Hot Rods Tired of homogenized hotrods

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/ya-gotta-start-somewhere.1007141/#post-11367245

 

Let's keep this thread alive. I love seeing all those track-nosed, Indy-inspired hot rods! I've been dreaming up a '32 sedan with a track nose called the "Red Tailed Hawk"... I'm collecting parts for it, but it's in the early stages of development.

 

All chev all steel cept rear fenders

 

A peek at what I'm working on. Maybe not 100% traditional but built on the CHEAP mostly from freebies, left overs and lots of weld filler. Definitely not cookie cutter. Shooting for a 60's show custom vibe.
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Not sure if its been posted yet but I found this one on instagram. I never would have thought in a million years that this front end would have looked good but boy I was wrong... It doesnt get anymore hotrod than this

 

More period enjoyment





























Heres a challenge...Find more pics of this Apple Kart

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/another-good-one-left-us.1007134/#post-11366491


Fred Schritt whom just passed away recently was responsible
for a Purple People Eater. Does anyone know if it is the Cheaters PPE
Car or was it this one that became a base for the more modern offering
or neither. Curious minds wants to know...






























Stand out at the cruise
Some North American influence perhaps?















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This tub is great! Can someone tell me what the grille is off of please?

 

Well I went through a lot of this stuff and I'm not even sure what to say as I try not to be offensive with casual observations. Sadly (or gladly) some of the stuff handles that on it's own so I don't have to. Maybe some things seem to repeat or follow because they simply work. Popularity shouldn't be confused with conformity, and the whole "...do it yourself..." gig really needs to be thought over sometimes. I've seen dozens of Deuce hiboy roadsters, many black, many on steelies, if there's a hood sometimes you can't tell them apart unless you know the car well. Then again I've seen some that don't begin to measure up to the sum of their parts let alone in any pleasant aesthetic way. The wheelbase gets fucked up, parts that don't go together and used "just because", ego vs engineering. Some of those guys wonder why they can't get a show win, a magazine spread, an invite to a particular event, or a sale price that's in the same zip code as a "proper" car. Don't think that I miss the thought of saying there's rules to building a proper hot rod. Whether we like it or not there is, sort of, no? That over chopped 3 or 5 window 33-4 Ford look? It actually came from something out of necessity and a spot of rule bending. The fact it looked kool and was worth repeating says something, right? It would look like ass if it was done on a full fendered billet rod though, right? Imagine a Ridler/GNRS build with a 7" chop and 20" wheels and an LS injected chevy. Add fake ostrich seat covers and frosty paint. Frankly it would look stupid. Rule breaker? All day. Right? Good? Engineered? The most polite reply to such a build would be "If you say so." This why something bold that was well engineered, well thought out, even if it does fit a set of parameters leaves impressions. I'm not nor ever will say follow the herd, but if you do stray away a bit it's nice to know you're the same species. Then again there's those who prefer to trampled over. At least it keeps things interesting. Well, sometimes...

 

I for one , Love these type of builds, but I hope you keep on the 60s show vibe .It will be traditional, and very Kool! I like to use junk yard parts too.so Please keep us posted . THANKS !

 

Cactus1: That grill is kinda Desoto lookn' to me.

 

I went back to where I found this pic and there was no info provided and have done some image searching but haven't found anything...time to search Bowies clue Desoto...

32 or 33 Desoto more leaning 32...good eye Bowie

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/probably-one-of-the-baddest-33-5w-coupes-ever.58107/
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/dick-morse-of-blue-bird-fame-passes.1000537/
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/id-this-coupe.221879/


33 Desoto


32 Desoto

 

I think it is '32-'33 desoto from what I can gather? (Like on the Blue Bird '33 Ford)

Yes! I missed @bowie's clue. Thanks!

 

32/33 DeSoto, same as on my roadster pickup

 

Some more contenders





cool reflection in the hubcap



http://hooptyrides.blogspot.ca/2005/09/all-hail-ragged-edge.html


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http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=23904









On your mark...get set....



http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/hot-rod-reference-books.940289/






2 sweethearts

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So many awesome Hotrods shared the stage


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http://positiveapeindex.blogspot.ca/2006/07/veda-orrs-hot-rod-pictorial_21.html?zx=19b07a9078b21c5c




http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-reminton-dick-megugorac-and-bob-wenz.554139/












http://www.hotrod.com/features/history/stories/0905rc-dry-lakes-racing-history/




http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/huge-stash-of-early-doane-spencer-pics.405118/




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Stonebird, do you have a build thread on that wonder?
I'mma intrested!

 

I like! Not your every day car.

 

More back to the yesteryears



The Henry influence very noticeable in this interesting mix
http://www.san-diego-prowlers-hot-rod-club.com/history/in-the-1950-s/


a small bit of uniqueness


"This keeps the 'cool' cool"...
Anybody know what car this is...it has Plymouth hubcaps.



Looked Hotrod bone stock...Don't see this look on to many Willys today


polished & unpolished perfection



this awesome picture highlights part of the essence of the thread



always unique

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More Period Awesomeness










Bunch of mods done here...



http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/my-34-real-men-cut-them-up.715501/



http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/making-1919-paco-body-model-t-speedster.1008804/



http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/modified-lakester-build-preliminary.751582/



http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/a-speedster-comes-out-of-the-weeds—build-thread.1003005/




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Factory Custom/Hotrod?





later customized/hotrodded in public hands...
http://blog.hemmings.com/?p=591781





another later customized/hotrodded in public hands...
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/...er-set-the-stage-for-fords-design-department/

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That was Edsel Ford's third custom roadster, built at Ford to explore means of lowering and stretching the wheelbase without a lot of new tooling. It was the inspiration for the English-built Jensens, as well. The second photo, as you point out, was at a later time when the car had been privately customized. I think it's the last known photo of the car, which disappeared after that and has never been seen publicly since.

 

I will add my odd ball 32 to the mix filed wheel wells extended wheel base chopped and channeled

 

With a face only it's mother could love. Love those fugly yellow cars! Gary

 

birdog; Your Roadster has Grate Attitude!! It has to be telling you, "Don't change my rear wheel base or Paint me Just get in and Let's GO". Gotta tell ya, I love it.
The Wizzard

 

My 37 Ford in 1989 was a former taildragger in 1948 when the top was chopped and Packard grille mounted up front .

 

Better hope Ralph Nader doesn't see this!