Quote Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT View Post
It seemed like they took a step backward and tried to produce "near-stock-looking" rods.
That was because, at the time, guys began to feel "guilty" about cutting up nice old cars, and nobody wanted to start with some of the rusted out junk that many so-called "old school" cars are built from today. So, the resto-rod emerged. Remember too, that many of those hot rodders were raising families, and the resto-rods with AC, independent front suspension, bucket seats, power steering, etc. were a lot more family friendly than a chopped and channeled Model A coupe.

Bob