It just struck me - If we are going to build 64 full size like the Impala SS ragtop we are working on - we might have to get the whole set.
ragtop, hardtop, post car, wagon and maybe even 4 door. then you could build one lowrider, one stock, one pro touring, one street machine. You could use 6 cylinder, small 8, 409, maybe LS . 1964 bel air
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We have spent a little time on the 64 ragtop lately and 64 Impalas are catching my eye as I search for deals and potential projects. Today I came across a 1964 4 door - v8 running and close to the road.
1964 Impala 4 door So I get this urge this afternoon to build a shoebox Chevy. 49 -52
2 door sedan or coupe. Lots of choices to make - Mustang II or Camaro front end? 9"Ford or GM 10 bolt? air ride or just low? what wheels, engine, transmission, colour - I am getting tired just thinking about it. We will see how we feel tomorrow. 1951 Chevy project I love the look of traditional hot rods.
I think the ratrod movement has been great for the old car industry because it was an entry level way to get into the hobby, allowed for the creativity needed to bring people back into the hobby and made cars and trucks that were previously considered ugly cool. Today we have an old chevy pickup project that caught my eye. ratrod Nostalgia Drag racing is too cool. Owning an old Nova Drag car will be neat. Owning 2 old Nova drag cars would be even better. With the availability and quality of aftermarket parts putting this Nova back together would be a lot of work but it would be straight forward panel replacement - not much fabricating needed. 1967 Chevy2 Racecar
1949 Buick 2 door hardtop . If there was a set of 49 Buicks to own it would include a sedanette, a 2 door hardtop, a 4 door, a convertible and a wagon. The 2 door hardtop is next on my list - it is way more affordable than a rag or wagon , it is nearby - relatively, it looks pretty solid although I have been told that fire damage can be a curse to fix.
I think the hardtop styling was futuristic and is now a time tested success. What was the name of that little diner we ate at last time we were in Anderson? Back a few years ago we had a 55 and 56 Chevrolets but we never had a 57 - yet. Here is one - it is even nearby. I would have to build it "memory stock" 327, 4 speed, Cragars, headers and dual exhaust. I would paint it red or yellow or white with a black tuck and roll interior. It would be a cool ride. 1957 Chevrolet
Farm trucks make great projects. Sometimes we are too busy to grab a great deal when it is offered. Some 17 years ago my neighbour decided he didn't need a 3/4 ton truck any more and bought an S10. He offered me the 72 GMC for a very reasonable price. I wasn't thrilled with the 3/4 ton part and was crazy busy with all kinds of other stuff and passed on this great truck that had no miles on it, had been super well taken care of and always started when called upon.
It disappeared for a while and then turned up a couple of miles away - only to sit in the back yard. I was thrilled to hear that a friend from high school had bought it and was going to build a father - son truck with his son. I offered advise and a good running 305 I had been saving. Now it is for sale again - I am still crazy busy with all kinds of stuff but... 1972 GMC I really enjoy driving my 67 longbox. If I built another one there aren't too many things I would do different. That doesn't mean that I don't want to build another one. If I did I might start with this truck I found in southern Ohio. 1968 Chevrolet
We are always looking for good solid Nova project cars or affordable parts cars. It has been a while since I have come across one that was worth going to look at. Tonight I found this 1972 Nova . We have found that cars from southern Ohio are usually pretty clean, the trip to Columbus isn't too far, there is a great Mexican restaurant we like there and if the timing is right, the Blue Jackets have a great rink to catch a hockey game in.
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