need ideas for my new billet street rod roadster project

Picked this original steel roadster and duece frame up from a friend for a good price...I'm going for late 50's look i'm thinking...I need ideas. My only plans so far is its going to be a highboy, running blackwalls with steelies and caps. I'm debating on the motor because I have access to a 331 Caddy OR an old rocket motor. Frame has been pinched already to fit the body

 

Dude you got some nice stuff there,,,the billet axle is cool..lol

 

very nice, ive been thinking the Olds is underused motor. speed parts seem cheaper, from what ive seen.

 

That looks like a good start. When are you comming to Sac.?

 

I'll be there in two weeks. I'll call you guys and we'll have to hook up.

 

The old Olds ? made a ton of power.
They worked well in stock ski boats,only for awhile though.
My uncle had one,455 jet deal.
Started knocking & shut it off before it ate itself.
Those Olds' engines are powerfull units!

 

I saw an independant front suspension that looks almost like a straight axle front end but with coil overs that would be a good start and some 22" wheels with rubber bands stretched around them.

Really though, it looks like a good start.

 

Whose hemi headers are those?

I'd go with the Olds since the parts are quite a bit cheaper. Also, because I'd like to buy the 331 Cad off ya...

 

Those are my friends Hemi headers...i've got some header flanges for a 392 if you want them.

 

Looks like a killer start Thomas! I would go with the Olds motor, or you could just suck it up and get a Hemi!

 

Yeah, just use that 392 you got!

 

Looks cool man, your are going to have a blast with that.

 

You will need matching lawn chairs.

 

funny cleatus...haha I'm going to have paint on the 39 chevy in the next 60 days....pics to come

 

Sounds good see ya then.scott

 

Thomas, looks great. I like Rockets, but I think Caddy's are the coolest motors ever. Just my opinion. Hope to see you this weekend. If you make it by the shop on Saturday (earlyish), you can see the interior Sean just finished up in Boyd's car for the Power Tour before it leaves.
I've also got an Edmunds 2x2 that would look nice on a caddy if you go that route.

 

you should make a billet body for that frame then you can give me the crappy sheet metal one. everyone knows those suck now.