Hows this for a rat look panel. Randar Wheels, 1600 DP and no paint
Oopps the pic is huge. When its deleted have a look at
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?photo+200301051503511741
Cool looking Barndoor, I've got a 59 exPMG Panelvan, in similar condition, but not with those wheels.
I dont get it?
What is 'Rat Look'?
azz, rat look is rough, rusty and original on the outside , but fitted with big motor , and good mechanicals on the inside. Topped off with a nice
set of wheels.
Best ones still have faded signwriting from past days as a work van.
How many people like them here?
Is it a happening group in australia?
save money on the respray i suppose
That's the 'Mercury' bus - quite famous
in the US.
I like the 'rat' look (orig body often
*very* rusty, logo preferred, phat motor,
mags, lowered) and my barney will be a
bit like this since I'm struggling for funds
to do it 'properly' first up.
Probelm with Oz is that you'd never get
away with visible rust hanging out
everywhere - never get a legit
roadworthy and if you could fudge it
you'd get nothin but grief on the
road....Many US states and European
countries require a safety inspection
which is simply lights brakes etc - body
condition isn't covered at all...
Once you fix the rust as required here
you must paint (those bits anyway) and
the look is gone.....
I'm thinking about a primer look or brown
zinc chromate base and paint and then
rubbing back to get a flattish paint job
rubbed through to the primer in a few
spots (ie the pseudo orig paint ratitsh
look)..
RobK
[Edited on 20-2-2003 by splitbusaustralia]
[Edited on 20-2-2003 by splitbusaustralia]
Indicators?? Semaphores??
Love the extended bumper!! 
Ratlook is cool,And that bus rocks,Its a pitty there isnt many ratlook dubs in oz.You dont need rust to get away with the ratlook its all about being creative as Rob mentioned you can also use primer.Another way to acheive this is keep the original paint work repair dents etc and prime panels etc and leave it primed slam it polish up the chrome some mad wheels and add a bit of accessories and there you have it just be creative.Remember the mechanics have to be up to scratch too.
I reckon it looks sh!t hot. I'm printing it and framing it...
I luuuuuuv it:kiss
But if the rust is not eating through the body, just superficial? A clear flat coat of something (so technical 
)?
I'd be tempted to use the red oxide, but I think I'd settle for matt black.
sweet ride this is in the future for me.
LOOK OUT!!!!!
I'd luv to see some rats at our shows:bounce
I'll second that , do up a "Rat " and show it.
That would make for variety.
Would allow another out for creativity.
i got one started still a bit to go ,could you imagin taking it in to get reg at the pits,?think ill take it in primer then do the paint,,,logo,,ect
that is pretty sweet !
i wish we had no laws like america !!
:bounce
Different lol..
Youd really upset ppl at the lights if the rust bucket was a rocket :P
Mags are worth more than the car
:P:P
I love the rat look its the ulitmate piss take to the people at the lights and the purists
:o
:P
yeah i quite like rat look. I think rikki james' 23 window barn is a great example. Its on the http://www.vintagebus.com website.
Do most people pass u on rego if its only surface rust?
Primer patches are cool, along with lots of dents
Rikkies bus is one MAAAAD mother f#%*in bad ass bus .
Was at the Ace cafe meet in the uk with Rikki at the end when all were leaving he made his bus do a wheel stand past the entire cafe (big long
building)
A 1953 bus ,12am, winter in uk, safari windows open, no seat belts,2.6 motor and no warning of launching..... scary!....but insane fun!
Check out Rikkies site i think its www monsterbus.com.
cheers
Adam
Yeah, kick ass ride!
hey Adam, give me a call when you're not busy dude. I've got all these vid's and stuff for you!
L8R
Cam
Good to see you around again Cam!
Anyways ive been thinking about this a bit, and since my 72bug is several different colours, as well as scratched and dented, i think im going to sand
it back and sit it in primer. Polish up another set of mags i have handy and fit them. Eventually slam it down, and combined with the 1916cc in it, i
think itll look good.
i recomend checking out http://www.rat-look.de
there are some v.cool cars there.
one of my fave's is the linde bus in his fave section. having seen this car in the flesh all i can say is that it is totally crazy.
the only thing crazier was the guy that built/used to own it.
check out this bus... great rat look candidate...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?photo+200211182027588828
an early oval ratlooker at VW euro in 2001.
the linda bus at vw euro 2001. the pic isn't the best but it is the only one i took
look at how the exhaust is sitting and you get the idea how low this thing is. the guy who owned it drove it over 500 km each way to get there.
Shame to have the pic hidden
and the other side...............
thanks for showing us Grey.
Any one else seen Rats ?