Projects UnderAge Traditional Shoebox Build.

So it begins,

A few years ago at the age of 14, I was very fortunate to run across this chopped shoebox for sale in AUSTIN Texas. Just to prod my Dad I said in a joking manner, "Wouldn't that be cool to build on" his response was, "your crazy". About 2 weeks later the car was bought and found a new home in our home shop. Best Dad in the world, like EVER.

At the age of 17 now.
I have been working part time buying and selling parts and cars for the past few years to stock pile my money. Now I "kinda" have enough dough to throw around at the car. I have traveled around finding some key parts to make it a pre-62 Rod, 4 inch crank, 1957 ford 9", my Grandfathers 50 Mercury steering wheel thats been loaned to me. The list goes on and on. Honestly, I enjoyed the adventures with my Dad more than actually getting the parts I needed. Anyways..

I bought a solid 4dr shoebox for the frame, engine, and tranny. With the intention of swapping my chopped body onto a finished running, driving, stopping chassis. Thats what I am working towards now.

Just a few pictures..




In the wee hours I started a welding project that turned into a fully fledged mini bike build.



I'll get some updates on prgress goin soon!

 

This thing is going to look sick when your done. Good luck man!

 

Good for you! All the work and time spent will surely pay off in the end.

 

good job, shits looking tight.

 

go on and get some lol

 

Rad start for a first car!

 

You are one lucky kid to have such a cool dad. Your on the right track with that shoebox.

 

Killer ride, you are you coming down for Lone Star?

 

Excellent beginning man!!

 

Awesome. All the luck. Have fun...be careful...and have fun.

 

cool ride, Dad, shop & bike - get going on the Shoebox or might end up like me getting things ready to sell my chopped '51 Coupe project that have been working on now and then for close to 3 years.

 

Looks like a good start, keep us posted!!!

 

Nice ride - looks like a great start .

 

sweet ride . its great, DAD TIME .

 

rock on man cool car and groovy mini bike to

 

Good luck with your build.

 

Welcome to the shoebox club.. It's gets under your skin

 

Cool!! Hanging with your dad and old cars is the best. You're lucky, I just picked up my first shoe and I'm 21!

 

Damn nice start! You're both lucky, dad and son.

 

Cool as f@%k!!!

 

Lookin good, best of luck with it!!

 

I worked with my dad on my first Shoebox, and I loved it. Just started my second, and he's mainly watching from the sidelines while he tinkers on his own project. You'll make some great memories, guaranteed.

 

Very nice start!

 

Very cool! Good luck with the build!

 

Not to much progress. Shot some diesel down the cylinders the engine is free that is a plus!

Its an 8RT flathead or at least the heads are, kinda looks like somebody swapped a truck motor into this car awhile ago. Not to sure yet.







Strange Agent working for his pay!


Back at our shop in the back.




Probably dig in deeper this weekend!

 

I'm glad to see the young guns coming along. teaching the young to build traditional cars is a great way to preserve Hot Rodding the way we love it. thanks for keepping the tradition going youn man. You make us all proud.....

 

very very nice good luck with the build cheers

 

Not Sure what this kid will cost me but he's worth every penny!

Dad

 

hahaha overtime on the job you need the green

 

Proof positive there is hope for the future!
Great work!