bought this car complete about 8 years ago. i was wondering what i should do im 16 and doing a huge budget build. i restore mid year corvetes for a living basicly (anyone want one). but i have a 454 th 400 and 9 inch rear end.
the front is bone stock. stock all metal body. was woding if i should keep the fron stock and put a 4 link up in the back with some air bags i have laying around that r new?

That would be completey up to you. I will say that converting to a modern front supsension and steering system has its advantages but will take a big hunk out of your wallet. I wish now I had stayed with the original style front end and lived with it. In your case....you might look into the available shocks, or coilovers, slipper springs, etc etc that Speedway Motors sells. It would be much cheaper and have a more original look. I wanted to upgrade mine to act like a modern suspension with a modern drivetrain. To each his own in this trade. Everyone has preferences. Nothing wrong with using that 454/400/9" and the four link setup for the rear. It'll save you some serious dough.

Best of luck on your build. Welcome to the site. Keep us updated. Have you added any pictures to your profile? There is also a wonderful project journal section that you can use.....just add your pics as you build your machine.

Dave G

ill go snap some pictures but the journal i cant get into it says i need to sign up??? i dont get it

here r a few but someone weldeed a flat plate well to of them on it should i cut them off ot leave them, and those r my motor choices

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You need to look in carnut.com. Go to 'car pics index", then "chevy", then 1932. You will see different build styles:

- streetrod style

-billet style

-old school style etc

They use different drivelines, different suspensions.

Plus figure out where you will drive (road types) & how much you will drive (like long trips or not), so you can make a good choice for chassis stuff.


Pick a style and stick with a plan. Mixed styles sometimes don't look so good.

You're 16?....and YOU bought the car 8 yrs. ago? ....when you were 8????

yup we found it in a back yard, and me and my dad restore cars, mostly me now that hes getting older, but hes my brain and advise. i started when i was 8 but boy did i suck. idk i just want this on the road and looking good and smooth. plan is to have it done by summer

this is the look in looking for i think simple and easy http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/05/im.../ozk/ozk035.jpg
leaf up front and idk how the back is done. not chopped, how will a 454 with headers fit tho?

any advise would be great. pictures? builds? what have people done?

You probably have a little less engine bay space than I do...I'm not sure though. Trust me....folks have been stuffing big blocks in these old cars for years. You can make it fit.

I like that style of car....the picture! That will look slick. Have you gone through the project journals yet? As far as signing up....sent the admin a pm with a different password I believe. He'll set you up.

Dave G

the only body panel i dont have is the rear fenders. i was thinking of going with fiberglass ones. do they make them wider? like over sized? and ill give the journal another shot. thanks
josh

what about the flat plate that was welded to the frame? should i keep it or what. is the frame strong in stock form? ideas

the project journal didnt work it said that i put in the wrong password. but its right?

ok had the frame powercoated and im thinking of going with the stock suspension all the way around but i cant find any pictures of the rear leaf look? and is this a good idea?

nothing,come on guys