New Member, New Rig

[arturo7]

Hello all, first post here.

Today I committed to a 59 Apache panel. No motor or tranny, but the body is in decent shape. I pick it up tomorrow in Central CA, Just need to figure out how to get it home to SoCal. Plan A fell through.

This is easily the biggest project I have attempted. I'm fairly handy with a wrench, but I guess it's sink or swim on this one.

If I may, here are a couple questions...

Can anyone recommend a hauler to get this thing 400 miles home?

I'll be driving this about 300-500 miles a month. Not a daily driver per say, but it won't be sitting idle. Any opinions on dropping in a diesel? Or should I stay with a small block? This will never be a show car, just something to carry my bass fiddle.

Thanks in advance, I'll post some pics tomorrow. I look forward to participating on this board.

cheers,
Arthur