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Well None of you know me in this part of the auto world but I have built mini trucks for the past 3 yrs. I am 22 yrs old and getting ready to Graduate from college and would like to build a ROD I really like 30's ANYTHING and would like some advice as to where to start! Any suggestions for a new guy thats really interested???

Can anybody help me get started????

Go to as many events as you can that feature '30's cars and learn, learn, learn. Identify which ones float your boat the most, talk to the owners about why they made the choice they did, and beg for the opportunity to at least sit in, and drive/ride if possible, to see which ones best fit your desires. That era was very dynamic from both a design and mechanical sense. For example, generally early '30's cars were small and crude compared to late '30's cars. From a hot rod point of view that may not mean much, other than the early cars need more modification to become more like later cars.

It would be hard for anyone to "tell" you which way to go. You have to learn it for yourself. Invest the effort and you'll get a return.

Thank you for your advise Is there anymore shows going on this year!!! that are in the south east?

Here's a Goodguys show in Charlotte later this month....
http://www.good-guys.com/events/even...entID=CHARLO05

Thanks a lot is there any others around