and hot-rodding experiences.

Is it the best or do you have ideas for something new and better?

The classic stylings of the 40s coupes are becoming more popular as the original metal bodies of the 30's are disappearing to other costomizers, elements or the worst a crusher. The ultimate sleeper Hot rod platform is the 1940 Plymouth Roadking. It is a rare car to survive the time, to see one in driving restored condition is rare, but one that is modified and customized in the vain of big 22's, 426 Hemi, and up dated electronics and interior creature comforts is all the more rare. I have one and have another project driver for sale, pictures available. The car would make a great show build up vehicle to show the build up process from beginning to end. gunnar357@yahoo.com

Do something on Cole and Pat Foster, the Salinas Boys!!!!
http://www.salinasboys.com/

is a work in progress , a 1968 Camaro.
Front frame rails removed sandblasted and painted.
327 being completely rebuilt by an engine builder buddy and myself ( should be done in a few days ).
New fuel tank and stainless fuel line going in soon.

1967 Pro Street Mustang (STRCOMP = Street Competition) 460 Ford, Doug Nash 5-Speed, Strut front end, rear 4 link, full chassied, 4:10 gear, 2400 pounds.
1967 Mustang Convertable, original 390 car.
1977 Ford Courior 2300cc, step side bed, custom bodywork.
1932 Ford Tu-Door Sedan (project car)
1998 Custom Motorcycle
1995 F-350 lowered crew cab duely.

70 Chevy stepside with 400 small block, drop 3 inches in front, 4 in the back, rollin on rallys. Future plans call for 20 inch rallys, suede paint with kandy flames, and body dropped with air ride suspension.

I, uhhhh, I have a Ford Focus... But, but it looks REALLY good when I cruise by listening to those new tunes them youngin's like. Like Sir Mix-a-lot, and them gals from Salt & Peppa just get my blood flowin'!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by joemachinist:
is a work in progress , a 1968 Camaro.
Front frame rails removed sandblasted and painted.
327 being completely rebuilt by an engine builder buddy and myself ( should be done in a few days ).
New fuel tank and stainless fuel line going in soon.[/QUOTE]

very sweet...
Im working on a 1975 cj-5...when I get some pics, I'll post em on my webpage. peace, Niki

I built it myself and have owned it since 1981 , when I received it as my high school graduation gift from my grandfather.........


check out pictures on my website:
http://home.comcast.net/~d56chevy/


1956 Chevy Owned since 1981
CAR IS DRIVEN 5000+ miles EACH 4 month SEASON
Vehicle customization(metal work) done by ME
468 cu in BIG BLOCK Chevy engine
BeCool hand polished aluminum radiator


Turbo 400 tranny
Ford 9 inch rear end
Lowered 3 inches in front & rear
Drop Spindles,Tubular A arms
Front Disc brakes, Smooth Firewall ,Tilt Steering
Detailed undercarriage and frame
American Racing rims


VDO Gauges -dash

All paintwork done by ME

House of Kolor custom blended violet pearl base
House of Kolor Kandy ' burple' hand drawn flames
House of Kolor blueberry pearl hand drawn ghost flames


Custom charcoal vinyl interior
Lavender interior pinstriping
Etched windows designs
Trunk panels upholstered with Bowtie logo

some of the recognition I have received:

FEATURED CAR ON MASS RMV INSURANCE INSERT 2004

Cruisin New England Magazine
CRUISE VEHICLE OF THE YEAR 2002
Super Wheels Showdown Top 100 2000, 2001,2002
Big Block Productions Spring Classic sponsor winner 2001,2003
Elite Dream Machines Participant 2001/ 2002/2003 Mohegan Sun Casino, CT
World Of Wheels (ISCA)1997, 1998, 2001,2002, 2003 Boston MA
Famous 50's Northeast Nationals- Top 50 - Catskill NY 2000
Famous 50's Northeast Nationals- Top Senior - Catskill NY 2001



Internet Sites with Featured Car of the month:
HotRod.com
CarPics.com
HotRodder.com
Mothers Car Care
Photocarshow.com
ClassicChevy.com


Thanks !

Lenny
d56chevy@comcast.net

Burlington MA

1941 Willys should be on your survey for building a custom car

I know that the real hot rods are from the early years but they are getting hard to come buy especially in the rust belt here in Illinois,I am from the muscle car days of the 60's and 70's so that is what I restore,I currently own and enjoy a med blue with white stripe 70 chevelle ss,454 ls-6,500 hp,I installed a new 2004r overdrive trans with lockup torque converter,2400 stall convertor and 3;73 gears,black bucket interior,crager ss wheels with bf goodrich ta tires,this car has a stance like the 70's,not the slammed look of the now popular pro touring cars,which is fine for some but not for me! I am also in the finishing stages of rebuilding a 69 camaro ss,paint is ppg black with daytona yellow z stripes,yellow houndtooth interior,dakota digital dash,355 small block wich dyno's at 420 hp and 411 ft.lb torque,350 trans and 3:73 gears,torque thrust wheels with bf goodrich ta radials.I brought this car back from the grave,new quarters,fenders,doors,rear tail pan,trunk bottom all new floors including toe boards,also had to rebuild top of dash from the factory seam and including the top of the dash,also had to replace all the top of the window channels that meet the roof,this car was really gone and am proud to be able to save it,but it has been 3 years of hard work but very gratifying!Everyone who enjoys old cars should try it,especially when you do one yourself and get it back on the road,the feeling can't be beat when you get all thumbs up and the wonderful comments at the cruise nights and the car shows,lots of fun!!!!!!!!!

Guess you could call me a Ford guy. Daily driver is a '03 F150 King Ranch Super Crew.

Last fall I got the '58 Thunderbird back on the road. Pretty much a complete resto back to factory, right down to the pink and white paint job. Yes, it is pink, from the factory. (It is really the wife's car, I just do all the work.)

Right now I am putting together a '67 Mustang coupe. Ford crate GT40 5.0 motor, T5, Total Control rack & pinion unit, four wheel discs, lots of other mods. Hope to have it on the road by summer.

When the '67 is finished I will get back to my '65 Mustang Fastback. It started life as a bronze 6 cylinder but got abused. I have it stripped to the bone hanging on a rotisserie sitting in storage. Poor thing got interrupted by a certain Thunderbird for the wife!

I am finishing up my 2 year project of taking a 1999 Ford Ranger 4 door extended cab with a V6 3.0L and laying it out.

- EAI FBSS air ride system with 1/2" fill and 3/8 dumps
- Layin body on 20" Lexani Krystals
- 3" roof chop w/custom windows
- 5" body drop
- Fully shaved - just about everything was removed
- Complete fiberglass interior and sick audio system.
- House of Kolor Sunset Pearl paint job when ready
- A ton of other stuff
- Due to be released May 1st of 2004. See you all at Cruisefest Nationals in Ohio May 13-16.

I have a couple photos at http://www.originalcustoms.com/ranger.htm

i just like to say its about time a good
hot rod street rod show is on i always had a thing for a nice ride i have been building a 1941 willys coupe for about a year now and its in the paint shop almost time for that first ride cant wait its got blowen 454
chevy in it bds 871 blower 2 850 hollys on top ross pistons howard rods roller rockers hurbert cam tci turbo 400 3000 stall converter bm shifter all strange ford 9 inch locker spool strange ss alexs a arm coil overs fronts
4 link with coil overs back MT 18 inch sportsman tires 15x14inch centerlines topfule style ribb wheels on the back 15 centerlines on the front house of color candy orange hope to have it on the road soon thx for the new show rides again don mccloud so cal

Hey all,
I hope everybody saw the premier tonight, I was especially excited to see what Ford is doing. I'm definitely not choosing sides between Ford and Chevy, but I definitely think Ford is heading in a better direction.

Anyways, my ride... I bought the 95 V8 Mustang almost two years ago and have been modifying it ever since. It's not all show, it definitely has go too! Check out this website to see me participating in a SCCA Solo2 event... www.whydrive55.com click on the "Ken's Run" link to watch the movie (I hope you have a good internet connection). I've spent plenty of time and resources on it and am very proud to say that I've done all the work my self. Check it out! I've also got some pictures of it if you're interested.

Email me if you'd like... kwwheele@mtu.edu

I've enjoyed reading about all of your rides, keep 'em coming!

'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS DOHC disposable commuter

Hope to see you at Woodward this year.

My rides are just a bit off center.

Not bothering with the go to work stuff but my toys are a pair.

One a 91 Lotus Elan. Beatiful shape, fascinating engineering, tremendous flop in the showroom. People like me that bought when they were a couple years old got a heck of deal. So what if it can't smoke the tires, it just hooks up and goes.

Then theres my stupidity special. A don't know what year Lomax. This "car" proves that anything is available on E-Bay. How much I paid and why is not the issue. But you may ask "what is a Lomax"?
A Lomax is a replica loosely based upon the three wheeled Morgans from England. It is powered by a two cylinder Citreon 2CV engine, built off a lightly modified 2CV floor pan. This "car" is truly a POS. But there is nothing quite like the memories it has generated.

2000 Silverado, regular cab, short bed. lowered 2/3 riding on 18x10 boyd timeless 6's. power via stroked 408 putting around 550rwhp.

What color are you going to paint your 68, I hope black!