Hi everyone! My hotrodding experience is somewhat limited. My experience consists of my first car being a 1942 chevy coupe which I traded for a 1959 cadillac, which between my parents and I completly restored. Since then I have done a 1967 riviera, a 1971 chevelle,a 1989 s10 longbed, 1978 firebird and I just completed a 1989 chevy cavalier z24 and a 1990 bmw 323, all of which consisted of minor body and engine work as well as painting and customizing them. I just inherited a 1952 chevy 2 dr bel air deluxe, which is 95% straight body wise with the engine and interior pretty much toast. So far I've got the hood and both front fenders done and primered. I've never got this extensive with a project as I'd like to chop it, replace the grill with something else that would fit and look unique and make the door handles "flush"( not sure thats the right description). I simply dont have the experience with these issues and in my community, no one wants to help me out without wanting to charge me an arm and a leg. I just need advice and a little help with questions I may have. For example what size v8 motor is best suitable to place in this size car as well as figuring out about the driveshaft and rear axels( I'd like to put some wide tires on the rear but have them inside the fenders down low and dont know the technicalities of this. Any help would be appreciated. I wont be keeping any of the trim and would be willing to give them to someone for a little help. Thanks in advance to anyone who would be gracious enough to help.kip