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Hot Rods Is the 1938 ford standard really the ugliest fat fender car?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by crustz, Jul 12, 2015.

  1. blackanblue
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  2. mgtstumpy
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    What about a an Ozzie ute?
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  3. Steves46
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    X2!
     
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  4. The 1938 recession hurt sales, as did Ford's continuing of the 1937 cars, including most body panels. 1938 DeLuxe models were differentiated with a heart-shaped grille, though standard models retained the 1937 look. The fading Slantback sedan design was cancelled for good. Only a V8 was offered, either a 60 hp V8 or an 85 hp V8.[4] A new dash was used, with recessed controls for safety.
    Not sure how true it is but my car is titled a 1938 but obviously has a 37 front end and 38 rear fenders.
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  5. manyolcars
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    WINNER!!! Squirrel is correct
     
  6. manyolcars
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    Paul is right and fat fenders refers to 41-48, and nothing earlier because 'fat fender'is an era.
     
  7. LOU WELLS
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    Not Ugly To Me But Then Again I Don't Throw Rocks At Fords...
     

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  8. Smokeybear
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    I know this is an old thread, but I saw a few people say the late 40s Mopar is ugly. I say the P15 business coupe has a sexier roof line (and therefore profile) than any of the fat-fendered Fords. plydriverside.JPG
     
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  9. squirrel
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    Yup, but the roof isn't the ugly part of those Mopars...it's the rest of it that's ugly.
     
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  10. scrap metal 48
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    I think the standards are quite cool... **clic pic** 20180707_132627.jpg
     
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  11. Gman0046
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    To me Fat Fender Mopars hands down out Fugly 38 Fords.
     
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  12. 38 Standard or De Luxe i both like them a lot.
    (Standard a tiny bit more good looking).
     
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  13. Smiffy
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    I had 38 Standard got it when I was 19 kept it for 10 years always thought the front was better looking than the deluxe front.
     
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  14. desotot
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    I would take a 37 or 38 standard coupe anytime given the chance.
     
  15. bobbooth
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    The 38 standard to me is a bucket list car and far nicer than the deluxe although i love them as well. Got to get me one of them , I'm always on the lookout ;)
     

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