1930 Chevy

Twisted Minis · Oct 18, 2008

I'm really not sure on terminology, so I'm not going to try to put it into a category. I'm, just going to build it the way I want to. I've been collecting parts for a while, and as soon as I get the cop car out of the shop I will have enough room to build my frame and get started. So, here's what I have for it right now.

I picked up the cowl and VIN plate. Im looking for doors so I don't have to make them.

I found a complete front end with 4 wheels and tires on craigslist. I know red wheels and whitewalls. They will probably end up black or graphite.

I have a drop axle, and some Super Bell steering stuffed under a shelf where I can't grab pictures.

Got a Ford 9" from a Versailles for free. Guy said he just wanted to see what I did with it. Going to swap the discs to my friend for his drums probably, and I may narrow it because its pretty wide at 63".

Twisted Minis · Oct 18, 2008

I bought a 39 Chevy dash because I thought it looked cool. Not sure if I will use it or not, but its at least cool to hang on the wall.

Wide 5 wheel adapters for the back.

My friend was building a 48 Jeep as a crawler, and decided to part it out instead. I got these re-popped WWII Jeep seats off of him, brand new.

I found a couple of 94s to use.

Throttle linkage, motor mount bushings, headlights..

Twisted Minis · Oct 18, 2008

I have a 72 Chevy inline 250 for it, and a TH350. I got them from the guy with the Jeep. He pulled them out for a big block. So I got some started on a lakes header for it this morning.

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Also got some chromoly rod ends for the 4-link and the wishbones.

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Thats it right now, but I should be started on a frame in a few weeks.

bob w · Oct 18, 2008

Nice parts! With your fabrication skills, I'm sure you can make doors if you have to.

Twisted Minis · Oct 18, 2008

Ya I have a bead roller I can make dies for to create the body line if I have to.

Bonehead · Oct 18, 2008

I already had a sneak peek, and I am still looking forward to seeing what comes from all these great parts.

Tripper · Oct 18, 2008

Wow!!!

Twisted,
Wow... looks like u got it goin' on & good luck findin' doors! Can't wait to see the progress... please keep s in da loop!

BoB

Youngster · Oct 19, 2008

When your looking for doors, include the truck doors in your search. they were the same as the passenger cowl you have.

Ron

sakustoms · Oct 19, 2008

Yo Seth. What's going on? I didn't know you were building a rod. That's cool. I know your skills so I am definitely gonna keep an eye on this build.

What kind of frame are you gonna build?

24dodge · Oct 19, 2008

Oakland doors will fit , I used them on my `32 pickup , probably wont help you much as they are as hard to find as chevy doors , but you might check other GM doors to see if they might work.

ratterman · Oct 19, 2008

defiantly gonna follow this build. I have watched many of your builds over at s-10forum so I'm sure this will be one nice rod with your fabrication skills.

Coffinmaker · Oct 19, 2008

Where..?

Where did you get your headlights from..? If I may ask..

Twisted Minis · Oct 19, 2008

sakustoms said:
Yo Seth. What's going on? I didn't know you were building a rod. That's cool. I know your skills so I am definitely gonna keep an eye on this build.

What kind of frame are you gonna build?

Yeah remember when I said I was going to be driving a roadster next year? Lol.

As for the frame, it will be pretty standard looking I guess. I have some 2x3 and 2x4 for the main rails, and will probably run some tube in the center for crossmembers. I want to run a Satchell link out back to match the low roll center of the front.

Twisted Minis · Oct 19, 2008

Coffinmaker said:
Where did you get your headlights from..? If I may ask..

I got them from The Hot Rod Company.

sakustoms · Oct 24, 2008

Twisted Minis said:
Yeah remember when I said I was going to be driving a roadster next year? Lol.

As for the frame, it will be pretty standard looking I guess. I have some 2x3 and 2x4 for the main rails, and will probably run some tube in the center for crossmembers. I want to run a Satchell link out back to match the low roll center of the front.

haha...... I figured you were gonna cut the roof off of Frank.. lol.. Sounds like you got this thing planned pretty good so I'll be sure to keep watching this build.

Twisted Minis · Oct 24, 2008

No, I need something new to drive while I build a new frame for Frank. This is what I came up with.

sakustoms · Oct 25, 2008

Twisted Minis said:
No, I need something new to drive while I build a new frame for Frank. This is what I came up with.

What happened to the Mustang?

Neverdun · Nov 15, 2008

Doors

I have at least one door possibly two. If you are still in need of them pm me .

Twisted Minis · Nov 26, 2008

PM sent. Thanks.

Classic_Crime_Inc · Nov 30, 2008

great picts!

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