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If its got wheels and is self motivated It can be modified for more performance It will get my attention. I like Traditional style and method, I also like period correct but the 2 are not necessarily the same

Originally Posted by 53 Willys

If its got wheels and is self motivated It can be modified for more performance It will get my attention. I like Traditional style and method, I also like period correct but the 2 are not necessarily the same

Same here. I never really thought about "traditional built". I thought they were all built the same, or you had it built. So by some definition, mine is built traditionally. Not a traditional style. I have even heard of a few that will only use period correct tools to construct their cars. I think some go overboard, but it's their deal. You shouldn't run 60 year old tires. If the guys from say 47 were here today, I am pretty sure if they had, or access to, a mig, tig, plasma cutter, cnc machine, I am pretty sure they would use em. Also I am pretty sure they would be stuffing those digital gauges, and probably computer controlled fuel injection in those "Traditional Rods" But with that said, I do like the period correct, no matter what period. It's the nostalgia, and the time warp factor for me. And they were just cool from 45 to 65. Just like some of the rat's are, as they say, SICK.

Here is one from a local collector in Winters. He has several but only had this one at last nights down town car show.

Then one pic of my son with his 51 F1.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here are a few others as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

And the last of the good one's

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here's my "Traditional" hot rod. Found in a barn 1934 Ford. All steel and flathead powered.

Originally Posted by dmw56

Here's my "Traditional" hot rod. Found in a barn 1934 Ford. All steel and flathead powered.

Ohhhhhhhhhhh thats nice. Just got back from droping off some flathead parts left over after I parted out an 8BA. He had a 34 5 window, looked like an old hot rod build, a 32 3 window, that was really sharp, and I think a 27 RPU, nice built, but more of rat rod style. I had to get outa there, (I didn't bring my drool bucket).............

Originally Posted by rokcrln

And the last of the good one's

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks for the awesome photos Kevin, Tell me, why does the cars not have registration plates and or windscreen stickers to say they are legal? Downunder we are legally obligated to have license plates front and rear and a registration sticker on the windscreen. I absolutely want that 1936 Roadster, that is so lovely. Isn't it refreshing to see fat fender cars becoming popular again.

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Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Tell me, why does the cars not have registration plates and or windscreen stickers to say they are legal? Downunder we are legally obligated to have license plates front and rear and a registration sticker on the windscreen.

Here in the US, requirements vary by state. I live in Tennessee and we only get one license plate and it goes on the back of the car. Nothing on the front and nothing on the windshield. Other states require license plates front and back as well as stickers on the windsheild.

Originally Posted by Mark in Memphis

Here in the US, requirements vary by state. I live in Tennessee and we only get one license plate and it goes on the back of the car. Nothing on the front and nothing on the windshield. Other states require license plates front and back as well as stickers on the windsheild.

Missouri is a state that requires both front and rear plates and an inspection sticker affixed to the bottom left corner of the windshield. If the vehicle is old enough, generally 25 years or older, you can run antique plates though they are very restrictive on when you may drive the car.

My dad was in a club in the late 50's, here's some pics. Also some from the local drags at the time. My dad's was the A with the tri carbs-brand new 283

These are from the drags

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