Hot Rods Mama is mad trade my 48 chevy for a 1931 Model A Roadster

Hi! Chopped 51, Thats the same thing i though when i saw it. is a nice ride, does have air ride on all four corners and yes the rear helps to throw in a couple chairs and a cooler is a must.

 

Hmmmm. I thought i might like it until i saw the back. Im not diggin that at all.

 

X2 on that !!!!

I wonder if he has every seen a Model A roadster, ....cuz he don't own one!

 

"Hi! Mr. 28Hiboy, Thank you for your kind words, Can't you help me undertand what is a roadster if you have a picture of one, will you post it. or email to me. I always open to learn new stuff. Have a great day "


MODEL "A roadster : (built by the man ---Rudy R)

 

Thank you! HellHotRods, for the picture nice car by the way, now I Know what is a roadster, it is nice to have all this people in the HAMB that can guide you in what type of car are out there, Next time before i do a trade i will ask all this guys and see what they think. Thank you all and have a nice life, Is only one so enjoy it.

 

I love the dash work! I think you may have made a good trade, but I'm not a fan of the car over all just not my style but if your happy thats all that matters.

 

I think it is cool, and Larry is definitely into his own style....which is why we drive modified cars to begin with. The quality of his work is good, Significantly better than any "rat rod", and from what I have heard, most of his cars are a blast to drive. Hopefully your wife will come around and enjoy it with you.


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Oh, put another log on the fire. Cook me up some bacon and some beans, go out to the car and change the tire, wash my socks and sew my old blue jeans. You can fill my pipe and then go fetch my slippers, and boil me up another pot of tea, then put anohter log on the fire babe and sit down and tell me why you're leavin' me. (Willy Nelson)

A trade is a trade I guess, sounds like alomost everyone is happy. At least for the time being.

 

I would have taken the $30k scam......

 

Looks cool. Don't worry about the ney-sayers, you made the call, you are happy and thats all that matters. I like the look of both cars, by the way.

As far as the wife, she will get over it, if not, you just leave her home when you are driving it!

enjoy!

 

Elbopper!! You got the right Attitude!! I'd have a beer with you any time!! Pete

 

car appears to be a roadster with some kind of removable top, but I'm wondering exactly what makes your new car 'traditional' in the sense of the focus and zeitgeist of this particular forum (the HAMB)? I've been on the planet for 68 years and on top of and under hot rods for 54 years. I was hot-rodding very hard in the 50s and 60s and can tell you that your underslung look was not in vogue at all during that time period (or before, if historical periodicals can be trusted). I see that a few on here think that's 'quite the look' and claim it's the NEW hot rod trend. Fine....ask Ryan how to start your own forum for that style. Quit trying to shove it down my throat. I'm sure Crazy Larry is quite a craftsman, but the build style of cars from 'wayback when to 1964' is what is done in these here parts. I'm happy if you're happy, and how your wife feels should be nobody's concern but your own. That being said, trumpeting your "not traditional" car here is largely inappropriate. Some of you people need to quit trying to force this forum onto a different track.

 

you fit in that mingo. ive seen it around before...jones

 

Bopper what you got is a tub with a roadster top. A tub can be a touring car or a sedan with the roof removed. I guess it can be called a roadster because it does not have side glass but it is not a model A roadster.

In some circles it would be called a custom, in others it would be called a '60s show rod. But the wheels are not what you would have seen at a show at least not on a winning car.

I guess I could pic it apart and tell you everything that does not make it a roadster or even pic it apart for what it is that makes it not right but what would be the point. It is your car you like it and maybe with time the missus will grow to accept it.

Reminds me of an German Shepard that I brought home once. I was living with this old hide and she did not like dogs. Well it was my house and I could have a dog if I wanted to. The dog grew up and was a well mannered animal. Eventually she would let the dog out to do his duty and even feed the dog. I am not sure she ever liked the dog but with time she grew to accept it.

 

Hi! Jones yes, But i"m going to have to replace the steering wheel, I allready change the air filter with an finned oval 15 x 8 x 3 Looks good, and other little stuff. see ya in Little hershey on may.

 

Hi! PRPMMP. Thank you,for your comment and Anytime we can have a beer I love beer and good friends. Hope we meet some day and have a cold one. Wife is Happy now.

 

Looks well built. If you're happy, that's all that matters.

 

Hi! Porknbeaner. Yes your are correct I start looking more this was a coupe yes the top is removoble is a great top is matel and nice padding. I think next time I just going to call it. Model A Kustom Roadster. Like that my other friends that own real roadsters don't get offended. Wife is Happy Now, Have a great day and keep america beautiful drive a JALOPY

 

Hi! Propwash. Yes Sir. you are an old school rodder, and about this people with they negative comments well is their way to think and comment. I respect that. The only think will make me mad if i'm sweating and working in my garage and is no beer that will piss me off. other than that LIFE IS GREAT. wife start likeing the car. Have a great life old school rodder Hope some day we meet.

 

Hi! Gassersgarage, Yes I'm Happy wife is Happy now, Thank you. Have a great day and keep on cruzin.

 

buy her a honda civic

 

As many have said, it is not my style but enjoy it, that is key. If you are happy THAT is what matters.

Whether the style was in vogue or not I dont see hot rodding as confirming to a precise look/style.... this creation below hails from the 50s.... So, whilst this might not be seen as "traditional" I am sure there were cars from that era that looked equally radical.

http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?title=Al_and_Dave_Tarkanyi's_1932_Ford

Keep posting...

 

Hi! PAINTCAN, yes is nice and do you know this have a defrost and heat vents the 2 triangle molds on each side of the center dash are the vents. Lots of work into this car.Have a great day and thank you for your comments.

 

Hi!Davidwilson, She got a better deal we are going to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and look into some condos, Winters are getting crazy around here and i'm not getting any younger. Have a great one

 

Can't say I would have made that trade, but if you're happy I am too.

 

Nope, I changed my mind. What he said.

 

Removing the roof from a two door sedan, does not a roadster make.

Rich

 

Hola!Rich your are right maybe i call it Model A Kustom Convertible, How this sound ? or Model A Carson top.Have a great one down in blue grass country.

 

I've seen the car many times, he is a regular at some of the shows in the area. It looks well built, and is definetly unique.

Just don't call it a roadster.

Rich

 

These type of threads always end up more drama than substance. Elbopper enjoy your ride!