29desoto
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Names Wayne, live about six miles from Lincoln City, OR. I live in the "mountains", elevation about 350 feet. Moved from Utah, elevation 4,300 feet, and that was in the valley.
Previous British car restorer. Took my last one, an 89 Jaguar XJS to a car show, and spent the whole time chasing kids off and away. Watched from a distance as a guy hoisted the 4,000 dollar hood then dropped it closed.
Decided to quit that, and build a rat. Going slow, but I tend to ask a lot of stupid questions. And as I go, I am taking the time to learn. Torque converter for the car? Studied stall variations and such. Took about three days. Now I know what I am buying.
Anyway, walked into a 29 Desoto with an amazing body. Sits on a Toyota truck chassis, chev 8 bolt rear end, SBC 267 motor (yes, 267. Built from 79-81. A total polluter, and GM gave up on it. I got a rebuilt from a shop that had sat on it for 20 years for $100.) I do have a Jag front end, but not sure I want to put it in.
Currently trying to fit the body to the frame. Something hanging up somewhere. Maybe tomorrow.
Y'all say howdy now, and play nice!
Previous British car restorer. Took my last one, an 89 Jaguar XJS to a car show, and spent the whole time chasing kids off and away. Watched from a distance as a guy hoisted the 4,000 dollar hood then dropped it closed.
Decided to quit that, and build a rat. Going slow, but I tend to ask a lot of stupid questions. And as I go, I am taking the time to learn. Torque converter for the car? Studied stall variations and such. Took about three days. Now I know what I am buying.
Anyway, walked into a 29 Desoto with an amazing body. Sits on a Toyota truck chassis, chev 8 bolt rear end, SBC 267 motor (yes, 267. Built from 79-81. A total polluter, and GM gave up on it. I got a rebuilt from a shop that had sat on it for 20 years for $100.) I do have a Jag front end, but not sure I want to put it in.
Currently trying to fit the body to the frame. Something hanging up somewhere. Maybe tomorrow.
Y'all say howdy now, and play nice!