newbie from so cal

[cperry2704]

hey fellas...my name is chris, im from san diego and new to the whole rod scene!
i have been into desert toys for along time, and have took on the interest of rat and hot rods.
i just picked up my first project car last week, its a '24 buick (pretty much complete minus engine, trans, and interior) just not sure if i got in over my head!
i can fabricate,weld and grind so thats no problem!

any hints or advice would be great!!!

i plan on chopping maybe channeling to get it lower, i already have a 350 and a 700r i believe, also putting a roof and floor back on her. removing all fenders and hood

chris

 

[moronthethrottle]

Welcome to RRR perry! It looks like you have a nice solid piece to start digging in to.

 

[Ratcrazy]

Welcome RRR Chris.

Yep too much to start with, just send it on to North Carolina...........

No really to got a good project there and looks like some good metal. I would lose the rear doors and move the rear forward. Lose the finders and hood. Now have fun!!!!!!!

 

[cperry2704]

yea i have been pricing cars for awhile, and when i saw this for 500 i didnt want to let it get away, all the metal i want to keep is solid, i kinda like the suicide doors on the rear, and would like to keep em if possible

 

[rockb1]

Man looks like a nice project. I have always like the look of those old Buicks.
Welcome to RRR

 

[Gastrick]

Welcome to RRR cperry2704. I don't think that you are in over your head since you can weld, grind, and fabricate. There's another member here working on an early Buick over in the builds section.

 

[wrecker55]

nice project, soon as the snow melts you can get started

 

[Bonehead]

Does that one have the weird quarter elptical type set up with a full spring on the back? I have a pile of old Buick parts myself. You should have a great time with what you have to start with.

 

[cperry2704]

yes mine looks like the same set up with springs on all four corners (very heavy duty) and also has all the same brake levers throughout the middle of the frame, and still has the old skool round shock type things using the webbing straps (man how technology has changed!!!)

 

[dmw56]

Welcome to RRR. Nice project. Those old Buicks had frames and suspensions that could support a Tank.

 

[glenn33]

Nice project...Welcome.

 

[BruceR&C]

Welcome to RRR, cperry. Nice looking start on your project.