Thinks have been alittle slow on the SRS homefront and I was just wondering what you guys have planned in you garages for the winter. What will you guys be working on?

I've been thinking about what my plans are for Big Olds for the next few months. Didn't get much accomplished last winter. I'm going to try alot harder to set goals and finish what I started. I've got about half of the convert top bows cleaned up, need to finish the other half. Then they need to go to the powder coater. Probley do them in beige to match the interior and top of the car. I need to then put them all back together. Hopefully the little letter marks that I stamped in them will still be there after their coated. I'll be getting all new hardware to stick them back together with. Hopefully it won't take as much time to stick them together as it did to take them apart.

I also need to instal the trim on all the glass and then instal the windows, of course installing the power window stuff at the same time. I've got bear claw latches to instal and door poppers. Might not sound like much to you guys but I've never done it and I'm feeling a bit overwelmed just thinking about it! :)

So what are you guys going to be up too???
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

Lipstick Run Survivor

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Well, complete the wiring and fit/finnish before sending the coupe in for final paint in January.
After that I've been eyeing a sweet little 52 pontiac that my son (12) would like to do as his first project. It's complete and should be a neat little ride after he (we) are done with it!
Time is on my side though he's still 4 yrs away from being able to legally hit the streets.
.......Mind you, Dad "could" always finnish it early enough to take it on a couple of years worth of "road testing"
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"At least once in your life...Own a car that will make your butt put a death grip on your seats upholstery"

Resto-rod my '36 5w all original, 39,000 stocker and turn it into a hot rod. Install Must II, Ford rear, 454 Chev, rewire, re-gauge, install steelies with wide whites etc.
I'm leaving the exteior exactly the way it is with all the chrome and trim.
Then, drive the heck out of it next year.
p.s. complete flattie drive train for sale

Ditching the honeycomb style stock plastic grille insert in the van and either getting a billet 1/4" bar grille made or takin' the cheap-o way out and putting in wire mesh (gutter material)grille. After that, it's time to buy some 18" rims and slam it down a little ways with Air Ride. Then if time and $$$ is on my side I'll play with the interior some then by early March it'll be time to hit the streets again.

Cant wait!

Grant
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No projects at this time. But after falling in love with a 34 buick at the good-guys in KC. I'm will be tring to find one. So if anybody knows of one or hears of one. sure would like to know about it. It's a 34 buick victoria 60 2 dr sedan.


Rick
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awsum34

Why do people park in a driveway, and drive in a parkway?

One of my "few" regrets is getting rid of a 35 Buick 2dr. Same body style as the 34.
Had a 390 Caddy and I drove it everywhere for about 5 years including 3 Nats.
Selling it started a 8 year affair with 66-7 Vettes.
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Carl
Zero Rust Distributor
Body Shop and Welding Supplies

Was it a black one? A guy down the road from me has the sweetest 34 Buick Vic I've ever seen.
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The ElCamino should be painted within the next two weeks. Then it's just a matter of putting all the trim pieces back on and getting the door panels done. Then I can start on my 34 chassis. Anyone got a spare 3 window body?
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Denise, Think of it as a chunk of metal....It can`t out-think you. Work at your own pace and it all will be done in good time. My projects?...finish the 36 Master sedan, Pete`s coupe and my wifes 240Z.
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The "New" and Unimproved edcroozer... Charter D.S.R.A. member

Sleep....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.......weld..............sleep..........................plow snow...................sleep...............drink beer..........................spring time!
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Honest officer i aint speeding
I am qualifiying!!!!!!!!!

Oh and dream............................zzzzzzzzzzz..... Aruba.............warm.................oh well the rest is x-rated sorry.............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz........................dream....hundred pounds of 100 dollar bills for next year................zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..........wake up! change the oil and start all over again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Honest officer i aint speeding
I am qualifiying!!!!!!!!!

Dont be goin' to sleep yet bud, still decent cruisin' weather!
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Yeah...Down south, They are calling for snow here tonite...BRRRRR!
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The "New" and Unimproved edcroozer... Charter D.S.R.A. member

ACCKKKKK! Dont say that! It's still a whopping 62 degrees here 37 tonight.
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I am building a 54 Chevy for my wife. I may drive it some. It will use a electronic fuel injection motor and 700R type trans. This will be a road car for us to do some long distance traveling in but also a car that is not so rare that we can not use it everyday. I hope to drive it to Goodguys Indy.

Hi Denise, I glad you're working on the Big Olds. It would be a shame to see you in a Falcon. Even though I've got a soft spot for them. Before the top bows go to the coater take picture of them individually so you know which is which. I decided to hang on to the 57 as well, after taking a beating from Mary and my sons. I'm just finishing re-doing the 57 guages and building an aluminum insert to replace the stock trim on the dash. Got to do a new header system so I can tuck the exhaust up into the frame and quit banging it on Mich. freeways. Just a couple of other things to do over, and Spring will be here and I'll be looking for a project to drag home for next winter. I still want to find a decent 40 Ford Coupe.
Rochie

Have (2) new Scott's front ends for Studes. One for mine, One for Wally's. Have 350 Crate Motor, 700r4, And Power brake booster, Master Cyl, and prop valves for mine. Probably wait till after new years to start mine. Practice on Wally's, but mine will be back on the street by spring. Denise, you will be able to find me at Wally's most mornings during the week. If you need anything I can help with, come by.
Bob
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If it don't drag every now and then, chances are that it is not low enough.

There is snow on the ground here. Plan on the final fit and adjust, make some smooth boards, etc, etc, before final paint. I am gonna drive this thing next year or bust!!! Oh yea! Got the custom AC compressor mounts made (low mount)looks good.
Ken
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"Don't let fear and common sense hold you back"
Ken
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Me? well I have to put in the headliner in the Hawk and take care of a few issues with the paint work, then it's time to take the '27 Ford design off the board and turn it to steel and tupperware. I will be building my own frame with air ride and slamming the thing down lower than the Stude. I gonna build the engines (yes 2) at work so Debbe won't know that the roadmonster is planned for twin engines. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Don't tell! Dave
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Life's too short to drive an ughly car!
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Pat&I bought a flat back 36 Chevy yesterday. Stock&just about rust free. Her Mustang goes outback again! Were going to finish the body work on the chopped car then change out the drive train and suspension on the stock body.
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Time,Tide and Rust wait for no man

Hey what do you plan to use for a rear drivetrain I have a little experiance in that area. Careful how many ponies you put to it. Does any body remember the Terrifying Toronado He once told me that it was the most ill handleing car ever built when all four lit up it was worse than driving on ice. Good luck and have a ton of fun.
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Wheelie Guy

Hi Wheelieguy, The rear I plan on useing is from 96 Lincoln Mk8 It's irs and has air bags already and bolts in. Dave
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Life's too short to drive an ughly car!
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Are you going to run that in bothe ends. If you leave the front one out you can do wheelies
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Wheelie Guy

Geeze, I have the motor up front and still get wheelies. Not as spectacular as yours, But I do lose the horizon momentarily
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The "New" and Unimproved edcroozer... Charter D.S.R.A. member

Who needs a motor to do wheelies? Sittin in a wheelchair for life pretty much, rocks!!! Till ya snap the wheelie bars off and fly back on your noggin (been there done that when I decided to do the unthinkable and hill climb over a mound of dirt). Had to weld mine on or I woulda been dead or seriously hurt years ago. LOL

Grant
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Grant you sound like my Brother in law his most famous saying is "HOW MUCH MORE CAN I GET HURT?" He was crazy before worse now
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Wheelie Guy

Ed thats called a wheelstand there is a difference to us picky wheelstanders but wheelstands are fun too My challenger will scrape the bumper real hard on the front suspension though
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Wheelie Guy

I plan on having both engines driving the rear wheels. I have the coupling all worked out along with the cooling and exhuast piping. It will run like a 16 cly.,not 2 8's. Dave
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Life's too short to drive an ughly car!
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sounds awful complicated to me heck I can't even remember which the motor goes in a Nomad LOL

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Wheelie Guy

After all I spent on car trips this summer, maybe I'll start on the Yeoman...the Yeoman.



It's a YEOMAN, not a NOMAD...(lol Phil)
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Wear your seatbelt.

My ears are ringing, its time for mufflers. Perhaps a port and polish and a slight reducing in compression on the 454. Have a new compressor and die grinder, bought the books, now to see if I can mess up a set of heads. Also need to fix the electric windows, won't stay in the track, wobbles as they go up.
Also going to look at a 36 & 37 coupe.( two cars) Also a frame for my 28 chevy that I've been dragging around for years.
The wife also informed me that we were going to Germany in the spring so will be just looking at the a for mentioned coupes.
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Mike J
Unchartered DSRA Member
If it ain't broke, fix it anyway...

Fills us in on how the new grandbaby is doing. :)
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

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Plans to finish the chassis on my daughter Jess's 30 Model "A" coupe. Hopefully begin my '37 Chev Coupe project. Also wish to have a winter vacation in Detroit! OOOOOh Baby!
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"We don't build 'em like they used to"
Rick
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Wishes do come true! Throw that Olds bumper in your trunk and head on over. We still have sunshine and no snow here yet! LOL
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

Lipstick Run Survivor

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"Yet".....key word. hehehe
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"Yet"....key word! hehehehe
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She has been sick, I'm afraid I gave her a cold. Been a long week. She already has me spoiled though.
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Mike J
Unchartered DSRA Member
If it ain't broke, fix it anyway...

put new center-lines & rubber on to complete the chassis on the tudor, start working the body & fenders and try to complete body by spring. interior by next fall???? Rick
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Rick Menard

Bob, thank you very much. You, Wally and Wally's son have been very generous with you time and I really appreciate that. I'm sure I'll be stopping by and asking for advice/help this winter. Thanks again for the offer. :)


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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

Lipstick Run Survivor

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Well....The furnace is on already and it's only October!Hope the weather cooperates(3" of snow yesterday) as I would like to drive the 37 a bit before putting it away for the winter.I'm sure I'll have a few glitches to work out after it's driven a few miles and then I can concentrate on the 36 Coupe.I also want to freshen up the flathead in my original 37 flatback,never fooled with one before other than to remove and dispose of them,so I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as I proceed with that project.Working on a possible new business adventure and if that materializes the time in the shop will be very,very,minimal...may have to recruit some help...anyone looking for a job...the shop is warm and the fridge is full of cold beverages!! See Ya!!
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Daryle "It's what we learn after we think we know it all that really counts!"

Lets see....Pete has a heicopter. I wonder if he would fly me in to help empty the fridge. I will finish his coupe then ask him....lol
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The "New" and Unimproved edcroozer... Charter D.S.R.A. member

I'm with Ed, screw the projects, we'll worry about them later, Bring on the beer! hehehe
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Plan on finishing the 36 and be driving in PRIMER next spring that means 14 mos. from road ditch to street!
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Mike,Charter DRSA Member

Looking for more rods !!!!
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"Big Al" Liebmann
"Righty Tidy..Lefty Loosey"

Charter Member: Dipstick Street Rod Association
Technical Advisor - Barris/Kind Chrysler City Coup'e Kustom

Friend of Ed Croozer

Well,you all have seen my 1938 Dodge and the goal is to have it at Detroit for it's debut. AND,thanks to car_nut I
now have a Mullins style trailer that I am going to SLAM,install Dodge truck fenders on and put ANOTHER set of 20's on, so that when the wife and I start hitting the rod runs,we have somplace to haul our 'stuff'!!! Plan on burning a LOT of the old 'midnight oil' trying to get everything ready for the show. It is already beginning.....
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Build it so low,you have to step DOWN to get in !!!

Refresh the engine & tranny in peggys 57 bird & then it's off to mazatlan I hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! B-O-B DSRA
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burn out bob, check your email, parts are ready to go. as far as winter mabe I will get the top choped on the 51. I hope

Winter projects? Lets see. Hmmm First .. Figure out how to get out of hanging all of those dang lights off my house while freezing my butt off. Second is to figure how to magically have the last two rooms in my house painted. That would give me more time to work on The little gem. And get it home.
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I'll drive it anywhere anytime.

Hey Raptor573...try this.......Never remove the lights from the previous year, and Wagner Power Painter !!!!
If done properly,the wife will never ask you to paint anything again !!!! Lots-o-time to work on the project now !!!!
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Build it so low,you have to step DOWN to get in !!!

I'm going to finish the main chassis for the '57 Nomad then install the front axle and the rear subframe complete with motor and tranny then its off to the paint shop (I'm not uncle Ed I can't paint worth a darn) Then hopefully get started on the wiring. Also I'm going to start stripping the kid's Charger and see what I got myself into.
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Wheelie Guy

I'd like to get everything mocked up on the Bantam by New Years, and have the body/chassis ready for paint in the spring. That way I'll only have to worry about getiing the engine done in the spring/summer, and I can still roll it out of the garage, sit in it, and make varoom, varoom, noises, if I run out of cash.
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Be different but be yourself.

Finish the shop and start on the roadster. Have a '29 glass body and home built frame and about a 1000 ideas. Need to trim them down abit, I think! Sleep alot and dream of warmer weather. Play with the new grandkids due in Dec. and Jan. Oh well, forget the shop and roadster! Gary
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Gary

This winter all im planning on is collecting parts for the ol' stude so i can go nuts when the spring comes.

-wistude-
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If you aint ever been scared you haven't gone fast enough.

Well we're just coming out of hibernation in Oz...we don't get harsh winters so nothing changes except we get more sunshine, and I'm more motivated to do things...So I hope to get the 37s rear body under primer and straight as possible then put it aside. I'm waiting on my cowl patch panels to come over from the US so in the mean time I'll get the chassis rolling and painted. Hopefully I get time to get the 351c and C4 back in and set up the fuel injection ( 2x4 tunnel rams with injectors plumbed in ) with 600 holleys modified to act like throttle bodies with TPI...thats when I'll get excited..building the heart of it.


see ya
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see ya
Pep

Sitting back, relaxing, and trying to replenish the hurting bank account. Kinda overdid it on the budget this past summer, but I'm not complaining! Put a ton of miles on the truck and met a pile of nice people.

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Boyd who?
1948 Chevy 1/2 ton (driver)
Some people march to a different drummer. I like to polka.

First I have to figure out how to quiet the torpedo heater that warms the garage to a temperature comfortable to work in. Anyone got any ideas or remedied this one?
Then I'll be building a trailer out of a Coke box I picked up this summer. We've taken too many trips to Florida [and other places] with the trunk packed tight and the back seat filled in the '39.
mike
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chopper

Hey Mike, I know what you mean about torpedo heaters being noisy. I've got a 2spd that I used before I built the new garage; now I have a propane wall heater. I use the torpedo to heat the garage up quickly, then switch to the wall heater to maintain the heat. Works for me.
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phil


It's not a NOMAD, it's a Yeoman!
Not an engineer, but I DO drive a train.

My plans are to make the engine swap and install a chassis engineering kit,disc brakes and new wheels for the '37...and then i'll be almost done...well in the next few years a/c and a stereo and paint,lol....are you ever "finished?"

I'm planning to freshen up the flathead in the 50,replace the carb, and detail the motor and the engine compartment before it goes back together. Want to detail out the trunk, right now I'm thinking on doing some sculptured vinyl and carpet. Then if the money and time is holding out, I want to build another 40's style teardrop trailer to tow behind the 50, polished aluminum and green, with mahogany interior (aka luan), wide whites and fiestas.

Hopefully lots of work on the Olds. The new outside rocker panels should be here today or tomorrow and I will see how much I have to cut up Chevy rockers to fit the Olds. Looks like I will be replacing most of the floor on it. I think I am going to put the Impala in a storage facility near here so I can park my truck in the garage this winter. We also had snow yesterday. It is also a pain to back the Impala out every time I am going to grind or weld, plus with the cam and such, not very many times in and out of the garage and it is so loaded up it won't run.

Doug
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The Land Yacht specialist

I think I am a member of DSRA

Oh yeah...my winter project is to get the engine/trans lined up and mounted in the Pontiac, then start working on the body.
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phil


It's not a NOMAD, it's a Yeoman!
Not an engineer, but I DO drive a train.

"What winter projects are planned?"

Hair Transplant
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Thanks to my wife , I now know the proper spelling and meaning of the word - ORGANISM

Okay, I'll bite.

First, the 57 is getting a top-end redo with Edelbrock RPM 64 ccs to replace the double humpers....1.6 roller rockers and a XE 268 newbie cam! Pulling all the Alan Grove chrome brackets off for one of my Concept One Pulley kits, new aluminum radiator from PRC. New upper As for more caster and maybe a rear end change on the old 12 bolt to something higher for the road....or a 700r4 to boot. Looking at the $$ situation for that change. Battery to the trunk too. A new flip up gauge pak for the dash front speaker grill.
Will flip up when needed. Hides as a speaker grill by day! I am putting in that Billet City super duper billet fan on front too! Can't wait to see that baby in there! Maybe new 16" torque thrust D chromes with 245/50/8 all the way around. Going to part with the old original torque thrust Ds 15s and 14s by spring.

Wife's 69 gets the RS headlights finished and the trunk finished as well. Ran out of leather last year...at least that was my excuse. Maybe new wheels too if I can convince her to do such. She is pretty fond of the 15" rallys that now adorn the spindles!

Dad's 55 has to have the Classic Instrument Cluster taken out and sent back to the factory for replacing the gas gauge. Yuk....I have to go to INDY to do that one. Brrrrrr!

On top of all that, I am helping to start a new ecommerce business www.itswholesale.com) and that is taking too much time. But, I want to retire in a few years and this is my next big project to speed that along.

How's that for a winter project? Do you think I will have time to eat or sleep?
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Steve Jack
Marketing Technologies Limited,LLC
ConceptOne Brackets and Pulleys

Steve, thats quite a list! If you're going to complete all your those tasks, you best move up here to Canada. We've got longer winters! LOL rj
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"We don't build 'em like they used to"
Rick
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