New member from the sticks

My name is Tom and I am new here. I don't own a hotrod, as such, I have a 1994 Corvette coupe. But I would like to get a late 40's early 50's car or truck to "restofy". Not really restore, but I would like to modify it to make a street rod of sorts. Ideally 49-54 Chevy PU or Chevy/Pontiac/Buick coupe (business coupe would be perfect) I don't want radical, just a clean cruiser. I grew up in the late 60's with all the muscle cars, so I'm not a total dufus about performance and building/modify cars, but what I am projecting isn't in the realm that I have performed before. I am good with my hands and have a reasonable amount/variety of tools.

I have been looking for the right candidate, I just haven't found it yet. I have been lurking here for some time. I doubt that until such time that get my subject that I'll be able to offer much in the way of help, but on the other hand I won't be asking a bunch of questions either.

Sorry to make such a long intro, but I thought you guys ought to know where I am coming from. I'll be lurking/learning.

Welcome aboard Tom! I've been wanting a Vette since a friend in high school got a new 57 (and then a new one every other year afterwards.:( Everytime I got close the price when up or greater priorities came up.:( Guess it's the same for people who would like to own a street rod or kustom. Of late I've been lucky to own one of each, but still no vette. Guess it helps that my wife doesn't like vette's, that way I don't tend to whine out loud anymore.:CRY:

Which ever way you decide to go... rod or custom... you'll get a lot of help, inspiration and suggestions here. Again, welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard. No problem that you don't have a running project yet. Most of us don't either. Especially me.:( :( :( :( :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:


It's still fun to jump in an BS with everybody.

Don

Thanks, for the Welcomes. The time is coming when I will do my street rod thing. Like I said, I just haven't found the right one. I'll be here lurking in the background until I feel I have something to offer.

Welcome to CHR
Good luck hunting there seems to be plenty of game out there.:LOL: :LOL: