Where's the rules ?

Yes, but all these cars are (Were) race or photographed outside of the H.A.M.B. era, Weld drag wheels were not available in the 50s, or early 60s.

Just as bead lock wheel were not available in the 60s…


but vintage racers of today run them



Weld wheels was founded by the Weld family and oval track races and chassis builders they still build oval track wheels.

 

Do you reckon anyone ever wandered into MacDonalds and said they don't like the color of Ronald's hair, and proceeded to argue that it should be blue...??? Seems possible.....

 

This site has THE best photos hope thread. They can put any wheel on your car you want. They are very helpful. Let them work their magic then post it up.

 

Here's the link to the photoshop thread.
I like the "photos hope" wording in your post.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...p-thread-to-end-all-photoshop-threads.300531/

 

Should have kept it to yourself.

 

How many here can agree that the NSRA got diluted when they went from PRE 49 to whatever it is now?
I also have appreciation for cars that do not fit this forum, and have occasionally broken the rules here and had posts deleted. Mea culpa. However, I try to understand the rules and follow them, even though I am not old enough to have been building cars at the time frame this site is defined by.
Each forum is going to have a defined purpose and limitations on what is acceptable. This site has been firm on it's scope for the entire time I've been here. While there has been occasional bleed over, due to either a lack of OG materials such as paint or cleaners, or better tools being within reach of the hobbyist such as metal shaping, welders, and painting equipment, along with modern replacements for older rare components, the focus and moderation is a big part of why this place remains successful.
This is the project of one guy who started it and attracted like minds. It was his vision and it's been shared by many others. It is good enough that it has weathered the changing times, the changing world and even remaining consistent in how users interact, although I'm sure the background has experienced huge changes. Anyone remember the migration?

 

If that's your best joke, you should have waited longer!

 

Yeah, the car that Mike VV is talking about is probably borderline HAMB material. The rear wheels are tucked in instead of radiusing the fender openings because it’s a 4dr. The current wheels are too modern. It’s not common gasser material but I’m certain that at least one or two were engine swapped and raced somewhere in this country way back when we used to make a gasser out of whatever small car we could find. My buddy and I started with a Hillman sedan delivery back in the 60s.
Mike has access to some Halibrands and I’m pretty sure they will be on there as soon as he can get appropriate tires. With the satin black paint, the unpolished Halibrands will make it look meaner.
I spent the day with the car yesterday and it’s a blast. It’s no jacked up poser cartoon car, it’s very unusual, very loud and very fast, the basic formula for a fun street car. Does it fit within the bounds of this forum? The mods will decide. We’re trying to make arrangements to bring it home this weekend.

 

Just silly is right, I'm betting some of this is just to see if Mark is awake!

 

^^^^. I’ve sent questions to Mark along the lines of “can I ….”? Never had a bad experience, he won’t snap back at you and will give it a yes or no.

 

Why do pictures of my mustang get deleted?? Not fair.

Honestly I don’t find the rules that hard to figure out…

 

I know what intake I must never speak of......

 

I have asked @Moriarity if certain pictures are acceptable and have always received a cordial response except once when he replied: "hell no" . I have had a few deleted because of wheels but I am old and have brain fade on occasion. I have become a master of editing too. The rules are really very simple to follow. No pro street, no rubber band tires, no Mustangs, no funny cars. Old is gold.

 

Thats Randy at Irwindale. Nice guy and a wicked car. Also, don't forget Steve Bovans Chevy two with the blown 396. You know what I meant.

 

Yeh, too bad about Bovan, got mixed up with the wrong crowd, went from hero to zero.
The car and some of it's famous shots I saw in magazines as a kid really cemented the F/C deal with me, we had a few heros in our area, too bad they aren't HAMB Kosher.

My favorite.

 

I could "drag" this out futher, but silliness won't prevail!

 

I never quite understood why no Mustangs even if time period correct. Still there are other sites where my '65, been in the family since new, is appreciated, but they don't like hot rods.

 

Pretty sad, there are...cars (many...) with Weld Wheels on them in these pages !
But I can't add my new car to the list.

Mike

 

Hey Mike. Do as Lloyd did, black out the wheels and post it up. Or lay some cardboard on them, etc. seems an easy way.

 

That was an accident....still funny though.

 

I always try to play by the rules here, I appreciate that this is not my sandbox! I just wish I could find another place that has half the brain trust as the Hamb that would allow me to show off my current project. (70's era hot rod).

 

Marty, that's whats called "Down Under".

 

Even I know that the answer to that one. Mustangs even the 65 and its predecessor, are not hot rods and they aren’t customs. They are pony cars (muscle car lite) and don’t support what we’re laying down here.

I own muscle cars. @Moriarity owns a muscle car, from the pictures I see of members garages, thousands of us do. I am a big fan of the genre, I also like pizza but I don’t go to a steak house to order one.