Projects First Build, 1940 Chevy Coupe

Thanks for the kind words and also the advice on the fule filter.

 

DO NOT drive it with the 700r4 mis-adjusted. It can ruin the trans in very few miles. Get someone to help you with this, someone who has done it before.

 

Thank you for the advice!!!

 

It seems that some of the plans that I have for my car don't fit in to the traditional theme for this web site because a couple of my plans are too modern. I have had two threads deleted. I wasn't trying to offend anyone.
I came to this web site because everytime I did a Google search on an idea I had or for information I wanted to gain, the HAMB would always show up in the search results. I enjoyed reading others posts about their ideas and questions, giving advice and opinions. I realized that this web site had members that were very knowledgeable and experienced and could help a first time builder like myself, so I joined.
And the short time I have been a member I have truly enjoyed sharing my car, ideas, plans, asking questions and getting feedback. I felt like I had joined a special Brotherhood.
But then a couple people read of my plans and these plans included a few modern features. These purists then commented that my plans were not a traditional build and that I should change my plans. I was even told that I should find another website. Wow, what a slap in the face! Couldn't these few people have ignored the few modern things I wanted to do and offer advice on the traditional aspects I wanted to do? What a nice way to promote the love of old cars and dampen the enthusiasm of a first time builder. I would think people would be happy another person has obtained a classic old car and wants to rebuild it regardless if that persons plans call for a few modern items.
Classic American cars will always be around. As a teenager I loved the muscle cars, the street rods, and anything that was old and being customized. But look at todays youth. The vast majority of kids and young adults today are into the foreign cars with all their bolt on items. The majority are not interested in old cars, be it a traditional classic, hot rod, street rod, or even a muscle car. As the old breed dies off, who will replace them? To have people comment like they did to me does not promote the love of old cars. Good thing I'm older. But what if I was an 18 year old kid that had the opportunity to buy an old car and posted my plans on here and the plans included a few non traditional items. Comments like I received would have killed the kids enthusiasm and he would probably go buy a rice car and bolt on crappy after market items.
I wonder, how many members here have a truly 100% traditional custom or traditional hot rod? Take a poll, I believe the results would be shocking.
Yes, I'm pissed, but, my spirit or enthusiasm has not been dampened. I will rebuild my dads car, and the only way I'll change my plans is because I want too.
So I am taking the advice of one of the people who said I should go to a different web site. This is unfortunate for me because the VAST majority of the members here that have commented on my posts have helped me. To you, I thank you for your advice, suggestions, and insight. You truly have been helpful. I know, I know, there are a few in every crowd. But to have two of my threads deleted and the comments I received, well, that doesn't make me feel very welcome here. In fact, this post will probably be deleted not long after I post it because it will offend someone. People can't stand to hear the truth. Be that as it may, I want to again thank everyone for their help. Watch the magazine in a few years because your going to see my car in one of the. Good luck to everyone and goodbye.

Bill Blust Jr.

 

Bill, don't let a few shitheads ruin this site for you. It'll be worth it in the long run. We're working on a '40 coupe like yours. One thing I would like to offer. Don't mess with the headlights, they're what makes a '40 the one year car that it was. You'll get used to the ugly.

 

And the are ugly.......lol. The buckets stick out so far it gives it a bug eyed look. But my final decision will be awhile in the making. My first priority is the front end suspension, steering, and brakes. The car is good on the entire drive train. That is with the carb adjustment and setting the throttle valve cable properly. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Members like you and others who have PMed me are the reason I joined this site. Thanks again.

 

By the way, would love to see pics of your car and hear your ideas and plans for it. With me being a first time builder I might like your ideas better. My ideas come from all the many years of car magazines I have bought. I dont even know if my ideas are practicle.

 

Bill, pretty fortunate that you were able to not only find your dad's car, but also to find it with an owner willing to let it go back to you. Whatever direction you're going with it, I'm glad you have the opportunity to do so in the first place, you'll enjoy every minute - and have a connection to your dad with each one that ticks by.

Good luck!

James

 

James, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world! The body has some rust (very little), doors and trunk deck need adjusted, but it is in great shape for still having the same paint my dad had sprayed 38 years ago. I believe it was ment for me to find my dads car. Thanks for the encouraging words.

Bill