Thread: Question RE Manufacturer

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Welcome David! It does make financial sense (sometimes) to buy someone's project car..... but, like you I like to build my own! All the planning, decision making, fabrication, and yes the setbacks are what makes it worthwhile for me. Matter of fact, when the project gets about 70% done I'm already thinking about what I want to do for the next one... The only "done cars" I've taken ownership of were the one's I took on trade for something of mine.

I've probably done at least my share of driving time in Hot Rods, guess the thrill of just being out driving around in one is gone. For me, the thrill is getting out in the garage and making things fit and fabricating what can't be made to fit! Everything Uncle Bob and Roger said is probably true, but I guess I'll just keep building mine anyway! Every rule has to have an exception, right?

Welcome to CHR.

Roger and Bob along with Dave S have spelled out some of the harsh realities of our hobby. It is a hobby. It "consumes" a prodigious amount of time and money, much of which you will never get back when it comes time to sell. The brand and age car you appear to have chosen can be made into a very nice hot rod according to many that I have seen. Unfortunately after market parts and support is minimal while any year of Fords are well supported by many manufacturers and with quality. I don't want to discourage you from building that favorite car, just am saying to 'do you homework' first. If you feel that you need to use a Chevy engine - not a problem as that has been the optional power choice of many Ford builders - tho most that have so far responded to you have not chosen that as their usual power plant. What I do suggest is that you spend a lot of time this spring and summer at car shows and swap meets and talk to others that have built their cars that look like what you want. You might find an abandoned project that meets your needs, especially in this era of job and other economic woes. The manufacturer you noted - I have never heard of before. Might be a good product, but ......... Now - as far as your age - I only wish I was there again