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**Jive-Bomber** · 10-25-2012, 10:59 AM

When you think of milestone cars of the '30s, it's mainly Fords that probably come to mind. Pretty much every single one of Henry's cars from 1929-1939 are the basis for the majority of hot rods and early customs we see. Why? Well, it's been discusse...

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49ratfink · 10-25-2012, 11:09 AM

"the new Nash, the car everybody likes" that's got to be the best advertising blurb I've ever heard. Bet we'll never hear that one agian

to me there are very few cars form the 30's that are not extremely cool looking.

I have to disagree with your thoughts on the parrallel leaves on the early Mopar. seems every 30's HOT ROD I see that came with parralllel leaves has a Ford buggy spring up front. this change always bugs me.

bowtiemyk · 10-25-2012, 11:23 AM

I bought a 39 Nash LaFayette, my stepson wanted it so bad he begged so much for it I had to sell it to him. Nice lines and I love the grill and peaked trunk and bumper.

Tom davison · 10-25-2012, 11:38 AM

Good choices.

**JeffreyJames** · 10-25-2012, 11:55 AM

I've always been a fan of a '37 Dodge ever since seeing Neal Emory's....

the-rodster · 10-25-2012, 12:00 PM

This "orphan" gives me wood.

Rich

sololobo · 10-25-2012, 12:13 PM

Yikes, that beautiful black example car, "that everybody likes" may be my all time dream car. Sleek and very handsome. Thanx for all the examples ~sololobo~

**Jive-Bomber** · 10-25-2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49ratfink

I have to disagree with your thoughts on the parrallel leaves on the early Mopar. seems every 30's HOT ROD I see that came with parralllel leaves has a Ford buggy spring up front. this change always bugs me.

I only say to ditch the twin leaf frontend *if* your going fenderless. The ugly frame horns stick out about a foot infront of the radiator if you don't... Not pretty.
PB's look way nicer full fendered anyway.

BeatnikPirate · 10-25-2012, 01:25 PM

Interesting thread, with very good choices so far.
I would add that, in addition to the Hollywood, Graham made some other cool-ass cars in the 30s.
Besides the Airstream, DeSoto had some other good ones, too.
Maybe their rarity precludes them from being likely rod material?

GaryC. · 10-25-2012, 02:15 PM

I'm glad this post came up. I was at the Fall 2012 Hershey AACA meet and found this Nash in the car show on Saturday. I didn't get to talk to the owner but heard him say that this was one of seven. I thought it was interesting how later customs took on a lot of its styling cues.

StillOutThere · 10-25-2012, 02:25 PM

Your choices are fine and the candidates are many.

Not only because I own one of the following "orphan" cars but because every street rodder that sees this or one like it starts drooling and I have to keep the detail spray handy.

I seriously think you have overlooked all of the 1934, 1935 (same body these years) Hudsons and Terraplanes.

Submitting three pics of my '34 Terraplane convertible coupe. It is just finishing receiving a new convertible top so not shown in these pics.

**gwhite** · 10-25-2012, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49ratfink

I have to disagree with your thoughts on the parrallel leaves on the early Mopar. seems every 30's HOT ROD I see that came with parralllel leaves has a Ford buggy spring up front. this change always bugs me.

Agreed. The parallel leaf setup was popular on early hot rods & lakes modifieds;

**Rocky** · 10-25-2012, 02:39 PM

2nd on my bucket list is a 34-37 Hupmobile coupe. The short top is a bit much for some guys but I love 'em.

butcherted · 10-25-2012, 03:03 PM

It fun when you show up in a orphan car and people don't know what it is and will not ask just keep looking for a name on the car.

catdad49 · 10-25-2012, 03:42 PM

Bomber, all of these vehicles are great choices and I'm sure there are many more that are rarely seen, especially now-a-days. Back in the 70's I subscribed to "Classic Cars" magazine even though I was not really interested in restorations as such. It presented interesting and some little known makes for both their style and history. Being the artistic soul that am, I imagined them with big v-8's, lowered or raked with big and littles and otherwise 'tastefully' modified. I don't believe they included many Fords, Chevys, etc. unless they were of the rare variety. Think outside the box, it could be both fun and interesting. Cat

autobilly · 10-25-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

I've always been a fan of a '37 Dodge ever since seeing Neal Emory's....

I'm with ya there JJ!

Post Apocalyptic Kustoms · 10-25-2012, 04:12 PM

I'm a big fan of the American Underslung personally. Beautiful cars, notice the leaf springs on top of the frame.

Squablow · 10-25-2012, 04:18 PM

Cue the guy who chimes in to say that none of the above examples "is suitable for a traditional hot rod"

Really though, great examples, and that Nash is a work of art. It looks like it could have been penned by one of the great period customizers we all adore so much, and it's factory bone stock.

I always thought the '39 Buick coupe was a particularly pretty car as well, and also under-appreciated.

Sweepspear · 10-25-2012, 04:18 PM

I submit the 810 & 812 Cords from '36 & '37 as my choice.

Chebby belair · 10-25-2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryC.

I'm glad this post came up. I was at the Fall 2012 Hershey AACA meet and found this Nash in the car show on Saturday. I didn't get to talk to the owner but heard him say that this was one of seven. I thought it was interesting how later customs took on a lot of its styling cues.

Yup, dig these 'factory customs'. Word is, those that did not sell were returned to stock.

http://www.hemmings.com/hcc/stories/...feature14.html

10-25-2012, 10:59 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,420	Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s When you think of milestone cars of the '30s, it's mainly Fords that probably come to mind. Pretty much every single one of Henry's cars from 1929-1939 are the basis for the majority of hot rods and early customs we see. Why? Well, it's been discusse... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

10-25-2012, 11:09 AM	#2
49ratfink Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. bay area, California Posts: 13,161	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s "the new Nash, the car everybody likes" that's got to be the best advertising blurb I've ever heard. Bet we'll never hear that one agian to me there are very few cars form the 30's that are not extremely cool looking. I have to disagree with your thoughts on the parrallel leaves on the early Mopar. seems every 30's HOT ROD I see that came with parralllel leaves has a Ford buggy spring up front. this change always bugs me. __________________ *"everytime someone posts about an LS motor on the HAMB a vintage motor throws a rod through the pan"*

10-25-2012, 11:23 AM	#3
bowtiemyk Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hell's Bend, Arizona Posts: 174	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s I bought a 39 Nash LaFayette, my stepson wanted it so bad he begged so much for it I had to sell it to him. Nice lines and I love the grill and peaked trunk and bumper. __________________ Told my girl I just had to forget her. I'd rather buy me a new carburator. So she made tracks sayin' this is the end now. Cars don't talk back they're just four wheeled friends now!

10-25-2012, 11:38 AM	#4
Tom davison Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 2,061	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s Good choices. __________________ www.tomdavisonart.com

10-25-2012, 11:55 AM	#5
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,919	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s I've always been a fan of a '37 Dodge ever since seeing Neal Emory's.... __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

10-25-2012, 12:00 PM	#6
the-rodster Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Glasgow, KY Posts: 4,737	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s This "orphan" gives me wood. Rich Attached Thumbnails __________________ *A good friend will bail you out of jail. A true friend will be next to you saying, Damn that was fun*

10-25-2012, 12:13 PM	#7
sololobo Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Omaha, NE Posts: 6,638	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s Yikes, that beautiful black example car, "that everybody likes" may be my all time dream car. Sleek and very handsome. Thanx for all the examples ~sololobo~ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10-25-2012, 01:25 PM	#9
BeatnikPirate Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Media, Pa. Posts: 1,272	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s Interesting thread, with very good choices so far. I would add that, in addition to the Hollywood, Graham made some other cool-ass cars in the 30s. Besides the Airstream, DeSoto had some other good ones, too. Maybe their rarity precludes them from being likely rod material? Attached Thumbnails

10-25-2012, 02:15 PM	#10
GaryC. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boardman,OH Posts: 1,162	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s I'm glad this post came up. I was at the Fall 2012 Hershey AACA meet and found this Nash in the car show on Saturday. I didn't get to talk to the owner but heard him say that this was one of seven. I thought it was interesting how later customs took on a lot of its styling cues. Attached Thumbnails __________________ It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. Henry David Thoreau

10-25-2012, 02:25 PM	#11
StillOutThere Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Under the X in Texas Posts: 627	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s Your choices are fine and the candidates are many. Not only because I own one of the following "orphan" cars but because every street rodder that sees this or one like it starts drooling and I have to keep the detail spray handy. I seriously think you have overlooked all of the 1934, 1935 (same body these years) Hudsons and Terraplanes. Submitting three pics of my '34 Terraplane convertible coupe. It is just finishing receiving a new convertible top so not shown in these pics. Attached Thumbnails __________________ All kidding aside, which catalog sells the cheapest patina?

10-25-2012, 02:39 PM	#13
Rocky Classified Editor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bellevue, Nebraska...suburb of Omaha Posts: 10,764	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s 2nd on my bucket list is a 34-37 Hupmobile coupe. The short top is a bit much for some guys but I love 'em. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My wife says I never listen to her....at least that's what I think she said.

10-25-2012, 03:03 PM	#14
butcherted Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: hagerstown Posts: 563	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s It fun when you show up in a orphan car and people don't know what it is and will not ask just keep looking for a name on the car. Attached Thumbnails

10-25-2012, 03:42 PM	#15
catdad49 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portsmouth,Va. Posts: 209	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s Bomber, all of these vehicles are great choices and I'm sure there are many more that are rarely seen, especially now-a-days. Back in the 70's I subscribed to "Classic Cars" magazine even though I was not really interested in restorations as such. It presented interesting and some little known makes for both their style and history. Being the artistic soul that am, I imagined them with big v-8's, lowered or raked with big and littles and otherwise 'tastefully' modified. I don't believe they included many Fords, Chevys, etc. unless they were of the rare variety. Think outside the box, it could be both fun and interesting. Cat

10-25-2012, 04:12 PM	#17
Post Apocalyptic Kustoms Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Where winter never leaves Posts: 430	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s I'm a big fan of the American Underslung personally. Beautiful cars, notice the leaf springs on top of the frame. Attached Thumbnails

10-25-2012, 04:18 PM	#18
Squablow Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Potter, Wis Posts: 9,273	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s Cue the guy who chimes in to say that none of the above examples "is suitable for a traditional hot rod" Really though, great examples, and that Nash is a work of art. It looks like it could have been penned by one of the great period customizers we all adore so much, and it's factory bone stock. I always thought the '39 Buick coupe was a particularly pretty car as well, and also under-appreciated.

10-25-2012, 04:18 PM	#19
Sweepspear Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2010 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 285	Re: Five Underrated Orphans from the 1930s I submit the 810 & 812 Cords from '36 & '37 as my choice. __________________ Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

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