So, finally bit the bullet and bought another project. I have worked on 70's plus vehicles all my life (I'm 28) and always wanted something older but have never found anything that fit in my budget and I liked the look. Found a 51 Plymouth Cranbrook 2 door on craigslist and swooped it up. I know you guys love pics, so here they are! Alright, well that's done. The body is in really good shape, just a couple spots that need work. The engine/trans (flathead six and 3 speed on the column) are working wonderfully although I could probably out run it on foot. The brakes are the problem, they don't work. Left front locks up sometimes when I try to stop, sometimes not. I'm just going to bite the bullet and do a disc brake swap on the front and mess with the back to get them functioning and drive it for a while like that. Then... While I am driving it as is I will be buying a long bed s10, tearing the body off, bagging it and doing a 5.3/4l60E swap out of a 2000+ chevy/gmc truck. Pull body off the 51 frame, complete rewire and channel the body over the s10 frame. When I am done it "should" handle like a newer s10, run like a scalded dog and look like I'm driving Miss Daisy. Sorry I'm so long winded, but once I start it's hard to stop!
Welcome to the H.A.M.B. Your car looks nice and solid, The frame swap is a big project and pretty involved so take your time and make sure your wheel base is correct and it will come out great. Have fun with it!
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