31 Chevy 5 window find, is it worth it?

I would go for it. The old Chevys are a tough build but everybody does not have one. I'm working on a 32 sedan and I'm learning a lot. It's slow and steady for me, figured 4-5 years to complete mine. I'm going to use a IFS in mine just do your home work as I did and you can run your front fenders without any modifcation to them.

 

junkyardroad

Hey don't quit it looks like your getting close. Get back out there and go to work.

 

[QUOTE I was already thinking I would'nt take that front suspension even if he offered.[/QUOTE]
I hope your not thinking you can just put that body on a s-10 frame and be driving in a few weeks.

 

I would p***. I Know you want gain some experience and have an experience, but I think this would be a BAD experience. There are other cars out there. If you have the patience for a 5 year build, (maybe you do and maybe you don't) use some of it to find a better car that you can still learn on, but not get in over your head. Unless you want to be carpenter AND a welder, I would keep on looking. There's a reason that car dropped 2K.

 

Building an early thirties Chevy for a first build is a challenge as everyone has said. I have a close friend that has been building cars for over 30 years and I couldn't have got to where I am without him. The project I thought would take me two years is now five but well worth it. I've replaced all the wood in my 33 Chevy with steel. It's been a great experience and I hope it'll be on the road this summer. If you can stand waiting that long to go for your first ride, $2000 isn't a bad price. Good luck and let us know if you need some help.

 

You might want to check this thread out.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323303

 

x2 ditto turbo.(swarm aint the word!) .Im a 40+ year body man ,car seems like a good deal,......... but...(as those in the know,have suggested also) a chevy is definitly not for a beginner with no one to guide him a little at least ...in my humble opinion , you'd be much better off with a steel car/truck/ Then Im 98% sure he can, in time , geterdone (welding cl*** is a must) regardless .... what vehice you get,my friend...........just sayin Any way ...Welcome Newbie... And good luck L.B.

 

Step far, far away from that project. You'll end up with well over $2K of s**** metal before you'll know it! Anyone notice how they strapped that body down to the bed of the trailer? They've got 2" ratchet straps around the A and B pillars, and they look TIGHT! I bet there isn't anything left of that body structure, to keep the entire body from being racked when it was strapped down. At best, this is a body-man's worst or best nightmare, depending how you look at it! If you're getting paid by the hour, you'll have income for a year! By the job, you're screwed!

 

Thanks for that link II Funny. Yeah I haven't made up my mind yet but am waiting for something else to pop up. I would love finding a roller in good condition but they are always out of my price range. Might just have to keep saving.

 

for your first project, no experience. i wouldnt do it, you would end up with a bad experience. you would be out in alot of money. besides if it was a good deal the project would have sold along time ago. just my 2 cents

marco

 

Here is my (first hot rod) 1928 chevy when I bought it for $735 off ebay less than 1 year ago.

(Then I sold the motor and other parts I didnt need, so my "cost" is now less than $735)

However, I see now its a ****P LOAD of work, and $$$$, and I pray I dont get burned out before its done.......

if you're the type of guy who can work on a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle, and all the pieces are one color!, and you never get bored of it, then you should be ok

 

If that is the one here locally on craigslist...I would P***. From the pics it looks like it is hammered. For your first project, I think that this might be a little too big a leap. I would suggest finding something that is a little more complete, maybe even a rough driver. That way you can gain some skills, and still have a car to drive...instead of a pile of pieces to stare at.

 

I'm building a '31 Chevy and wouldn't do it again...Like it has been said...too much time invested to git er done!!
BUT...it won't be another Model A or '32 Ford !!!

 

I started like this. Just have to break off everything into smaller projects.