Look what followed me home

[clipper]

submitted for your approval.... Low mileage- original california 4 speed car.
I am looking for some ideas where to go with this project. Gasser type of build.
Any pics available? Dont want to exactly copy an original, but get the feel of the era that these cars were run. Cages/engine/trans/paint any input would be great. I will be starting this project @the end of feb. So lets see what the board has to say.

 

[Bonehead]

You have a great start. Look at the gasser/altered thread for tons of great pictures.

 

[bob w]

I like the dual Continental Kit! Not enough rust either. I wouldn't know how to start with a car that clean. You're a lucky guy to have such a nice car to start with. I'm sure you'll do a great job on it.

 

[cycledog]

Looks like a fun project whatever you decide to do. I'm sure Gastrick can get all kinds of pictures for ideas. He owns a picture of every car ever made.

 

[donsrods]

Those are so cool looking........my vote is to do it as an A F/X car (factory experimental) I'd tub it out for slicks, put a cage in it, lightweight interior, either a 427 or 460 Ford engine, paint it up and decal the heck out of it. These things look great that way.

Here are some examples, not necessarily the same year, but the feeling is the same. BTW, put those front mags on the back and get some skinnies for the front.

Don

 

[timbo]

I love Comets and Falcons. Looks like a great start. Keep us posted on the build.
Tim

 

[Tripper]

Very sweet find!

Clipper,
Wow... great find!!! Back in tha day... had an older friend who owned a slot car track that hopped up his brand new '65 Cyclone (I was 16)... 1st car I ever saw do a wheelie out on the streets. I was immediately hooked on hot rodding! Can't wait to follow u're progress!!

BoB

 

[T2T]

You've got a great start there.............my son has been looking for something like that for some time now! Very nice. Keep us posted.

 

[chopper tom]

Sweet man!!!!Be nice if you could just clean it up and drive it like that for a while! Looks like it has some history as is!
If you hurry and wash it ,you can be ready for spring!

 

[4dr orphan]

"Simply put..........................there oughta' be a law".


I'm jealous.

Congrats!