Hot Rods 1960's period correct hot rods

The truck and gold and orange sedan...WOW, very cool, thanks for posting.

 

This has been a very interesting thread. Thanks to all who've contributed -- I've read your comments, looked at your photo's, and enjoyed them all. From a guy who turned 16 in 1961 ... and actually experienced the 60's first-hand -- here's a couple of thoughts on the subject:

First of all, as has been well-said already, the "style" of the early 60's varied widely by geographic region, and I don't know that we should be looking for a single "best answer" to the question of what's period-correct for the `60's. So Cal was certainly the dominant influence of the day, but the Northwest had it's own flavor, as did the Midwest, the East Coast, and so on. Even North Texas -- where I grew up -- had a style that was at least subtly it's own.

Secondly, hot rodding (and customization) as always been about taking a vehicle that was likely produced in the millions, and changing/improving it in ways that are a reflection of the owner -- his budget, his talent, and his aesthetic sense. Since all three of those ingredients vary widely a**** the hobby's adherents, the results vary widely as well. But the notion that one car is somehow "correct" and another product of the same influences is somehow something less ... is pretty much ******** IMHO.

That said, here's a couple of pix of my `30 coupe. It wasn't built to be "period correct" -- rather it was intended to reflect the influences I experienced in Saint Jo TX in 1962. Disc brakes, r & p steering, and a couple of other things are a concession to the facts that (1) I'm now old enough to no longer enjoy being uncomfortable, and (2) my grandkids are regular p***engers and their safety is a big issue for me. I think it does justice to what was going on -- where I lived -- in the early part of the `60's.

 

Oops ... forgot the pix! I told you I was O-L-D !

 

Certainly floats my boat !!!

 

Very well said Garry.

 

Nice coupe Garry, good to see an A with it's own grill shell.

 

Lovin this T

 

Great looking car! Gary

 

This has to be one of the best pics ever!!! Thanks for sharing!

 

thanks for the info & all the great pics mika, too cool!!!

 

Awesome pics, thanks for posting, love the Gold and Orange Model A Sedan!

 

Perfection! Any shots with the door closed?

 

Ironically, that's the first thing I said to Garry when I saw the coupe at L.S.R.U. a couple of weeks ago! I have always loved the '30 grill...

 

Thank You-

 

That's one of the coolest hot rods I've seen in a while. Thank you. (It's yours, right?)

 

Thank You, yes it's mine.

 

Ya know, the '34 coupe above made me think of another early sixties styling cue that I have noticed over the years studying this time period. See how the frame is painted black? Look through any ealy sixties mag and look at the open wheel cars. I'd say 95 percent of them have frame rails painted black. Bodys were always what ever color the owner wanted, but frames black. Just an observation.

 

I've got this magazine cover somewere, always loved it. Has anyone tried to take a TODAY photo of the cars and people? Bob

 

That's great. I'm pretty finicky, and it seems even the coolest cars have "something" that the owner just goofed up on. But, I love everything about that car. The stance/wheels/COLOR/interior/motor..........
That's really a great hot rod

 

Thanks man..Still changing things around.I changed the Rear Cheater Slicks to Mickey Thompson 32"x9", new headers that are at the chrome shop right now,one piece louvered hood top.

 

post pics after that please

 

I will..Thanks! Here's one of the new Slicks

 

Sorry had to Photoshop this a bit as they guttered it in Trad Rod & Kulture Illustrated but I'm diggin the "****roach"!......built by the late Jim Cooper and now owned by Chris Ito....

 

Please explain, I have the magazine on my desk at work, I don't understand. I love that car as well.

 

The ****roach is one bad *** roadster!

 

They spread the image across two pages.....so the fold or "gutter" went right down the middle. Happens all the time when they want a larger image but really breaks up the car, nothing disparaging to the magazine, I like it.

 

I hate that too. I've been looking for years for an original picture of Gary Heiliker's T from Andy Southard's book, it was "guttered" in the book as you say.

 

Love yer car whats it turn? My old buddy built my Stude in the 60s I have owned it 15+ years...

 

I can't get enough of this roadster. It's my favorite bar none.