Hotrod Regrets

Just do it! It's all bolt on and can be returned to stock. Save everything for later and enjoy YOUR car. Just don't cut anything!
 
I think preserving a period hot rod or building a car to an authentic period is a form of restoration - or preserving a point in the history of a given car. Kind of like BBS wheels and a Nardi steering wheel on my Mercedes SL - bolt on, common practice and accepted by many; in some cases making the car more desirable to a potential buyer. 99% of the MB crowd (arguably even more picky/purist than some Model A friends) would not consider this unacceptable. Kind of parallels the level of mods the OP and I are considering, that some have done with nice results above. I appreciate a lot of full blown hot rods also, just not the direction I would go in with my car.

I can kick the can on my Model A though, it is keeping it's 50 year old paint for now, as I have some other projects in the queue before that one.. :-)
 
Rickjz said:
I would argue that hot rods are more unique than keeping a car all original. I like both worlds.
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I have to agree this is logical referring to the early hot rod era , late 40's thru the 80's , from which the individual innovations created by Shelby , Gartlits , etc. , adapted by some automotive companies , & speed enthusiasts everywhere even today.
Those guys couldn't buy what they needed so they created it , not to mention the beautifull unique customs that still influence esthetics (except for the latest ugly bulbous designs) . If anyone can chirp this creativeness is not very cool & unique , they are sitting on their brains .
 
One only has to spend a day at the American Museum of Speed in Lincoln NB to understand the plethora of aftermarket accessories and speed equipment available for T's and A's in the same time frame that these cars were in production. My original CRAGAR head and the Stromberg-Bendix intake manifold were available in 1935 and 1931 respectfully. Defend your right to promote retaining your Model A as it came out of the factory, but show some respect for those of us who appreciate the availability of products sold back in the day (many that were sold through Ford dealers) that enhance
the performance of our cars.
 

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I agree completely that the preservation of a period correct hot rod is just as important as the preservation of a stock car of the same era. There is no doubt in my mind that the story of the first hot rodders should never be forgotten and their stories, cars, and influence of the modern hot rodder should not be forgotten.

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Garagekulture13 said:
I agree completely that the preservation of a period correct hot rod is just as important as the preservation of a stock car of the same era. There is no doubt in my mind that the story of the first hot rodders should never be forgotten and their stories, cars, and influence of the modern hot rodder should not be forgotten.
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The Boca Raton Concours d'elegance has a traditional rod section now.
 
How many people wave at you and want you to hear your Ahooga horn in your Model A?
I have friends with hot rods and like them too, but they never tell me that people wave at them, (maybe a thumbs up), but people don't stop and marvel at a hot rod like they do a stock Model A.
 
JimK1930A said:
How many people wave at you and want you to hear your Ahooga horn in your Model A?
I have friends with hot rods and like them too, but they never tell me that people wave at them, (maybe a thumbs up), but people don't stop and marvel at a hot rod like they do a stock Model A.
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I would have to disagree I have same experience with both. Lots of people look at both. It is hard to put gas in some times because every one wants to as questions.
 
When it comes to waves and thumbs up, I get more in my Model A...just saying.
And I have an "Aooga" horn in both.
 

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I get plenty of waves and thumbs up with this Model A powered lakester. And I always respond with a toot from my Aooga horn. Cartoon by Bob McCoy.
 

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Hmm, got about 10 waves/thumbs up yesterday afternoon in the old A roadster. Looks pretty good from 20 feet or so! One guy in a brand new Lotus even waved, all this while just out for gas after the spring wake up. Well, we live in CT but drove to MA for gas, maybe 50 miles all told yesterday - a great day for a Sunday drive here in CT! :)
 
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