Customs The Definitive "MILD CUSTOM" Photo Thread....

[brad2v]

Originally Posted by ynottayblock

gonna have to kindly disagree with you Alex

still has its hood and trunk emblems
still has its door handles (a beautiful design for a door handle I must say)


it does however have the side trim shaved, mirrors gone, antenna shaved, side emblems shaved, custom interior, and its been lowered.

I'm inclined to say that you're not disagreeing with Alex at all. I interpret his definition as some other mod other than lowering, like your car, it has been cleaned up a little, so its not just a lowered stocker, a 'mild custom'. Nice car.

[grf-x]

I have to agree with ynottayblock. One needs to take into consideration that the definition of mild custom is going to vary from person to person. There is no industry standard... no governing body defining and monitoring the industry. No rules set in stone. Which is what make hot rodding so flipping awesome. The car doesn't look stock to me, but it may to gambino customs, who can take a care to a whole different level. BUt to me... it is also a fact that if I did the work and didn't pay some shop to me... that is even more important. I customized it. But it is also a case by case basis. Either way... it still a nice looking car and I would call it mild and definitely custom. Most of the stuff done by gambino and the other big dogs, goes beyond mild, and yet still nice looking. All in all it doesn't matter until some one take a vehicle too far (another point where a case by case basis come into play). Just an opinion of one guy though. Keep all the good working coming guys. It's our world!

Originally Posted by ynottayblock

gonna have to kindly disagree with you Alex

still has its hood and trunk emblems
still has its door handles (a beautiful design for a door handle I must say)


it does however have the side trim shaved, mirrors gone, antenna shaved, side emblems shaved, custom interior, and its been lowered.

[Stevie Nash]

Mine has been called a mild custom... I think of it as a hot rod.

[dgasbag]

My mild custom is a '57 pontiac. Lowered 2 1/2", shaved door handles, louvered hood, continental kit, skirts, rolled and pleated interior. Stock drive train, and fun to drive!

[cicciobilly]

Originally Posted by Besty34

Here's my old DeSoto

she's in Italy right now!

[Special Ed]

Originally Posted by grf-x

I have to agree with ynottayblock. One needs to take into consideration that the definition of mild custom is going to vary from person to person. There is no industry standard... no governing body defining and monitoring the industry. No rules set in stone. Which is what make hot rodding so flipping awesome. The car doesn't look stock to me, but it may to gambino customs, who can take a care to a whole different level. BUt to me... it is also a fact that if I did the work and didn't pay some shop to me... that is even more important. I customized it. But it is also a case by case basis. Either way... it still a nice looking car and I would call it mild and definitely custom. Most of the stuff done by gambino and the other big dogs, goes beyond mild, and yet still nice looking. All in all it doesn't matter until some one take a vehicle too far (another point where a case by case basis come into play). Just an opinion of one guy though. Keep all the good working coming guys. It's our world!

Well, actually there is a very clear and definitive industry standard, and the governing body is the International Show Car Association. A mild custom is defined as "4-7 modifications". This is the sanctioning body for all the big shows throughout the world, including the Grand National Roadster Show, and even your own "local" show... The Detroit Autorama.
And whether you "show" it or not, the actual definition remains the same today as it has in the past.

http://theisca.com/-/media/documents...-and-rules.pdf

[rick finch]

Next....

[rick finch]

I may have posted this one before...if I have, blame it on the 70's.

[six pack to go]

Sold this 51.. Mild Custom

[rick finch]

[Gotgas]

^^I just love Andy Southard's green Victoria. Awesome.

Here's a Chevy hardtop I found on Kustomrama.

[wallyringo]

heres a few.

[rick finch]

^^^That chopped black Merc is NOT a "mild" custom...

[Special Ed]

You're right Rick. A chopped top is definitely NOT mild....

[Jive-Bomber]

My 1957 Safari wagon is pretty mild- Lowered, 15" wheels with Olds Fiesta flipper caps. Shaved the handles, antenna, mirror, fender tops, side and tailgate trim. Tried to leave enough brightwork to keep it all balanced. The '48 Lincoln push button door handles trip quite a few people up.
Also repainted stock-ish colors with lots of pearl...

[JeffreyJames]

Jay that Safari is perfection! I love everything about it and bet your family does too!

Damn it all, with a second child on the way I'm gonna have yo contribute to this thread by getting on my damn '54 soon. I've got it all planned out I just have been neck deep in hot rods that I haven't had the push to start. One thing is for sure, it'll be late 50's and mild. Think Duan Steck's 2nd version of Moonglow if he didn't have the balls to chop it.

[wallyringo]

Originally Posted by rick finch

^^^That chopped black Merc is NOT a "mild" custom...

she sure is pretty though, here I replace it to make you happy.

[daddio211]

I don't see that as a mild custom. That's a lowered stocker with a louvered hood. Not that its a bad thing, as this is just how I plan my '50 to be finished. Cool shoebox though.

[rick finch]

Originally Posted by wallyringo

she sure is pretty though, here I replace it to make you happy.

It's not important to make me happy, but keeping this thread on track is...

[rick finch]