shoreice Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I've seen mustangs and 'vetts converted into wagons, has anyone ever seen a reatta desecrated this way? These were usually "styling exercises" by the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I always thought the P1800ES looked better than the P1800. I suspect the same could be true of a Reatta XL (extra luggage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DTerry Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Agreed. How 'bout this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Agreed. How 'bout this one? </div></div>That lowered/ big chrome wheels thing is getting old..... I saw a newish Caddy with gigantic chrome wheels. Why is that look better? All the fifties era street rods are starting to look the same. Reatta Estate Wagon? I don't think so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don B. Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 This guy that works for Summit BOE had '70 Cuda and grafted a Gemlin rear roof and hatch to it. So I guess it is a camback, it didn't look too bad.Now that one of mine got hit and rear window blown out, it might be an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 All street rods look the same. Reason why I don't like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Not all street rods are created equal, look deeper and you will see a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I've seen my share. Sure enough there are differences. Lately they all seem to be following the Chip Foose, Boyd Coddington appearance lead. Drive train? Crate SBC, yawn. Look in this months Buick Bugle for a very nice street rod. 1953 Buick. I guess they call these "Resto Rods" now. Whatever they call it, it appeals to me more than a chopped/channelled/lowered/shaved car with 22 inch rims, SBC drive train and 97 T-Bird bucket seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I agree with JWC, as "Rat Rods" are all created UN-EQUAL.Here's an example from our freind, JRay, 1946 Ford chopped (OFF) top roadster.Note the Roth-inspired fink-hanger shifter handle, custom satin-black finish.Powered by crate 350, auto and Ford 9-inch, this one does'nt need big, blingin' wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Here's another angle, I'm considering a shell like this one to serve as a bed for one of the 50's trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 ...and here's the tail of this boat!Would make a beautiful truck bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Are there any restored cars from that era that are stock anymore? Like old pickups are ALWAYS street rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I have a few "stock" ones, from the early 50's.see if you can find one in this photo, and identify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Deh, I'm not good with old trucks. It looks a bit like a Chevy, but watch, it'll probably be an Intertrashional or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeBee Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 The more every other Reatta gets customized the more unique mine becomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I would love to have Chip Foose do any of my cars, he always tries to get the in put on how the owner would like the car done, and I think he does a very classy job on what ever he does, unlike Boyd where it's his way or no way.Attached is a 68 Impala, work in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreice Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Randy, it needs a built FLATHEAD! Or at least a Ford bigblock, maybe a 428 FE. JWC, nice Impala, now tell us about the tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'd have an old truck but with like a Power Stroke drivetrain to tow stuff like our small backhoe.Too many trailer queens in this world already <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. Foose and all probably don't know what a V6 or a fuel injector is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Why ? Because there is usually not enough left that is stock to restore.The two biggest advances in the last 50 years are tires and drivetrains. If I were building a rod, it would be 200-250 cid (aluminum Buick V-8 anyone ?) and as electronic as possible.But then my next project will probably be a Vixen.At least the ABS is fixed 8*).ps 1950 Chev 3100 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 My dad liked those Vixens after i showed him one and told him about it. Wanted to check one out but none available except in Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DTerry Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Like this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreice Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Dave, nice truck, now please tell us it does not have a crate 350/350 combo in it! padgett,track roadster? drop tank laker? Saw a Lotus seven with 215 Buick and 4speed......Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Your 5-window is in a little better shape than my barn fresh '53 chevy p/u! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I have a '53 F5 with a flathead V8, ready for resto!And a 330 hemi/auto in the bus, slated for the '50 F3 Sanford & Son truck.There's a late model rolling chassis nearby, (same photo), slated for the '53 Chevy, out of convenience.Also have a '39 Chrysler flathead straight six in the barn, FS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DTerry Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Aw, it's not mine, Randy. It was on EBay a couple of years ago...sold pretty cheap as I remember. My wife almost had a cow when I bid on it, so I let it get away. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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