I have access to a 36 standard sedan that is pretty complete but the wood is shot and that is more than I can handle. I'm thinking of building up the frame and drive train etc. Are there any aftermarket Fiberglass bodies available for that frame? I don't need fenders RRS just the tub, can be roadster, coupe or sedan...
Hmm, didnt realize they were still using wood in 36, (wood minimal in these?) I knew they used it in previous years but never knew that.....Can you weld and replace the wood with metal? It would be a start with only a frame I guess but.....
Funny thing when I read this, was I thought that 34 was the last year for the termite cars, then I remembered I brought a desert find, beat to hell 36 Chevy coupe home. Went out and looked, completely full of wood.
My first effort at a hot rod was a 35 Chev Master Roadster, almost identical to a 36 but had suicide doors, the thing was full of rotten wood, 90% of the wood was replaced by steel. I picked it up when I was 15yo and still at school (1977ish), I just liked the curvey shape. I am not sure if I would tackle some thing with so much wood these day. Although I still like the fat fender shape. The pic is around 82/83. Build what you will enjoy... sometimes that means more work...
Framing the body structure in steel is relatively easy. Don't let the wood scare you. Check out the Termites and Bowties group on here. You will have a cool car when finished with a little extra effort.
'36 was the last year Chevrolet used wood for he body structure, and there are a few '36 cars that have steel doors (testing tings out for the '37 line).
.....and there are replacement wood kits you can purchase......so you dont have to be a carpenter at all....just swap out the old wood for new.
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