I have a '31 ford custom roadster that I'm trying to make new again. I am currently a sophomore in college so I work on it when I can. I got the car at the beginning of this past summer. Lemme know what you think or if you have any suggestions. Thanks
Cool, I live in Chester also. I got the car from my uncle who had to move out of state and he couldn't take it with him. He was trying to get rid of it and I was really interested in taking it off his hands and keeping it in the family. The Flatty does turn over and its an Offenhauser intake.
looks like a pretty serious project for a college guy. you should really be studying. and money? hah! yer a college student. you aint got none. if ya do have some extra bread you'lle buy a six pack or a couple bottles of night train. free time to work on a hot rod? i think when i was in college i was pretty buzy chasing chicks. maybe you should pass that rod onto a guy(like me) that has nothin' better to do than work on stuff. of course in kiddin' man. work on the rod and keep it in the family. dont do drugs and stay in school....oh, it's college...yeah, do drugs. welcome to the board and the wild world of hot rods. and look for the TRASH A RAMA car show in richmond comin' up in oct. p.s. i was jokin' about doin' drugs.
Hey guys, I'm from Chesterfield and joined today. I'm slowly piecing together a mid 50s pickup. That's the first time I've hear about trashorama but I plan on going if I can get outta work.
That show looks like its gonna be awesome. I'll definitely try and make that. Hope to see you all there
Found an axle today at the junkyard, its out of an 80's econoline 150 van. It's 60" wide and its got a 5x5.5" lug pattern. I didn't buy it yet because I'm still not 100% sure if it's the best choice. I know I want that lug patten though so that it matches the front, what should I do? ps. the axle was only $95 w/o the drums.
Oh okay, I might go that route then and just get different drums, I didn't know you could do that. it would be cheaper and save me a lot of time and work pulling that other axle off the van, haha. Thanks DRuss
Thanks for the support everyone! It's cool to see this many people near where I live. nice rides everyone, they give me confidence to build mine up. p.s. Lstude, my uncle used to work at the aviation museum in your photo, haha, small world. good luck all, and thanks.
Welcome Mike. Your car reminds me of a MG. Hey Dave, I thought you said there weren't any car guys in Richmond. You all could get together and do some wrenching.
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