Swede Newb signing in... again :)

[martinengdahl]

It seems the forums went south for a while there, good thing theyre back!
Im a noob from sweden, and I am in the planning stages of my first hotrod (or whatever its called, im very bad at terminology)
Hopefully I will have something to contribute here (I am a welder), and Im sure I will learn a lot from everyone here.
Since I am new to building cars, I thought picking a cheap, easy to get car as a base would be good. In Sweden the Volvo Amazon is a genuine classic, and there are lots of them around in very good shape for a good price.
Here is my idea:
Original car


My vision:


As for engine, suspension and so on, I am currently researching what would be feasable to put into this car (it is actually pretty small)
Thoughts are welcome, and I am looking forward to getting to know all of you

/Martin

[mopar34]

I believe that looks like the old model 122 they used to sell here in the 60's. Hardy cars. Not fast nor quiet, but lasted a lifetime.

Actually, your vision looks very good. Now all you need is a plan to start and to stick to it until completed. Good luck and post a picture of your progress from time to time. Always good to see some creative wisdom.

oh and by the way, welcome aboard!

[dana60]

hey looks good , glad to have you a board

[techinspector1]

Martin, it's a beautiful design, but it looks too much like work for me

[martinengdahl]

thanks everyone!
Well, since this is my first build ever, if you guys say it will be a lot of work, ill add 300% to that and prepare myself for some serious trouble!
Im going to try to make a buildlog as soon as I get going, but right now a couple of friends and I are negotiating for some shopspace so building is on hold for a couple of months
I will get this done though, so if you guys are still around in... say... 2015, I am sure you are all going to be in awe!

/Martin

[hambiskit]

Welcome to CHR Martin
Nice custom your planing there- if you can get the bikini team to be on hand for the build you will get more help than if you buy pizza & beer, but only do one or the other. Otherwise it's a party, and nothing gets done, lol....

Good Luck !!