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I am just jumping into the 30's hot rod scene. I have worked on tons of cars, however I came across what looks to be an awesome buy and am going to take on my first classic :)
However, I seem to find mainly information on the 1932-1934 3 window coupes. Where as I am looking at purchasing a 1935 and a 36 3 window coupe. Are these less popular years, less desirable, or just more rare?
Thanks for the information in advance...
Chris
Welcome to CHR. The 32-34 coupes are very popular, seems everyone has one, had one, or is building one !! The 35-36 are not as popular, but nevertheless when done right make a very good looking hot rod. Just a suggestion, build what you like and what is available, not necessarily what everybody else builds.....
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MrBojangles
[B]I am just jumping into the 30's hot rod scene. I have worked on tons of cars, however I came across what looks to be an awesome buy and am going to take on my first classic :)
Welcome to Club Hotrod Chris...Dare to be different. Please yourself. Originality is in the eye of the beholder. You will find help and good fellowship here on CHR. I for one have drooled over the craftmanship of a '35 rod. :toocool:
"Awesome buy" is not a bad motivator.
Dave has aptly stated.. "build what you like."
Man I would give my left nut for a 36 Ford 3 window, those are rare .
They make for a good looking rod thats for sure!!!
32-34's have been over done in my oppinion and the 35-36's I think have some of the cleanest lines
around.
They look good any way they are built ,old school,modern, hell they have so much potential to be the finest rod around, and another thing ,it wont get lost in the sea of 32-34's !
So you ready to trade for my 37 Ford tudor humpback sedan for that 36? ;)
Thank you for all the reply's, this is by far nicest community of people I have had the chance to work with yet!
Where can I find a good resource on the restoration of these classics? I have a ford 9" rear end already laying around looking for a home, and I hear for the most part people are using the mustang II front ends. However still have a lot of questions.
Thanks again!
Chris
I think the 35-36's are fairly the same as the 37-39's.
I installed a TCI M II front suspension w/ Air Ride Shockwaves on my 37 with no problems, Excellent instructions came with it , for the rear i went an Air Ride Technology Trinagulated 4 link kit , and running a 9" . with shockwaves.
I cant tell you how it rides as its not on the road yet.
These guys will have no problems steering you in the right direction , as they have alot of good input, and knowledge!
SprayTech
I have a friend that has a 36 Ford pickup, and I think that it's just the sexiest little truck!
It's in the weeds, and still in primer (which I love anyway), and it is really sharp!
Just one lady's opinon... ;)
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Walt Zander
[B]Those a nice hot rods. I say that you should get what you like. I like cars that not a lot of people have because most people will think a car is ugly and I would like to get them and fix them up and change their mind. Welcome to CHR by the way and yes you will get lots of help here, I have learned a ton here already.Good luck.Quote:
Originally posted by MrBojangles
I am just jumping into the 30's hot rod scene. I have worked on tons of cars, however I came across what looks to be an awesome buy and am going to take on my first classic :)
Welcome to Club Hotrod Chris...Dare to be different. Please yourself. Originality is in the eye of the beholder. You will find help and good fellowship here on CHR. I for one have drooled over the craftmanship of a '35 rod. :toocool:
"Awesome buy" is not a bad motivator.
Dave has aptly stated.. "build what you like."
I was told long ago that 36's were one of the heaviest that Ford made, maybe that's why so many ended up as jalopy's. Had a 36 5 window with a sbc back in the 60's. Wish I still had it, it was a great car.
Takes many adjectives to correctly label that beauty. Thanks for sharing.:toocool: :toocool: I drool!Quote:
Originally posted by Streets
Just think, you 2 could make yer '35 "Fat Fender'd" Ferd look as nize as dis 1 also...
that's a sweet car there Streets. What do they call those seat that are outside like that? I have the name stuck on the top of my head but just can't think of it.... Starts with a "c" or something like that doesn't it?
Ahh you got crumble on your mind....but your close.:DQuote:
Originally posted by FMXhellraiser
that's a sweet car there Streets. What do they call those seat that are outside like that? I have the name stuck on the top of my head but just can't think of it.... Starts with a "c" or something like that doesn't it?
I am close? What kind of answer is that?
take the C away then ya have what its called :3dSMILE:
Ok yeah I just asked my pops (should have done that in the first place) It's a rumble seat..... shit I didn't even notive the crumble there. haha I feel dumb. I don't know why I got c out of that. Oh well. There was a few of those at this car show at the Lowes motorspeedway that were nice as hell. That would be sweet to ride in one of those... I have always wanted to do that.... it's like a convertible but you still got a top. hah
FMX, it was also called a Mother-in-laws seat, you could leave her out in the rain while, you & wife kept dry inside the car.
Haha, that's a good name. Are those kinds of cars more rare with those seats or no? I don't see a ton of them but I also don't see hardly none, I see a good handful at shows and all. I don't remember too much of Route 66 in Cali since it's been a long time since I have been there. I was a little kid the last Route 66 so don't remember a lot besides some sweet trucks and this one yellow hot rod that I have always had a picture of in my mind and it was for sale and I don't know I saw it and stopped and just stared at it and my parents kept walking so I had to go. oooohhhhhhhh this post is my 454 one.... I wish I at least just had a 454 engine on a stand in my garage even without a car to put it in.... I do have one in our truck but it's my pop's truck. :(