The Jalopy Journal

kwiksilver · 04-01-2007, 09:22 PM

To the extreme!

http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/monster34.html

**cretin** · 04-01-2007, 09:25 PM

what the hell, what a waste

nekroman · 04-01-2007, 09:26 PM

It's real hotrodding if you build something for a purpose out of a car like that. The guy just wanted to drive in the snow. Sweet. It was probably a long time ago.

hiboy · 04-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Think I say pics of that before . It still hurts my eyes man!!!

kwiksilver · 04-01-2007, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekroman

It's real hotrodding if you build something for a purpose out of a car like that. The guy just wanted to drive in the snow. Sweet.

So use a Camaro for Gods sake!

**Da Tinman** · 04-01-2007, 09:31 PM

Stopping those great big wheels and tires with them itty bitty mechanical brakes must be fun!!!

Junkyard Dog 32 · 04-01-2007, 09:43 PM

I think it was on Ebay not that long ago... in Northern Minnesota.
I sorta remember it being labeled as a mail carrier's vehicle.

I think its cool. It wouldn't be that tough to put it back to stock either.

JOE

**wvenfield** · 04-01-2007, 09:47 PM

I think it's cool also. On the one hand I understand the sentiment that it certainly is a car that could be far cooler, but if it's what he had and what he needed why not?

Using what you have for a need is the definition of traditional. Some built street cars, some built salt cars, this guy needed a go anywhere car.

**scottybaccus** · 04-01-2007, 10:12 PM

I think everyone is missing the age of that thing. There were no camaros or monster trucks when that was built. That was the result of a genuine need. I say it's a hot rod at heart and was probably done at a time when a farmer had more parts than dollars. Ponder things a bit before you pass judgment, you might be surprised where some objective thinking will take you.

**Mai Ki-Ki** · 04-01-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottybaccus

I think everyone is missing the age of that thing. There were no camaros or monster trucks when that was built. That was the result of a genuine need. I say it's a hot rod at heart and was probably done at a time when a farmer had more parts than dollars. Ponder things a bit before you pass judgment, you might be surprised where some objective thinking will take you.

Amen.

Built ages ago to a need....nothing wrong with that.

Goztrider · 04-01-2007, 10:24 PM

I'm hoping it was a vehicle born out of necessity. If you think back, many of Henry's cars and trucks did double duty - often working farm implements, sawmills, and other various equipment that ANY FARMER could come up with. I'm often amazed at what they (the oooold timers) accomplished with what little they actually had, not to mention with the stress on the original components of the frames and suspension?
Wow! However, if this is the creation of some idiot looking for a 'toy', then he does need to be beaten!

fiat128 · 04-01-2007, 10:44 PM

Pretty cool "vintage"creation if you ask me. Looks like someones barn find that's going to get made into a hot rod by the trailer it's on.

A while back there was some guy selling a rock crawler made out of a model T on ebay. While it was well done, it was a pretty goofy creation.

**8flat** · 04-01-2007, 11:01 PM

That poor flathead would have had a hell of a time powering those tires through deep snow.....unless he geared it way down.

**Matt Franklin** · 04-01-2007, 11:30 PM

I like it.
Really creative.
What an amazing barn find.
A true survivor.

.

Gasserfreak · 04-01-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekroman

It's real hotrodding if you build something for a purpose out of a car like that. The guy just wanted to drive in the snow. Sweet. It was probably a long time ago.

Bingo, I was working there when a potential customer brought that in to see about building a hot rod out of it. The car was built into what you see there back in the forties to use in a rural northern comunnity. somwhere around the late forties it was parked and not used again. other that the quarters being beatten in the car was very well preserved.

Drew

k-member · 04-01-2007, 11:39 PM

I have seen a few like that. Most where used to deliver mail and goods ect. in the harsh winter environments. I think it's cool for what it is.

punkrex · 04-01-2007, 11:44 PM

They don't call them okies for nothing! I wouldnt call it hotrodding, I would call it resourcefulness. Farmer Jones, HA!

Gasserfreak · 04-01-2007, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punkrex

They don't call them okies for nothing! Wouldnt call it hotrodding, more like resourcefulness. Farmer Jones, HA!

I thought okies were people from oklahoma

29bowtie · 04-02-2007, 12:00 AM

Hey everyone,it's not as far gone as all those early stock cars ended up.

Funny,many people on the HAMB have commented favorably to old race photos,but not this.

It's interesting,because of it's age,probably not any older than if you used a camaro now.

ProEnfo · 04-02-2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottybaccus

I think everyone is missing the age of that thing. There were no camaros or monster trucks when that was built. That was the result of a genuine need. I say it's a hot rod at heart and was probably done at a time when a farmer had more parts than dollars. Ponder things a bit before you pass judgment, you might be surprised where some objective thinking will take you.

Well said, thank you..

CC

04-01-2007, 09:22 PM	#1
kwiksilver Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ravenel/Charleston SC Posts: 278	Talk about modified! To the extreme! http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/monster34.html __________________ 65 ford p/u, plenty of go! Last edited by kwiksilver; 04-02-2007 at 10:12 AM. Reason: previous title was offensive

04-01-2007, 09:25 PM	#2
cretin Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S.F.V. CALI. Posts: 1,540	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! what the hell, what a waste __________________ "There is no solution, we are the problem" WANTED: Running/driving unrestored, stock Model A Roadster. Rochester carb tech

04-01-2007, 09:26 PM	#3
nekroman Grenade Inspector Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 239	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! It's real hotrodding if you build something for a purpose out of a car like that. The guy just wanted to drive in the snow. Sweet. It was probably a long time ago. __________________ This signature deleted by forum moderators for being WAY TOO FRICKEN' AWESOME

04-01-2007, 09:27 PM	#4
hiboy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 3 miles form the center of arkansas Posts: 772	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! Think I say pics of that before . It still hurts my eyes man!!!

04-01-2007, 09:31 PM	#6
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04-01-2007, 09:43 PM	#7
Junkyard Dog 32 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cable, Wisconsin... Swingin' in the trees... Posts: 2,633	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! I think it was on Ebay not that long ago... in Northern Minnesota. I sorta remember it being labeled as a mail carrier's vehicle. I think its cool. It wouldn't be that tough to put it back to stock either. JOE __________________ It all starts and ends right now. No..wait... right.... NOW!!! http://www.PIGNPISTON.com

04-01-2007, 09:47 PM	#8
wvenfield Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,190	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! I think it's cool also. On the one hand I understand the sentiment that it certainly is a car that could be far cooler, but if it's what he had and what he needed why not? Using what you have for a need is the definition of traditional. Some built street cars, some built salt cars, this guy needed a go anywhere car.

04-01-2007, 10:12 PM	#9
scottybaccus Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hutto, Texas Posts: 3,541	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! I think everyone is missing the age of that thing. There were no camaros or monster trucks when that was built. That was the result of a genuine need. I say it's a hot rod at heart and was probably done at a time when a farmer had more parts than dollars. Ponder things a bit before you pass judgment, you might be surprised where some objective thinking will take you. __________________ My truck.. "We promote honesty on the HAMB. As such, we don't allow politics." Ryan Cochran

04-01-2007, 10:24 PM	#11
Goztrider Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,845	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! I'm hoping it was a vehicle born out of necessity. If you think back, many of Henry's cars and trucks did double duty - often working farm implements, sawmills, and other various equipment that ANY FARMER could come up with. I'm often amazed at what they (the oooold timers) accomplished with what little they actually had, not to mention with the stress on the original components of the frames and suspension? Wow! However, if this is the creation of some idiot looking for a 'toy', then he does need to be beaten! __________________ Subtlety is saying what you mean, and getting out of the way before it is understood. My '29 Dubble A build progress thread.

04-01-2007, 10:44 PM	#12
fiat128 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 1,418	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! Pretty cool "vintage"creation if you ask me. Looks like someones barn find that's going to get made into a hot rod by the trailer it's on. A while back there was some guy selling a rock crawler made out of a model T on ebay. While it was well done, it was a pretty goofy creation.

04-01-2007, 11:01 PM	#13
8flat Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Highwood Montana Posts: 1,035	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! That poor flathead would have had a hell of a time powering those tires through deep snow.....unless he geared it way down. __________________ You don't yell whoa in a horse race.....

04-01-2007, 11:30 PM	#14
Matt Franklin Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern California (East Bay) Posts: 1,005	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! I like it. Really creative. What an amazing barn find. A true survivor. . __________________ No car projects for now...

04-01-2007, 11:39 PM	#16
k-member Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Scarysville Wa USA Posts: 1,954	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! I have seen a few like that. Most where used to deliver mail and goods ect. in the harsh winter environments. I think it's cool for what it is.

04-01-2007, 11:44 PM	#17
punkrex FNG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PacNW Posts: 39	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! They don't call them okies for nothing! I wouldnt call it hotrodding, I would call it resourcefulness. Farmer Jones, HA!

04-02-2007, 12:00 AM	#19
29bowtie Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maple Ridge,BC,CANADA Posts: 3,260	Re: Here's a home for a bullet! Hey everyone,it's not as far gone as all those early stock cars ended up. Funny,many people on the HAMB have commented favorably to old race photos,but not this. It's interesting,because of it's age,probably not any older than if you used a camaro now. __________________ "Andy Dunn,14,Hot Rodder", "Nominee for Canadian Street Rod Hall of Fame"

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