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12-30-2008 02:43 PM #1
Greetings
Hello all,
I'm a new member to Club Hotrod as of earlier today. As I was reading, I got more and more interested in becoming a member.
In 2003 I purchased a 1934 Ford street rod that was nearly completed by the previous owner. To complete the car, I learned a lot about what went into a quality street rod build. I crawled all over my car and learned a ton. I also have several friends that have built cars so.... I figured that I could do my own.
I am currently in the process of converting a restored 1936 Chevy 2 door town sedan with a stuck engine into a street rod. I started off by rebuilding a 94 LT1 engine and a 4L60E transmission. I then tore out the existing front susspension and put in a Mustang II IFS with a 2 inch drop spindle. I've fabricated new brackets for the radiator mount that also mounts the fendor braces to it. I LOVE the work and its going extremely well. My friends help, offer advice, encouragement and are surprised at my fabrication skills.
I guess there are two things going for me. 1) Nobody ever told me that I couldn't do it 2) if someone says "that will never work", I work twice as hard to prove them wrong.
I've already gotten some great advice here so I'm looking forward to continue reading and posting.
All the best,
Jerome
The engine looks awesome, I like the low intake. That'll be some eye candy when the hood is popped.
1968 Plymouth Valiant 1st Gen HEMI