Hi, new to the forum, need some advice

[R Pope]

I'm assuming your Dad put the hydraulic brakes on the truck, '36 had mechanicals. Sounds like a good start on a traditional rod.
How good are the fenders you have? If they are straight, maybe you should use them. Keep it simple on a first build, it will be running much sooner and the kid won't lose interest. A resto-rod type truck with juice drum brakes and a mild Flathead and a three-speed with closed drive is reliable as a brick and a good driver.

[ojh]

I had a '36 and they're sweet. They have the right proportion of the swept fenders and laid-back grille - hard to improve on thta and smart builders will accentuate thta aspect. I am more of a traditionalist so take my advice and weigh it against a street rodders', as been said - none of us will give you 'bad' advice.
I am thinking you have a very nice piece to begin with, if you want to chop up a cab and run around fenderless please don't whack up what you have and part it out. It belonged to your dad, finish what he started and repect what he has left you. Do Not - under any circumstance stick a mustang 2 front end under it! You have the fixins for a noble hot rod, you stick a mustang 2 front end under it and all you'll have is just another street rod - no matter what you do. (i know, i just said a blasphemy).
Spend the time to learn the difference between a tradional hot rod and a street rod befor you make a decision.
As others have asked, post some pics
oj

[4speed23t]

another newbee here from buffalo n,y ,picked up a 23 t-bucket last fall ,now i am getting ready to redue it , ,looking at some pictures on the site to get some ideas looks like a great site?