The Official Hot Rod Thread

[RustyHornet]

You're a lucky man Rusty

I consider myself blessed to have been in the right place at the right time to have been given the opportunity to work here for the past 6 1/2 years. Only job I've ever had and the only thing I've ever known. Sure don't pay for spit, but I wouldn't want to be doing anything else.

 

[RustyHornet]

Finished this one up tonight. Came out really nice. Black is so sexy.

 

[churchmouse]

Picked out my pistons.
Decided to pull the fast bag air system and put coil springs back under it with some good shocks.

I still have a new set of coil overs from the 70 Camaro never ran that I may put under the back if I can figure out the proper spring rates.

 

[RustyHornet]

That means no more pimp mouse...

 

[RustyHornet]

The big cheese came in yesterday and said to get his truck out because someone is coming by this weekend to possibly buy it. That's all fine and dandy, but it's been sitting for three years... First order of business was to check the fluids and replace the battery. Poured some fresh gas in the tank and down the carb. Fired right up. Love this old truck, it was restored about 13 years ago, I still remember going out to the bosses house to help hang the doors. This was built before the restoration shop ever was. If it sells, I'll be sad to see it go, but I hope it gets driven.... It's only got 330 miles on it since the restoration was completed.

1951 Chevy.



235 I6



Check out the factory Fenton header. Back when trucks were trucks and it didn't matter if it was loud.









Put a few miles on it while the snow was falling earlier. Was pretty neat. Quite an experience to drive.

 

[tatic05]

Beautiful truck, wheels throw me off though.

 

[gregkl]

Engine compartment detail is the stuff I like to see. Very well done.

I agree on the wheels though. They don't fit the look in my opinion. Tires either for that matter.

Just being nit-picky! I'd be perfectly happy with the truck. One can always swap that kind of stuff around. Based on what I see, I would be inclined to put factory stock wheels on it. Or some painted to match steel wheels with period correct hubcaps.

 

[RustyHornet]

You guys have pointed out the one major problem with the truck. I don't have any idea why he chose these wheels. Hard to believe but I was 11-12 when this truck was built. Damn I'm getting old.

 

[RustyHornet]

All these years and I never realized the Fenton is a split header. Cool. This thing has the coolest sound to it.

 

[thunderchicken]

That's a good looking truck but yeah the wheels would have to go. I dig the subdued color too many people get too flashy with old school stuff like that

 

[thunderchicken]

Should be getting to see some good car porn at PRI tomorrow..that's better than most of the boothes new widgets. But maybe we will come across something that we want to upgrade.

 

[RustyHornet]

That's a good looking truck but yeah the wheels would have to go. I dig the subdued color too many people get too flashy with old school stuff like that

Color is off a Ford.

 

[RustyHornet]

Should be getting to see some good car porn at PRI tomorrow..that's better than most of the boothes new widgets. But maybe we will come across something that we want to upgrade.

I was wondering if anyone was going to that. That is the reason I was alone today in the shop
and will be alone tomorrow.

 

[thunderchicken]

Color is off a Ford.

LMAO! No wonder I like it so much....I can't help it I am brand loyal

 

[thunderchicken]

I was wondering if anyone was going to that. That is the reason I was alone today in the shop
and will be alone tomorrow.

Why aren't they letting you go? They usually have some paint/body & resto stuff seems right up your alley

 

[RustyHornet]

Why aren't they letting you go? They usually have some paint/body & resto stuff seems right up your alley

I had stuff to get done. My "coworker/mentor/boss/dad/man who's taught me lots about these old cars" went today and will be tomorrow.

 

[churchmouse]

That means no more pimp mouse...

And most likely Torque thrust wheels. If I get it tubed and narrowed I can get some serious negative offset.

 

[RustyHornet]

And most likely Torque thrust wheels. If I get it tubed and narrowed I can get some serious negative offset.

So you're not gonna use the "bling"?

 

[churchmouse]

So you're not gonna use the "bling"?

Oh hell no. My biker friends would beat me half to death.
Then they would steal the car.

 

[RustyHornet]

Oh hell no. My biker friends would beat me half to death.
Then they would steal the car.

There there you go worrying about what other people think of your ride...