A rod, or not a rod... that is the question.

I just picked up the recent issue of rod and custom and it appears that they are starting on a T-Bucket project. They state in the article that they are gonna build a "hot rod". The hot rod in question is a one of those tribute T from Speedway motors. These are nice looking T-Buckets, but it got me thinking; do real hot rods come in a box? Is fiberglass acceptable or does it have to be real steel?

What do you guys think?

 

Nothing wrong with fibreglass. Pretty much the only option if you want a Willys or one of the rarer body styles.

Fibreglass T buckets have been around for nearly 60 years (the first was built by Buzz Pitzen in 1957 it is said) - how traditional do you want?

 

A kit T is ok. There are some who really want the experience of building and driving a rod. This fits the bill for guys with limited bucks, time and or talent. If a kit T turns your screws then by all means go for it. Smile big and wipe the bugs out of your teeth from time to time.
Likely if a guy or gal does one simple rod, they will likely do it again and go a bit further. Good learning curves. I encourage testing the waters.
Listen to the engine and the tires make great noises.
Your results may vary.

 

Not this shit again....... seriously.


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if a T bucket is not a HOT ROD then exactly what the heck is it?

 

A T-Bucket is as basic a hot rod as you can get, steel or glass. I have had my glass T on the street for 33 years and have never gotten much grief over its material. My old saying is: "If you have to raise the hood, you don't have a hot rod and fenders are for guitar players".

 

It's been a few months. Let's see how long THIS one goes.


Or.......... "What's a hotrod?" That's a good one too.

 

Just my opnion, no way i would own a 1-800 car

 

well put...

 

Jeez, you guys need to relax. If the thread doesn't interest you, go read another. If one person has a question and others are willing to answer it or provide their opinion why shouldn't they??

Should the OP have done a search, yes. Has THIS question been asked, I don't know. I did a search to check and found some similar questions but no complete match. Either way, really, who is it hurting...?

 

Is this a Hot Rod?

 

Well, wood is traditional. He probably built it himself in his own image. (according to quite a few, that's enough) It's got big and littles. Steering wheel looks old. And a tube frame. Yep..... hotrod.

 

Who's making the popcorn? I'm fresh out......