Thread: "Traditional" ???

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This shot is fantastic! I've always loved this car- especially the Rodwell windshield & top.

Here's a few more that I would consider traditional

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Traditional in many instances seems to be what some mid-30 or younger dude has in his mind how Hot Rods were built in the 50's and 60's... Unfortunately this is most often based solely on his and his follower's opinion..

"Traditionally" in the area I'm from a car might come out of the shop for a shake down run while still in primer, but very soon went back in for paint very soon!!!! There certainly wasn't anyone paying money for flat paint and fake "patina"!!!!!

"Traditionally" Hot Rods were very unique, built by the owner and probably a few buddies stopping by to help a few evenings. They were not copycats of other cars, you used what you wanted for parts, not what some group "ordained" as being "correct" for your car!!!!! Most, if not all, were built with some of the most state of the art parts we could afford!!!!
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Probably nothing like what some of these clowns evision as traidtional now.

Want to see the cars most closely resembling how things were done "traditionally"? Take a look at Don and Dan's rides!!!!! Well planned out with great attention to fit, finish, and detail... THAT is traditional!!!!!!

growing up in the 60's in L.A.
i NEVER ONCE saw a rusty hot rod.
they were all very colorful and shiny.

Yes it can be a love hate thing. I love looking at the "traditional or period correct" ride you see at shows,web and mags but I like building modern versions of the old hot rods. I love the look of the old cars and trucks but I like the modern amenities of todays vehicles like EFI, AOD IFS and IRS to name a few. I am in the beginning process of a fully hand built hot rod that will have some of the 32-37 styling cues but will be blended into a Roadster Pick Up. It has a 4 cam 4.6L Aluminum Lincoln motor, fully independent suspension front and rear, electronic AOD and a lot more "non traditional" comforts being added. Now I fully agree it will never be considered a traditional hot rod but I due feel it will be built in the traditional style That style being that it is hand built in my garage with the most modern parts I can find to use and what I can not find will be built and made to work and is this not how it was done back in the day?

So that being said what category does this kind of build fall into??

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here is a pic of the half size version I started just to get a 3D feel for it, yes rough and quick but 3D all the same.

(QUOTE)Here's my car from several years ago. Total different look, more 50's.(QUOTE) Steves32


Nice, but the new version has more personality, and a look of power. :-)

Originally Posted by Steves32

Pick a year. You can build to any decade & be traditional.
There are the hard core traditionalist where a car has nothing new- including th tires. Others will build to a traditional flavor.

Mine is a 60's traditional build. Steel body 32 but with modern parts.

Sweet..... Thats the deal alright. Ya just gotta love a 32 roadster. And I know what you mean about the kids. I probably shouldnt have even bothered asking for opinions. It's apparent they don't really know what is, anymore than I know what they think is "traditional"

Once again Sweeeeeeeeeet Ride........

Originally Posted by Steves32

Here's my car from several years ago. Total different look, more 50's.

Very nice. My idea (mind you I said my) of traditional is more this. I thought more of the 40's early 50's styles. But then it back to the belly button...... thing.

The way I see it dlotraf33, just build YOUR rendition of traditional... If billtspoof or anyone else doesn't like it....TUFF.

Originally Posted by rokcrln

Yes it can be a love hate thing.
So that being said what category does this kind of build fall into??

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here is a pic of the half size version I started just to get a 3D feel for it, yes rough and quick but 3D all the same.

My opinion is it falls into the "Really Bitchen Hot Rod" category. Based on the concept drawing and the metal work so far. Hope there might be a build thread in the future.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

The way I see it dlotraf33, just build YOUR rendition of traditional... If billtspoof or anyone else doesn't like it....TUFF.

I have and I will, and I won't worry about billetproof. I probably won't go to that one anyway. But when you consider going to a show like that and they may turn you away if they don't like it. You kinda would like to know what their definiton is. ( oh spelling ) I think..... lol. And mother was an english major. And you can see that by my truck. I have no real idea where it falls. Hot Rod or Shiny Rat?????????? I don't know. I did the best I could with the money and materials I had. And it will never be finished until I can't work on it anymore. It's deffinately NOT traditional, although reading some posts it was built in the traditional way. Every piece was hand made, or modified, in my little garage by my own two (clumbsy) hands and two (poor) eyes. I spent several hours over the last two days at the Lonestar Roundup and only found two trucks that might be in the same cat. as mine. Kinda rat bobber style, but nicely built and engineered, and no rust and nice paint. Although they were nicer than mine.

if small boys jump up and down waving at you when you drive by.
you did it right......

Originally Posted by billy zz

if small boys jump up and down waving at you when you drive by.
you did it right......

they do that at muscle cars also . i consider mine a hot rod

Being a modified Studebaker owner I catch a little flack from some for having one that is modified. What gets me even more though is having two or three "experts" arguing over what is correct for a completely stock car. There were several different Studebaker factories and sometimes they used parts that were different, so there may be more than one way to be correct. Same goes for traditional hot rods. One of the reasons I choose to modify my cars is that there is not necessarily a right way to do it, just my way. There is a real nice Duece highboy I see from time to time with the license plate "32MYWAY" and I think that says a lot. Build 'em the way you want 'em.

Pat

Traditional, hot rod, street rod, muscle car, lead sled, and others are all great words in the car culture vernacular. They mean different things to different people as do most words that can have multiple meanings. Anything wrong with that? I don't think so. Build your car your way and if you're happy with it, that's all that counts.

I had a chopped 34 ford 2 dr snd. in highschool (1958) The only time ours cars were in primer is when we could not afford to paint them. My 34 was painted black. Tires 820 x 15 rear and 560 x 15 in front. White walls.