El Cheapo Build

[Big G]

I have just got home a start to my next project. The plan is to build a low cost rpu hotrod, all of this I have done before so hopefully it won't be too hard,
The chassis is a 1927 Hudson and at this stage I plan to leave the front and rear as parallell springs. The chassis is straight as a die and looks very sturdy. I have a 27 Dodge cowl and rear section off a tourer and will use this with new doors.
I pick up the donor V8 1991 Fairlane next Saturday, it is a 200k country car with aftermarket extractors. Every part will be used.
I also have a 1956 F100 disk brake front end which is a bit wide for the chassis spring mounts

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[Sly Fox]

That's exciting news Big G, I'm looking forward to following the build process

[Angry]

Subscribed.....dying to see it unfold

[Mopar Mick]

Cowl and chassis look to be in good condition Glynn.

I have a mint grille shell and grille badge here for your consideration when the time arrives.

Also have a dog bone radiator cap and motometer.

Mick.

[chris spokes]

nice

[rx4ord]

Cool stuff G.
I hope I can visit after Mulwala for a look.

Tassie Dave

[Big G]

Cowl and chassis look to be in good condition Glynn.

I have a mint grille shell and grille badge here for your consideration when the time arrives.

Also have a dog bone radiator cap and motometer.

Mick.

The chassis is solid the Hudson was a 9 seater so made a bit stronger it's nearly 200 mm depth in the middle.

The cowl has 2 small dents but only surface rust, the back section I may not use asit has the usual sloping back.

The grill I haven't decided on yet, I have a 1990's jag grill which inverted may suit in a track rod front.

[turns]

Your build sounds and looks awesome Big G

I am keen to this progress too - it is refreshing to see something different to the norm

Cheers Turns

[Chrisso]

Nice work big G i'm excited to see the build progress.

[Big G]

I am still setting up my small shed so everything has a place and easy to get to. I can't do much until I get the Fairlane home next Saturday and also I have to find the engineer that has been recommended to me. But in saying that, I can cut off the hanging pieces and bits on the chassis I don't need. Everything on the chassis is perfect, no damage so I will use the body brackets and hoping to use the engine mounts which are about where the Ford ones would be.

[zuffen]

Should be fun to follow.

None of my builds ever stayed on track cost wise.

[Big G]

Should be fun to follow.

None of my builds ever stayed on track cost wise.

THat is why I have bought most of the costly parts, I don't know if I will finish it but I am retired, 70yrs young and have a partime job, that along with a good wife who likes that I am active. Besides, I can always get my money back if I don't fiinsh it.

[Big G]

I have finished cleaning up the chassis and have left the 3 original cross members and will get it sand blasted in a week.
I have been working on the body frame, it's only tack welded and I will leave the full welding to someone who knows what they are doing.



Next will be the doors

[Chrisso]

Looks like some very nice progress mate, your build will be finished before the Pilot at this rate.

[Big G]

Looks like some very nice progress mate, your build will be finished before the Pilot at this rate.

I have every intention of working on the car every day even if it's just for an hour.The only thing that will slow me down is money but I have everything from a donor V8 Fairlane which will be used.