new guy from north west louisiana

Hey y'all, I am Ben and I am very new to the hot rod hobby, and I have been looking at getting in to it for the last few years but haven't really located where the starting line is quite yet.

I am fairly hand around cars and usually can do most engine repairs that maybe needed, so at least I have that going for me. :LOL: So anyway I just happen to come across this page while I was trying to find some info about doing new build vs. trying to hunt down and resort a '32 ford sedan.

Anyway long story short, here I am, and I am looking forward to learning a lot form you the experts.

It has been shown time and time again, it is cheaper to buy a good rod or started project than it is to start from scratch. Put the word out for what you want and good luck hunting.

Welcome to the site. Hope you find your time here enjoyable.

It is basically an established fact that you'll be miles ahead (pun intended) if you can find a car that's done or almost done and then change some things to make it your own.

Search out places like racingjunk.com or even ebay or c'list.. all good starting places to start gathering ideas of price and availability.

Hi Ben,
Welcome to CHR. I built my '33 coupe from a roller package, and I'm in the middle of another one that I picked up after it sat for five years with very little done other than the guy buying 90% of the parts before losing interest. The guys are giving you the right advice on buying a complete car or a project that needs only a bit of finishing to be done. Unless you have all of the tools, including things like 1/2" drill & bits, MIG welder capable of welding 1/4" plate minimum, torque wrenches, angle grinder(s), good air compressor, full set of sockets & wrenches, bench grinder, chisels, punches, dial caliper, engine hoist, engine stand, floor jack, jack stands, etc, etc, etc then you'll be buying them sooner vs later. Buy a complete car that fits your needs, then like Mike says, spend some time making changes that make it "yours". You'll be a lot of money ahead, and you'll be enjoying the car a whole lot quicker.

Welcome from another Louisiana rodder!

Mike

Welcome from Iowa! Good luck with your hot rod plan. If you're like me you can't afford to buy some one else's driving ride. But, I agree it is a lot cheaper to get into one at that point.