Thread: 36 Chevrolet Low Cab build suggestions?

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Wow. I never expected to get such a great response back everyone! Thanks for the welcome. Now I have to figure out what to start a thread as? In the Hot rod section I guess under "36 Chevy Low Cab build" or should I sectionalize it as "Tire fitment"? I'll try to start a thread tonight or tomorrow. Still trying to figure out where to start.

First and foremost, the style. I really grew up watching the Pro Street cylce and love the way they look but reality dictates to me that I will go more toward a daily driver as that is my goal. This truck will replace my stab at a rice burner race car. 2004 RX8. The car is great and really fast but for me its hard to replace the style of the older cars, and of coarse, that wonderfull sound of a lopey cam at near idle. So, this truck will be a mild hot rod, with most likely a LS1 with LS6 induction, looking to achieve 400hp or so with a modern tranney (4L60E), the typical boxed frame with tubular X-member, and don't forget the Flowmasters (love that sound), ending with most likely a 9" with discs at the rear. I decided to retain the fenders (cant stand the thought of slinging mud during the rain) and the hood with side skirts. I will be removing the crank out windshield due to fear of water leaks (opinions?). I have found that the little fendered vehicles of the late 20's and 30's have limited tire clearance if you want it close to the ground (tire size opions?). I have seen staggered 14" front and 15" rears done on cars but can't find any pictures of the trucks. I also somewhat like the new big wheel low profile look but not to the extreme that I have seen. I'm thinking that I would like about 4.5" of tire above both the front and back rims. It would seem to be a nice medium between the low profile look and the tall profile look. What do you think? I'm thinking 15X8's with 205/55/r15's on the front and 17X9.5's with 255/45/r17's on the rear. I will be getting the 2" wider rear fiberglass fenders (I'm told I should go with the fiberglass fenders as the ductile strength of the factory fenders will give me trouble with cracks from flopping). I found a place that sells them much cheaper than most of the other places but I know little about them. Be-Bops-glassworks. Anyone know anything about them? I have finally chosen a front end I believe I can trust from Street Rod Engineering. The Ultra-ride is more expensive, but these people have been very helpfull in answering my questions and I guess I just feel comfortable with them.

I guess that all for now. I'm sure I'll think of more.

Does anyone have a suggestion about what and which section I should start a thread under? "36 Chevrolet Low Cab Build suggestions"? "Big wheel/low profile versus classic Small wheel/tall profile"?

I would just continue this thread, and incorporate into it any updates or questions that come along during the build. If you look at my thread on Project $ 3K, I have had it up and running for a year and a half, and keep adding to it as I have more to post. You could repost on that thread anytime and reopen it to discussion. Just a suggestion.

However, you will have to watch out for people like friendly old Uncle Bob, he will post some pin up pictures now and then on it for you.

Don

Lot of laughs. Who is Uncle Bob and just what does he post?

Thanks Don, I will keep this one going!

David

Oh...and Don. I've been reading your thread. Your project sounds like your having a blast.

David

pics , pics! looks like a good prodject

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Lot of laughs. Who is Uncle Bob and just what does he post?

Thanks Don, I will keep this one going!

David

To steal a line from Uncle Bob.............."we have some pictures of him."

He'll be around later on, it's his nap time right now though.

Don

Great....I look forward to hearing from Uncle Bob!

I'll get some pictures soon. All I have are some pictures the man I bought the truck from had of it. I suppose I could add them but I'll have to read a little to figure out how. I dont think the guy will care if I add them.

The first decent day we have (its been raining here) I'll take some shots of it and add them as well.

I guess I can put these on my profile some how?
Anyway...here's some pictures of when I first got her!









And this is what I hope to achieve with her when I'm done.



This truck belongs to someone here in the states. I love this truck!!!!!!

you have an excellent start , doesnt look like much rust to remove and thats a lot of the battle in itself , congratz

Thanks. It took me many years of drooling over other peoples rods and wishing I at least had a bucket of rust to find this one. Just popped into ebay one night for no reason and did a search and lo and behold, my jaw dropped, just what I was looking for. And best of all, he was just 3 hours from me and brought her to me. I couldnt feel luckier!

You know.....every rod needs a name. Just can't decide what to call her yet.
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she will have many many names before you finish some good , some bad , some really really bad you did good nice score !

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Lot of laughs. Who is Uncle Bob and just what does he post?

Thanks Don, I will keep this one going!

David

Uncle Bob is the only sane person on this site, and he has spies everywhere. However he's in Vegas right now and doesn't have his normal picture file available, so all he can do is fill you in on how Pops thinks. First, he's OLDDDDD, and gets easily confused. That geezer pic he put up is him, but he doesn't even remember what he looks like anymore. It's really kind of sad. However, he does have some lucid moments which we're all very happy to see because they come so infrequently now-a-days. If you read his Project 3K thread you'll see lots of good do it yourself tips.

Little known is he's also into fashion. Here's a picture of his latest, home made tank top.

what no skid mark?

That almost brought me to tears.

Lots of laughs. I love it here already!!!!!!