge fan of this period of Columbia. Yours is fantastic!! Love the roadkill rack. Nicely done!

 

[BLWNMNY]

Here’s one of mine....... Colson looptail.

 

[BLWNMNY]

 

[OZ1972]

Those are some sweet rides , i love rat bikes !

 

[b 17 fan]