Thread: Last chance bucket list bucket/bobtail/modified/track-roadster

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I like this thread and support your bucket list dream. When looking at a whole project it can seem undoable but when broken into pieces it is amazing what progress can be made. I think reaching out to any hot rod organizations near you with what you have shared with us here, and offering cad drawings or ideas in exchange for some help here or there is a great way to get some experienced hands and new supportive friends in your life. I barter and trade stuff with friends that have skills i do not have. It takes more time, but costs nothing but my time. I look forward to following this thread. I'm wondering if you explained your specific situation to the once custom frame shop/ now standard shop, if the would be willing to do your project anyway, it can't hurt to ask. Anyway, welcome here and keep posting and keep the dream alive!

Originally Posted by stovens

I like this thread and support your bucket list dream. When looking at a whole project it can seem undoable but when broken into pieces it is amazing what progress can be made. I think reaching out to any hot rod organizations near you with what you have shared with us here, and offering cad drawings or ideas in exchange for some help here or there is a great way to get some experienced hands and new supportive friends in your life. I barter and trade stuff with friends that have skills i do not have. It takes more time, but costs nothing but my time. I look forward to following this thread. I'm wondering if you explained your specific situation to the once custom frame shop/ now standard shop, if the would be willing to do your project anyway, it can't hurt to ask. Anyway, welcome here and keep posting and keep the dream alive!

Something I need to look into is the local hot rod community. To be honest I do not even know if there is any formal organizations. I didn't even know of the existence of the local shop that I want to check out for the frame, until a few months ago.

The guy I originally planned on doing my custom frame is really backed up and overworked. I'd not want to add to that via playing the disabled sympathy card. He has agreed to do a shortened version of his standard frame...and I may still end up having him do that, if I can't get my custom frame done locally for a price I can afford. Regardless, there is still a good chance of me giving him some business for spindle & brake components, among other things. He's a great guy and I'd like to steer him business without adding too much to his overload.