Lonnie,
I'm no different than other car/truck folks. Certain vehicles run thru your mind and there are all sorts of projects you'd like to do. I grew up a Mopar fan and really hated GM stuff (Ford fell somewhere in the middle). I've always been a big fan of Chrysler 300 letter cars.
With the recent trouble with the auto industry, I'm definitely a Big 3 guy, and that includes some GM stuff. After restoring a '71 Plymouth Fury GT 20 years ago, I learned the value of aftermarket support (and buying rust free projects).
I have Studebakers because Barrett-Jackson has priced me out of Mopars. My Daytona was a roller from California. It's definitely solid. My Commander I bought against my better judgement (rusty FL car).
I've had the thought go thru my mind building a Chevy truck. Especially if I can find a rust free A/C cab from 67-70 with a title with it. Or a 48-53 from the ground up. Need to finish the Daytona first. It's only 25% completed (or 75% incompleted).
I like the resto mod stuff. Ideally, I'd do a '52-'53 5 window cab that looks bone stock on the outside and inside, but with a Vortec 4200 inline 6, a 4L60E trans and A/C. Probably also power disc brakes and steering.
That or a '67-'70 C-10 with an LS3, 4L60E and make my own C-10 SS. Unfortunately, I probably have another $25K I need to spend on my Studie...
By the way, I don't think the AACA would like my Daytona. While still going to be Studebaker powered, it'll be a period street machine.
Last edited by Swifster; 04/19/2011 9:18 PM.
