Thread: Out of "Tradition" Build. What are your thoughts?

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod Nick

It would definitely be unique and unusual. I wouldn't worry about what traditionalists think about it since your build is obviously not directed toward them. So I'm all for doing your own thing and it sounds like this is something you would enjoy doing and is right up your alley/field of experience.

As mentioned above, I also think it will be more difficult finding a buyer for it but that's not to say you won't sell it. You may just have to be more patient and figure out how to promote it, like through your business, and at events that cater to diesel fans, in addition to the more common hot rod shows.

Yeah probably. You'd be surprised how many guys tell me they'd drive their trailer queens if they could actually have power and get above 12mpg. Hopefully I can make it happen.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Yeah probably. You'd be surprised how many guys tell me they'd drive their trailer queens if they could actually have power and get above 12mpg. Hopefully I can make it happen.

Yeah, but those trailer queens have big sexy Hemi's or big block's with shiny blowers and lots of bling. They want the look they have, and better mileage, too. I fear that trying to dress up that Cummins is going to be putting lipstick on a pig - it's just not going to be something that draws the oooohh's and aaaahh's other than maybe at the drag strip when you jam the skinny pedal and belch black smoke while kicking butt as you go? At best it will be seen as unique, IMO, like the Blastoline Special that Leno bought. Not trying to discourage you Ryan, but you really need to be sure of your market if you're going to plan on building these, turning them for profit and building another, and another, and another. It's one thing to build it because it's what you want, but entirely another to build to sell. There are limits to what the market will accept.

What an interesting topic, to build a traditional hotrod for resale or to build a "one of" to please yourself. There are people out there that will buy either one. Personally, I build mine to impress myself with no thought of resale. At least with yours, it will be different enough to attract a lot of attention, the same way your corvette does, isn't that why we build hotrods in the first place? Also, there are a lot more kookie people like myself that would buy something like that than you realize. I say go for it..... Just don't go too wild, my friend is having a hard time selling his shopping cart. After one ride in it, the buyer usually backs out. HEB is the local grocery store chain here.

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Originally Posted by rspears

Yeah, but those trailer queens have big sexy Hemi's or big block's with shiny blowers and lots of bling. They want the look they have, and better mileage, too. I fear that trying to dress up that Cummins is going to be putting lipstick on a pig - it's just not going to be something that draws the oooohh's and aaaahh's other than maybe at the drag strip when you jam the skinny pedal and belch black smoke while kicking butt as you go? At best it will be seen as unique, IMO, like the Blastoline Special that Leno bought. Not trying to discourage you Ryan, but you really need to be sure of your market if you're going to plan on building these, turning them for profit and building another, and another, and another. It's one thing to build it because it's what you want, but entirely another to build to sell. There are limits to what the market will accept.

I don't know about lipstick on a pig. I can't argue with the looks of a hemi or a supercharger, but there are enough shiny parts on the 5.9's and they will look sweet too. There are even finned valve covers for them.