I have been around drag racing for many years now, and kind of new to the Hot Rod scene. I built my first car (1930 Model A) after catching the bug, or whatever you call it. I find it interesting how so many people described my car as Traditional Hot Rod, Hot Rod, or even Rat Rod. I have a great appreciation for everyone who takes time, builds and enjoys their ride, regardless of what anyone calls it. After getting into the hot rod scene more and more, I have decided to upgrade my car. With it being my first build, somethings I thought would be functional was not, and something I thought like, I dont now. I would like to see how members of the HAMB describe their ride. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o> </o> Sorry if there is already a thread, if so send me the link. <o> </o> Thanks
I call mine different name depending on whether is acting right or not! But seriously, to have it called traditional is a compliment. I have had several people call mine the "r" word since it is currently flat black. Those in the know can tell the difference. I call mine a 60's custom in the works.
I call the modified pre-48 cars HOT RODs, call the few other later model 'special-interest' cars by their MFR names and my wife calls them 'the other women' - but, at least she knows where I am, and the only disease I'm going to catch is an advanced case of "autoeuphoria". I like 'traditional' cuz that's where I'm from - the mid50s on up. We drove what we built, and we built what we drove. Most of the stuff I see that's called Old Skool is not anywhere near an accurate rendition of hot rodding in the 40s/50s/60s. I like primer/flat black while the car is 'in progress'. I detest rust and I get it out wherever it is found. I grind and finish my welds, and I don't believe in being proud of shoddy workmanship or just shoving any old grill on the front. I'll be honest - nobody was building low slung cars 'back in the day' - that's something new. I won't pass judgement just because it's different. I've seen many of those Underslungs whose quality far exceeds most modified cars. When they're done right (proportions that don't make it look like a brokeback nag), they're neat to look at. I know that's not what you asked, but it's what I felt like talking about. dj
Since most people who ask don't know a sedan from a coupe or a roadster and/or assume any "old car" of '20's & '30's vintage is a Model T or Model A, I just call it a hot rod.
I describe my cars by what they are and how I build them. My '61 Bel Air was either called the Bel Air or the low rider. My '59 Dodge truck was either the truck or the POS. My current car is either the '55, the wagon, or the Ford. Call it what you want and build it how you want, just build it. I must say I do get sick of the whole it's a traditional, it's a rat rod, it's a blah, blah, blah. I don't like street rods covered in billet, but if it's your car and your money, build what ever makes you happy and if others dig, rad.
I like all cars RATS, CUSTOMS, HOT RODS,You name it .Ask the owner what he or she calls it and thats what it is. Me if I drive my T buckett It's my dream car and I own it, If its my 46 ford truck it's a old truck, if my 57 chevy its a classic, if it's my 26 it's a RAT ROD. if it's my 42 chopped top it a street rod. All in all their cool or sick rides in my book
I call mine an old car of the era I was raised in. I was 15 years old when mine was made and when I got my drivers license it was basically brand new. For it and me to have survived all these years is a miracle to say the least. I love it .. simply love it .. and I get tons of comments on it and of course that makes me feel good ...
I would describe mine as resto rods. I like the stock look with mild changes. I like to look at the customs but never had the balls to chop or alter mine. I'm building a 40 pickup now and have been thinking of a mild chop. Will see!
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