Surprise! I gotta new project [again]

[Rocky]

Yeah, I couldn't pass this one up. I've been dying to build another lakes modified project but didn't really wanna spend any money on anything 'till my Poncho project is done.
However, FlyinJ1 made a deal I could not refuse. He sold me his little mystery cowl [nobody knows what it is], a complete T frame, {I know, I know] a "T" rear spring, a top half of a 33 chevy grille and shell and the cowl's dash panel for a VERY appealing price....
The plan is to use my 41 Pontiac engine, [239 flathead 6 with 90 hp] trans and rear axle. I can whip up a totally tubular intake with a few one barrels and a trick header. The engine is a modern design with insert bearings, steel crank and steel rods. Tranny is the stupid select-a-shift 3 speed with an open driveshaft to a modern-style 3rd member rear end....have both 3.90 and 3.23 gears for it.
I just drove the donor car on a 3500 mile trip with no problems. I can't wait to get crackin on this one. I even bought a 46 ford front axle and a pair of 40 front spindles and backing plates for it. I got a 49 caddy radiator waiting in the wings too...Here's the cowl....anybosy know what the hell it might be? A buddy thought it may be early, early Hudson...

[Rocky]

another....

[Rocky]

firewall with vacuum fuel pump still bolted to it..

[Rocky]

The windshield posts are all floppy because they were originally bolted to a wooden inner structure that went to hell years ago. The wood went all the way across, under the top of the cowl and the dash was nailed to it too...

[Rocky]

dash.....anybody recognise it?

[Donzie]

Hmmmm, I don't want to be a nay-sayer but that cowl looks more like lawn art to me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[FORDY 6]

that is a surprise!

[porknbeaner]

Damn Rock
How much is that one gonna cost me? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Leme know what ya need to make it work.

[Rocky]

Hahahaha..thanks Donsie. I'm gonna save that photo to show Mrs Rocky when she finally discovers another hunk-a-junk in the side yard. Maybe she won't notice it though. Once, I bougth a complete 29 ford 2 door body and frame and parked in under our oak tree in the side yard. She looked right at it everytime she parked in the driveway but didn't see it for 3 months! Women....

[AHotRod]

Your sick, take 2 asprin and call me in the morning http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[2tall2beahotrodder]

Those Windsheild posts, are EXACTLY like my dodge cowl..

Before I choped them up.. Slized the cowl and Pretty much nosed dived this projected when i cut the wheel wells out.

But hey,, Good luck!

[Rocky]

Yeah? Whaat year is your dodge? I'm thinkin mine's prolly a 20-24 or so..

[crow]

Rocky, I'm starting think we're Vulcan mind linked or something. Not only do we each have way too many projects but that cowl I just found(and posted elsewhere) is for MY lakes modified that will most likely use MY Poncho flathead in. But I plan to use my Oliver row tractor grill.

Cool score, great meeting ya this past weekend, can't wait til we can roll our ancient Pontiacs up to the line together one day.

[Rocky]

Yeah, remember we were talking about this very subject at the drags....I think we're feeding off each other's ideas..

[corncobcoupe]

Rocky,
Thanks for letting us know you're still alive.
The caretakers at the old folks home were worried when you escaped. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
They are going to double you dose of drugs to help you stop buying a piece of metal believing every tin can will be a car some day. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

"Senility is only a state of mind or lack of so to speak"

[Sancho]

I'm not sure of the exact year, but i'd say that cowl is early twenties Dodge.

[JOECOOL]

Rocky's got a MOPAR ,Rocky's got a MOPAR , Rocky's got a MOPAR, Wait till the guys at the adult book store hear about this one!!!

[2tall2beahotrodder]

Rocky, the original owner, enjenjo on the hamb.. Didnt know the exact year.
I did some info and im pretty sure it was late Teens.. A guy on here has a 18 dodge, and its pretty close to what i have..
Heres a shot when i picked it up...

[2tall2beahotrodder]

And here it is of today.. Have about a days worth of work into, since its been crazy lately.. Bought the sheet metal today for the wheel wells.. Made the wood die, all i need is time...

Here it is..

[el Roach]

Dodge or Stud cowl Rocky. The T frame.....lose it...build your own. $.02

[Rocky]

Yeah, I know, I know.....
Hey Ratrodder..your '18 Dodge has a straight, flat area below your windshield and my ? is all curvy....wassup?

[flynj1]

Rocky ya want me to see if I can get that 41 chevy hood to make a tail out of, or ya got your owen idea

[Rocky]

Steve.the 41 hood would be very welcome is it's not too 'spensive... 30 bucks is maximum budget for it..Thanks!

[Rusty]

Looks like you got it goin your way. " Some mans trash is another mans Treasure" Keep us posted on the progress.