Thread: "Traditional" ???

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Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Traditional in many instances seems to be what some mid-30 or younger dude has in his mind how Hot Rods were built in the 50's and 60's... Unfortunately this is most often based solely on his and his follower's opinion..

"Traditionally" in the area I'm from a car might come out of the shop for a shake down run while still in primer, but very soon went back in for paint very soon!!!! There certainly wasn't anyone paying money for flat paint and fake "patina"!!!!!

"Traditionally" Hot Rods were very unique, built by the owner and probably a few buddies stopping by to help a few evenings. They were not copycats of other cars, you used what you wanted for parts, not what some group "ordained" as being "correct" for your car!!!!! Most, if not all, were built with some of the most state of the art parts we could afford!!!!
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Probably nothing like what some of these clowns evision as traidtional now.

Want to see the cars most closely resembling how things were done "traditionally"? Take a look at Don and Dan's rides!!!!! Well planned out with great attention to fit, finish, and detail... THAT is traditional!!!!!!

growing up in the 60's in L.A.
i NEVER ONCE saw a rusty hot rod.
they were all very colorful and shiny.

Yes it can be a love hate thing. I love looking at the "traditional or period correct" ride you see at shows,web and mags but I like building modern versions of the old hot rods. I love the look of the old cars and trucks but I like the modern amenities of todays vehicles like EFI, AOD IFS and IRS to name a few. I am in the beginning process of a fully hand built hot rod that will have some of the 32-37 styling cues but will be blended into a Roadster Pick Up. It has a 4 cam 4.6L Aluminum Lincoln motor, fully independent suspension front and rear, electronic AOD and a lot more "non traditional" comforts being added. Now I fully agree it will never be considered a traditional hot rod but I due feel it will be built in the traditional style That style being that it is hand built in my garage with the most modern parts I can find to use and what I can not find will be built and made to work and is this not how it was done back in the day?

So that being said what category does this kind of build fall into??

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here is a pic of the half size version I started just to get a 3D feel for it, yes rough and quick but 3D all the same.

Originally Posted by rokcrln

Yes it can be a love hate thing.
So that being said what category does this kind of build fall into??

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here is a pic of the half size version I started just to get a 3D feel for it, yes rough and quick but 3D all the same.

My opinion is it falls into the "Really Bitchen Hot Rod" category. Based on the concept drawing and the metal work so far. Hope there might be a build thread in the future.