Quote: Originally Posted by TWO89 The only thing myself and josh are trying to say is that the what most peoples definition of a rod is, is different to your 'real' definition, therefore the definition has changed. If you ask people what they would class a hot rod as, 99% will not say 'its a modified late model car'. That's right, because probably 99% of people don't know the true meaning, they just distinguish the meaning by a certain car. I too used see a hot rod as only a pre '50s vehicle. But, there are muscle car hot rods, late model hot rods, vintage hot rods etc, they are hot rods. Just like there are blonde hair people, black hair people, brown hair people, they are all people (only simple comparison i came up with ) Also, it isn't "my real" definition, it is just the definition. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Surely the definition would be what the majority of people using the term is?

well 99/100 might know the definition of some ambiguous word in the dictionary but despite what the majority THINKS, the oxford says what it really means... if u get my example Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

haha, im fighting a losing battle here.

What their interpretation means doesn't necessarily mean it's correct. As it is, there is a definition, so how can you interprate it any different. A hot rod is just a general phrase for a modified vehicle, simple. Again, as ive pointed out a couple of times, Hot Rod magazine features rat rods, muscle cars, late model cars because they are all Hot rods. How much more simpler do you need it.

No need to have a go, was a discussion.

I'm not having a go, trust me. So do i think the hot rod era is doomed, i don't think so, as long as there are cars worthy enough to be modifed. And so going back to my first post, as older aussie cars are getting harder to find parts for, it may be easier and cheaper to build a yank tank. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by JoshV8inj Newer cars are not hod rods. toranas and munros are muscle cars. commodores dont really fit a category yet. They will never be muscle cars or hot rods. kids in 20 years time will have new gto's and ls2 monaros to play with so that will b there thing. I like to think of early Commodores as early-modern muscle cars.

Yea i agree, early commodores are probably the last of the aussie "classic" car ie all steel, chrome bumpers etc. But the problem in Australia though is we don't have the resources to duplicate parts for early holdens/fords/chryslers. The U.S on the other hand has heaps of remanufactured parts, especially for Chevs. Check this place out in the U.S, caters for Chev parts. That's why personally, it look more promising modfying a chev than trying to find parts for holdens. http://www.opgi.com/indexhome.asp

i heard that in the states u can buy fibre glass body corvettes and what not brand new as in the old school corvette shape any one heard of this?

Nah not corvettes, ummmm what was it... camaro's i think it was?

As well as Mustangs. I believe you can get the shell only or buy a turn key package. How mad is that.

**** yeah it is id imagine it would cost a fortune thats why i dont think the american car scene will not die out completely like ELA-RE mentioned because even with my chev you can get parts soo easy for them where as for hq every is so rare for them if people started reproducing more parts for them the scene will increase

maybe some mobs will in the future as im sure there will be a demand for it

i guess as the younger generation we have much to look forward too then Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sinister maybe some mobs will in the future as im sure there will be a demand for it eventualy but with out a doubt the price for it will be through the roof though but i guess who ever starts reproducing it all will reep the profit as im sure there will be a inscrease in the old australian cars being restored once more stuff is reproduced. off the top of my head badges, rust panels and seals for the old holdens are nothing compared to the stuff that are available for chevs

Quote: Originally Posted by TWO89 I overheard him saying that he would take 30k firm. Heard it with my own ears. Also, someone told me it has a different motor, but that's unconfirmed. spoke to rob bout an hour ago as he was my mrs place, he said there is no way it would of been kris saying 30k for cgmfly, he would of been talking about rob's vl VL0747 as thats how much he wants for it and is trying to sell it now to fund there new project and if nothing else will keep motor continue off that and keep the vl shell as a daily or i might buy it no different motor it either car also.. so must of heard about another car. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by ELA-RE As well as Mustangs. I believe you can get the shell only or buy a turn key package. How mad is that. Yeah, Cal Image is importing genuine steel bodys for early camaro's and mustangs. From memory the camaro is a '69. 20g plus the freight. not too bad when you think about it if the cars gonna be your life long keeper. Hey Brett, guess the battle is lost on the hot rod issue. this being the case Ill try put the calais in the nostalgia drags next year... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Anyone ever been on a decent rod run IE. Neranandara, Bright or Valla, and seen a late model car crusing around?

Quote: Originally Posted by SCAMER spoke to rob bout an hour ago as he was my mrs place, he said there is no way it would of been kris saying 30k for cgmfly, he would of been talking about rob's vl VL0747 as thats how much he wants for it and is trying to sell it now to fund there new project and if nothing else will keep motor continue off that and keep the vl shell as a daily or i might buy it no different motor it either car also.. so must of heard about another car. Maybe i overheard wrong Some original photos have not been recovered yet.