Quote Originally Posted by Dave Severson View Post
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.