Voronov
Member
Hey guys, haven't been on in a while and finally have the rights to my first build thread!
Dropping by this Saturday to pick up this beauty and completely transform it into a monster. Comes with the flathead six (still trying to value to sell due to swappin in a 305), solid frame, body, all the good stuff to get a run on.
I'm REALLY new to this (first build) and I'm far from knowing everything about vehicles. As said in a previous thread of mine, I plan on dropping in a 305 with a 350 turbo transmission. The reason for a 305 vs a 350 is because I want to use it as a daily driver once I complete the rod while still keeping around 200-250hp. I'm used to 4 cylinders but I've been convinced that there's no replacement for displacement!
A concern I'm going to ask about is my transmission choice. I've managed to snipe out a 350 short out of a 87 Buick but I'm trying to squeeze out at least 25mpg highway.
I know absolutely nothing about older suspension and far too little about newer suspension though I've been researching on the topic.
Luckily, I have a mentor in this build who builds hot rods and dragsters. I think our only conflict is budget
He's used to dropping 5000 into an engine where as I want to trust in the rust so to speak and come out under 2000 (running condition, not including interior work and cosmetics).
She's a 110 jr. packard and I'm getting her for her weight in scrap and ready to travel the rusted yellow brick road!
Dropping by this Saturday to pick up this beauty and completely transform it into a monster. Comes with the flathead six (still trying to value to sell due to swappin in a 305), solid frame, body, all the good stuff to get a run on.
I'm REALLY new to this (first build) and I'm far from knowing everything about vehicles. As said in a previous thread of mine, I plan on dropping in a 305 with a 350 turbo transmission. The reason for a 305 vs a 350 is because I want to use it as a daily driver once I complete the rod while still keeping around 200-250hp. I'm used to 4 cylinders but I've been convinced that there's no replacement for displacement!
A concern I'm going to ask about is my transmission choice. I've managed to snipe out a 350 short out of a 87 Buick but I'm trying to squeeze out at least 25mpg highway.
I know absolutely nothing about older suspension and far too little about newer suspension though I've been researching on the topic.
Luckily, I have a mentor in this build who builds hot rods and dragsters. I think our only conflict is budget
He's used to dropping 5000 into an engine where as I want to trust in the rust so to speak and come out under 2000 (running condition, not including interior work and cosmetics).She's a 110 jr. packard and I'm getting her for her weight in scrap and ready to travel the rusted yellow brick road!
