Hi guys! Thanks for hosting this forum - this looks like a fantastic resource. I'm building a 57 for the first time, and started with the idea that I'd do a minor refresh and drive it as it was, mostly... and the closer I looked, the more I realized it would never be a reliable safe car without going deeper...
The end goal is a clean, great-driving hot rod, and I plan to drive the snot out of this thing (except winter salt season!) as a second vehicle semi-daily driver. So - functionality is important, reliability is critical. And coolness is a must.
I need help with rebuilding the suspension, first - we've got the frame out, stripped, sandblasted, and epoxy primered - now it's time for a transmission crossmember, updated engine mounts, and rebuilding all the suspension - probably upgrading with better parts, because it seems like that makes more sense than rebuilding the OEM stuff, considering bang for the buck. Money is limited, but I will spend where necessary to get a good, fun to drive hot rod. There's no point in spending SOME money to hate driving this car, and wish I had gone a little slower and spent a few dollars more. But, no open checkbook stuff...
Would LOVE to hear ideas and your experience - and I'll plan to go read and ask questions in the tech forums. Thanks again for putting this forum together!
The end goal is a clean, great-driving hot rod, and I plan to drive the snot out of this thing (except winter salt season!) as a second vehicle semi-daily driver. So - functionality is important, reliability is critical. And coolness is a must.
I need help with rebuilding the suspension, first - we've got the frame out, stripped, sandblasted, and epoxy primered - now it's time for a transmission crossmember, updated engine mounts, and rebuilding all the suspension - probably upgrading with better parts, because it seems like that makes more sense than rebuilding the OEM stuff, considering bang for the buck. Money is limited, but I will spend where necessary to get a good, fun to drive hot rod. There's no point in spending SOME money to hate driving this car, and wish I had gone a little slower and spent a few dollars more. But, no open checkbook stuff...
Would LOVE to hear ideas and your experience - and I'll plan to go read and ask questions in the tech forums. Thanks again for putting this forum together!
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