Can we have a talk about "Shorties"?

Gotta say I like this one, was in the ‘post entry’ section in a ‘70s Hot Rod mag. Would be better with the rear axle back 8 inches, but yeah I’d drive it.

 

I know this is about Shorts, but that stretched out Ranchero is soooo cool!

 

Seams like a hell of a waste of some cool old cars ???

 

another from the post entry section of Hot Rod

 

Shorties aren't a waste of resources at all. Many times they're made from vehicles that were considered worthless and found a new life as abbreviated cars. A far better outcome than being junked.

 

Factory uncut Austin

 

Most guys don't want to be known for having a "shortie"...............jus sayin

 

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Love this thing! Looks like an old Roth T shirt car.

 

Another one the factory did right but never bothered offering to the public

 

Generally not a shortie guy, but I rather like the shorty Model A sedans.

 

The tri-5 long roofs have the best shot of pulling it off, if you really gotta...
Some are really well done.

 

To each their own.
An observation....the tri-five Chevys need the windshield lowered at the same time, always looks too tall on these conversions.

 

This Exactly^^^!

I am under no delusions that the "Cut" / bodywork on Stubby was done well & since I have been driving it, the bodywork is cracking more. At least the installation of the front stub & straight axle were done properly & I have been fixing some of the Mickey Mouse **** like fuel pressure regulator mounted on a header bolt with long rubber line up to the carbs

I don't think I would ever do one, but I am NOT disappointed I bought Stubby at all. It is a ball to drive/beat on. Nothing is more cathartic & puts a bigger smile on my face than a BIG launch & a run through the gears!

My friend Johnny Sweet down in South Carolina has built several of them over the years, but he is a perfectionist & his are all built properly.

By the way...I am not at all offended by those that think Stubby is ugly.....That is part of the fun.

God Bless
Bill
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...ar-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/

 

Late 1960s early 1970s Aussie showcar. "Sedoupe"