Blitz Motorcycles - Bikes. Even though this TW was finished very recently, we named it "Zero".
Because this bike is in fact the very first TW we ever worked on. 5 years ago. Since then, we increased our knowledge and we naturally offered its owner an upgrade, which we judged necessary. We can be nice sometimes, can't we? Photos: Gary Jézégabel. RAT RODS. Rat Rod definition: A Rat Rod is a newly developed name for the original hot rod style of the early 1950's.
A Rat Rod is usually a vehicle that has had many of it't non-critical parts removed. They are usually finished in primer or paints that are often period correct. They are very often a conglomeration of parts and pieces of different makes, models and after market parts. The term "rat rod" was first used by the high dollar, show cars guys to describe the low-buck, home built drivers.
How to Build a Rat Rod. Like most things in life, building a rat rod takes patience, perseverance, sweat and a bit of know how.
The beauty of taking a project like building a rat rod on is that the very definition of a rat rod is something that is imperfect and beautiful at the same time. Forget the $5,000 paint job and the perfect welding. We’re looking to build something fast, gritty and eye catching for under $5,000 bux. Firstly, I don’t recommend going into a project like this without knowing a thing or two about cars. This guide isn’t meant to be completely comprehensive, just a basic step by step guide to get you from beginning to end.