Originally Posted by
blue_cloud
My current plan is: Get the 1955 running and driveable, like a super quick fix the body mainly. More to preserve it for now and keep me fired up to get the 56 restored.
The long story is: I found the 55 while looking for parts for my 56, anyone know how that goes? I started a frame up restoration on the 56, had the frame bare, engine rebuilt (L6), was about to paint the frame when my shop and business burned to the ground. Thankfully the frame was outside, and the engine was on the 'cooler end' of the fire.
That was in 1995, and the trucks have been on the far back burner since then. I'm getting my feet back under me from that loss and have time now to work on the trucks.
So there is the 'plan'
Good luck with your project, terrible experience to go through with the fire, I hope things go a lot better this time around for you.
Originally Posted by
topmoo
Wow, I know exactly how you felt! I built this woodie for a customer starting with a 4 door 40 Chevy sedan, cut it up and built the woodie. The car was at a mechanics shop (who had no insurance or money) and his shop burned to the ground actually melting the wheels and parts of the frame. I also had another clients project, a 40 Ford that would be a woodie. That car also "melted" beyond salvation including a completely new frame and drive train with modern brand new suspension and wheels and tires. This happened in '02.
Wow, that is a sweet woodie modification/transformation, great work. It must have been devastating mentally and financially for you. Heck of a shame. I hope you are recovering, or have recovered from that tragedy.