You be the judge, would you consider this a modern day HotRod?
Bill S.
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You be the judge, would you consider this a modern day HotRod?
Bill S.
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The Monster Miata? http://www.monstermiata.com/ Heck yeah it's a hot rod! I've thought of doing one of those, just for kicks, but haven't taken the leap. I think it's a super cool kit - similar to the early Cobra's. Is that one yours, Bill??
It's a HOTROD in my book. Is a Sunbeam Tiger a hotrod ? Got a customer with a 67 and the same motor setup (302 roller) except his has 2 four barrels.
Yep, it's a hot rod.
:LOL:First glance,,I'd say,,''Not a chance'',,Then I saw what was stuffed into it,,and I have to agree..:eek: Hmm..nice little swap.. Boogie,boogie....**):whacked:
It's a hot rod in my book!
Those are pretty cool............if only I fit in one of those better.
My thoughts No. One of these days sure. With a little age.
As above, awesome but not a Hot Rod yet. Custom car maybe???
I'd call it a hotrod. My wife has a 94 since new with 35K miles on it. I'm not a huge guy (6'1" 200 lb) but the only way I can get in it is with the top down. even then I feel like a size 12 foot in a size 6 shoe.
Russ
That could be the twin to my nieces husbands Miata, same color of paint & top.
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Maybe some hidden flames somewhere.
Not for me but that's why they make different kinds of cars. to me anyway a Miata has always been a girls car to prissy looking for my likings. but hey bet it will scoot but not with me in it.
my 2¢ worth you asked.
Hey, it's got fenders, it can't be a hotrod.
Good point,Bob..But,you guys have got silly laws over there,,including fenders on ya hotrods..:D...Quote:
Originally Posted by echnidna
Hotrod, or streetrod? And, what's the difference?
Of course it is.. even more so, if it runs hot, is hard to start, and you have to tinker with it to keep it running.
I"d have to say yes
I would consider custom car,not Hotrod.
At first I was like no. But then I saw the engine pic and changed my mind. :) I bet it moves out pretty good.
I'm going to lean on the no side. I think it should be american and old. I would like to go for a ride in it though.;):):):)
Jack.
hotrod no
fast car yes
Faster than stock?Modified engine? Burns rubber faster than you can pay to replace it? Yep it's a hotrod.
Yes, I love sleepers.
hot rod !....
A Mazda with a stock engine...certainly not. But a Mazda with a small block V-8...you bet.
Tom
I agree completely with that statement. But i'd still like a three window coupe better. Without fenders!Quote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
No,it it's a "ricer" with American muscle so it's kind of a half breed.
So Mr Bill, you're keeping us in suspense! Is this Monster Miata in your stable? I need to go sit in a friends Miata and see if my long legs fit or not. Might answer the "Should I ..." question really quickly!!
If it helps sustain our hobby it's a Hot Rod.
I`m not that old but do remember a guy by the name of Shelby(R.I.P.) who made some pretty iconic hot rods way back by mating a peppy V8 with a small convertible car. Of course this is a hot rod
sounds like its hot. but it would be hotter with a hemi in it, haha.nice to see something other than a sbc!!
I think its more like a modified sports car. I remember an MGA with a 283 with 3 deuces sticking out of the hood back in the 60's, and I think Cobras might have been sports cars at the first. However about anything we change from factory stock and hop up could be called a hotrod. Now how about a Shay or a Prowler?
Different strokes for different folks. Jam a large engine in an old car. Build it in a junkyard. Make it purrrty. Make it fast, real fast.
Personally I think a Viper, Corvette and Prowler are more of your modern day Hotrods. A modern engineered car as a whole. Not an import with an engine swap.
said before-first picture says not way, not a chance...
second pictures say heck yeah!!!
isnt hot rodding all about making something old and slow go fast for cheap?
taking that 32 donor and shoving that brand new flathead into it from moms wrecked car?
taking the 6 out of the 55 your grandpa got rid of cause he got the brand new 60 and grabbing some leftover hemi or other V8 and shoving it in.
Call it what you want; it probably stomp the dog crap out of a lot accepted "Hot Rods."
I think just because it ain't made in the USA, it is not a valid reason to say it's not a HOTROD. Heck half of the cars nowdays are assembled in Canada and Mexico, even though they claim to be USA cars, and half the parts are from over seas. Last check my Toyota truck was assembled here in California. I agree with Falcovan above's statement!
in the 60s it would have been considered a sleeper. exterior lines way too clean for hot rod.
add to my last post, it is a great looking car
