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treefrog · 11-05-2002, 10:23 PM

My first project was a 54 Corvette, from a junk yard ($500.00.) When it was finished, it looked like a stock vette, but it had a 265 ++, cause I sold the stock 6 cylinder. And nobody, including the NHRA folks could tell the difference.

So in today's wolrd, it depends on what you want to do with your vehicle. Mine looks "stock", but when it's done, it will have enough modifcations that I can run it xxx miles on a trip with no worries. And get back. And nobody but the guys on this board would know the difference. I cannot afford a "trailer queen", but I have to admit I like the looks from folks who think this is original.
Restification. TF

11-05-2002, 10:23 PM	#21
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	This is a great thread My first project was a 54 Corvette, from a junk yard ($500.00.) When it was finished, it looked like a stock vette, but it had a 265 ++, cause I sold the stock 6 cylinder. And nobody, including the NHRA folks could tell the difference. So in today's wolrd, it depends on what you want to do with your vehicle. Mine looks "stock", but when it's done, it will have enough modifcations that I can run it xxx miles on a trip with no worries. And get back. And nobody but the guys on this board would know the difference. I cannot afford a "trailer queen", but I have to admit I like the looks from folks who think this is original. Restification. TF