"hot rods"

[HEMI]

I really don't like it when Rusty Wallace or John Force or others,say"My hot rod "was really good/bad today.
These cars are race cars,not HOT RODS.To me there is a big difference between street rods,hot rods,and rat rods.
A lot of racing started with HOT RODS,but has no relation to all out race cars now days.

[VTJUNK]

Re: "hot rods"

I don't mind it so much when John Force says it. I hate it when NASCAR guys say it, must be because of the joke that series has become.

[457Brodix]

Re: "hot rods"

Here's my 2 cents, John Force is a one of a kind and he can call his car anything he wants to! I've always referred to my cars as Hot Rods although the mental image for most people seems to be a 30's Ford Coupe or Roadster.

[Lobucrod]

Re: "hot rods"

None of it bothers me. If it makes lots of noise and goes fast its a hotrod.

[OldUsedParts]

Re: "hot rods"

Here's my 2 cents, John Force is a one of a kind and he can call his car anything he wants to! I've always referred to my cars as Hot Rods although the mental image for most people seems to be a 30's Ford Coupe or Roadster.

I agree, John Force has paid his dues and can call his Rods anything he wants to.

Anybody with three (?) ultra-hot drag racing daughters has my vote ;D

[Schtauffer]

Re: "hot rods"

None of it bothers me. If it makes lots of noise and goes fast its a hotrod.

Yeah, think of DF's minibike as a hot rod!

[Groucho]

Re: "hot rods"

At least they don't say Street Rod. And, if ya wanna bitch. What about allowing Toyotas in NASCAR and Funny Cars? I say BULLSHIT

[VTJUNK]

Re: "hot rods"

TOYOTA?

I can't believe you said that word here. Oops

[MikeyT]

Re: "hot rods"

Ah, their are bigger fish for me to fry on a regular basis, yet I see why it bothers folk.

Mike

[fahrenschnell]

Re: "hot rods"

I've always classified anything loud and fast, low and cool, or old and vintage a hot rod. If it makes my blood pump, and doesn't have a japanese/korean motor it is a hot rod.

I LOVE HOT RODS!!

[skratch]

Re: "hot rods"

hot rods are pre 50's .
50 to 64 are car of adolescence ,high school cars
64 to 75 muscle cars .
after the computer and anti lock brakes ,bla,bla..i have no idea ..what to call them ..

what about letting toyotas in america ..period !

don't trust a "car guy" that drives a foreign truck .

[OldUsedParts]

Re: "hot rods"

hot rods are pre 50's .
50 to 64 are car of adolescence ,high school cars

so, if I understand you correctly, then Bob Falfa's 55 in American Graffiti was not a Hot Rod but, instead, an adolescence (sp?) ,high school car ??? am I correct in that interpretation??

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: "hot rods"

I like the terms NOT ROD , Street Machine , RAT ROD , Lead Sled
I hate the terms boy racer ,cafe racer , tuner

[Two Lane Blacktop]

DEFINE: "hot rods"

Pretty thorough write-up, w/references:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_rod

See if you agree with their explanations and definitions! ---

[OldUsedParts]

Re: DEFINE: "hot rods"

Pretty thorough write-up, w/references:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_rod

See if you agree with their explanations and definitions! ---

works for me - - - especailly the Hot Rod Era part where they mention Hot Rods began in 1930 to the muscle cars in 1965 and also interesting that Wally started NHRA in '51 - - - - I didn't realize that :o