Earl Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 You need to see Brads Sonoma... wasnt m3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I keep hearing Olds, but I see no Olds... Anyway, if it's from the late 30s or early 40s the e30 chassis could be closer to the right size. Normally I prefer traditional, "period-correct" rods and customs, but definitely approve of the idea. At least it's better than taking some 40s car and putting it on an S-10 chassis... never understood that one. I get it, it's about the right size, body-on-frame construction, and cheap... but it's also... an S-10... not generally know for their handling, comfort or cool-factor. I am picking up the Olds mobile on Friday. I will post pictures. I promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Draw a dick inside the bellhousing. ThatRatRodProject, Rowleym and KaiserRolls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Alright these are the first pictures of the body. I will have more when I get it off the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looks like a solid body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looks like a solid body! Very solid rust free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Better pictures. I havent had alot of time to look at the car. But here is some rough body lines. And a front look. I hope your as excited as I am. suspenceful and Bassboy3313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Did some work today got a wooden mock up frame done. no where close to done. But it's a start. Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Today I started on the steel frame. Basing it off the wood proto type. To make the bends I made slit cutts. To make it easy to bend. Then I made an opps an over bend and welded a rail. So I re cut it open and bent it back Bassboy3313 and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 You should turn that massive front grill into a kidney grill. Looking good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 You should turn that massive front grill into a kidney grill. Looking good so far! I have been thinking about how I can add some bmw looks to this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 2% complete and already kicking ass ThatRatRodProject 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Up date: I test fitted the body on to the frame today and I have to say it fitted very nicely. I have the front suspension picked out. I will be ordering that this week so I can get started on the front set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Make sure you put a "dapper" sticker on the back window when its done ThatRatRodProject 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 yeah, do a 1930s 328 homage grill for this thing, would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 yeah, do a 190s 328 homage grill for this thing, would be awesome. The new style or old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 10 hours ago, ThatRatRodProject said: The new style or old I think he was referencing the 1936-40 328. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 The new style or old I think he was referencing the 1936-40 328. Yeah that's what I thought but either way I couldn't any on the Internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 This looks like its going to be a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 How are things going with this, man?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 The further this thread goes the more confused I am as to why you ruined what appeared to be a good e30 shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 yeah old style 328. typo'd the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 ^I second that idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Yup. That was my thinking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatRatRodProject Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Alright first off I'm sorry. There's been a lot of change of plans from my last post. 1st off I stopped posting in wi Bimmers because my 540 I swap wasn't going to go through. the guy I was going to get the car from turned into a real dickhead and didn't want to sell it to me. So I started exploring other power train routes I ended up picking up an aluminum LS 5.3. And between all of this I realize making my own frame was not possible to be street legal. so I also started exploring other frame options. I was able to find a 1936 Buick touring sedan frame that came with the title. So I purchased it and it is registered with the state and I now have a legal frame. Progress photos Currently the car is sitting on the frame and I am fabricating door jams. During this process I have been designing a front control arm independent suspension. The purchase items that I will be using with the suspension will be -mustang style 2 pinto spindles -5/8 hiems joints -pinto ball joints - QA1coil over shocks. There will be custom control arms. So the reason I am posting all this is because I finally got the 540 I E 34 from the guy I was trying to purchase it from. So I have been pondering these ideas for a while and I believe I can make the get rag 420 transmission bolt up to the LS motor. Therefore I will be able to use the driveline, the rear subframe, Differential, and control arms out of the 540 I The reason I am not going to using the M60 Motor is because I am concerned about the reliability. But this morning I purchase the car. Had to tow it to my house put some new gas in it checked all the fluids and a new battery and turned the key and it started right up. Runs and idles and there's no codes all around it sounds really healthy. So I still have many plans for it and it will get finished. Bassboy3313, Earl and i_love_cars 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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