Thread: What is your definition of a Hot Rod?

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used to be hot rod or custom-----

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

used to be hot rod or custom-----

Back in my day (mid 50's) that was the term we used. A hot rod usually had no fenders,although my 32 5/window was full fendered running a 283 chevy. Customs usually were lowered either rear or all around and were usually 49 and up models dechromed,striped,flames,etc. I sold the 32 in 61 to start a family (dummy) the car is still owned by the fellow I sold it to. I called it a hot rod.