Most folks know a rat rod is usually a old hotrod stripped to the basics, ugly finish and has barely the essentials to make it move. So how about a 'rat' Garand? I have some beattoodeath stocks,close to shot out barrels, scruffy parts and frayed slings which on their own are of little use. But! put them all together and maybe get something that looks like it was to hell and back and took no prisoners! Back in the day of battlefield repairs, working with used parts and pinning stocks together with screws and such, good looks was not of importance. Is there any records or mention of shortcuts, improvisation or other jury rigged repairs that worked? Creosote, diesel fuel or motor oil for stocks perhaps? Would some form of paint have been used to repair damaged parkerizing? Lard for grease etc. I would think that at times when stuck on a Pacific island during the monsoon or holed up in a frozen foxhole waiting for resupplies that may or may not have arrived was par for the course and getting your service weapon fixed was often up to the individual. This is just a thought right now but could become a future project while waiting for the 'pretty' ones to come together.
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Originally Posted by cuppednlocked
