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Did you check out the VCCA site? There's a bunch of great guys there that may be able to help. I think you may need more than a few weeks to...
As 38Chevy454 suggested, I'd try to find something that matches the bolt pattern of your front. An early 80's Monte Carlo/ El Camino rear is the...
I'd say join the National Woodie Club, get the plans to build a Model A Woodie and then adapt them to whatever chassis/cowl you have. Even if you...
What will you being using the wood for? Framing or will this be just a decorative touch? For my Chevy, we used Ash for the framing and Oak for...
Join the Nat'l Woodie Club and get the plans. It's a great club with a neat monthly magazine featuring owner cars, etc. Even if you decide to go...
You've got a really beautiful car there. It would be stunning in a real dark blue....I know you didn't ask, but....IMO a Chevy of this vintage...
Here are a couple of pictures of one I had: Not in the best shape, but... http://public.fotki.com/29woodie/1930-chevrolet-parts/1868685.html...
As everyone is suggesting, level your frame and build on it. That's how we built our woodie...We started with the frame rails, then mounted the...
You might want to start by joing the National Woodie Club. There's bound to be someone close who can help you. The club has plans for the Model...
ECI has kits--even 6 lug kits--that are made for the early Chevrolet. I've had no problems with my kit; there are a few others on this board who...
You could check out The Filling Station: http://www.fillingstation.com/
Check out Speedway, I'm pretty sure they have a model t to 3 hole steering wheel adapter. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/T-Bucket-Parts.html
Hopefully Normbc9 will be able to give you some pointers. As far as I know, there isn't any modern trans that will simply bolt up. I thought I...
You can either have them re-silvered or vacuum aluminized. Here is a link to a discussion on the VCCA site about this:...
I like the color. It'll be neat to see it all come together!
I'm bolting on the rebuilt carb that came in a box with my engine(1971 Chevy Nova 250) and am trying to figure out where the various lines attach....
Normbc9, what steering setup have you used? That's one nice looking car!
I think you'll find you will need to change your steering. Maybe you could move the box back toward the cab and lengthen your drag link. I'm...
It's been pretty slow going but I finally decided on tube-type crossmembers from Chassis Engineering for both the 250 engine and the nv3500...
Have you checked in with the VCCA? http://www.vcca.org/ The guys on the chat forum there are always willing to help. The Filling Station...
The dash is from a '29. You've got a downdraft carb--first available in '32, so...It looks like a happy mix. Have fun!
If you are committed to running an original rear end (which are known as having weak axles...) try posting an ad in the "Parts wanted" section of...
Have you checked the Vintage Chevrolet Club? Go to http://vcca.org/forum/ and you can post an ad in the parts wanted section.
The RJH-08 Carter has a vertical standpipe that was originally made of zinc alloy which is a vital part of the main metering circuit. If this...
Sounds like alot of fun to me. I had dreams of driving my Woodie across the country when we were building it. A trip to PA and a few to Maine...
I think plym49 is on to something: "Note that a common failure on these cars is the pigtail wire that goes in from the points to the coil. The...
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