There is another thread on why we don't like working on our projects, money and parts is a reason some times. What is the next $500.00 + investment you need to make to allow progress to be made? Me, I need a Steadfast kickup kit for Model A body to '32 Ford frame kickups. Bob
I'm hoping one of you says a new moon fuel tank since I listed one on the parts page last week for $500.
I have the Fenton's. Now to run the pipes....Should still have money left over for a cheapy set of 1/2" deep sockets...
Need to have my Model A radiator recored and the tanks modified for a flathead V8. Not holding me up right now as I am working on final fitment of the rear end and getting my driveshaft cut.
$500? I wish. My 41 PU needs a bed and wood kit, just shy of 2000. Then I can start thinking about the $500 parts + all the $20 to $100 parts that add up to multiple $500 real quick! This hobby sure isn't a cheap as it use to be!
Sloppy's next $500 speculation... radiator, grill and insert for my '30 coupe.. original grill guard [wire mesh] was too narrow... $150... nope. 3" chopped alum. A radiator was $225 shipped... top half of the '31 grill was $75 , local... bottom half of a '30 was $35, local.. welding the 2 together, free... sheet of 4' overhead light diffuser... $13 at lowz... does 2 A inserts... all 5 for less than $500... yahoo ! there are different size squares... chose 3/8". painted flat black, adhered with industrial silicone, side view. silicone drying, with weights.
WOW ! That light defuser grill insert is BRILLIANT ! I'm heading over there this weekend to score some for myself. Thanks for the post ! ! ! ! Oh, if I had an extra $500, it would make a good start on another project. Have my eye on one right now for a grand but might possibly talk him down to $750.
More like $ 600 for a full set of subrails for the Model A coupe ...Then $500 +/- for roof -wood kit ...Then $500 for...oh heck ,it never ends !!!! I seriously need to win the lottery...
been thinking about getting the bumpers chromed. That would wipe out $500 pretty quick. And then some, is my guess. no, I don't want to buy new chinese bumpers for half the cost.
Either Newport wipers or a bonded title for my '40 project. But a spare $500 will probably go toward the chimney repairs needed before winter.
I had a set of matched tripower Rochester 2 jets. I've moved twice and can't find them anywhere. Sent from my LGLS990 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Right now time is needed more than parts.....need to build the new floor in my '34 sedan after channeling. A shrinker/stretcher is on the want list though.
That would buy about half of the 13 yards of concrete I need for my shop floor. I need the shop floor and the shop before I do much of anything on the projects.
Why don't you make your own kick-up? Guys have been doing it for a lot of years before Steadfast started selling their overpriced kit. Save yourself a bunch of money and learn something new while you're at it. That's what hot rodding is all about
I've been working on a 39 Dodge pickup, but I just bought a 47 Dodge pickup. The 47 is a lot nicer truck, the 39 is pretty rough, but the 39 is closer to being roadworthy. I need to decide which truck to spend the $500 on. Sorry, no pictures yet. Gene
An 11" pressure plate to work on my "long style" drilled aluminum flywheel. I may get a mustang plate to work with a chevy clutch disc. And some paint supplies. Variprime would be a good start.
True, But some times it is better to step up and use a proven product, and besides at 66 there is time better spent on other things. Bob
IMO... if it need not be sculptured to match the frame rail's contour, try using model A subfloor cross rails [3] for $75... angled up, flat top and angled down at the rear... trim the outside flange off from the wheel well back as the sub-rail gets narrower... the section you don't trim sticks outward and gives you something to attach the quarter panel to... if you have access to a brake you could make your own... $ ... go bob go !
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