Can a wrecker be considered a traditional hot rod?

I’ve always liked the RPU wreckers
Every now and then an old hand crank boom pop up like these.

 

"Wanted, SWB 1 ton cab n chassis, 1957-1964."


Just sayin, carry on

No, I have enough shit to finish.

 

Not a hot rod wrecker but it sure has helped with a lot of hot rods.

 

CAN A WRECKER BE CONSIDERED A TRADITIONAL HOT ROD?

No sir. HRP

 

Here's a concept rendering that I came up with while playing around a while back...