It's time!!! I'm gonna push the 33 into the garage and start. This is the one that was pushed into the street and abandoned on a Chicago street recently. ( I got a receipt from the owner). Turns out the guy is a former member of my club. Anyway, after new floors, I'll lower the lid and section the trunk so the rear window stays the same size. A sub-frame and Olds V8 driveline, and as many 50's Olds parts that I can use in the interior. The body and wood are really nice, maybe 90%. I'm gonna try to save the kid's sidewalk-chalk flames. I'll have it at the next Pile-up. The problem: I want to use the original type headlight stands, which are like a big "Y". Anybody know where to get some? I made the mistake of telling the Olds retorers that was going to Rod it. They are very tall and mount on the frame horns and form a Y at the top. I also need a running Olds drive-line. I may run my 408 sbc for a while 'til more dough comes in. Also, anyone know what wheels fit this car? A fast check looks like 5 on 4-3/4 with a 2-3/4 center hole. There are nice 17" artilleries on the front with brand new Denmans tires, but I may have to use the stock rear for a short time. The fun begins!
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