Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body / The Old Chrome Coupe

Yup, you’re an “Overnight Sensation”!

 

Would appreciate that as well.

 

I have never figured out how guys built these hot rods in the 50’s and 60’s. In 72 when I got a real on my own first job, I was making $3.00/hr. I lived paycheck to paycheck, paying my trailer note, lot rent, etc. wasn’t much left for a hot rod.

 

Understand Neal is the consummate scrounger with lots of experence and hot rod contacts. He will find valuable parts at a swap meet other people walked by. As a plus he learned a lo from his father.

 

They didn't call my dad "low buck Chuck" for nothin...

 

I think cool build ,,
Not my $$
But I would say there @ least 20 k
In chrome , No matter out of pocket $,
Trade or bargaining,
I have less then that in my 5w , but if you add up $ over 50 yrs parts from other projects and collecting trading around 40 ,
Not including labor .

 

Good things take time!