Olderisbetter Posted October 24, 2017 Posted October 24, 2017 Whose going to be the first to build a copy of this. Beyond my abilities, but doable I think.http://www.rodauthority.com/features/car-features/shoe-this-a-blending-two-ford-decades-into-a-traditional-hot-rod/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shoe-this-a-blending-two-ford-decades-into-a-traditional-hot-rod
Jon Cole Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 The front grill seems like it's having an identity crisis. Might look better if they just stuck with a reshaped '50 Ford nose.The early half of the blend is the body itself. The later half of the blend is what makes the deal. To that idea, I would use a chopped down windscreen from a '50 Ford. Overall, a great idea.
Little Timmy Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 With some fender's and a different color ( A deep pearl Blue? ) it could look better.
Draggon Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Eeew. The builder said “I took two cars that were beyond repair and cut them up to make one good one.” I think he got that backwards.
ChrisBcritter Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Frankly, I'd rather have the '73 Monte Carlo (skip the flame job, I'd build it stock).That whole "take the rear half of a later body, narrow it down and make a highboy" thing is a a fad I hope ends soon. I'd like it a lot better with some kind of original '20s-'30s roadster or coupe body.
Olderisbetter Posted October 25, 2017 Author Posted October 25, 2017 I think it's so ugly, it's cute.
Ridge Rider Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Not a fan. The only thing that remotely interests me is the headlights being tied to the firewall but even that doesn't quite fit this look. E for effort.
Jantrix Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 I've seen worse. I think the body is so smooth (no door lines) that it ends up looking cartoony, which I've never appreciated even in Roth's work. The headlights are way over the top. The blower is biggest eyesore to me. He could have done about anything else and been fine.
Snake45 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 I've seen worse. I think the body is so smooth (no door lines) that it ends up looking cartoony, which I've never appreciated even in Roth's work. The headlights are way over the top. The blower is biggest eyesore to me. He could have done about anything else and been fine.I'm with you. IMHO it's a flawed execution of what could be an interesting concept.
cobraman Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Wasn't there a kit to turn a 90's Thunderbird into a 49 or 50 Ford ? I think it had a front and rear clip ???????????
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Wasn't there a kit to turn a 90's Thunderbird into a 49 or 50 Ford ? I think it had a front and rear clip ??????????? Yup.
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) ...IMHO it's a flawed execution of what could be an interesting concept. There have been several cars built along similar lines, using later-model tails, narrowed, grafted to "traditional" rods, and some of them looked pretty damm good. This one's not too bad... This design by Sean Smith takes the basic concept farther... Edited October 25, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy
iamsuperdan Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Interesting design idea, excellent craftsmanship, ugly esthetics.
unclescott58 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Okay, I do not always agree with most here on things like design. See my comments in the thread on the latest Mazda showcar others are ranting about. But, I do agree with most on the car that started this thread. That is ugly!
cobraman Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 I like that rod made with a Pontiac Tempest ( I think ) ?
Lovefordgalaxie Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 Just needs a little touch up AMEN!!!!!!
Chuck Most Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 Different intake, use a plain Deuce grille shell.... maybe?
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