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Grapejuice1998 · 01-30-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 03chevy

welcome to the forum! that is a great find the dodge. are you going to keep it as is or are you going to make it more modern with the syspenion upgrade?

I wish I could afford a complete chassis and suspension upgrade, but I'm trying to get it out on the road as cheap and easy as possible, so the front suspension will remain the same, while the rear will only see a differential change. The new differential retains the stock bolt pattern, so you really won't be able to tell. I would love to find a way to bag it, but there again, $$$.

gmctrucks · 01-30-2009, 09:05 AM

I like your trucks I know my brother would buy your older one as is if you want to get rid of it?

Grapejuice1998 · 01-30-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gmctrucks

I like your trucks I know my brother would buy your older one as is if you want to get rid of it?

For some reason, part of my sickness includes NEVER selling any of them.

Grapejuice1998 · 01-30-2009, 10:23 AM

Here are pics of the cars I own, as requested.

The '29 Special Coupe the day I brought it to the shop. It has been torn down to the frame and is in the process of being rebuilt. The frame is now powder coated black and is a complete roller. I just need to finish the body work and assemble it.

Grapejuice1998 · 01-30-2009, 10:26 AM

The '29 Sport Coupe driver. I bought this one off of E Bay, so me and Pops could have some fun with it. The car is completely stock and a real blast to drive. No radio, a/c, heat, turn signals, etc. Just the sound of the wind, the motor and the creaks and pops of a wooden and metal car.

Grapejuice1998 · 01-30-2009, 10:31 AM

The '64 Corvair Monza coupe. I had my eye on it for about 4 years before I made a deal to rescue it from the elements. It sat outside so long, the floors rusted out. It's still a pretty decent car and really unique. The Corvair was Chevrolets first Unibody, their first rear engined car, their first air cooled car and also (I believe) the first to have 4 wheel independent suspension. The suspension part is what cause Nader to proclaim it "Unsafe at any Speed".

Grapejuice1998 · 01-30-2009, 10:34 AM

This one is really in pretty rough shape, but again, I just couldn't let it sit outside any longer. It was in the elements for 6 years! Thankfully, I only paid $300 for it and it supposedly drove to it's final resting place. It has a 429 4v, so that's really why I bought it. I can't help but dream of driving it though. It's not in my nature to part it out.

bradrhale · 01-30-2009, 10:45 AM

635 and skillman/audelia.

i do notice the wheels now. that is sweet.

Grapejuice1998 · 01-30-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bradrhale

635 and skillman/audelia.

Now that you mention it, your truck does look familiar. Do you ever go to Kellers on a Saturday night, or Sunday afternoon? That's pretty much my only hangout, other than my shop or a race track.

mrjohnwayne · 01-30-2009, 02:19 PM

Howdy and welcome

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01-30-2009, 09:05 AM	#12
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,033	I like your trucks I know my brother would buy your older one as is if you want to get rid of it?

01-30-2009, 10:23 AM	#14
Grapejuice1998 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 34	Here are pics of the cars I own, as requested. The '29 Special Coupe the day I brought it to the shop. It has been torn down to the frame and is in the process of being rebuilt. The frame is now powder coated black and is a complete roller. I just need to finish the body work and assemble it.

01-30-2009, 10:26 AM	#15
Grapejuice1998 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 34	The '29 Sport Coupe driver. I bought this one off of E Bay, so me and Pops could have some fun with it. The car is completely stock and a real blast to drive. No radio, a/c, heat, turn signals, etc. Just the sound of the wind, the motor and the creaks and pops of a wooden and metal car.

01-30-2009, 10:31 AM	#16
Grapejuice1998 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 34	The '64 Corvair Monza coupe. I had my eye on it for about 4 years before I made a deal to rescue it from the elements. It sat outside so long, the floors rusted out. It's still a pretty decent car and really unique. The Corvair was Chevrolets first Unibody, their first rear engined car, their first air cooled car and also (I believe) the first to have 4 wheel independent suspension. The suspension part is what cause Nader to proclaim it "Unsafe at any Speed".

01-30-2009, 10:34 AM	#17
Grapejuice1998 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 34	This one is really in pretty rough shape, but again, I just couldn't let it sit outside any longer. It was in the elements for 6 years! Thankfully, I only paid $300 for it and it supposedly drove to it's final resting place. It has a 429 4v, so that's really why I bought it. I can't help but dream of driving it though. It's not in my nature to part it out.

01-30-2009, 10:45 AM	#18
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,025	635 and skillman/audelia. i do notice the wheels now. that is sweet.