Jeremey Rainey's Volkswagen Beetle rat rod is the definition of the "built not bought" slogan that so many hot-rodders live by. He purchased a rusty 1964 bug and went to work on the blank canvas.

With the possible exception of the '32 Ford and the "classic" '55-to-'57 Chevys, the lowly VW has experienced more messing with than any other four-wheeler in existence. The fact of the matter is that ...