Thread: Hot Rod on a Budget?

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Hi all, new here. I'm wondering if it's possible to build a hot rod on a small budget - say, a few grand, give or take. I built a '68 camaro a couple of years ago, but I'd like to try my hand at something earlier - 1920's or early 30's would be ideal.

I'm not looking to build a show car or a big block powerhouse, just a fun ride that I can enjoy building and driving. I hate the term "rat rod", but that's the philosophy I'm going for - simple and to the point, with minimal monetary investment and maximum blood, sweat and tears. It doesnt have to be pretty, I just want a fun project that I can work on for however long it takes (months or years) to piece together into a running rod that I can have fun in. "Budget" is the key word here

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks alot, good to be here,
Aaron