Register now to get rid of these ads!

Most interesting vehicle you've seen?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by AJNapierski, Aug 12, 2013.

  1. AJNapierski
    Joined: May 22, 2013
    Posts: 48

    AJNapierski
    Member
    from G.V. CA

    There seems to be a lack of original ideas in the hobby that I thought was about being original. I would have to say the most interesting vehicle I have seen would be a dodge command car I saw at a show a year ago, the only original parts on it were the cab and frame everything else was a mash up of random parts and and no one could walk past it without stopping. So, what is the most interesting vehicle you've seen?
     
  2. Dose an English Humber 80 chassis count? Its at a car musem down here, and was made by a school group. They had cut parts of housings out, so you could see the internal workings. We have all seen engines done like this, but this was also done to gearbox and diff. More interesting than some of the rare old cars ive seen.
     
  3. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
    Posts: 30,629

    The37Kid
    Member

    Do HAMB Builds count? If so anything Bass builds. Bob
     
  4. Torque-Tube
    Joined: Nov 9, 2008
    Posts: 146

    Torque-Tube
    Member

    I could look at this thing all day. It won the 1908 New York to Paris race.
     

    Attached Files:


  5. classic gary
    Joined: Sep 24, 2009
    Posts: 504

    classic gary
    Member

    A STOCK '33 Willys
     
  6. Rickybop
    Joined: May 23, 2008
    Posts: 9,606

    Rickybop
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Could be interesting. Gotta say though...you can't get too "original" or you lose the historical frame of reference...especially when talking about the type of cars that the Hamb embraces. But that's what I love about 'em...that they're time machines...expressions of automotive historical significance. Hot rods and customs from days gone by. So they're bound to be similar. Still...every single one of 'em seems to have a little of its own twist or variation. This is especially true with early-style hot rods, and even more true with the hoodless and fenderless rods. Because of the exposed drivetrain and chassis, the slightest variation will render a car with unique personality. A single inch of difference in the position of the radiator, headlights, engine, the slant and height of the windshield, different colors, textures, types of components used, etc. will make a difference. Overall though, I personally don't care for anything that's too awfully "different". I've said it before. If I went to to a car show or a cruise, and every single car there was a black Ford roadster or coupe, I'd be in heaven...lol.

    Good premise though. And granted, the customs could and do get pretty wild sometimes. But "interesting" wouldn't necessarily have to be weird. In fact, they could be quite sedate-looking. Take for instance this Olds coupe. It's totally stock-looking. But it's got a supercharged V8 and stout drivetrain. It's undeniably unique.

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Aug 12, 2013
  7. Although I haven't seen it in person, I think METALSHAPES A roadster is something I could look over for hours, very cool, innovative build
     
  8. rld14
    Joined: Mar 30, 2011
    Posts: 1,609

    rld14
    Member

    Ian Berky's Cadillac.
     
  9. It is interesting enough that it warrents a road trip my friend.

    As for most intertesting and innovative, there is nothing that any of us can do that hasn't already been done. We can tweek and tune and it will still just be something tha someone else has already done only with our own special twist.

    In the '80s there was a Lambo powered T bucket in the SF Bay area, it was diffeerent as far as drive train is concerned and it was a very interesting car to look at. I wish I had a pic for you but I don't so by our rules it never existed.
     
  10. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
    Posts: 9,214

    mgtstumpy
    Member

    For all intents and purposes a fully restored 3 window coupe. 900hp Shafiroff BBC engine
     

    Attached Files:

  11. hallrods
    Joined: Feb 21, 2012
    Posts: 1,238

    hallrods
    Member

    Doyle's Deuce!
     
  12. Rickybop
    Joined: May 23, 2008
    Posts: 9,606

    Rickybop
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Whoa Nellie! Wow.

    C'mon guys...show a pic or two and tell why the car you've mentioned is unique.
     
  13. Dave Mc
    Joined: Mar 8, 2011
    Posts: 2,576

    Dave Mc
    Member

  14. 63comet
    Joined: Jan 31, 2006
    Posts: 508

    63comet
    Member

    No pictures, but a twenties Rolls I had the chance to work on. The attention to detail was amazing. I could stare at the cast aluminum firewall for hours.


    Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
     
  15. A Boner
    Joined: Dec 25, 2004
    Posts: 7,419

    A Boner
    Member

    Strict traditional hot rods are almost like restorations, or clones. Original ideas can't stray too far, if it wasn't done that way in the target era, it won't look right.
     
  16. Sarcasm at its best! Thank you made my day.
     
  17. Larry W
    Joined: Oct 12, 2009
    Posts: 742

    Larry W
    Member
    from kansas

    The Tucker at Speedway.
     
  18. Here's a short list of mine;

    "Bugsy's" T roadster-
    [​IMG]

    Dave Carter's '29 -
    [​IMG]

    Clayton's T -
    [​IMG]

    and this T RPU -
    [​IMG]
     
  19. dynaflash
    Joined: Apr 1, 2008
    Posts: 506

    dynaflash
    Member
    from South

    Any pictures of that one? What is a command car?


    Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
     
  20. pasadenahotrod
    Joined: Feb 13, 2007
    Posts: 11,775

    pasadenahotrod
    Member
    from Texas

    A command car is the open car of military vehicles, a kind of PowerWagon Phaeton if you will. Check the scene in the movie Patton when GC Scott rolls into Tunisia to greet the troops as their new commander.
    Saw one once a few years ago at Houston Swap Meet at the horse race track west of town. Late model running gear, new paint etc, and rust running out from every bracket and crevice under the car on body and frame. Nice job.
     
    Last edited: Aug 12, 2013
  21. pila38
    Joined: Mar 25, 2009
    Posts: 778

    pila38
    Member

    That dude must by tires by the dozen. Seriously, how do you get 900 HP to hook up through 5 inch tires? It is VERY cool though.
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.