Chevy Transmission/Rear End
Good afternoon to all of the Hotrodder membership. By way of introduction, I am a 63 year old fart who grew up going to dragstrips and thoroughly enjoying it. Recently, 13 years ago, a friend of mine, who owns a 38Chevy coup, began taking me to the NSRA events in Hanover, Pa. and Richmond, VA. where I have observed 3-6,000 street rods. I AM HOOKED. It is my plan to acquire one in 2009, and am doing research now. Based on what I have observed, I like the 32-34 Ford coups and the 37/38 Chevy/Fords. When I buy mine, I plan to obtain on that is approximately 75% of what I would like to have, and from what I have seen, that cost could be $30,000. I would then modify it to my liking for about $10,000, thus having $40,000 for my toy for years to come. My research has taken me to have a small chevy of at least 350 CI. to a large chevy block of no more than 454 CI. I believe I want a 4 speed transmission with an overdrive,,700R 4, or what is now the 4L60. That would provide me with a cruising speed wherevy the noise wouldn't be too bad. My exhaust will be in front of the rear wheels above the running board, so the noise will be greater. What I think I want is the following: a strong engine (400 to 450HP and torque good at 3,000RPM's); a transmission to match the engine (Automatic); a rear end to match the aforementioned (I'm thinking around 323-350). I essentially have NO knowledge regarding the above, only what I think I want. This auto will NOT be a show car as I want to drive it to shows AS WELL AS around my community on weekends whenever I want. I want a BAD sound coming from my headers, which will be street legal. The only way I have been able to communicate the above is through my reading books and magazines and attending the NSRA events, which are great. Should anyone read this posting and wish to reply, May I thank you in advance for your time and knowledge. Cordially, Maverick
Good afternoon to all of the Hotrodder membership. By way of introduction, I am a 63 year old fart who grew up going to dragstrips and thoroughly enjoying it. Recently, 13 years ago, a friend of mine, who owns a 38Chevy coup, began taking me to the NSRA events in Hanover, Pa. and Richmond, VA. where I have observed 3-6,000 street rods. I AM HOOKED. It is my plan to acquire one in 2009, and am doing research now. Based on what I have observed, I like the 32-34 Ford coups and the 37/38 Chevy/Fords. When I buy mine, I plan to obtain on that is approximately 75% of what I would like to have, and from what I have seen, that cost could be $30,000. I would then modify it to my liking for about $10,000, thus having $40,000 for my toy for years to come. My research has taken me to have a small chevy of at least 350 CI. to a large chevy block of no more than 454 CI. I believe I want a 4 speed transmission with an overdrive,,700R 4, or what is now the 4L60. That would provide me with a cruising speed wherevy the noise wouldn't be too bad. My exhaust will be in front of the rear wheels above the running board, so the noise will be greater. What I think I want is the following: a strong engine (400 to 450HP and torque good at 3,000RPM's); a transmission to match the engine (Automatic); a rear end to match the aforementioned (I'm thinking around 323-350). I essentially have NO knowledge regarding the above, only what I think I want. This auto will NOT be a show car as I want to drive it to shows AS WELL AS around my community on weekends whenever I want. I want a BAD sound coming from my headers, which will be street legal. The only way I have been able to communicate the above is through my reading books and magazines and attending the NSRA events, which are great. Should anyone read this posting and wish to reply, May I thank you in advance for your time and knowledge. Cordially, Maverick