Hot Rods The ALTERED thread

Once you are in the car it’s easier to see than you think my ch***is research car is actually pretty easy to see out of when you are in the driver seat I get asked that a lot but it’s not nearly as bad as you would think

 

Love the exhausts -
...said nobody ever.

 

That's why you should never drink and weld.

 

And that's a flathead six ? What make ?

 

Funny thing - I like the rest of the car. It represents a typical altered of the era.
But looking at the header stacks is kinda like looking at a beautiful model with a big blemish on her nose. Hard to get past it.

 

This one is really wild! Looks like they cut down a four door to build it; I actually like the proportions! Does anyone know anything about it?

 

That is Jack Ditmars ‘34 Ford coupe, Altered cl*** rules permitted more body modifications than Gas cl*** and Jack took advantage of that. Moving the rear axle forward required changes to the quarters and doors and I’m guessing that’s why you thought it might have been a Fordor body. The ‘34 Ford WB was 112” and it looks like the rear axle might have been moved 12” putting more weight on the rear tires.

 

Bet that left a stain!

 

Do you think this car can p*** as an altered?
I have been trying to find some rules for this cl*** but not having much luck. I have the 554 coupe in my head for a direction to follow.

 

I’ve seen a photo of a ‘63 Impala (I think it was) with the front clip removed and naturally that put it into Altered cl***. The extra weight of a car such as yours puts it at a disadvantage. Weight to cubic inches would put your car into a lower cl***, say D/A for example, and unless you modify the firewall for a 25% setback you are giving up that benefit which is allowed by the rules. But a 25% setback gives some issues with steering and the seat also.
If you put the front sheet metal back on it would fall into Gas cl***, you could do a 10% setback if desired and the theme of the car would fit the ‘60’s era better. JMO