Model-50-1926 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I already have a 1927 Chrysler that is all original and runs great, so I think this on is going to be a street rod. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28anut Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 So your gonna rod it so it will be worth $0 dollars when your finished because it's not the body style or year other rodders are looking for? Or are you saying your just gonna upgrade the machanicals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Bring it back to its former glory. The car deserves it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 That is not good street rod material. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike "Hubbie" Stearns Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 It’s way too nice to hot rod. Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model-50-1926 Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 28anut, that is why I would like to rod it. It is different it’s not the same as what everyone else has. I am doing this build for the enjoyment not to make money, if that’s even possible lol. You said it’s the wrong year, what is your best guess on the year? alsancle, why is it not good street rod material? all advice is helpful. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelfish Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 You may find that this is a site that likes original cars. That's not to say that you won't find people willing to help, but you will also find people, like me, who cannot understand destroying a very nice original car. The HAMB might be more helpful. But turning a nice old car into a street rod is the same as graffiting a Charlie Russell painting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 42 minutes ago, Angelfish said: You may find that this is a site that likes original cars. That's not to say that you won't find people willing to help, but you will also find people, like me, who cannot understand destroying a very nice original car. The HAMB might be more helpful. But turning a nice old car into a street rod is the same as graffiting a Charlie Russell painting. As soon as you use the words “street rod” on the hamb, you will be immediately banned. So believe it or not, this is more welcoming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mead Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Really ? Huh….. You bought it, you build it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) 13 hours ago, Model-50-1926 said: 28anut, that is why I would like to rod it. It is different it’s not the same as what everyone else has. I am doing this build for the enjoyment not to make money, if that’s even possible lol. You said it’s the wrong year, what is your best guess on the year? alsancle, why is it not good street rod material? all advice is helpful. Thanks "Street Rod" vs "Hot Rod". The latter is typically a 3 or 5 window coupe or a roadster. A traditional hot rod follows certain rules. If you read the HAMB long enough you will get the idea. Those are cool. Street Rod can be any car to start with and follow no rules. Think crate engine and air conditioning. You can't discuss these on the HAMB. The reason I think this is a poor car to create either out of is the hours and money invested far out weigh having a car in hand that not appropriate. Better to sell this to someone else and start with a better basis. As far as not making money, my guess is you will lose 75% of all the money invested in making this any kind of rod. Better to get that number closer to 25%. Zero is very hard to do. Edited February 10 by alsancle (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 The car rebuilt in any fashion will be a loosing proposition. Restored original or in a "Street Rod" configuration will not make it a worthy project. It looks like it was a real good original and someone has already given it a haircut for parts to build a roadster or touring car. Look at whats missing ... all parts that could be substituted to a more desirable model. JUST MY OPINION..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Don Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Hello, if it is the body that was your first attraction, you can make molds of it, then lay-ups and use those to create the body of your dreams! Modifying the "new" to fit whatever chassis you have or can buy. The chassis and engine to this original won't make for much in the way of a "Hot" rod. Use what you've got, redress it and then do a form of "Catch and Release"! Maybe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 A "restomod" seems the best way to go. These cars in original factory specs are not much in demand, a complete decent running one hard to sell at $12k-$15K. And at that, they can only be used for occasional short trips and shows. however, if the out ward appearance can be fully retained and modern power train etc installed, you get a good runner for about the same price, and it can be maintained by most mechanics with off the shelf parts. A friend is doing such with a previously disheveled '31 Chrysler, will be able to drive it anywhere, including long trips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 2/9/2024 at 5:41 PM, Model-50-1926 said: 28anut, that is why I would like to rod it. It is different it’s not the same as what everyone else has. I am doing this build for the enjoyment not to make money, if that’s even possible lol. You said it’s the wrong year, what is your best guess on the year? alsancle, why is it not good street rod material? all advice is helpful. Thanks I'll bet NONE of the above offer to buy that car so THEY can give it what it "deserves". Carry on! Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 2/9/2024 at 3:41 PM, Model-50-1926 said: 28anut, that is why I would like to rod it. It is different it’s not the same as what everyone else has. I am doing this build for the enjoyment not to make money, if that’s even possible lol. You said it’s the wrong year, what is your best guess on the year? alsancle, why is it not good street rod material? all advice is helpful. Thanks The only thing I can think of as to why it would not make a good street rod is the wood body structure beneath the metal. Probably won't hold up to a lot of torque. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce W Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 You might want to make sure the car wasn't stolen and stripped for parts. Its condition looks suspicious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock 70 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I say do whatever vision you see and like. If money isn’t the object then you should build the car however you like, you’re still saving it from the crusher. At the end of the day it’s in your garage and no one else’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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