History In a argument with my buddy about custom vs hot rod 40 coupe’s

Hocker 1940 Ford custom

 

Explained...

 

I am Land Speed Guy and have always loved this car and this image from David Perry
Owned by Jerry Helwig (SP?)
And David Perry, Where Are You???

 

I always thought the 40 Ford made for a better Hotrod than a Custom. Although, I have seen some great Carson topped Customs.

 

Thanks for noticing the OP never said what kind of '40 he was talking about. That one's a Willys but I think a lot of people are assuming Ford.

 

The restoration of which is nearing completion.

 

If you're referring to 40 Ford coupes I don't think the bodies could ever be improved on, perfect as is. Only improvement could be through different styles of stances.

 

I prefer the stock lines, so I'm not a fan of chopped tops, or customs. But that's where it ends for me. I love hotrods, so stance, tires and wheels, hopped up or swapped motors, all appeal to me. 100% stock is boring to me.

 

A few pics I've taken at various shows.

 

I'm with Badshifter on this one ... what is the argument?

 

did this one ever get rebuilt? didn't it catch on fire a few years back?

 

..." and the grand prize winner is..."

 

Where is the OP? Throws a grenade and runs away.

 

This is a real 40 Ford Hot Rod ... 100% street legal and driven and ran the 1/8 mile in low 6 second times .... from 1972.... my friend Jim "Jesse James" Carter still owns the car since the 60's.

 

I was thinking the same thing...I think this one has run its course people!

 

So now it is the Pepsi and Coke a Cola wars.

 

Couple of '40 Chevys

 

60's full custom

 

Here’s a hot rod

 

Here`s one that has a grumpy look to it.

 

I'm still driving this thing. Hoodless hot rod? Or add the hood, caps, level and call it a custom?

 

Love your 39.....trying to grow the nuts to remove the hood on my 40!
Yours just SCREAMS HOT ROD!

 

Please don't.

 

^^^^^ agree with X38

 

I’ve been waiting a long time for this one! Had a 40 coupe when I was 15 and never finished it.
Roll the clock forward to 72 years old , and this is mine after a year and a half of work.


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Ok , who let the Chevys in the thread...