Going Gasser

Change of Direction

Well I got nothing done to the car this pass spring and summer . Kind of disappointed in myself. I would have like to been a little further along. I've since learned that no matter what sub frame I use it was going to be too wide.
Rewind to this past spring.

My buddy Pete and I were at the United Street Racers Car show This past spring and he as well as my self were drooling or a few Gasser's that were there. For all you guys who might read this and doesn't know what a "Gasser" is , it's a drag race car from the 50 thru the 60's . The Nose of the car was up,They ran a straight axle in front and some times moved the engine back for weight transfer. (see sample image)
I then decided to change the route of my car to the Gasser style. I hope to build the front clip in class and weld it to the car in the spring.
Speedway has the compete kit for the front axle so it should be a painless swap.....I hope.

I'll keep you guys posted

New Direction

Spring is here boyz and gals and it's time to start wrenching on the car. I'm pretty much athe same point of the build as last time. I still need to weld my sub-frame to the old Chassis.

This past winter I've been taking some welding classes at the local Tech School at night. I've learned a lot and had a blast doing it! My instructor is real cool guy and a great teacher. I'm going to take the advanced course in the fall. My instructor also lives in the same town as I do . I told him about my project ans is going to stop over to give some advise. He's done a sub frame swap on his 50...something Ford pick up. It's a sweet ride.

I've also picked up a 1974 Firebird sub-frame . I wasn't happy with the direction That the other chassis was going so I'm going to try it again. Stay tune this summer for updates.

Nothing new to report

It's Freaking cold up here in theGarden State!! I can't do to much on the car because I'm working in a 1 car garage. I did however pick a Plymouth Emblem. It's not a Chrome one but, it was cheap. BRAND NEW OEM factory "Plymouth" emblem. I believe it will fit the 1995-2000 models Breeze or Voyager. It is light SILVER in color on the inside with a dark GREY outline around the letters. It came with the factory adhesive on the back, so all you do is peel and stick. It measures approximately 9 1/2" wide by 2 3/4" high. This is a genuine MOPAR part, not a cheap aftermarket.

Paint

Well my buddy Pete Hooked me up with some paint. I'm on a tight budget so I'm running with it. It's 1992 GM dark green blue code # 54 . I have some Toyota Diamond White (pearl) for the roof so I hope it looks cool when I'm done. He also donated a pair of Chrome exhaust tips to the cause.
I can't do too much till the spring. I have a one car garage and it's colder than a witches tit out there.
Check back you never know what might happen over the winter . If you would like to donate some parts contact me.

I'm not the first!

I thought I was the only one thinking of using Jeep Liberty headlights on a Hot Rod. Well I guessed wrong. Here are a few that I found on the web.

Slight Update

So Bill from Hookers Welding stoped by tonight and gave me a good $ to Weld the two frames together. I'm going to try one more guy and see what $ he gives me.
Stay tunned...........

Not a real update

The picture above has benz headlights.

I'm not sure how many of you check this site but, Bill was busting my chops that I haven't updated it in a month. ( Wish you were here to turn a few wrenches Buddy! )

So here is were we stand. I'm waiting to find someone to weld the two frames together. I have one local guy coming to look at it if he shows up! I also picked up a set of Caddy tail lights on e-bay. It should look killer once done. I'm also trying to pick up a set of Jeep liberty head lights to see if I can get them to work. My Headlight buckets are wasted and besides the whole Mercedes Benz headlight swap has been bone before.

Come Together

We Boys and Gals Pete and I got the the new frame clip in position last night. It's taking a little longer than I thought it would. We had to peal back the old frame a little because it narrower. Once it's welded abd boxed in it will be stronger than the original. (p.s when the factory welded in the body mounts they did a crappy ass job.

Please stay seated and shut off cell phones during the movie.

Cut Off!

Well the old rusty Clip is now cut off. My buddy Pete ( a.k.a The Mad Surgeon) performed the cutting. He has more patience than I do. We'll join the two togetger shortly. I'll keep you all posted

Sub frame Swap

Ok Boys and Gals, It's July 29th 2008 . I've got the old suspension out of the way with the help my co-motor head Pete. We have a pretty good idea on where the splice will happen. So stay tuned for those pictures.I also got in today a non tilt steering column from a 79 firebird and front Floor pans. I ran into a little snag because the passanger side was mfg incorrectly so I'm working on getting that resolved.

I'll keep you all posted

More updates

The Chassis is shot so I picked up what looks to be a 75 Nova Sub frame. For Motivation I'm going to be running a SBC with a 81 Camaro turbo 350c trans (lockup converter) into a 70 Monte Carlo rear end.I also picked up a mid 90's Caddy STS booster assembly.

July 4th 2008

Howdy there boyz and gals. This is a my blog on my 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook. I wasn't my first choice of 50's era cars but, we all know Chevy's and Fords go for big bucks now a days.
I've been wanting a project car again the minute after I handed over my keys of my 69 Camaro to it's new owner. I originally wanted a Model A But this car came along and I had to jump on it because the price was in my budget(400.00).
I purchased it on February 22 2008. Boy let me tell you it was a bitch trying to get it back home. I got jerked around by one transport company for two weeks. I finally got some one to tow it from York PA to NJ. It got delivered to me one cold, windy and rainy night in early March 2008.
So I'm going to document it's build here on this page. I hope you like it .The next few photo's are from the beginning to present. I hope you guys enjoy this build.