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Hot Rods 35 ford 3 window new look...taildragger to hot rod

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by custom_lettering, May 28, 2018.

  1. custom_lettering
    Joined: Jul 7, 2008
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    custom_lettering
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    from Wall, NJ

    So since I bought a 39 Merc that's at Sledge Customs for a beautiful top chop and full traditional custom makeover (watch for build thread to start real soon!) I thought I'd change the 35 from a taildragger to a hot rod. I'm much happier with the hot rod look with the original roof line.
    It can go back to taildragger in an hour just by putting the coilovers in the lower location, putting skirts on and swapping on the whitewalls and hubcaps. Best of both worlds any time I want.
    THE NEW HOT ROD LOOK
    35 hot rod with hubcaps.jpg THE OLD CUSTOM LOOK
    35 pass side.jpg
     
  2. Pinstriper40
    Joined: Sep 24, 2007
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    I dig the hot rod look! You're right, they're better suited as hot rods with the stock height roof.
     
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  3. nor6304
    Joined: Aug 23, 2009
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    nor6304
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    from Indiana

    I really like the new look Nice car
     
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  4. Corn Fed
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    I like it as the hot rod.
     
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  5. TagMan
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    Hot rod look for me, too !
     
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  6. rusty rocket
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    Best of both worlds!!!!
     
  7. 40ragtopdown
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    40ragtopdown
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    Looks great as a hot rod.
     
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  8. 39WILLZ
    Joined: Dec 13, 2009
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    Love the Hotrod look too spot on.
     
  9. This looks so right as a hot rod!
     
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  10. Kiwi 4d
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    Kiwi 4d
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    Its the ducks nuts as a hot rod. Perfect.
     
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  11. Sporty45
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    I love the hot rod look myself :cool:
     
  12. axle
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    axle
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    from Drag City

    The Hot Rod look is much better on your car!
     
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  13. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
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    some look best as a Custom, some as Hot Rods - you are on the right path going the Hot Rod route
     
  14. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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    I think I like the hot rod look. Cool hot rod.
     
  15. I hate tail draggers. You did that Ford a favor. Looks nice.
     
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  16. 55styleliner
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    What size tires in your hot rod look?
     
  17. ... Hot Rod all the way ... good move ...
     
  18. akoutlaw
    Joined: May 13, 2010
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  19. hotrodtodd1960
    Joined: May 1, 2008
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    hotrodtodd1960
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    Hot rod looks great !!
     
  20. desotot
    Joined: Jan 29, 2008
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    desotot
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    Yep ! Hot rod look works good.
     
  21. custom_lettering
    Joined: Jul 7, 2008
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    custom_lettering
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    from Wall, NJ

    Wow...wasn't expecting 100% hot rod. Really digging the new look. It's like I just bought it all over again.
     
  22. custom_lettering
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    custom_lettering
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    from Wall, NJ

    7.00-16 and 5.50-16
     
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  23. 36couper
    Joined: Nov 20, 2002
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    from ontario

    I've never liked the tail dragger look on '35's and 36's. You've nailed the hot rod look!
     
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  24. Petejoe
    Joined: Nov 27, 2002
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    Petejoe
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    from Zoar, Ohio

    Wow. So much anti-custom sentiment.
    I like both of the looks.
    Great looking car.
    You’re lucky to have a vehicle that looks fabulous both ways and be able to change it as you like.
     
  25. bonesy
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    Heck ya!!! Hot Rod.
     
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  26. Used to have a 36 so I am partial to the hot rod look.
     
  27. Hot Rods Ta Hell
    Joined: Apr 20, 2008
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    Hot Rods Ta Hell
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    Hot Rod look looks much better with that car! Leave it for good and do your tail draggin with your Merc.
     
  28. I liked it better as a Custom, style and class. That as a Hot Rod, meh & I am more into Hot Rods than Customs.
     
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  29. custom_lettering
    Joined: Jul 7, 2008
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    custom_lettering
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    from Wall, NJ

    Yeah man, that's the plan
     

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