Features 1940's period correct hot rods

This thread would not be complete without a mention of Rudy Rodriguez and his talented eye for all things Hot Rod !,...... I am always amazed buy his eye for proportion and era correct components,..... I would love to meet him one of these days as I am a big fan of just about everything he builds.













Yeah I know this should go on the Custom thread,..... but holy cow !

 

Speaking of Rudy I think this is my all time favorite hot rod

 

I guess you could have found a wrecked caddy in 49...

...were they making speed equipment for the OHV that early?

 

The car was built to emulate a 1950 bonneville car
I think if you had the dough you probably could have gotten a cad v-8 from the factory. Edelbrock jumped on speed parts for the olds and caddies pretty much right away. this T has velcro on the tonneau too..it falls into the could have, but probably wasn't category.

 

These three made my heart skip a beat!

 

That's what I was thinking...

Bitchin' car. I bet it hauls ass.

 

WOW !.....Great thread.......

 

It did. the friend who built it,changed and sold it it's on 32 rails now.

 

Norm Milne '31 roadster customized by Harry Westergard
more info here ----> http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85996&showall=1

 

Awsome thread! Thanks to everyone who posted pics.

 

some here for you a album ive compiled :d

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45497049@N05/sets/72157622985975160/

 

Wow, just when you think this thread couldn't get any better.....this is a great slide show.

Thanks.

 

another work in progress. hope to drive to pomona in june 2010. pre 1940 parts for the most part. couple items that are later but had to use for now to put it on the road. got a 1939 flathead and 39 tranny going in it in a few weeks. got to freshen up the 4 banger for the trip to callie.
Jason Smith owns the black one next to mine. it will be driven to pamona as well. at least that's the plan. . it's got a LB 21 stud and original front, rear, brakes, etc.


1937 banjo wheel and 1934-1935 buick series 40 gauge panel mounted upside down. original floors and such. brookville dash that's a work in progress.


has homemade header on it here but has original manifold on it now.



dad's first drive in a 32 roadster!


banger engine with super winfield head....one of the later year items (early 50's)

 

here's some more of Jason Smith's car. (The Hotrod Garage in Sand Springs, OK)

 

Andy, The roadster is lookin' great ! Jim

 

Now that's what I'm fucken talkin about!

MAD 'A' MAN!!!!

HC.

 

great thread! i want a a roadster in the worse way now!

 

love this thread....keep it up

 

Thanks to all who posted, great thread!

 

Wow what WAS that?

 

great thread thanks

 

Just had to have some fun with this one as well,.....

 

T coupe drag car

 

I hope racer5c can fill us in on these two photos.

 

Would this fit.

 

Great early color photos, Kurtis!! The clarity was very good in the 40's-50's due to the medium format cameras used. The photog on the stand in the first pic of #483 has the
classic example; a 4x5 Speed Graphic.....

 

These color photos are amazing. And the amount of people that are there is crazy. I guess I never pictured it this way. Awesome photos! Thanks!