Friday, February 26, 2021

Rudy Rodriguez and his little '35 pickup

 Rudy Rodriguez had no way of knowing when he introduced his little '35 pickup how influential it would be. Coahuila changed the scene for the better and was instrumental in solidifying the Rat Rod movement and kustom kulture itself. Since 2002 countless hot rodders have tried to duplicate his '35 Ford. Sadly, most have failed. While others have tried to top Coahuila it defines the mid-30's era fenderless pickup even today. More comments after the link below...

 


A casual observer may look at Coahuila and conclude that it simply "looks right." The success of this truck can be attributed to the myriad of details and design choices often overlooked by enthusiasts and builders alike. Among the details that are spot on - the headlight selection, the choice of a desirable '34 Ford coupe grill that's sectioned perfectly, raising the Ford Flathead and pushing it back into the modified firewall to make it appear larger than it is, shortening the frame so the engine fills the bay and to accommodate the shortened bed, taller tires in the rear than in the front, and adjusting the bed height so that the rails match the beltline of the cab. Each detail works in concert to provide correct stance, proportion and ensure it looks just right.


 Call Coahuila what you like. Rat Rod, Rudy Truck, or Bobber Truck. I prefer hot rod myself. That said, this angle shows that the truck bed was shortened correctly. Not too long and not too short. Beds on similar trucks are often shortened too much which in itself will ruin the proportion and stance of the truck.

 

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