Hello- I just re-registered to this site today. I used to be a member a couple years ago, but the account probably closed. I was more of a luker. I have been getting more involved in a couple other hot rod forums and I'm discouraged at how narrow-minded they are when it comes to specific styles of cars and such. I'm mainly involved in traditional hot rods and kustoms, but I'm tired of the same old cookie cutter flat black paint and red rims. Hot rodding is about individuality and it's hard to be recognized as an individual when your car looks like everybody else's. Anyway, I hope that by re-joining, everybody can benefit.
Hey....We are glad to have you back...Lots of opinions, advice, info, and good natured fun on this site...so jump right on in and enjoy the site. :welcome:
My engine was in a 1940 Ford Tudor sedan project that I sold. I had a lot of money involved in it and wanted to get back to "roots". I bought a 1956 Pontiac Chieftain in the middle of september as the new project. It was rust free aside from a spot in the passenger side floorboards. Interior was completely missing. Paint was super bad and ugly.
So far since I have gotten the car, I got the old 316ci Stratostreak motor running. Repainted the car suede dark blue. Put in a patch panel at the floor. Cut new interior panels, located a set of seats that would work. Installed a shaved handle kit. Shaved the rear deck lid. Added '59 Caddy and 1950 Pontiac taillights. Installed a new steering wheel. So, I've been busy.
I've started replacing some chrome, and started to go through some of the wiring. I'm getting ready to install a power window kit this weekend. My girlfriend and I are doing the interior ourselves and it's turning out pretty good.
I am looking for a few items, so if there are any tri-5 guys out there with extra parts let me know.
Here's a pic of the car as she stands now:
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