Pro-touring is dead

[dj3]

I now know how to tell people what kind of wheels I have, Tasteless Resto centerline wheels.

[Fesler built]

I think they are saying its dead because the hot rod craze died years ago and they want to bring it back. No way I am going that way I will close my shop down and go wrok for someone if what we do is dead. You just cant go wrong with cars like these. They look better then hot rod, they will out handle a hot rod anyday and they hold thier value better then a hot rod. Seems to me hot rods are dead and there will be a ton of 30s style cars for sale soon for cheap.

[Rhino]

Aesthetic styles will vary over time. Years ago people thought huge fender flares and rectangular headlamps were awesome.
It seems that as a trend ages, it sort of implodes under it's own weight. I don't see that happening with the PT world. Since it is almost understated by definition, in my opinion, it will take much more time to hit that point.

[maroon88iroc]

I didnt read this whole thread at all so no one jump on me if my post is out of whack

I love pro-touring cars but when I build a car I try and do the updated suspension and drivetrain but leave the outside as close to stock as possible. I like the big wheels and brakes and all that but the way I build my cars is I definitely do the big wheels/brakes but I want to be able to put a set of stock wheels on it and it look pretty much stock from the outside.

[Krazed]

You guys probably didnt know it, but it is....according to David Frieburger and in the new Hot Rod magazine. "Tasteless Resto" is the new rage?? Blowers, centerlines, leaf springs, metal flake??? Seriously??

I dont really enjoy the 70's and 80's styles. Afros? Metal flake? No thanks.

Though, if it is really dead and this IS the new "thing" maybe we need to call it...

Fro-touring.com

[DarkBuddha]

Pro-touring is dead

Good riddance, I hate trends. Now we can get back just building cool cars the way we like them 'cause we like them that way. Oh wait, that's how pro-touring got started... nevermind...

[Memphis]

I think they are saying its dead because the hot rod craze died years ago and they want to bring it back. No way I am going that way I will close my shop down and go wrok for someone if what we do is dead. You just cant go wrong with cars like these. They look better then hot rod, they will out handle a hot rod anyday and they hold thier value better then a hot rod. Seems to me hot rods are dead and there will be a ton of 30s style cars for sale soon for cheap.

suuuure.

[JEFFTATE]

"Multi-purpose performance street cars" I said !!!

[Fesler built]

suuuure.

if you dont notice the value of hot rods going down then you have not been paying attention. PT style cars have been going up while hot rods are going down fast

[blown9746]

I just have to say I like cars of all types. Even the ones I don't, I can appreciate the work that goes into them. For me a prime example of that is lowriders w/ hydraulics and big metal flake. It isn't my thing, but I can appreciate all the work put in on them.

Honestly anyone fixing up or building cars no matter the type is good for keeping the hobby going for future generations.

[TonyHuntimer]

You guys probably didnt know it, but it is....according to David Frieburger and in the new Hot Rod magazine. "Tasteless Resto" is the new rage?? Blowers, centerlines, leaf springs, metal flake??? Seriously??

On what page and which issue does David say Pro-Touring is dead? Or are you reading between the lines?

[badbu68]

I think so many people throw around the phrase "pro-touring" though. To some it's just throwing a set of 17" or large rims on a muscle car. IMHO it's taking a car to near supercar status with both performance mods and appearence mods without sacraficing comfort.

It's just another form of hot rodding cars to me, so no, I don't think it will ever die, along with all the crazy things that people have been doing to cars and will continue to do as well.

[Memphis]

Hot Rods as far as value seems to be all over the place to me. I don't pay much attention to the value of cars that much to be honest. Just comparing the amount of members of this site and ones on the Hamb there is more activity/interest in Hot Rods than pro touring.

[cluxford]

OMG, I am way ahead of the curve. My Camaro will be finished in about 6 months (3 year build)

632 BBC - not blown yet, but will be soon after registration
Tubbed with 17 x 12 Rushforth's on rear with 390 x 40 series (big sidewall) (17x7 up front)
AME front end
4 Link rear
oops...coilovers all round (no leafs)
Pearl metal flake yellow paint job !!

I'd prefer to call it a tasteful resto. A mix of Pro-street and Pro-touring...best of both worlds

Thanks Hot Rod Magazine

[MattG]

Hmmm, let's see....

We wanted cars with more power and better mileage, we got it.
We wanted cars that handled better, we got that too.
We wanted cars that braked better, well, we all get the point.

I had a 2002 Corvette and wished an old Camaro could do all of the things that it could do and the fortunatley the market listened, apparently thousands of us felt the same way.

We always want to improve upon what we have, what we choose to call it is irrelevant, it just so happens that Pro Touring caught on and is growing stronger and stronger every day.

Pro Street, Pro Touring, Pro life, WHATEVER!!!!

Give me a car that does EVERYTHING well and let me hand out with all that guys that feel the same way.

THAT'S HOTRODDING!!!!

Matt

[BonzoHansen]

One of our goldfish died. Print that too.

[Tony_SS]

[Steve Chryssos]

I saw these:


in our classified section back in August. Reminded me of a black on black 71-73 Camaro that parked on my block as a punk kid. ....Very simple looking car with a black vinyl top. No spoilers. No hood scoop. I suppose he worked for the carburetor shop down the block. But the guy must've parked the Camaro one-half block away to avoid damage. That car was so tight. The wheels did not stick out like other cars of the day. Or maybe I'm cleaning it up in my mind.



Anyway, the wheel pic above, fired a synapse that laid dormant since 1975. I won't be selling my pro-touring car any time soon. But it would be nice to buy those slotted mags and duplicate that second gen someday.

I can appreciate the nostalgia.

[rogue]

I saw these:


in our classified section back in August. Reminded me of a black on black 71-73 Camaro that parked on my block as a punk kid. ....Very simple looking car with a black vinyl top. No spoilers. No hood scoop. I suppose he worked for the carburetor shop down the block. But the guy must've parked the Camaro one-half block away to avoid damage. That car was so tight. The wheels did not stick out like other cars of the day. Or maybe I'm cleaning it up in my mind.

Anyway, the wheel pic above, fired a synapse that laid dormant since 1975. I won't be selling my pro-touring car any time soon. But it would be nice to buy those slotted mags and duplicate that second gen someday.

I can appreciate the nostalgia.

Funny you posted those. I saw those same wheels and loved the nostalgic look of em. They'd be awesome on a custom van with a mural.

[Tony_SS]

dont forget the teardrop window.