DESIGN DETAIL 003: '52 MERCEDES-BENZ 170 SB W191

If you are new to chopped and dropped lifestyle of street rods and hot rods, then check out "Design Detail 003: '52 Mercedes-Benz 170SB W191 from Australia's Fuel magazine.

http://www.fuelzine.com/news/design-detail-003-52-mercedes-benz-170-sb-w191.html

Welcome to Chopped and Dropped!

It's not a hobby. It's a lifestyle.

Welcome to dropping, chopping and even shaving. I am not talking about dancing, haircuts or close shaves. I am talking about entering the world of custom-built cars. You can join me here or visit my Chopped and Dropped Pinterest Board for examples of this modern art form.

Custom cars were once passenger cars that have altered to enhance the overall performance of the car or by often by altering or modifying and/or replacing the original engine and transmission. Another way to customize a car involves the personal styling of the owner to make his ride unlike any factory delivered original.

This blog will look at the stylistic differences between custom cars, the street rods and the hot rods. Although these cars are comparable, custom cars and street rods are distinguishable from hot rods.

The extent of this difference has been the subject of debate among customizers and rodders for decades.

Ryan Daves' 1950 Ford Tudor Custom