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10-03-2007 09:00 AM #1
I personally like real stuff regardless of if it is a rat rod or show car. Never cared for things like fake quickchange rear ends or Olds valve covers on SBC's. To me the height of deceipt was that poser rat rod roadster they built on Hot Rod TV. What a joke......to make it "authentic" they drilled holes through the top of the cowl and bolted on the msd ignition box and covered a perfectly made floor with stop signs.
Sort of like the guys who intall a rusty panel into a fiberglass car to make people think it is all steel. Reminds me of those fake floorshifts they sold in the '50's and '60's. You bolted them to the floor, but they didn't do anything, you still had to shift with the column shifter.
Don
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10-03-2007 09:16 AM #2
I personally think ratrods are entertaining to look at, but not very functional.
The one they built on Horsepower was a joke!
I think a vehicle needs to be functional and dependable,[something you could drive everyday and anywhere], otherwise it's just a showpiece.
Myself, I've always preferred a Sleeper instead!I ain't dumb, I just ain't been showed a whole lot!
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10-03-2007 09:56 AM #3
How about some conceptual thinking................
Is it fake to put a high quality, shiny paint job on a car that was painted with a brush at the factory?
Is it fake to put a leather interior in a car that originally came with mohair?
Is it fake to lower a pick up to enhance it's appearance (in your view) at the expense of the utility it was originally designed for?
Is it fake to put a mega-watt stereo system in a car that originally came with four tiny speakers?
I think you get the point. Modifying cars to the owners taste has a long and storied history. Fashion trends come and go. Often, one styling statement leads to another. Does it pay homage to the predecessor or mock it? From time to time probably both. There's nothing new nor unique about this sort of variation on a theme.............it's very likely been going on since the time of Og and Grog in their caves trying to "outdo" one another in styling saber tooth tiger hides.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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10-03-2007 10:02 AM #4
I just don't see the need to fake thingsOh, sorry wrong photo.
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10-03-2007 12:32 PM #5
Originally Posted by Ken Thurm
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10-04-2007 12:07 PM #6
Originally Posted by hotrodbettie
JackK.I.S.S.
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10-04-2007 02:07 PM #7
my hubby said WHAT NOSE?BARB
LET THE FUN BEGIN
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10-04-2007 02:12 PM #8
Actually, noses and boobies can be valuable tools in evaluating potential employees....................Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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10-03-2007 01:06 PM #9
Originally Posted by Ken Thurm
Here is a picture of '50s personality Dagmar....
....and a picture of her "namesake(s)".Last edited by HOTRODPAINT; 10-03-2007 at 01:17 PM.
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10-03-2007 02:27 PM #10
Oops! Double post. Mea culpa!Last edited by rumrumm; 10-03-2007 at 02:40 PM.
Lynn
'32 3W
There's no 12 step program for stupid!
http://photo.net/photos/Lynn%20Johanson
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10-03-2007 02:34 PM #11
A man could sprain his thumb on one of those if he wasn't careful! LOL!
Lynn
'32 3W
There's no 12 step program for stupid!
http://photo.net/photos/Lynn%20Johanson
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10-04-2007 02:30 PM #12
Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy