Cowboysculptor
New Member
Hey gang!
After years of building motorcycles, which I’ve always called ‘poor man’s hot rodding’, and after doing some work on a ‘69 f100 before selling it, it’s time to make the leap I’ve always planned on. Got the green light from the wife, I’ve got space to work with, and a wee little amount of money to start with. So...
No need to reinvent the wheel for my first build, so I’m going to try to stay somewhat conventional. Anyway, that’s what I keep saying, but I know myself better than that. In truth, my plan is to build something with a long bed, at least 36”, mostly because I love the look of the old lakester pickups, but also because it should give me more room to hide stuff and because I like a slightly longer wheel base.
I’m 6’2”, but only 165 lbs, so I’m long and thin. My debate right now is getting a stretched T body, or save the cash and put it toward suspension parts. I’ve sat in standard T bodies, and it doesn’t seem impossible for me, but of course, sitting and driving are two different things.
I’d love any advice or ideas you guys might have, and I’d love to hear from anybody else in the Memphis area! Thanks in advance.
Peter
After years of building motorcycles, which I’ve always called ‘poor man’s hot rodding’, and after doing some work on a ‘69 f100 before selling it, it’s time to make the leap I’ve always planned on. Got the green light from the wife, I’ve got space to work with, and a wee little amount of money to start with. So...
No need to reinvent the wheel for my first build, so I’m going to try to stay somewhat conventional. Anyway, that’s what I keep saying, but I know myself better than that. In truth, my plan is to build something with a long bed, at least 36”, mostly because I love the look of the old lakester pickups, but also because it should give me more room to hide stuff and because I like a slightly longer wheel base.
I’m 6’2”, but only 165 lbs, so I’m long and thin. My debate right now is getting a stretched T body, or save the cash and put it toward suspension parts. I’ve sat in standard T bodies, and it doesn’t seem impossible for me, but of course, sitting and driving are two different things.
I’d love any advice or ideas you guys might have, and I’d love to hear from anybody else in the Memphis area! Thanks in advance.
Peter