I have had a lot of positive feedback so far from this site. So here is yet another question I would like to learn on. I am in the process of putting my thoughts on paper for building a hot rod. I purchased a 46 chevy pickup with plans to fully restore. That plan has changed into building a hot rod. I plan on being low, fenderless, with a ls1 power plant setup. Now other than I have been told its better to go new frame than use the original. Can someone explain to me why??
My thoughts on the dollars going into it. I have been getting quotes on rolling chassis being built for me. I have yet to get a price on boxing my 46 frame in and adding some cross members for strength but knowing the price on one being built. I am thinking its going to be much cheaper to use the original frame, even after having some one beef it up. But again why is it still better to go new?
I hope I posted this in the correct section..
My thoughts on the dollars going into it. I have been getting quotes on rolling chassis being built for me. I have yet to get a price on boxing my 46 frame in and adding some cross members for strength but knowing the price on one being built. I am thinking its going to be much cheaper to use the original frame, even after having some one beef it up. But again why is it still better to go new?
I hope I posted this in the correct section..