Tim240z Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Well, I will be diving in at the deep end, starting on a project that I've wanted to do for a really long time....a full chassis car....now I can really let the creative juices flow, a blank canvas, and one that will withstand my coarse handlings..... For the time being, I will be hanging onto the 'Goose. I was talking to her the other day and I think she began to feel sad, and I noticed a small weeping of clean oil under her.....so she will be staying around a while..... Well, on to the new endevour!! I noticed a sign staked into a front lawn here in town (3 blocks away). My wife and I (after getting a babtsitter for the night) went for a stroll through town....not something that we generally do...with the beach so close and all.... Anyways...back to the sign...just a hand written 2' x 2' paper, on two rods, punched into the grass. I didn't think much of it, but after a while, and lots of wife yakking, my mind retreated to the rear depths and began to mull over the advert. The next day I suggested we walk to pick up the rug rat from pre-school....and wonder of wonders, we had to walk past that same house..... Sign still in place,...requesting the sum of 4000 smackeroons. Knocked on the door and Moses' older brother answers. I took a good look around the vehicle...pretty good shape....garaged since he bought it (second owner). All there, and all original...motor frozen. Got his phone number and bid him adeau! Called 4 days later and offered him 3000 smackeroons. He decided that some thought was warranted.....considering his many years....I expected a long process here......I was correct. He called this evening accepting my fine offer of consideration for exchange of the motorized carriage. He shoots...he scores!!!!!! He needs a few days to move his lifetime collection of ancient artifacts from around the vehicle, then it's all mine!!! And so begins the next crusade...in search of the just and pure pathway to hot rod bliss...... Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 ok, what is it? I read your post 3 times over, and I'm still confused on what you found. '32 ford coupe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Oh sorry.....got too into the story telling to worry about the fine details... 1940 Chevrolet 4 door Deluxe Something like this, but in need of a bit of restoring: Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 nice tim! and i didn't even have to blow your secret!!! and even better, you're keeping the goose!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 "Too Cool for School" as my wife says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 FAMILY ROD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Cool , kinda reminds me of the car my wife wants. '39 Chrysler with Mickey Thompsons in the back, big block, auto. So what are your plans for the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Plan #1: Resist "while I'm at it" syndrome at all costs!!! Plan #2: Figure out what suspension to run (IRS --jag or Vette?, and maybe Mustang II front) Plan #3: Make use of the complete SBC and 200 4R in the garage Plan #4: Make a nice, reliable, mild HP, cruising car...Something to pile the family into and run up the coast.....etc...nothing too exotic this time.... Plan #5: A/C, Nice sound system, cushy seats, electric windows and locks etc... Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Plan #6. Twin turbos Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Plan #7: F*** Plan 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Plan #7: F*** Plan 1. to funny!!! but too true regardless. it really is a disease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Good choice, here's a pic of my 41 Chev 2 door sedan, I built it in the early 80's: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Cool Mike!!!! I think you and I are gonna be talking Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Sweeeeeet! 8) Tim, I dont think you have the "antibodies" in your immune system to avoid "The While I'm at it Syndrom"!!! Just look at the "Goose"! You did everything "while you were at it" LOL So do you have the car home yet? If so, WHERES DA PICS! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Oh I could do something with that. Lop the roof off and do a removable Carson Top. No post between the doors. Air bags of course. And my favorite Pearl orange with cream interior and top. PLEASE keep most of the chrome. Mono-color street rods are very ugly and scream '80's. No graphics, alittle ghost flames if you must, but don't over-do it. You might say I have some back ground in street rodding/customizing. I've been building street rods all my life. One of my earliest memories of a cool car was my dads '49 Merc. He also had a '39 Ford Conv. with a Carson top and a V8 Olds with 2-4's(he built(circa 1947) that car long before I was born, but owned until after I was born in 1976). After my Z is done, I'm going to build an early fifties Chevy/Olds/pontiac/Buick. Something about 1954 and a Hard top. Chopped, Channeled, sectioned, bagged, wide white walls, red steel wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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