"old school" project

[d_day87]

so here's my newest project, it's a 1960 chevy bel air fo-do that has been in the family since it was brand new. it's gonna be a rat rod project, keeping the original 283 with the powerglide transmission. it's definately been a long time coming for this car to be back on the road, seeing as how it's been sitting for over 20 years. i'll keep everyone updated as it slowly progresses. :goodjob:

[Nismo]

Dont turn that into a ratrod dumbass. Restore it.

[BKgen®]

b*tchin'. can't wait to see progress pics....

didn't you say the motor still ran?

[d_day87]

b*tchin'. can't wait to see progress pics....

didn't you say the motor still ran?


yes sir, i'm still gonna pull it out and rebuild it though.

and to nismo, why would i be a dumbass for rattin' it out? i mean, i've seen plenty of nice cars than this rat rodded.

[Nismo]

yes sir, i'm still gonna pull it out and rebuild it though.

and to nismo, why would i be a dumbass for rattin' it out? i mean, i've seen plenty of nice cars than this rat rodded.


Cause this car seems that its body isnt in bad condition. The paint even looks decent in a few places.

[d_day87]

Cause this car seems that its body isnt in bad condition. The paint even looks decent in a few places.


no the body isn't too bad, paint is definately no good. it's going to be a mild rat rod i should say, just in case i wanna go back to stock i can and restore it the right way.

[FasTech]

Well since you claim its been in the family since brand new, I'd figured you would want to Restore it... But its your car and decision! Me personally, I'd find something in way worse condition to start a "Rat Rod" project, since that is the whole idea... Something rusted up and such. But G/l on it and keep us updated.

[d_day87]

yes this was my great grandfather's fishing car, and like i said, it's not gonna be out of control chopped top, chanelled body, shaved out suicide doors rat rod. just mildly done a nice suede black, with gloss white roof, pinstiping, lake pipes along with some suspension mods.

[Nismo]

^ Yeah Im with Fast-Tech. I wouldnt Radrod a car thats in that good of condition. Its worth way less rodded out.

[BKgen®]

build it for yourself. it's your project, build it how you want to.

[d_day87]

build it for yourself. it's your project, build it how you want to.

:cheers: and everyone else, i'm not worried about the value of the car, i'm not planning on getting rid of the car... ever. i'm planning on keeping the car in the family, just like it has been for the last 48 years.

[5thgcelica]

rust bucket!


with it sitting on the ground like that for 20 years. yeah. you're lookin at some serious rust in the floor.

nothing like a good project though to keep you busy. keep us updated

[mushroom_toy]

Clean and polish all the chrome, flat it out and end of thread/story. XD

[BKgen®]

obviously a wagon, BUT.... :yes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/draglinkscc/100_5369.jpg

[mushroom_toy]

I know yours inst a wagon but:

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/2336000-2336999/2336571_31_full.jpg

[mushroom_toy]

Damn brandon you beat me too it lol.

[4uh8ers]

Thats gonna be sick no matter what. I say keep the body like it is, and get the motor running strong, and throw on some sick wheels on it. Kinda rat rod.

[WalkS]

Nice! Can't wait to see more updates.
Your pictures are pretty good!

[larossa9]

do what you want but i personally would do as little as possible to get it in running condition i like the barn fresh look with choppy paint a bit dirty

[d_day87]

tibby pants and mushy, that's basically how it's gonna look when done, i'm still debating putting it on air as of right now.

JDM- thanks man, i'll post interior pics soon

[mushroom_toy]

Woot.

[SouthrnStyle]

Very sick cant wait to see it ratted

[d_day87]

Very sick cant wait to see it ratted

thanks man