Hot Rods Tired of homogenized hotrods

Joe...on top of your continual knowledge shared, thanks for posting that vintage literature...I certainly know Cool stuff when I see it but many times the story is unknown to me as I'm not much of a reader/historic magazine owner...but I do appreciate hearing and seeing facts...and did read that...still a pile of facts and hands that @hotrodfil also threw into the mix that the Hotrod passed through and of course 2 Frank's involved to boot...

Frank Pommer...Fabbed machined transmission case, heads, differential mods, on and on...jeeze throw Kurtis in the mix, incredible really.

It showcases the Finesse of the Hobby that varies greatly without loss in Historical greatness...as cruder simpler Excellence also playing out side by side and is equally interesting...

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sure does,,cheers

 

And only 1 Pic...couldn't find one more...I am surprised as it has an earned Nastiness...wouldn't doubt it has a connection here, perhaps an old thread with redx's...

Here's a real interesting mix below of the Unusual and Hotrod innovation...and a Pretty awesome looker Family Sedan shared by Hamber @rbantique



https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...om-old-magazines.494055/page-34#post-11802854

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https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/l-a-hot-rods-at-the-beginning.774634/

...There was a Late Hamber @Back to Thunder Alley ( Greg "Nairn" Thomas ) that was Penning an Incredible Thread at the link above and a Book Showcasing His Families Connection to One of the Major spokes if not part of the Hub of the Hotrod/Race/Custom movement with both His Father Don Nairn and Uncle Jim Nairn both active influential participants in. They grew into the Sport/Hobby alongside the likes of Ed Iskenderian, Stu Hilborn, John Athans, Jack Engel, Phil Remington, Dick Teague and many others in their very fulfilling careers revolving around Motorsport.

I have come to realize quite a number of recent images I have shared recently unbeknownst too me originated from His Fathers Collection he graciously shared within The Thread. I will share the link after my sincere thoughts on Thunders incredible gift to The Hamb.

It should be required reading if one at all Cares about what Traditional Hotrodding really was and still is...Varied with Greatness at every end of the Spectrum. It actually ranks right Up There with Threads by @Rockerhead, @woodiemike and numerous others with Historical Connections and Contributions to those Grand Days and their influence in the Evolution...

RIP Hamber Back to Thunder Alley and Your Late Father, Uncle and Additionally thanks or thoughts to so many Others included in this Story of Hotrod Greatness who may have also departed or are still Here...

Additional Thanks to Back to Thunder Alleys Son Jason Thomas who Chimed in to Confirm and Let us Know that His Father had left us...

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...Clean, Simplistic Perfection...
With a Nod to Past Excellence...

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...Bit of a Rembrandt...T Bucket Class El Grande...

49 and Up Harley on the front and rear Fenders and Caps and Whites...And Pretty Cool Shop with interesting Company...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cccstl/favorites/with/3630026648/

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Back then I chased the car to a photo shoot / magazine that was from Europe I think.

 

Modified.

 

...The Pipes on this are Probably not very good for air circulation but they do on top of other Undone features Scream Snotty Hotrod...

I'll bet it Won the Race...

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There is very little in Hotrodem that can't be pulled off by one of the many models of '36 Ford.

 

...many times less is more...and the Ole coach lights in a twist have become useful for staying alive...

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...Honest Charley was no stranger to Run Whatcha Brung...

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...Show N' Go Inspired...

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https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/l...l-cove-museum-mechanic-driving-in-great-race/

...Certainly an Upscale A Bone...Sure hope it has a door on one side

Couple of carbs and some Hop-Up in the Engine department would round the Sporty out in it...

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...The Real Deal...I know why the Smile is there...Lucky Guy...

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What's the deal with the body-frame? Where would the floor be?

 

It has a roll pan. Judging from the pic, I'd say that the floor is on top of the frame.

 

Stogy, don't know if these were posted here before but here's Honest Charley's 39 sedan.

 

A few teasers of what's cooking in my garage.

 

I'll bet he was a Cool Guy and he had 'La Machine' x2...​

 

Ratamahata was looking for chopped Chevy coupes. This is from Hot Rod Mechanix, September 1994.

 

@hammeredt, do you have a build thread?

 

We'll enjoy it till he chimes in...

I looks like 1994 going on 1957...no question a Hotrod was taking shape...where is it now...​

 

Not really a build thread, but it traces the history of the build. I post in Instagram as well.

@Lonestarmaineac

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...2-ford-cabriolet-old-new-york-hot-rod.651850/

 

Obviously a track nose in the Future and that's exciting and exploiting its OEM body roots even better...you have had this for a while. Great to see things starting to come together.

 

...Speaking of Fixed Posts here's an awesome example of one...

https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Ernie_Szelesi's_1933_Ford

https://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/goldbrick.html


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From the Late Hamber 'Back to Thunder Alley's Fathers collection...War took them from the Joy they were having but those that returned carried the Hotrod torch onward...I am forever thankful for what they gave...and the Hotrods were like an Art Form that made Nice Noise, Looked Cool and Went Fast...Felt Good

There almost looks to be a Duvall/Hallock Windshield but its an Illusion making me think maybe thats how it came about...just a thought...

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...Rockstar...Big Fendered Nasty Hotrod

This would be a Sweety at the Strip Oh Yeah...

V12, V16, Straight 8...what did they have stock the Hollywood Grahams I believe their called...

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Stogy, stock they had a flathead six. Supercharger optional.

 

Stogy, stock they had a flathead six. Supercharger optional.