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Post by geezerman on Aug 26, 2016 4:57:13 GMT -6
I have two orphan candidates for the pro street tires.
The '57 looks good, but my penchant for older cars will probably lead me to the '51.
I think I can get what's glued on the '51 apart. There is no engine. The axles on the left side are broken off. That's probably why it was abandoned by the previous owner.
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Post by dogfish7 on Aug 27, 2016 9:51:58 GMT -6
Looking forward to watching your build Clay.
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Post by geezerman on Aug 30, 2016 14:39:38 GMT -6
Found a new frame still on the sprue !! Snagged the front clip parts.
After thinning the front fenders from a scale 1 foot thick, I have the front clip spliced to the 51's frame.
I relocated the rear frame somewhat inboard to make room for the pro-street wheels and added a strip to the outer edge of the wheel wells to fill the gap.
Found a decent engine to rebuild that came apart rather easily !
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Post by dogfish7 on Aug 30, 2016 17:44:11 GMT -6
Cool Beans!! 
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Post by geezerman on Sept 1, 2016 14:09:15 GMT -6
A rear end cobbled together. It's not pretty, But a view from the sewer is not my strong suit !
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Post by dogfish7 on Sept 1, 2016 14:47:16 GMT -6
You got that baby set down as low as she can go Clay.
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Post by bob29579 on Sept 2, 2016 13:30:02 GMT -6
Low for sure. Looks good to me.
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Post by geezerman on Sept 3, 2016 4:09:48 GMT -6
I DO like low !!
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Post by geezerman on Sept 14, 2016 3:46:17 GMT -6
Getting back to this build. I had plenty of blower belts in the stash, but fronts/waterpumps were scarce, but I found a combination that I think I can bugger up.
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Post by geezerman on Sept 18, 2016 4:49:28 GMT -6
The hump wouldn't clear the big tranny, so I found this. I think it's from one of the funny cars. I have the main engine parts together.
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Post by geezerman on Sept 26, 2016 15:23:09 GMT -6
Engine is in. It's up on wheels. Now, to start playing.
This is going to be way too cool to have a stock grill, so, I found this whatever it is, in the salvage. I like it better than the stick one.
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Post by dogfish7 on Sept 27, 2016 11:39:29 GMT -6
Totally agree. Looks like a 53 Chevy grille.
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Post by bob29579 on Sept 27, 2016 14:02:38 GMT -6
It's looking good.
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Post by geezerman on Oct 4, 2016 4:52:06 GMT -6
I have the carbs on and plumbed up and cut down a radiator.
I am determined to have this hood scoop.
And now comes the usual expected setbacks. For clearances, I had to come up with something to clear the blower pulley after cutting the hole in the hood for the induction. I used a headlight shell. Still could not get the hood down. Next was to take off the nicely plumbed carb setup and replace it with a smaller set from the salvage, I still could not get the hood down. It was hitting the radiator now. If I raise the stance slightly, it will all work. I really wanted this lower. but I guess I'll live with what I have here.
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Post by dogfish7 on Oct 4, 2016 9:04:18 GMT -6
I have confidence in you Clay! You'll pull it off somehow. 
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