Hot Rod or Art Deco

[Rick]

I've had a Willys woody project sitting on the bench for a couple of years. Now that TDR is sending me one of their new 6 litre Hemi's, its time to build the woody and power it with the new engine.

The special order nose for the woody comes from an MF Willys coupe body. The wheelbase is the same as the coupe and I've used a piece of card stock to simulate where I'm going with the wood body.

Here's where I'm stuck. I've always liked hot rod woody's. But, after seeing some art deco builds from Posies, SAR and other shops, I'm wondering if I should go that route and build it with rear fender skirts as shown in the second photo.

Help me out here guys..........

[Don Garrett]

Rick ol' buddy........you know darned well that this ol' fart appreciates anything on wheels but my tastes tend to be centered in the nostalgia pure hot rod arena with the occasional goof ball thrown in for good measure.

However, your approach to something a bit more modern and artsy fartsy while retaining that retro rod look is spot on as far as where today's hot rods are headed....these cars actually turn corners and stop. They are comfy to drive and make a statement at the same time.

Instead of following Posie's (or anyone else) lead goes.....why don't you just build a model that blows your skirt up. Build it the way you would if it was a full size driver that would suit Rick's personal tastes and your idea of what a hot rod should be....Rick's Ride! Yeah buddy, if you want 26" wheels and air bags.....do it. I won't pick on you (maybe just a little).

[Andym]

Rick, I agree with Dan about him being an old fart. And he's right that you should build what you like assuming that you like what I like. And I like Art Deco so that's what you should do. Also, if you have a picture of you in a skirt (being blown up or just laying there) then you should post it immediately!

Andy.

P.S. Did I mention that I have absolutely zero people skills. OK - just wanted to get that out there.

P.P.S If you build it with 26" wheels and bags, unlike Don, I will make fun of you A LOT! Not because I don't like that look, but because I'm just a prick and that's what I do.

[kmeaders@q.com]

So Rick I agree that you should build that thing as if it were real and you were going to drive it. I spent my teen years on the California coast in the 60s so I really like the traditional hot rod Woody. I must say, though, that those Deco ones are way cool; I've never seen one before. The low roof line is an eye catcher. Andy; were you a First Sargent in the military, buddy? Your people skills sure remind me of a few I had. LOL.(Just kidding)

[Giovanni]

I was fortunate to see this custom woody at the Sacramento Autorama.
It is drop-dead gorgeous!
Kind Regards,
Giovanni

[Rick]

Giovanni, the Posie's built Extreemliner is one of the coolest cars ever built and I must admit that I take inspiration from it when considering my build.

[Andym]

Ken - I wanted to be in the army but they turned me down. Said I wasn't nice enough!

[Tage]

Clearly Marine Corps material...

[Don Garrett]

Ken - I wanted to be in the army but they turned me down. Said I wasn't nice enough!

Ain't buying that Andy.....they took me and your dazzling personality is certainly as good as mine.......you may have noticed some of the members refer to me as Grumps.
Must have been my good looks or perhaps at 5' 5" they figured I'd make a small target.

[Andym]

I don't thnk of me as grumpy Don. I order to think of it as interpersonally challenged.