The
RAT-U-LA is Brett Barris’ version of the infamous
DRAG-U-LA, Grandpa Munster's ride from the the hit 60's
TV serious "The Munsters".
The
original DRAG-U-LA was unfortunately sold years ago to the
Planet Hollywood restaurant in Atlanta. You can still see
it hanging from the ceiling. Brett decided it was time to
build a new one, but built for this generation. This
generation of hot rodders are building and driving what they
call Rat Rods. A Rat Rod is a nostalgic hot rod that resembles
what kids were driving when hot rods were young. The jalopies
were usually built on a budget incorporating used parts from
many different makes and models, kind of like how Frankenstien
was created. Today this type of rod has gained it¹s
own style and following. Since Brett had to build this car
on a budget, it fell under this classification and merging
the design of the original DRAG-U-LA.... you get the RAT-U-LA...
Wood
grain paint by Ron Williamson.
Transmission by Tranny John Saltsman, Rialto, CA
Brakes by T-C-I (Total Cost Invovled), Ontario, CA
RAT-U-LA
with Kargoyle at Moooneyes 04. RAT-U-LA had not been painted
yet... but still looked BAD.
RAT-U-LA
and Brett with date.
RAT-U-LA
web grill made by Dick Dean.
RAT-U-LA
web stripping by Harpoon.
RAT-U-LA
chain steering wheel and iron cross mirror from Mooneyes.
RAT-U-LA
scoop from the original DRAG-U-LA and bat hood ornament.
RAT-U-LA
skeleton claw hood handle.
RAT-U-LA
in front of Custom City.
RAT-U-LA
at Crusin for a Cure.
RAT-U-LA
with Wolfgirl and Wolf Wolf at Blessing of the Cars.
RAT-U-LA
with Mora Devora and Wolf Wolf. I think Wolf Wold is drooling.
RAT-U-LA
with Miss Eva Von Slut.
RAT-U-LA
and Kargoyle in front of Kustom City.
RAT-U-LA
and Brett with trophy at Blessing of the Cars.
Wood
grain paint by Ron Williamson.
RAT-U-LA
with Kargoyle at Moooneyes 04. RAT-U-LA had not been painted
yet... but still looked BAD. 
RAT-U-LA
web grill made by Dick Dean. 
RAT-U-LA
web stripping by Harpoon. 
RAT-U-LA
chain steering wheel and iron cross mirror from Mooneyes.
RAT-U-LA
scoop from the original DRAG-U-LA and bat hood ornament.
RAT-U-LA
skeleton claw hood handle. 
RAT-U-LA
at Crusin for a Cure. 
RAT-U-LA
with Wolfgirl and Wolf Wolf at Blessing of the Cars. 
RAT-U-LA
with Mora Devora and Wolf Wolf. I think Wolf Wold is drooling.
RAT-U-LA
with Miss Eva Von Slut.
RAT-U-LA
and Kargoyle in front of Kustom City. 