Hi all,
I picked up a 30 Model A 5 window coupe project. It's rough, but I have more time than money.

So my thoughts now go to a good donor car. I'm thinking something I can have sit outside, and take motor, tranny, rear axle, sheet metal for patch panels, and all the little bits and parts that come along that you need to build a ratrod, that a parts car would be good for.

So, thinking Chevy small block and auto tranny, what's the best donor vehicle considering rear axle width for my coupe, and a good tranny (TH350?).

I tried to do a search here in a bunch of the different forums, but I didn't really get much info. Most seem to think an 8" ford rear end is good, and won't need to be narrowed, but I'd prefer chevy small block power, and I'm looking for the best ONE car to get all my stuff from.

I'm thinking Mid-70's Chevy Nova? Impala? Am I close? I did see an 86 Caprice with a 305/auto for $500 that ran great.

Any thoughts? I know you all probably know this stuff already, but I'm a newb, so my apologies.

Thanks.
Pete