ARE ANY OF THESE HOT RODS?

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

ARE ANY OF THESE HOT RODS?

GhostPost · ONTARIO

According to Peterson a HOTROD is defined by any improvements in performance and or styling. I agree.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Im not asking Peterson.. Im asking you.

A K&N airfilter or NOS sticker doesnt count

fatchuk · ST MARYS, ONTARIO

God !!!! you had to post this eh!!!! I vote none could be considered hot-rods..Special interest cars... borderline maybe.. Having said that and voted ..

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shush. .My wife has a PT cruiser Convertible..with wide whites,steelies and baby moons, dual exhaust, and some graphics..not pornographics..But it is not a hot-rod ..She calls it a wanna-bee..girly rod...It's cheap, top comes down.. and we all know a happy wife turns into a warm bed.. confuse

But none of the above could be considered a rod by any stretch

You could probably put the HHR ,the prowler, the Pt Cruiser , in the senior citizens wana-be toys the rest are just factory re-pops kinda like sequels to what was once a great car till they got repopped and devalued .. Sorta like the sequel to a good movie ..the sequel is never as good..never liked seconds..

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Hot Rods?? Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

Not by any stretch of the imagination

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

You crack me up Glenn Ha Ha Ha

hemi43 · ONTARIO

What's a Camero ??

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Its the car you GM guys screwed up so bad

They had to send to the states to fix

Here is an A for you

54vicky · OAKVILLE, ONT

Glenn I have to agree with you guys.mustang is the only one that looks anywhere near.time to name a new class of cars at shows,cruises etc Notrods want to be never will be.I am not saying stang is a rod just a very good execution of the original design the rest are in my eyes the result of releasing a bunch of designers? loose with a box of pencils and feeding them pizza laced with mushrooms the magic type and a drink using lsd to wash it down

-- Edited by 54vicky on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 04:31:14 PM

GhostPost · ONTARIO

Cat in the Hat wrote:
Im not asking Peterson.. Im asking you.

A K&N airfilter or NOS sticker doesnt count

Considering HotRodding probably started before you were born or old enough to drive and Peterson was an iconic figure in the industry from before I was twinkle in my dads eye. I will say HotRods are anythng performance and or appearance related. I don't think your opinion counts when someone else is building a car and wants to call it a HotRod, To each their own...

studeshaker · BUCKHORN, ONT

to me a hot rod isn't full of electronic gizmo's and computers and getting a "tune" doesn't involve software and a laptop. but that's just me - i prefer old school.

poncho62 · ADMINISTRATOR

It all depends on your point of view. To some people they are, some not so much. Just as in anything else, hot rodding evolves or in some cases degrades.

Its like back in the good old muscle car days...I had my 70 Chevelle SS454. A friend had a 66 Chevy Impala 4 dr hardtop with a 283. He had the arse end lifted, a Sun tach, chrome wheels etc, etc...Which of them was a hot rod?.....Depended on which one of us you asked

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

studeshaker wrote:
to me a hot rod isn't full of electronic gizmo's and computers and getting a "tune" doesn't involve software and a laptop. but that's just me - i prefer old school.

or electronic fuel Injection. Right Hemi. LOL

Flatduck · ONTARIO

what is a HHR , mustang challenger camaro they were not call hot rods years ago why would they be now , i ll take anyone of them if i had the money to buy one , 30 s cars modified is about the only thing in my books that i call hot rod

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

I am well aware of who Peterson was

Met him once a long time ago at a show in his museum

You dont think my opinion counts but others do?

Nice to have that power

I guess hondas with turbos and fart cans with SHOCKER stickers

are hot rods in your opinion

Im sure neon lights top your idea of a hot rod

fatchuk · ST MARYS, ONTARIO

oh Harry..

I had my 70 Chevelle SS454. A friend had a 66 Chevy Impala 4 dr hardtop with a 283. He had the arse end lifted, a Sun tach, chrome wheels etc, etc...Which of them was a hot rod?.....Depended on which one of us you asked

not always good to disagree with the boss..but I don't see hot-rod in either of them..So does that mean I have to sleep on the couchterfield or do I just go and ban myself.. confuse

GhostPost · ONTARIO

Cat in the Hat wrote:
I am well aware of who Peterson was

Met him once a long time ago at a show in his museum

You dont think my opinion counts but others do?

Nice to have that power

I guess hondas with turbos and fart cans with SHOCKER stickers

are hot rods in your opinion

Im sure neon lights top your idea of a hot rod

I can appreciate anything that someone has put blood sweat and tears into.

51 Styline · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

Sorry. Don,t see any Hot Rods listed . Maybe some muscle cars, and pretty looking wanna bees , but no hot rods.

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

The only one, I'd consider somewhat a Hot Rod, mostly due to looks, is the Prowler. Unfortunately under powered.
But check out this Prowler, tell me it doesn't look like a Hot Rod.
www.hotrod.com/feature_stories/hrdp_1305_01_take_5_with_michael_anthony/photo_04.html.

-- Edited by Gazoo on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 05:22:16 PM

fatchuk · ST MARYS, ONTARIO

Thank goodness...phew !! it has no resemblance to a yugly prowler..unless you look at the suspension ..it might pass on a really dark night if the gate -keeper is blind in one eye.. biggrin biggrin

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

And it's in Hot Rod magazine to boot.

MANCAVER · info@mancavestuff.ca

Who cares?

What's your point?

MANCAVER · info@mancavestuff.ca

fatchuk wrote:
Thank goodness...phew !! it has no resemblance to a yugly prowler..unless you look at the suspension ..it might pass on a really dark night if the gate -keeper is blind in one eye..

In the words of Bob Lutz

"either you get it or you don't"

Rochie · LONDON, ONT

these are hot rods…. v8, dual exhaust, no fenders (well only one set), 3 pedals, by definition It don't get much better.

And Gazoo, that's a STREET rod

-- Edited by Rochie on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 07:11:08 PM

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

I'm with ghost.

I can appreciate anything somebody has put a lot of there blood and sweat into. Would I drive anything mentioned above given the chance? Yep

Would I drive a prowler if I had the chance, hell ya. Is it a hot rod....don't know, don't care. Never drove one but I bet they are a blast and they look good.

Would I drive Glenns creation... you guessed it. Hell yes I would. biggrin Ya gotta know that would be a crazy fun ride.

If you enjoy it while your doing it.....doesn't really matter to me what others think. Like Chuck said, his wife loves her PT and they have fun.

I'm not prejudiced against any decent looking/running iron. I can appreciate them all.

The cars your complaining about might be the "hot rods" of tomorrow..... confuse

But you guys do you.... and I'll do me. Its all good. smile

Dubya31 · SPRUCEDALE, ONT

Went to the Gravenhurst car show a week ago and a 2014 Camaro Panther convertible won best in show. I got Best Hot Rod, and second for Best in Show. I guess i know where they stand.

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

You mentioned you went to the show but why the hell did ya leave your ride at home confuse confuse

If they had of saw it in person your surely would have one best in show Sherwood!!!

Again, if anyone cant appreciate the work that went into building Buckshot.... even if its not their taste (Which means they have no taste) they are missing what its all about IMO

-- Edited by janies dirty 37 on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 07:21:08 PM

Torquewar · DORCHESTER, ONT

confuse Interesting topic with various views but I say no they aren't hotrods.
Hard to nail down a decade or decades without insulting someone , but I think its 30s-50s cars.
I have a 70s car and wouldn't consider saying its a hot rod or put a sticker on it saying it.
Different classifications. Street machines /muscle cars / low riders etc.
Lots of styles and talent ,like them all especially done with taste and quality.

-- Edited by Torquewar on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 07:26:44 PM

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Me and my brother had a 70s pinto . It was a no door ,did not open , lowered because the shock towers were blown out and you had to push start it but it wasn't a hot rod because the gas tank never exploded. the teachers at school did refer to it as hills opium den ... if that counts .. To us it was better than a fat girl with no morals as long as you like it who cares.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Janice say she likes anything with blood sweat and tears went into .......

Well i will bet Dan has a toilet with all the above!

Would you drive that?

Chuk calls them senior citizen wanna be s. Now that's funny. True. And funny

Others say either you get it or you dont. I dont

Definately not hot rods. As the poll shows

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

A hot rod; pre '49 with a modified engine, transmission, rear end etc. Could have modified frame and suspension and after market pieces like headers, multiple carbs, blower, wheels, bumpers, paint etc.

After that it becomes a muscle car, pony car, modified street, modern muscle or one of those things that you alluded to.

I was just wondering where the question came from. Do people actually call these modern throw back cars hot rods?

Glenn, you know what a hot rod is, I know what a hot rod is and I'm sure most on here know. There is a difference between building a hot rod in the traditional sense and rodding or modifying your post '49 special interest car or truck.

But.......to each his own. Just enjoy the drive.

Warren

Dubya31 · SPRUCEDALE, ONT

Cat in the Hat wrote:
Janice say she likes anything with blood sweat and tears went into .......

Well i will bet Dan has a toilet with all the above!

Would you drive that?

Chuk calls them senior citizen wanna be s. Now that's funny. True. And funny

Others say either you get it or you dont. I dont

Definately not hot rods. As the poll shows

John Force calls his Funny Car a Hot Rod.

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

Rochie wrote:
these are hot rods…. v8, dual exhaust, no fenders (well only one set), 3 pedals, by definition It don't get much better.
And Gazoo, that's a STREET rod

-- Edited by Rochie on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 07:11:08 PM

I had to Google search the definition of "Hot Rod", considering most of us probably have a bit of a variance as to what they consider what is one and what isn't.

This is what I found in Urban Dictionary ;

"When Tabasco sauce is applied to the p#*!s before oral sex. confuse

Dude, Mandy grabbed some Tabasco last night and gave me a hot rod, while we listened to Prince!"

Times surely have changed. biggrin

-- Edited by Gazoo on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 07:56:47 PM

will · WALKERTON, ONT

Gazoo wrote:
Rochie wrote:
these are hot rods…. v8, dual exhaust, no fenders (well only one set), 3 pedals, by definition It don't get much better.
And Gazoo, that's a STREET rod

They really are -- end of discussion!

MANCAVER · info@mancavestuff.ca

Cat in the Hat wrote:

Definately not hot rods. As the poll shows

Let's send these totally definitive poll results to Hot Rod magazine. I'm sure they will be happy to finally get an expert decision on this so they can guide their editorial staff.

http://www.hotrod.com/cars/

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

So only 28-32 Fords with no fenders qualify?
You'd be hard pressed to convince a lot of people that this isn't a Hot Rod,

Hot Rod.jpg

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Im glad you feel this forum has the expertise to send to Hot rod magazine

If its good enough for Hot Rod. Then maybe you should listen

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

non of those are hot rods, some are middle aged over the hill people magnets, some are cars for people who cant let go of the eighties. crashing thru the chrome section at Canadian tire doesn't count either

31 Blackrat · WATERDOWN, ONT

I bought some hotrods at the gas station after paying 1.60 for 94 octane,, Im cheaper to run than my coupe,,

oldkoot · BROCKVILLE, ONT

wuga wrote:
A hot rod; pre '49 with a modified engine, transmission, rear end etc. Could have modified frame and suspension and after market pieces like headers, multiple carbs, blower, wheels, bumpers, paint etc.

After that it becomes a muscle car, pony car, modified street, modern muscle or one of those things that you alluded to.

I was just wondering where the question came from. Do people actually call these modern throw back cars hot rods?

Glenn, you know what a hot rod is, I know what a hot rod is and I'm sure most on here know. There is a difference between building a hot rod in the traditional sense and rodding or modifying your post '49 special interest car or truck.

But.......to each his own. Just enjoy the drive.

Warren

Warren has given a text book explanation and clearly spelled it out so why continue the piss**g contest

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

Cat in the Hat wrote:
Janice say she likes anything with blood sweat and tears went into .......

Well i will bet Dan has a toilet with all the above!

Would you drive that?

Chuk calls them senior citizen wanna be s. Now that's funny. True. And funny

Others say either you get it or you dont. I dont

Definately not hot rods. As the poll shows

I'm not ashamed to say.... if I was drunk, it was late/dark and it was an emergency, fired up and I could steer it confuse confuse braking would be optional...... yes I would probably give er a go Glenn.

Knowing Dan, he has probably built one with these options.Or Maybe I'd drive my foot up his arse while he was sitting on it?? bleh lmao

Just kinda surprised the question was raised to begin with? These days my life just isn't so black and white I guess..... mostly varying shades of grey.

But I have been staining a table /benches grey for the last 2 days.... wink maybe I need a break.....

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

I gota go with the pre48 crowd as the true ideal of hotrods.49and later to me are customs or street machines. Anything after 73 are parts cars. Sorry guys thats my opinion. The kids have very different ideas of what is cool and I completely respect that and very much enjoy there builds and ideas. But the question I belive was, what is a hotrod and for me and probably some other older rodders this is the way it was,is ,and probably always will be. Ed

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

Gazoo wrote:
Rochie wrote:
these are hot rods…. v8, dual exhaust, no fenders (well only one set), 3 pedals, by definition It don't get much better.
And Gazoo, that's a STREET rod

-- Edited by Rochie on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 07:11:08 PM
I had to Google search the definition of "Hot Rod", considering most of us probably have a bit of a variance as to what they consider what is one and what isn't.

This is what I found in Urban Dictionary ;

"When Tabasco sauce is applied to the p#*!s before oral sex.
Dude, Mandy grabbed some Tabasco last night and gave me a hot rod, while we listened to Prince!"

Times surely have changed.

-- Edited by Gazoo on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 07:56:47 PM

glad your back. Sure missed your humour.

IR Mechanik · INGERSOLL, ONT

In my opinion if you drove it off the lot it's not a hot rod.
Even a factory restored '60s muscle car I have trouble defining as a hot rod. A classic yes but I think a hot rod you need to add something to it, either in power or personality.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

This is my Hot Rod !!

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Woops! Sorry Dan, those are DQ'd because they don't have a V8.(I sure hope this site isn't going to turn into "The HAMB"!)

I can surely appriciate all types of build styles and even all makes, if done tastefully, but I do have my favorites.
Muscle cars of the 60s and early 70s were factory hot rods in a sense, because they were taking a plain jane daily driver and making it something altogether different from the mainsteam. Shelby did it with "Teacher's Mustangs". Yenco, Baldwin and Nickey were all doing it too, and this was at yet another level from the factory upgrades.

You will never get to the bottom of this question - there are just too many answers. (just like using google to look up remedies for a medical condition - if you read long enough and find the one that you had in mind in the first place, you've found the cure/answer!!!)

Dan, those buggys look like they are a hoot! If you want to call them a Hot Rod? Why not!
I think it's pretty rough to have a car with all the right parts and a certain look, but to disqualify it because it doesn't have three pedals or what ever your magic recipe might be.

To each his own! If someone is calling their car a hot rod and you don't agree? Too bad, I'll bet you he or she will continue to call as such, dispite the fact that you don't agree!

BTW, Glenn your truck isn't a Hot Rod because it's an automatic - sorry, that's the rules!!! wink wink wink

-- Edited by Fordy Acres Car Farm on Wednesday 25th of June 2014 01:12:20 AM

MANCAVER · info@mancavestuff.ca

Penis extenders come in all shapes and sizes. That's what this thread is all about. Trying to highjack a term to inflate an ego.

If anyone thinks they have a right to exclusive use of the term "hotrod". You can bet they need the extender. JMO.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

HEY HEY HEY..... It is too a hot rod!

It leaves three puddles !!!!?

Water. Oil. Tranny fluid!!!!!

Hot rod. Rat rod. Resto mod. Shock rod. Trailer queen. Billet queen

Old school. New school. Built. Bought. Wallet cars

MANCAVER · info@mancavestuff.ca

No hot rod here lol

studeshaker · BUCKHORN, ONT

a car that anyone can walk into a dealer and buy i wouldn't call a "hot rod". i call my studebaker a hot rod but not my 76 vette, i just call it "the shark". after it gets the 406 transplant i'll call it the "hot" shark. hahahaha.

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Cat in the Hat wrote:
HEY HEY HEY..... It is too a hot rod!

It leaves three puddles !!!!?

Water. Oil. Tranny fluid!!!!!

Hot rod. Rat rod. Resto mod. Shock rod. Trailer queen. Billet queen

Old school. New school. Built. Bought. Wallet cars

It's supposed to have 3 pedals, not 3 puddles!!!! Hahaha!!!