I'm new to this website/forum but I've heard nothing but good things about it. I thought I'd introduce myself first. My name is Russell. I'm a 30 veteran of the Houston Fire Dept. I have served virtually all of my career in District 68, the busiest district in the city of Houston, Texas. I am retiring in a few months and plan to spend my time working on old Chevy's.
I own a '67 Camaro and recently purchased a '31 Chevrolet/Howe pumper. (click this link for pics
http://sites.google.com/site/hfdstreetmachines/fire-apparatus) The vehicle is in unbelievably good condition. I have many questions about these old vehicles, first and foremost has to do with vehicle registration. Did the manufacturers issue an actual title for these vehicles?
I also have a question for all of you. I am a Hot Rodder at heart and have a strong urge to stuff a V8 in this thing along with a few other mild changes to make it more drivable. I can't stand owning a vehicle that sits unused in the garage. Under no circumstance will I cut this thing up. I plan to looking for a few opinions. I know I'll hear many differing opinions from the purest to the radical custom crowd. So, what do you think.......restore it or Hot Rod?
Let's not get nasty. I'm looking for some good, logical feedback.
I believe GOD wants us to turn all Chevy's into Hot Rods.
