Hot Rods Hot Rod Shoebox Fords

We've all seen the 1949-51 Ford customized in almost every way, but what I haven't seen are any shoebox Ford's that were/are hot rods/g***er/ridiculously-fast-and-built-for-it. I know there are pictures. Let me see some.

 

Here is a couple of mine, I have an album in my profile..Here is link to album but no garantte it will work.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=28106&pictureid=316612

 

I like Brian B***' Shoebox. It's a brownish-red color with flames. I'll try finding some pictures..


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From Brian B***' website (b***kustom.com):




It doesn't throw out a strong hot rod vibe but it comes off more as a hot rod than a custom. Not to mention the sweet motor..




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Search for grouchos old shoebox, altered wheelbase, bad***

here is one pic I found

 

I've seen this one before. I like the wide wheels in the back. This is what I'm talking about! I've got wide Cragars and a thirst for an all stock shoebox hiding them up under the rear quarter panels. I think why we don't see more of this is because the whole street rod phase before the rat rod rebellion almost completely burned it to the ground. Keep the pictures coming!

 

Here's a '51 that probably gets poor gas mileage....

 

Here's another shot of Groucho's..



And a shot of a g***er from back in the day.



I'm having a difficult time finding ones of the variety you're describing. I do recall seeing some sketches of hot rodded shoeboxes in some magazines a few years ago though.


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FI Roush w/6 speed and the good chit in a chopped 49 coupe.

 

Looks like a green energy vehicle to me. Powered by good ol' hydrocarbon.

 

Thinking outside the Shoebox.

 

It's hard to find pictures of Hot Rod shoeboxes. Post them if you've got them!

 

Bob Bleeds old shoebox. A ford with a nailhead is definatly a hotrod.

 

I'll agree to that!

 

I think B***' coupe is a pretty good example of a hot rod shoebox. I remember him tearing *** down congress one year at the roundup. pretty much a hot rod.

 

I had an article in this old book I use to have that had a high school kid with a Ford shoebox in the 50's. It was 100% Hot Rod. I can't believe that these cars aren't really remembered for that. It seems like custom took over, and speed was out.

 

Still waiting for some more pictures if anybody has any. I'm not pushy or anything...

 

Cant forget Steve Sellers car.... stole the photos from here i believe

 

This is what I'm talking about!!! I ****ING LOVE THIS ONE!!!

 

Here ya go...

http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=8V9Dn_NfZV0

 

Here is one I built 5 or 6 years ago. It has all the looks of Mild Custom. When you hear it running you know it's apperanses are decieving. Good looks and damn good right pedal, what more could you ask for?
The Wizzard

 

This one is number one on my list.

 

Yes! Exactly it! Both of these are great examples. Good job yall!

 

Was there even another car racing? HA HA!

 

Here's another one on my favorites list.

 

Another one of my faves.

 

Not a "Hot Rod"....but this would be Bob Bleed's old 50 Ford from Mad Fab 3.....it's in my corral now.


Jim
33cruiser

 

Here's one that on it's way to being a hot rod....could be a cool g***er.....

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=612503&highlight=1949+ford

 

A few more examples.

 

some very cool cars here.