new build

[DougnDog]

Hey Guys
I'm back like a bad penny Thought I'ed share my new build with you all.
moved into my own place last month, from my daughters house. she's doing all right after her Cancer treatments, ( some of you remember my posts last year) been showing my Rod at some local car show's. getting a lesson on car show 101 BIG $$$ MONEY$$$ wins almost every time. I might of gotted my feelings hurt if it had not been for my win at my first show (and last win) just kidding ...met a lot of nice guys and gals. well heres my new project. 51 Ford been chopped pretty good job but needs some finsh work. took a hit on the rear it'll be my starting point on this car. plan on putting a s10 front clip on her and a Ford or Chevy moter in it.

 

[DougnDog]

lots of body work to be done going to open the rear wheel wells, and do a custom trunk bottom half will be part of the body and only the top half will open. Had one as a kid never got to do much to it before going into the Navy. so this one will take me back almost 50 yrs, should be fun.I'll keep you all up on my progress Doug

 

[rockb1]

Looks like a heck of a start! keep us updated

 

[Gastrick]

Cool custom project. Also, good to hear your daughter is doing well. If you are not going to use those DeSoto grill teeth, you could probably recover some good coin for them.

 

[Bonehead]

Another sweet build.

 

[DougnDog]

thanks guys i'll keep in touch

 

[DougnDog]

Well I'm well on my way now, picked up a engine/trans on Sat. been watching it on craigs list for about 6 weeks now it was offered for $700. but I was able to get for $450. Its a 283 out of a 67 Chevelle told it ran great. they did a swap for a 350/350 combo. it complete from yoke to air cleaner to fan to oil pan it even has the head pipes on it.
Im going to sell/swap the intake, exaust,and all the smog pump parts as a package hopefuly to someone who wants a peroid specific Calif engine. I want to run 3-2s. or 6-1s you guys may laugh but I like my Ball&ball carbs on my rod so much I may set up 6 of them on this engine, six 1 barrels would look cool we'll see anyway catch you all on my next post
Doug