Hi all,

I inherited a '36 ford pick up (15years ago) , 99% complete, not assembled, not running, with '48 merc flathead and all stock running gear, includes columbia 2-speed, stock hydrualic brakes, transmission.

It was my fathers, he restored it in the mid 70's then decided to re do it and never finished.

As a tribute to the old man, my 11 year old son and I wre planning a hot rod resto. We have been looking at pictures etc and have settled on a flat head, fenderless chopped rod/truck (have you seen the rod in Iron Man?)

I am a motorcycle racer and serious enthusiast, I have torn up alot of machinery, so I am OK with a wrench. I know little about the hot rod world.
we have a full shop and excellent fabrication abilities, (if I can't weld it one of my welders can)

I want to keep a 50's look without being stuck totally period correct.
Modern discs front and rear, robust tranny, decent power (is 175rwhp toomuch for a reliable flatty?)but keep the theme of the 50's - 60's rod.

I have no idea where to start looking for parts resouces, good technical advice, books, websites, etc...

I plan on sending the engine out, but we can do alot of the mechanical and structural modifications in house.
How do I find out where to reinforce the frame etc...
I plan on starting at the bottom and working up.

Any help would be appreciated.

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