I wasn't considering the end result a ratrod. I was considering the first pic where it was just a mess. I consider the end result a hotrod and was actually going for the old school hot rod look that I personally like.
I guess the problem with the ratrod term is it is now a generalized term for old school traditional rods...which drives the purists nuts by the way...do not use that term on the Hamb cuz you will get your butt hole torn wide open.