Actually Chevy lengthened the chassis in '28 thinking the six might be ready. Up through '34-'35 they were good hot rod material. The wood is an issue. I am repairing the wood in a '26 roadster right now. I'm also building a 292 to replace a worn out 350 in my '68 flatbed. Closed engine bay but these are at home in a tough little truck.
What part of Nevada?
Tom
Hi Tom,
Good info. With your tip, I did a little research. I had no idea how much of the early Chevys were wood and what it takes to restore them to original form. Since we're in the same general vicinity, I would love to see the '26.
I have a friend with a 28 cowl and VIN. He is really good at metal work too. Maybe build it in all metal...Though, it would probably be less work extending the bay of an A or a T roadster.
As far as closed hoods. I have a couple of good candidates. I have a 1965 C10 (292) and a 64 El Camino (haven't decided). The El Camino was a V8 car. The C10 was a 292.
Regards,
Rick
