i don't personally know how to do it, but you CAN bullitproof a banjo. IF YOU'VE GOT THE MONEY. it ain't cheap. you can put 9" ford axles in them as well as some other mods that will strengthen them up. i'm sure that there are folks on here that can do it or tell you how or tell you who can do it. the folks in idaho (can't remember the name right now) who make the open drive conversions can do it i think. i'm sure there are plenty of others. i never even considered it, 'cause if it costs half as much as i've heard then i can't afford it.
[ QUOTE ] bone stock good running 49 Dodge:$1,300 wheels and tires:$300 paint,sheet metal, bondo,and everything else it took to change a stock 4-door into a chopped convertible:$100 cut down windshield:$150 rear bag setup:$500 mexican blanket interior:$12.00 having more fun draggin around in a $2,500 car ,then all the goldchainers in their $10,000+ cars: priceless [/ QUOTE ] This is the best...heh
one more time. slamchop did you sell the plymouth? I came to your house and looked at that months ago.
[ QUOTE ] hehe - that's funny - small world -- you're right with the salt for you the complete car [/ QUOTE ] Yeup,i can tell a South Fl.Rot bucket a mile away,they rot from the TOP down,before your floors go on an old car here you have a convertable even tho it didn't start that way or you didn't even want one LOL,you guys did a awesome job on that one.You Europeans seem to revamp cars that we lazy Americans would just part out,you guys have mucho respect from me
[ QUOTE ] Why dont you fuck off. If you came here to bust my balls, go some where else. I was already initiated remember. If you come in here and make one stupid remark like that you obviously have nothing to teach me. Go hate on some one else. And I've built plenty of rides I'm sorry this is just going to be my first pre 60's rod...so bust my balls for being a newbie you gotta learn somehow. I'm willing to learn but at least I'm not Ignorant, trying to turn someone elses thread into a rant thread. You ben hangin round germ to long... [/ QUOTE ] Why dont you join the POOR BOYS, they are in your town. you can learn the CHEAP SHOT punch and build yourself a LOWRIDER.....or a late model SPORT TRUCK on BAGS........ FAG GERM
[ QUOTE ] Prolly had between $2500 and $2800 in this...maybe a little less.. [/ QUOTE ] Why do I like this truck so much? Nice...whoever you are. Adam
Before I traded the Buick away....I had about 2,200 purchase price......about 1,400 in the econo nailhead rebuild.and maybe another 1,200 total in body work. That included patch panels, bondo paint and misc costs etc etc.
I really dont have too many. I might be able to scrounge another somwhere. If yer interested...I'll try and find some more pics of it. Mike
Yeeeeeeeeeuh, G-Slice, alls this one costed was 4 sawzall blades! And its SUPA fast now, you can lift the rear end off the ground with one hand! Jus like da FOWTY's, BRO!
Here's the '23 Dodge we have about $2500 in it now, but the motor was a donor destin for the core pile (runs great), It was the new chasis parts, tire, tank, radiator we bought that pushed the price up. Lots of help from great friends... This photo taken after Paso this year with freshly belched oil splatter on the firewall and cowl, mmmm.
.and ZAPATO punched 170 louvres and to think it started to be about a 40 louver job, then the job and friendship grew equally.
Gave 1800 for the '55 wagon, 1500 for the car, 300 to haul. 3500 for a friends '76 TA he used for drag racing. Parted the TA out on ebay with the exception of the front sub, engine, trans and rearend for the wagon and so far have gotten 3200 back. Still have a lot more parts to sell. New parts bought so far, alum. fuel cell & radiator, steering column, wheels and tires come to 1600. Now I wonder why I haven't done them all this way.
Im about $1300 into my 29' Roadster Pick up and it's almost done. Should finish it off for $2000.. I'll post some pictures once I get the film developed..
My goal was/is to have the shoebox on the road for $5000... Canadian!... which is about $182.57 US, isn't it? The fact that it's not on the road is an entirely different (and frustrating) matter.
1956 Pontiac sedan delivery - $75.00 (1988) rebuilt 57 Chevy rearend - $700.00 (1990) rebuilt b & b 350 c/w complete BDS 6-71, redone TH 350, bought from a divorce settlement - $1100.00 (1993) 55 Laurentian parts car for bumper, odds & ends - $100.00, then sold parts on ebay for $800.00 US, so -$700 or so. rust free 56 front sheet metal, along with a completely rebuilt 56 frame and drivetrain - $225.00 last fall. This is going to be a low buck toy that I might just yank the animal motor out of yet for another project. That will cut the total down even more, as I have a good running 305 th200 here I got for $200. This car is one of 1583 ever built. There is little to no rust in the body, some dents. It is my long term project. so... total about $1500.00 or so. Comments??
[ QUOTE ] Here's the '23 Dodge we have about $2500 in it now, but the motor was a donor destin for the core pile (runs great), It was the new chasis parts, tire, tank, radiator we bought that pushed the price up. Lots of help from great friends... This photo taken after Paso this year with freshly belched oil splatter on the firewall and cowl, mmmm. [/ QUOTE ] I'd love to get one of those and drop in a slant six
so far my truck owes me NZ$520 and hope fully i'll ahve the thing running for around NZ$5k which is about US$2500 also can i ref this shit slinging match - cracks me up - i've had enough ring experience that i can sort em out if it gets out of hand
[ QUOTE ] I just must not be looking in the right places, or talking to the right people. I have talked to a few "car guys" here who have built their share of rides, and they have told me that it's going to be impossible for me to build a modified for under 10K... I know all about tex smith's "dollar per pound" car, but he's been in the scene for decades, and has tons of leads and hook-ups and just plain ol' experience and can do that...and many of you here have shown that it's possiblem many times over to build a fun and awesome looking ride on a budget...any grizzled rodding geniuses in the phoenix area willing to show a stupid kid a thing or two? [/ QUOTE ] buy tex smiths chassis book ..educate yourself, dont be afraid to ask questions of those that know fundamentals and are scroungers, learn how to weld good, if your after a beater and not a top shelf car it is possible to cut 75% off that 10k mark ...we are talking used and junk yard everything though...dont skimp on safty new brakestuff and steering parts should be a must.. .basic frame and body on a modifid is nothing more than sedan(or whatever remains) chassis is usally tubing or A frame cheep cheep....start scroungin
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