New Guy from Texas

[Tom Slick]

Hey everybody!

My name is Tom, I'm an engineer and long-time car guy... I've decided to build myself an open-wheel Ford to play with...

I just started getting parts together for my build...

First item is a Jaguar IRS... hoping someone might be able to help with mounting information... seen a few kits, but they seem a little high in price...

I'm also looking for any input on frames (welded or kits, have a 210amp MIG welder)...

Anyone have a body for sale?

Thanks!
Tom Slick

 

[lincolnuT]

Welcome from New Mexico........Talk to Ron Pope (sponsor of this website) about the body you want.........

 

[choppedtop]

Welcome from Oklahoma.

 

[hulkamania]

Welcome from Arkansas

 

[old round fart]

Welcome from Oklahoma. Another sponsor of the site CCR has frame plans for Jag rear and Spirit cars makes bodies too. To many options here!

 

[rubicon]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[butch27]

Ron Pope offers frames at a good price. I think he will make them any length you want. STUDY everything first.

 

[RPM]

Welcome to the site, Yes we have frames, bodies and parts.

 

[EWTALLEY]

Welcome from Ocala, Florida

 

[Intrepid]

Welcome from Ontario.
You should tell us a bit about your plans because you need 10 post's before you can add pictures.

 

[Spanky]

Welcome from St Louis! Let the fun begin . . .

 

[Tom Slick]

Well, I'm wanting to build either a Model T or Model A Roadster... I already have a Jaguar IRS from a 1987 XJ6... Inboard Brakes, Salisbury Diff, LSD...

Planning to run a Mustang II IFS along with it, so the car will handle well... I have friend that has a 283ci chevy with a Muncie 4-speed M-21... thinking about using it as the drivetrain...

And it already has a name.... The Thunderbolt Grease Slapper!

Thanks,
Tom Slick

 

[tfeverfred]

Welcome from Houston, Texas. Lots of good folks and good info here. Ask questions and post pics.

First thing I'd do is pick a car you LOVE, not one because it was the right price. It's the passion that'll keep you from throwing stuff, when something goes wrong. Go to a show or cruise-in and find the person who has a car you're considering. Talk to him and let him tell you what he did. Listen. Take notes and pics. Research. Research. Research.

 

[old round fart]

Good advice Fred. Wish I had this kind of help when I built mine.