More on Rat Rodding
I was thinking while searching my normal websites for old parts, has the term rat become popular so that people can unload their crappy 
parts on others? When I decided to sell things online in the past, I would normally go through the process of cleaning things up before I posted them. For example, I would sand things down and etch prime parts for resale. Or I would sandblast and powdercoat crappy metals. I would like for the person buying something from me to have a hassle free time with my JUNK. If things were too far gone, I would trash it, as trying to make $10 off rusty crap just ain’t worth my time. I m starting to become weary of the phrase “Ratty.” Hmmm… I found this oil bath selling on the Samba today for $20 with the message “pretty ratty.” What is going on here. “1958 Karmann Ghia front bumper - $80 This is an original VW Karmann Ghia front bumper off a 1958 Karmann Ghia. This is not an original 1958 Karmann but off a later 1960’s Ghia. I say this because the bumper guards aren’t the cast type they are the later style. Its banged up but can be restored. Maybe 1 or 2 tubes are shot. $80 plus shipping and insurance. Check my other ads for original VW parts and Accessories. Thanks for looking”
parts on others? When I decided to sell things online in the past, I would normally go through the process of cleaning things up before I posted them. For example, I would sand things down and etch prime parts for resale. Or I would sandblast and powdercoat crappy metals. I would like for the person buying something from me to have a hassle free time with my JUNK. If things were too far gone, I would trash it, as trying to make $10 off rusty crap just ain’t worth my time. I m starting to become weary of the phrase “Ratty.” Hmmm… I found this oil bath selling on the Samba today for $20 with the message “pretty ratty.” What is going on here. “1958 Karmann Ghia front bumper - $80 This is an original VW Karmann Ghia front bumper off a 1958 Karmann Ghia. This is not an original 1958 Karmann but off a later 1960’s Ghia. I say this because the bumper guards aren’t the cast type they are the later style. Its banged up but can be restored. Maybe 1 or 2 tubes are shot. $80 plus shipping and insurance. Check my other ads for original VW parts and Accessories. Thanks for looking”