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Post by noname on Jan 26, 2010 10:42:22 GMT -5
Thanks for your contribution Tom. I keep waiting for more to chime in. Maybe there is nothing else to be said???
I don't think you can really pin point what a hot rod is. A traditional hot rod may be easier to identify. But then again, is a Gasser a hot rod? Oh well, I have a pretty good idea of what fits on this site. If not, I know to ask.
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Post by ChrisV on Jan 27, 2010 20:20:09 GMT -5
Not to take away from thye often asked "what is a hot rod" question, lol, but here is the 34 I was talking about. I think it could be ok as all the parts on it fufill date requirement, but it's up to the board. They may have never been built like this, but they could have. I don't think i ever saw a 1:1 49 ford with a 49 merc roof, but it's been done here so what the hell?  I think this is illustrates the conflict between meeting the age-requirements and being "traditional" very well (I'm not trying to single anyone out or point fingers here!): In my (Completely subjective - I'm not speaking as an authority here) opinion, this one is very far from traditional - same goes for the '32 on a Cobra frame that someone else posted in the projects section a while ago. I am in no way omniscient, but I have never seen genuine old pictures of anything remotely like it, and therefore don't think of it as traditional. I'm not thereby rejecting the thought that some wealthy/lucky rodder got a hold of such an exotic engine and built a car around it back in the days, and that such a thing could be replicated in scale, and even made TRaK'able. (Actually I find this idea more plausible than the '32 on a Cobra chassis - Again this is only my opinion, and not targeted at whoever posted it) To clarify what I mean, you'd assume that our (imaginary?) wealthy/lucky rodder would want the style of his car to reflect the radical engine swap, and opt for a more traditionally "desirable" body style than a pickup, and go for either a 3W coupe or ideally a Roadster. He would possibly add meticulously crafted body panels to enhance the car further and spend a fortune on paint and brightwork... You see where I'm going? A $$$ exotic engine in something as brutal looking (Chop, stance and MASSIVE rear frame kickup) as your pickup just seems out of place in a traditional sense, while it might just meet the requirements given the right choice of car, style and finish... I honestly hope the above doesn't sound arrogant or condescending in any way, 'cause it sure isn't intended to!!! Just hoping I can contribute to a clearer definition of TRaK'able... |
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Post by noname on Feb 1, 2010 15:40:15 GMT -5
I'm wondering if anybody knows when velocity stacks were first used. Also , wondering when coil springs were first used in old coupes and roadsters etc.
Thanks
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Post by zenrat on Feb 2, 2010 21:57:03 GMT -5
Just because it could have been done doesn't mean it should be done.
No-name - I recently read something about gassers running coil-overs in the sixties. However, I can't for the life of me remember where (although it might have been in Hot Rod Deluxe - the 50+ Gasers issue) so I can't provide a reference.
As for velocity stacks, bellmouths were used on motorcycle carbies pre-war and I guess also on cars. Don't know when they grew taller though.
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Post by noname on Feb 3, 2010 8:10:04 GMT -5
Thanks Zenrat. I have that issue of HRD. I'll take a peak.
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Post by chuckmost on Feb 19, 2010 18:14:48 GMT -5
Are Volkswagen-based rods TRAKable? I'm not talking necessarily about the newer, rat rod Volksrods, but you know, say a '56 Oval window, dropped a bit, nosed and decked on whitewalls? Would something like that be cool with herr Rodburner?
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Post by RodBurNeR on Feb 19, 2010 23:33:57 GMT -5
Are Volkswagen-based rods TRAKable? I'm not talking necessarily about the newer, rat rod Volksrods, but you know, say a '56 Oval window, dropped a bit, nosed and decked on whitewalls? Would something like that be cool with herr Rodburner? I don't see why not? |
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Post by chuckmost on Feb 20, 2010 16:35:03 GMT -5
Are Volkswagen-based rods TRAKable? I'm not talking necessarily about the newer, rat rod Volksrods, but you know, say a '56 Oval window, dropped a bit, nosed and decked on whitewalls? Would something like that be cool with herr Rodburner? I don't see why not? Uh, oh... now I may have to build a Trakwagen.... |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Feb 20, 2010 19:35:22 GMT -5
Uh, oh... now I may have to build a Trakwagen.... there was a couple posted here a couple years ago....about time for another.  |
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Post by darksidecustoms on Apr 13, 2010 19:22:21 GMT -5
SInce we are on the subject of VW's. I have the Revell 21 window 60's bus and was wondering if this would be trakable. Was going to use the Tamiya 66 VW stock wheels and chrome centercaps.
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Post by sdrodder on Apr 16, 2010 21:26:18 GMT -5
go for it james sounds good
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Post by ChrisV on Apr 17, 2010 4:08:00 GMT -5
SInce we are on the subject of VW's. I have the Revell 21 window 60's bus and was wondering if this would be trakable. Was going to use the Tamiya 66 VW stock wheels and chrome centercaps. Wouldn't that make it completely stock apart from the hubcaps? (The wheels included in the bus are actually incorrect for that year, as they're from a later model) |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Apr 17, 2010 9:34:58 GMT -5
SInce we are on the subject of VW's. I have the Revell 21 window 60's bus and was wondering if this would be trakable. Was going to use the Tamiya 66 VW stock wheels and chrome centercaps. Wouldn't that make it completely stock apart from the hubcaps? (The wheels included in the bus are actually incorrect for that year, as they're from a later model) from what i understand, he meant the wheels from the beetle? i dunno...i told him to go ahead , we can see where it goes from there.  |
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Post by darksidecustoms on Apr 17, 2010 18:42:00 GMT -5
Yea, I am actually using the Tamiya 66 Beetle stock wheels and tires.
Ill post it up shortly
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Post by zenrat on May 3, 2010 23:36:11 GMT -5
How are we feeling about lowrider style rims? Particularly those in the AMT '70 Monte Carlo - smaller diameter chrome wires with knock offs. I think they'd look good on something from around '56 but are they TRaKable? Would that be too much lowrider and too little kustom? Here they are on a (unTRaKable) '52  |
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