Thread: Grille- yea or neh

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You are not the only person with this problem.

I just talked with one of my customers, who has a really nice red '32 highboy roadster. He just did the Goodguys/scottsdale event, and noticed that, unlike last year, when he took his flamed '32 sedan, the roadster was not getting any attention. We are now planning graphics.

The point is that while the '32 roadster might be the "quintessential hot rod", if it is too generic, it will be overlooked when around other rods. I don't personally care for the grill, as well as the original, but that does not make it wrong or right. You need to please yourself first.

Like my friend, you obviously like the classic elements on a rod. On his, the flames will include some sort of "twist" to make them unique and memorable. Scallops might be another possibility, gold leaf numbers on the doors, some sort of a 40s-50s cartoon illustration, or "bomber nose art" pinup girl. I'm not going to get more specific, as this is how I make my living, but you can keep the classic look, and still make it unique.

BTW, beautiful car! I love the Moon tank! :-)