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Robertriley · 08-30-2021, 10:05 PM

I recently picked up a 36 Club Cab but had the toughest time deciding to go with an (OG)original or hotrod.
The hotrod was 10k more but the shaved door handles rubbed me the wrong way and I'd have to change up the suspension to put a little larger wheels on it. The drivability and air conditioning almost pulled me back to the hotrod but ended up going with the OG.

Just for conversation, what way would you have gone?

FritzJr · 08-30-2021, 10:10 PM

You made the right choice.

tubman · 08-30-2021, 10:13 PM

Yup. But in the final analysis, buy the best car you can and make it your own.

IMHO, a club cabriolet is not a good candidate for a "Hot Rod".

Tim Ayers · 08-30-2021, 11:54 PM

Did this car come from the East Coast?

mercman from oz · 08-30-2021, 11:57 PM

Beautiful 1936 Ford Deluxe Club Cabriolet. You made the correct choice.

Robertriley · 08-31-2021, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Did this car come from the East Coast?

Yes it did. Florida before that

mercman from oz · 08-31-2021, 12:18 AM

The choice came down to this 1936 Ford Deluxe Club Cabriolet Street Rod or the Stock version pictured above. I think that Robert made the correct choice.

Robertriley · 08-31-2021, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Did this car come from the East Coast?

Do you have more history of the car?

V8COOPMAN · 08-31-2021, 02:20 AM

.

Man, who COULDN'T just fall in love with this? DD

rockfla · 08-31-2021, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Robertriley

Yes it did. Florida before that

Looking at all the surroundings and fauna, it looks as IF it came from near me here in North Florida??

Tim Ayers · 08-31-2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Robertriley

Do you have more history of the car?

I do not know any history of it, but your car came up in a thread on here about a guy looking for '36. We all agreed it seemed like a nice car for a nice price.

Merc Cruzer · 08-31-2021, 08:29 AM

Original, you can always cut it up but it is way harder to take it back!

joe 1950 · 08-31-2021, 09:56 AM

You made the right decision beautiful old ford the way it was ment to be were just all jealous

JSeery · 08-31-2021, 02:46 PM

Man, that style/year looks GOOD both ways!!!

Jack E/NJ · 08-31-2021, 03:36 PM

>>>what way would you have gone?>>>

Now you have to ask for HAMBer opinions to be fair. 8^)

Lawson Cox · 08-31-2021, 09:01 PM

Well, I've read the whole thread and still do not not know the meaning of the abbreviation of OG. I presume, from the discussion it must mean Original, "something" . With the rarity of the Club Cab I would prefer it remain original myself, but it's your car. I restored a 36 Club Cab back in my youth, and took a Dearborn award in the Early Ford national meets Beautiful vehicles.

Tinker · 08-31-2021, 10:30 PM

Lawson. It's a term borrowed from rap and American culture meaning "original gangster". Meaning if you are a old car guy you must be a gangster I guess?!! I'm just a proud regular ford guy, never wanted to be a gangster. It's just a term and really doesn't matter. It's like a kid that says that's groovy, it doesn't mean it has grooves. I guess you could say Al Capone was OG, but he was no hero of mine. We identify with the outlaw culture in America. Jesse James was not a great guy, but we like him because of "freedom". But no one cares about the guy that worked to get him.

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-...s-younger-gang

I personally don't really see the difference in shaving the handles or adding peep mirrors and stock. I guess because you can do a little mod. I'm more a roth guy when it comes to doing mods. Go all in or leave it alone. Just my opinion.

We have all seen cars driving around with aftermarket drag wings on a civic 4 cylinder with coffee can exhaust.

Yes nice little touches are great too. It's your car and a nice one at that.

40 Deluxe · 08-31-2021, 10:33 PM

With a modernized cooling system (water pumps, fan, pressurized radiator) and a clean block, A/C should not be a problem. A few mild mods to the engine will take care of the drivability. If you want more, add a T5 trans. You will retain the flavor and driving experience of a '36 while staying comfortable.

Tim Ayers · 09-01-2021, 05:29 AM

OG can mean “old guard” as well. Meaning how it was done back in the day. Original gangster is the most common usage.

Frank Miller · 09-01-2021, 07:36 AM

Neither term really makes sense here but thanks for asking as I too was curious. Maybe the author will chime in.

08-30-2021, 10:10 PM	#2
FritzJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Neck, VA Posts: 131	Re: Hotrod or OG You made the right choice.

08-30-2021, 10:13 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Hotrod or OG Yup. But in the final analysis, buy the best car you can and make it your own. IMHO, a club cabriolet is not a good candidate for a "Hot Rod".

08-30-2021, 11:54 PM	#4
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Hotrod or OG Did this car come from the East Coast?

08-30-2021, 11:57 PM	#5
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,351	Re: Hotrod or OG Beautiful 1936 Ford Deluxe Club Cabriolet. You made the correct choice.

08-31-2021, 12:18 AM	#7
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,351	Re: Hotrod or OG The choice came down to this 1936 Ford Deluxe Club Cabriolet Street Rod or the Stock version pictured above. I think that Robert made the correct choice.

08-31-2021, 02:20 AM	#9
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: Hotrod or OG . Man, who COULDN'T just fall in love with this? DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

08-31-2021, 08:29 AM	#12
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,423	Re: Hotrod or OG Original, you can always cut it up but it is way harder to take it back!

08-31-2021, 09:56 AM	#13
joe 1950 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 400	Re: Hotrod or OG You made the right decision beautiful old ford the way it was ment to be were just all jealous

08-31-2021, 02:46 PM	#14
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Hotrod or OG Man, that style/year looks GOOD both ways!!!

08-31-2021, 03:36 PM	#15
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Hotrod or OG >>>what way would you have gone?>>> Now you have to ask for HAMBer opinions to be fair. 8^)

08-31-2021, 09:01 PM	#16
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Hotrod or OG Well, I've read the whole thread and still do not not know the meaning of the abbreviation of OG. I presume, from the discussion it must mean Original, "something" . With the rarity of the Club Cab I would prefer it remain original myself, but it's your car. I restored a 36 Club Cab back in my youth, and took a Dearborn award in the Early Ford national meets Beautiful vehicles. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-31-2021, 10:30 PM	#17
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Hotrod or OG Lawson. It's a term borrowed from rap and American culture meaning "original gangster". Meaning if you are a old car guy you must be a gangster I guess?!! I'm just a proud regular ford guy, never wanted to be a gangster. It's just a term and really doesn't matter. It's like a kid that says that's groovy, it doesn't mean it has grooves. I guess you could say Al Capone was OG, but he was no hero of mine. We identify with the outlaw culture in America. Jesse James was not a great guy, but we like him because of "freedom". But no one cares about the guy that worked to get him. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-...s-younger-gang I personally don't really see the difference in shaving the handles or adding peep mirrors and stock. I guess because you can do a little mod. I'm more a roth guy when it comes to doing mods. Go all in or leave it alone. Just my opinion. We have all seen cars driving around with aftermarket drag wings on a civic 4 cylinder with coffee can exhaust. Yes nice little touches are great too. It's your car and a nice one at that. Last edited by Tinker; 09-01-2021 at 12:54 AM.

08-31-2021, 10:33 PM	#18
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,778	Re: Hotrod or OG With a modernized cooling system (water pumps, fan, pressurized radiator) and a clean block, A/C should not be a problem. A few mild mods to the engine will take care of the drivability. If you want more, add a T5 trans. You will retain the flavor and driving experience of a '36 while staying comfortable.

09-01-2021, 05:29 AM	#19
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Hotrod or OG OG can mean “old guard” as well. Meaning how it was done back in the day. Original gangster is the most common usage.

09-01-2021, 07:36 AM	#20
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: Hotrod or OG Neither term really makes sense here but thanks for asking as I too was curious. Maybe the author will chime in. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound