Features 1950's period correct hot rods.

Rodding & Re-styling May 1958:

 

Rodding & Re-styling March 1958.

 

Another one from Rodding & Re-styling, this time October 1958.

 

I really really like that coupe. Very European.

 

Rods Illustrated August 1958:

 

Rods Illustrated Feb. 1960. I know, but it's so cool and I imagine it was done prior to 1960.

 

Didn't this one get unchanneled?

 

I love this whole car, but especially the wheelcovers! Buick?

Edit: not buick, '57 Olds is close, but not a match.

 

Not '60 Pontiac, but Runnin shine might want to take a look at these.

They might be 14" though.

 

They could also be aftermarket. I looked through the 1959 J.C. Whitney catalog but didn't see anything that looked like those. They did have replacement short-bar Lancer caps for 36.95 a set!

 

I would bet on this. I've never seen any like them before, certainly not on any production vehicle. I think they're very good-looking, though!

 

Could be. I love 'em!

 

^Blackie!^

 

I love those full magazine articles. There's nothing better than historical record. Keep 'em coming!

 

I TOLD YOU GUYS I WOULD POST MORE PICS. WHEN I GOT HOME. SOME PICS. NOT TO GOOD. HERE ARE SOME EARLY AND LATE PICS. OF THE 29 AS I WAS BUILDING IT THE LATE 50s, ITS GOT A 32 ROOF, DASH IS A CUT DOWN 55 PLY, FRAME Zd 12 in, HAND BUILT GRILL

 

^ I sure like it... but I wish you had some sharp images to share. How easy was the top swap? Thanx, Gary

 

My Mother 1952. 34 Cabriolet.

 

Did you know this car was featured in Mad Fabricators Volume 3?

 

YES, I HAVE IT, THANKS

 

Gee....all tradional cars , and not a one (that I saw) with dull gray halibrands.....hmmmm..

 

Car Speed and Style, November 1959: cut down touring body, Olds power, underslung rear.

 

Custom Rodder April 1958. Built from T coupe, Merc flathead, homemade windshield, grill made from AD Chevy truck grill.

 

I'm at

 

Oops. That may have been a pocket dial.

 

Cool little rod!

Is it just me, or does it seem like that steering wheel sits pretty far back from the windshield? With the motor mounted up high to clear the steering column, I wonder what the transmission hump is like in that thing.

 

I found the feature on that car from post #1039! Here it is from Rodding and Re-styling September 1956. 1932 Ford frame, article says the body was a 1931 Ford 3 window coupe!?! I was correct on the windshield it is from a boat. The fender well covers are removable. It also says it has an extra radiator under the cowl for additional cooling.

 

Heres the first article on the Bracy car.

 

Thanx for the scans. That's one cool old sports rod. Gary

 

Yes, thanks for posting. I love how it looks with top up. Can you imagine the reaction to cut down doors today?