Recent Posts

Art & Inspiration Art & Inspiration - USING THINGS NOT DESIGNED FOR HOT RODS & CUSTOMS

I think we have touched on this in the past but I had lunch with a couple of old hot rod pals and we were talking about having to come up with ideas to replace parts that are non existant or make something work by using something that wasn't intended to be used on a car or truck.

The first...

Featured Thread HOTRODPRIMER Mar 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM Read More Replies: 44

Page 1 of 7

: Title; Replies Views; Last Message

Ermie Immerso's "ORANGE TWIST" (1988 AMBR) at Mecum Hot Rods

HEMI32, Mar 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

16

Views:

552

Bill Fonzarelli

Mar 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Past Adventures, Street Racing, Crazy Stuff, Car Related

wicarnut, Feb 5, 2026, Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs ... 2

Replies:

42

Views:

2,234

gene-koning

Mar 6, 2026 at 11:20 PM
What OT crap are you working on

anthony myrick, May 9, 2024, Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs ... 30 31 32 33 34

Replies:

1,014

Views:

88,811

lumpy 63

Mar 7, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Project car / truck sources, Craigslist? Projects

JD Miller, Mar 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

26

Views:

588

RMR&C

Mar 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Featured
How on earth do I flare steel tubing for fuel lines?! Technical

RaginPin3Appl3, Mar 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board ... 2 3

Replies:

74

Views:

1,546

phat rat

Mar 6, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Anyone else sick of this weather?

fatassbuick, Jan 31, 2026, Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs ... 2 3 4 5

Replies:

123

Views:

3,258

bobss396

Mar 7, 2026 at 6:02 AM
16 inch steel wheels. Hot Rods

GordonC, Mar 10, 2020, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

26

Views:

5,198

dart4forte

Mar 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Featured
USING THINGS NOT DESIGNED FOR HOT RODS & CUSTOMS Art & Inspiration

HOTRODPRIMER, Mar 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board ... 2

Replies:

44

Views:

1,325

1oldtimer

Mar 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
VINTAGE SHOTS FROM DAYS GONE BY! (Part 2)

Ryan, Jun 17, 2019, The Antiquated ... 6338 6339 6340 6341 6342

Replies:

190,230

Views:

27,677,694

jnaki

Mar 7, 2026 at 8:08 AM
N.O.S. PALMINI ENGINEERING CHEVROLET BLOW SHIELD

ummbaa, Jul 18, 2022, Parts For Sale

Replies:

19

Views:

2,759

ummbaa

Mar 6, 2026 at 5:21 AM
N.O.S. REVELL VISIBLE ROTARY ENGINE MODEL KIT

ummbaa, Jan 30, 2026, Off Topic Cars, Parts, & Antiquities

Replies:

4

Views:

162

ummbaa

Mar 6, 2026 at 5:21 AM
TRADITIONAL Hot Rods on BRING A TRAILER Hot Rods

HEMI32, Jun 18, 2024, The Hokey Ass Message Board ... 5 6 7 8 9

Replies:

258

Views:

42,238

2devilles

Mar 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
48 ford super deluxe

MR.50, May 27, 2025, Cars For Sale ... 2

Replies:

37

Views:

3,816

MR.50

Mar 6, 2026 at 5:06 AM
STANCE History

HOTRODPRIMER, May 13, 2021, The Hokey Ass Message Board ... 3 4 5 6 7

Replies:

190

Views:

23,924

57Fury440

Mar 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Traditional images that need no explanation. Art & Inspiration

HOTRODPRIMER, Mar 21, 2019, The Hokey Ass Message Board ... 1595 1596 1597 1598 1599

Replies:

47,957

Views:

6,347,590

Dman

Mar 7, 2026 at 8:53 AM
1932 Ford 2dr sedan

MARSH1932, Dec 9, 2024, Cars For Sale

Replies:

2

Views:

7,288

MARSH1932

Mar 6, 2026 at 4:32 AM
1936 ford wescott front fenders

Cams36coupe, Mar 6, 2026 at 4:31 AM, Parts For Sale

Replies:

0

Views:

31

Cams36coupe

Mar 6, 2026 at 4:31 AM
The Friday Art Show
Sticky

Jeff Norwell, May 23, 2025, Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs ... 38 39 40 41 42

Replies:

1,254

Views:

87,271

acroguy

Mar 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Detroit Autorama Pic/Info? Event Coverage

rusty1, Mar 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

25

Views:

1,140

Rickybop

Mar 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Happy 71st birthday to the 55 Chevy Customs

Moriarity, Jan 1, 2025, The Hokey Ass Message Board ... 7 8 9 10 11

Replies:

311

Views:

25,279

chevy57dude

Mar 6, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Still here? Folks Of Interest

CTFuzz, Mar 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

22

Views:

468

Mart

Mar 6, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Tradional Speed & Custom open house pics Event Coverage

NoSurf, Mar 4, 2026 at 11:41 AM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

7

Views:

369

bubba55

Mar 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Let's make a Spalding Flamethrower for a Flathead Cadillac Technical

Ebbsspeed, Mar 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

17

Views:

445

akoutlaw

Mar 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Sm blk chevy ID questions Technical

JD Miller, Mar 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

22

Views:

569

JD Miller

Mar 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Are you a Camaro guy or a Trans Am lover?

Rand Man, May 18, 2024, Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs ... 18 19 20 21 22

Replies:

639

Views:

36,858

65pacecar

Mar 7, 2026 at 8:16 AM
old wood boats

cheap-n-dirty, Apr 30, 2018, The Antiquated ... 12 13 14 15 16

Replies:

457

Views:

29,029

Toms Dogs

Mar 6, 2026 at 9:07 AM
H.A.M.B. Deuce Club....

3wLarry, Nov 30, 2006, The Hokey Ass Message Board ... 54 55 56 57 58

Replies:

1,712

Views:

449,518

Royalshifter

Mar 6, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Featured
On Disappearance… and Return Art & Inspiration

Boryca, Mar 5, 2026 at 6:46 AM, The Hokey Ass Message Board

Replies:

8

Views:

537

daylatedollarshort

Mar 7, 2026 at 8:13 AM
1928 - 29 FORD A MODEL TRUCK CAB CHOPPED 4" CUSTOM

wentzarco, Oct 20, 2025, Parts For Sale ... 2

Replies:

36

Views:

1,767

wentzarco

Mar 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
MOROSO 12K TACHOMETER & CABLE

wentzarco, Nov 22, 2025, Parts For Sale

Replies:

28

Views:

527

wentzarco

Mar 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM

Showing results 1 to 30 of 193

Page 1 of 7

Top

Log in or Sign up

Recent Posts

Art & Inspiration Art & Inspiration - USING THINGS NOT DESIGNED FOR HOT RODS & CUSTOMS

Ermie Immerso's "ORANGE TWIST" (1988 AMBR) at Mecum Hot Rods

Past Adventures, Street Racing, Crazy Stuff, Car Related

What OT crap are you working on

Project car / truck sources, Craigslist? Projects

How on earth do I flare steel tubing for fuel lines?! Technical

Anyone else sick of this weather?

16 inch steel wheels. Hot Rods

USING THINGS NOT DESIGNED FOR HOT RODS & CUSTOMS Art & Inspiration

VINTAGE SHOTS FROM DAYS GONE BY! (Part 2)

N.O.S. PALMINI ENGINEERING CHEVROLET BLOW SHIELD

N.O.S. REVELL VISIBLE ROTARY ENGINE MODEL KIT

TRADITIONAL Hot Rods on BRING A TRAILER Hot Rods

48 ford super deluxe

STANCE History

Traditional images that need no explanation. Art & Inspiration

1932 Ford 2dr sedan

1936 ford wescott front fenders

The Friday Art Show
Sticky

Detroit Autorama Pic/Info? Event Coverage

Happy 71st birthday to the 55 Chevy Customs

Still here? Folks Of Interest

Tradional Speed & Custom open house pics Event Coverage

Let's make a Spalding Flamethrower for a Flathead Cadillac Technical

Sm blk chevy ID questions Technical

Are you a Camaro guy or a Trans Am lover?

old wood boats

H.A.M.B. Deuce Club....

On Disappearance… and Return Art & Inspiration

1928 - 29 FORD A MODEL TRUCK CAB CHOPPED 4" CUSTOM

MOROSO 12K TACHOMETER & CABLE

Archive

Atomic Industry

Support

Subscribe

Recent Posts

Ermie Immerso's "ORANGE TWIST" (1988 AMBR) at Mecum Hot Rods

Project car / truck sources, Craigslist? Projects

How on earth do I flare steel tubing for fuel lines?! Technical

16 inch steel wheels. Hot Rods

USING THINGS NOT DESIGNED FOR HOT RODS & CUSTOMS Art & Inspiration

TRADITIONAL Hot Rods on BRING A TRAILER Hot Rods

STANCE History

Traditional images that need no explanation. Art & Inspiration

The Friday Art Show Sticky

Detroit Autorama Pic/Info? Event Coverage

Happy 71st birthday to the 55 Chevy Customs

Still here? Folks Of Interest

Tradional Speed & Custom open house pics Event Coverage

Let's make a Spalding Flamethrower for a Flathead Cadillac Technical

Sm blk chevy ID questions Technical

On Disappearance… and Return Art & Inspiration

Useful Searches

Archive

Atomic Industry

Support

Subscribe

The Friday Art Show
Sticky