History Things That Will Never Be On My Hot Rod"

OK! I said I was going to do this so here it is. "Things That Will Never Be On My Hot Rod" For me it is all about traditional Hot Rods! Closing in on seventy years old I, just like other old bastards are trying to reclaim their youth. What I like was actually just before my getting a drivers license in 1963. Most of my inspiration was from older guys coming out of the 50's. I know there are lots of neat features on new builds and that is ok. But remember back in the 40's and 50's there was not lots of things to choose from. Nor did we have the funds. I am not saying these newer things are wrong, just that they are wrong for me. So when I build a car there will never be: "Automatic Transmission" as long as I can push a clutch in There will never be : "A Universal Joint In The Steering" I know someone will show one from the past.Will never be "Four Bar Front End" Will never be "Independent Suspension"
"Radial Tires" I know I am pushing it here but again it is just me. OK I will stop for now!
But what would you not have on your build?

 

Also see my post #28 in http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/taking-it-back-to-as-it-once-was.1047762/

 

....... besides the non functioning electrical system? Bob

 

I knew that was coming!

 

Might catch some shit for it but..... E & J's. Just don't care for 'em.

 

Wheels, yes.
Rimzz...never!

 

They were around but have to be on the right car! Otherwise I am with you.

 

Hopefully bird shit and definitely furry big dice.

 

Anything other than a am radio. No am/fmblueoothgottahavemytunesorilldie crap.
Never see a cup holder either.

 

I agree with you Moriarity, I've had to do a couple of auto trans updates for some of my older customers with blown out knees, that I can understand. I hate more than anything the large diameter rims and tires. Digital gauges are a big thumbs down for me too!

I see all the butchered up frame swaps around here under some what could be very nice cars, it makes me sick to my stomach.


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Well ok...............a ford motor!!!!!

 

The dice thing.I don't get it. Snowman

 

Cool flex hose, braided stainless. Really I could go on for quite some time.

 

Red wheels! Any wheel size over 16" diameter, probably never over 15". Billet aluminum, unless it's painted over. Also agree on no digital gauges.

 

tough crowd...with my three cars i am in violation of the steering u-joint, 4-bar, radial tires, automatic transmission and alternator rules..at least i do not have disc brakes

yes, that cool flex hose sucks

 

Buncha Ford barners.

 

...where the hell do you guys find new old stock air for your inner tubes?

 

crap....just violated another one

 

Lots of NOS hot air here!

 

Good thread. I have a lot, but these are my top 5. Electric windows, power steering, A/C, radios and freakin' cup holders.

 

I do have a radio in my coupe with antenna and all. It statics just like the old days.

 

My dad always said that I should never go out with a woman with more tattoos than I do.

Does that count?

 

Me and you both brother! HRP

 

A checkered firewall. Why the hell do people do this?


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I guess I could learn.

 

I hate bagged cars. They look like shit....ALWAYS!

 

One of many things Hot Rodders copied from race cars. Bob

 

Coilovers, digital gauges and ugly billet steering wheels circa 2000


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