The Official Hot Rod Thread

[RustyHornet]

Got the passenger doors wet sanded with 400 tonight on what I'm calling project "wake the dead". Should have it ready for paint this week.

 

[churchmouse]

I would like to see a pic of that when it is done.

 

[RustyHornet]

I would like to see a pic of that when it is done.

Will do. Paint will be on it within the next 2 weeks. Not sure what his plans are after that. He still has to get the roof covered, whole interior done, reseal the drivetrain, and the stereo. It will be at Slamology next June at Lucas Oil Raceway.

 

[RustyHornet]

Who wants to buy a Roadrunner? Some assembly required....

 

[churchmouse]

Who wants to buy a Roadrunner? Some assembly required....

I see a lot of drilled out spot welds.....

 

[RustyHornet]

I see a lot of drilled out spot welds.....

Not drilled, ground out. More noisy and more sparks, but much quicker and wastes less bits. Who doesn't like making noise and throwing sparks!?

 

[churchmouse]

Not drilled, ground out. More noisy and more sparks, but much quicker and wastes less bits. Who doesn't like making noise and throwing sparks!?

I used to.....not so much anymore...

 

[RustyHornet]

Ummmmm.....

1964 Chevy Impala

 

[ghitch75]

Ummmmm.....

1964 Chevy Impala

by the hole in the windshield i bet it don't have prefect interior....

 

[churchmouse]

Ummmmm.....

1964 Chevy Impala

2K my ass. What the hell are these idiots smoking. That turd is a total loss.

 

[RustyHornet]

2K my ass. What the hell are these idiots smoking. That turd is a total loss.

Lol. Kinda what I thought. It's a 4 door and we all know those are only good for the dog house, but well um that one won't exactly buff out.... Salvage title......

 

[Deene Vanmeter]

This is my latest project. 31 model a . Lot of progress done, but a lot of work left.

 

[Leadeye]

What's the story with salvage titles? I've heard banks won't loan money on them and insurance companies won't insure them really don't know how much this varies.

 

[churchmouse]

View attachment 50050 View attachment 50051 View attachment 50052 View attachment 50053 View attachment 50054 This is my latest project. 31 model a . Lot of progress done, but a lot of work left.

Are you going to box the rails...???

 

[Deene Vanmeter]

Are you going to box the rails...???

Done did it. Frame is currently ready for paint. Just need to recover some cash to get back on this project.

 

[churchmouse]

Done did it. Frame is currently ready for paint. Just need to recover some cash to get back on this project.

Sweet.

 

[Deene Vanmeter]

Just a reminder, the swap meet at Johnson County fairgrounds is this weekend in Franklin if anyone is interested

 

[churchmouse]

Just a reminder, the swap meet at Johnson County fairgrounds is this weekend in Franklin if anyone is interested

I have an HVAC project this weekend.
My Hot Rod is all laid out.
Drive train is in hand.
I have to decide what to do with the rear end.
I believe it is a drop out center. A posi and stronger bearing caps are an absolute must if I keep this rear end.
To replace it is well north of $4000 for everything. 12 bolt/brakes/control arms/etc.

The computer (comp cams) dyno puts my engine well north of 400 pony's so I am having my doubts about the T-350 unless I do a sprag and other key parts.

 

[RustyHornet]

Last nights work..



Working hard again tonight. Got the LF door and RR 1/4 done so far.

 

[churchmouse]

This is hard work.