Dennis Lacy Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) I don't get it. It's just a frigging word. Just about EVERYONE in the real-car-building community uses the term "traditional" to mean pretty much the same thing. Just exactly what is the issue here? Call 'em frangipannifabolumarkeets if you want to, but if you call em' "traditional", most actual car-guys will know what you mean. HAHA! I have no problem with the word traditional and I know exactly what it means - to me. Beyond that I have no desire to try and convince the rest of the world that my definition is definitive. Actually, I highlighted something in your quoted reply above, Bill, that is absolutely nails on a chalkboard to me. The label "Car-Guy" What does that even mean? I hate that label because it implies that if I like one type of car that I like every type of car, which isn't remotely the case. There are several specific types of vehicles that I truly like and the rest is whatever. Car-Guy is how my Mom and Wife describe me to their friends and then when I meet they're friends I get stuck in conversations about their 1978 Oldsmobile or NASCAR. But hey, I'm a Car-Guy! Edited June 14, 2015 by Dennis Lacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 HAHA!... Actually, I highlighted something in your quoted reply above, Bill, that is absolutely nails on a chalkboard to me. The label "Car-Guy" What does that even mean? I hate that label because it implies that if I like one type of car that I like every type of car, which isn't remotely the case. There are several specific types of vehicles that I truly like and the rest is whatever. Car-Guy is how my Mom and Wife describe me to their friends and then when I meet they're friends I get stuck in conversations about their 1978 Oldsmobile or NASCAR. But hey, I'm a Car-Guy! Yeah, I agree on the "car-guy" term being misleading and overused sometimes...and I don't really like it myself. But...I started using it to differentiate, in my own mind, the basic difference between those who understand why there's oil in an engine, and what a 4-stroke is as opposed to a two-stroke, etc., and those who don't...not the ones who read all the car mags but have no clue as to how an engine actually operates, or what to do if it doesn't. I guess I'm kind of a "traditional" "car-guy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I like the fifth one down nice blue paint awsome background nice whitewalls and big headlights that's what I call traditional! Vince Um, yea, nice headlights. The car is nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Edit, since I can't delete. Edited June 14, 2015 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 ::Checking Calendar:: Yep ... New Moon on Tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Yep full moons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I don't get it. It's just a frigging word. It's sorta human nature to define a thing we enjoy. And car guys are worse than most about it. I have seen the most vehement discussions/arguments/donnybrooks over the definition of hot rod, street rod, street machine, kustom (this one was fun, "what's custom and what's kustom?) and last but not least, "what contitutes a muscle car?" And these have all been on one modeling forum or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 And these have all been on one modeling forum or another. and the 1:1 enthusiast forums as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 You say po-tah-to and I say po-tay-to. Either way, it's still just a spud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 http://kkim.proboards.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 cheer up. it could be a discussion about the blower on revell's '31 ford. wonder how the del rio thread is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 No BIG deal, right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmk Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Who cares whats traditional. it's what you want now in your build. What turns you on, floats your boat, makes you happy. I prefer "period correct" I like this term better than 'traditional'. Here's why. If you look at the kits that are available, they reflect the periods from which the kits were designed. (Revell Dueces with 1980/1990s Airbag suspension and Ford 302 for example, vs the earlier period AMT 1925 'T' twin kit) . What if you want to build a car as it might have been put together in the 40's, 50's, 60's or 70's? Those would be four fairly different cars with different techniques and parts. So you need to be able to have a discussion about what kit to start with and what kits to rob parts from. 'Traditional' is too broad a term, means different things to different people, and covers too wide a period to be useful. If you want to represent a car built today, it's all moot. You can use any parts or techniques that strike your fancy. Edited June 18, 2015 by dmk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) "Traditional". "Hot rod". "Custom car". Like porn, all difficult to describe, but easily identifiable when beheld. Edited June 18, 2015 by johnbuzzed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Good point Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Like AGG and John B. said. I know it when I see it, but probably can't describe it accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lordairgtar Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Traditional, according the H.A.M.B. people who pontificate on such things, is any hot rod following the build styles up to and including 1964. Most trad shows use this as a rule. It pretty much means that anything pre billet, pre fiberglass, pre turnkey builds. They really search out parts from the era to use in their hot rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Great pic Greg , I like the way the fender braces are left on to mount the headlights. If I had a bigger pic I would use it as my wallpaper. I will use it on my Modelers F/B header next time I update it, Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Back in the day . . . we said "old timie." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 When describing some people, I use "Fossil" a certain AZ politician comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Custom with a "K" or "C" ? Sectioned and chopped AMT Forty Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-body fan Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I like styling ques from several eras of hot rods. I've always kind of think of it like a lot of guys used what was available to build their rods. Probably the reason so many s.b.c.'s in old Ford's. I guess my point is build it your way. It's supposed to be yours. It doesn't have to look like everyone else's to be right. Who cares who likes it or who doesn't. I don't care for low-riders much but I can respect that others do. The world would be pretty uninteresting if everything was the same. Build on friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Yeah, I know exactly what you are. You make it very obvious. What a nice fella. Charming Edited June 23, 2015 by Krazy Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Take your definition and stuff it were the sun d\on't shine. get my drift. Grandma, don't mess with the computer, it's not a toy ......please go back to bed, the doctor is coming soon to give you your medication & change your diapers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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