Features T A I L D R A G G E R S..... again...

Sqeek did say he had seen the Roadster...and that it had lost the deck lid along the way.

That Roadster could be a contender... the pinnacle of the late 40's Era! ...or it could go the other direction in the latest trend.

 

heres a couple pics of the 53....she had bags all around, 4 link and notch in the back....

 

I'm confused... What is a "taildragger"???

 

Rik.. Is this your subtle (not) way of getting this thread back on track?

-Dave

 

I want one!

 

Rik......that is a good question.

 

I've been wondering too..

 

please see pic of dog for the answer to that question!!! lmao!!!

 

Someone please school these young guys.....just because the ass end sags does not make it a taildragger.

 

and it started out so well.................then.....

 

Lol!! Rik I think the lack of customs on here is having an effect on you .....you are turning into a bitter old sarcastic custom lover....welcome to the club!!

 

B.O.S.C.L Club.. Where do I sign up?

 

Well it sure seems like us custom guys have been beating our heads against the wall around here lately.

 

Some of these may have been posted, but I just had to post some pictures of these beautiful customs with that great stance......

 

Maybe it's time for someone to post up the definition of what a TRUE "taildragger" is...or be forever destined to beat your heads against the wall...

R-

 

I like it. Lifetime membership here. (May I never see a 32 highboy with a louvered hood & trunk again....) I love you Jimi, but I can still tolerate surf music.

 

Youse Guys Are F-ing Me Over, are'nt YOU?
I don't SEE !.....Any Pictures.........Stop IT ! Now !!

 

Thanks for getting this thread back on track.

 

My car clears a flat 2X6. Got to get the ass end down a little more! Maybe take out some springs. Nice rides and love the photos!

 

Sorry to post my own fellas but it's all in the effort to get this thread back on track.

 

Don't be sorry Jeff! I'll never see enough of your car.

 

Great picture Jeff!! Do anything you can to right the ship.

 

great picture, Jeff! nice!

 

Yeah I didn't realize that the decklid wasn't bolted down. Heading north up the grapevine it flew off. Fortunatly I had a spare.

Trying to stay as traditional as possible. At least with appearance.

 

Thanks guys,just trying to keep these threads on the right track.

I shot the picture in black and white and Rik gave it some of his touches

 

Taildraggers...33-48 Models for FoMoCo, same for GM Models, and for Mopar's it may vary

 

Jeff...that looks like it was taken in 1952...

 

Well good for you...

 

Yes I have to mostly agree with this.

To me.. but this might be a personal opinion.
A taildragger is a car built from 1935 till 1948. With a few exceptions.
Cars with distinctive and full "separate" front and rear fenders of the "Fat" kind.
So in my book even the 33-34 Fords do not fit the "taildragger" description.
And they must have a speed boat stance which is with a lower rear end of the car hence the name tail dragger.

And even thought I really love Jeff's 1950 Mercury, in my book this is not a taildragger.

 

I know mine is technically a little new yearwise to be considered a true taildragger due to the bodystyle.I was really wanting to show more of the stance and how it was done to resemble Jerrys Merc,which was done to the late 40s -early 50s style.