I posted this in general and forgot about this section. I want to build one, is there any good books out there to use as a reference for ideas and suggestions?
Jim

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All the brake plumbing is done, had to make motor and tranny mounts which wasn't that bad. Doing front bumper mounts now. Then I'm pulling the motor to finish the firewall. Pedal and steering wheel was from a 64 savoy.

I can't recommend any books as a reference but you can get just about any info you might need right here, there are many guys here that have "been there, done that"

first you would need to figure out what you would like to build, such as I won't settle for anything but a 33-34 coupe, that will bring your search very tight and pricey, but if you want anything mopar then that will open the door pretty good. trucks are pretty easy to find for a reasonable price, earlier cars and trucks are usually higher priced to start with. you really need to look at pictures of Rods you might like and then figure out if it would fit in to your budget Ron...

Tex Smith wrote decent one for Mopars a while back. Frank Oddo's and anything by Boyd Coddington is horrible for MoPar related stuff. Other than that, I have no suggestions.

I might suggest you check www.carnut.com and begin by looking at some pictures of cars under Plymouth, Dodge and Chrysler (Hudson, Packard and Nash are considered distant relatives of Mopars) from about 1928-1950. Lots of pictures, lots of variety, should entertain you for a couple of hours. At least you will get an idea of a body style, manufacture, and year range that appeals to you. Once you narrow down the choices a bit, we will be more then happy to share more specific information. Gene

Narrow down what you can afford and what you want to build. That will help a LOT.
Example, Model A with a Ford flathead V8, there is a great book by Vern Tardel.
T bucket, there is the build plans from Speedway (Used to be Total Performance).
Mopar, it really depends on the era. The Tex Smith book has some good info but is very outdated and expensive to buy.
Often the budget will determine the starting point and the build style. A Pro-Touring 2 Door Airflow is out of reach for almost all of us. A 40s build with the stock flatty, a T-5 and rear axle swap, along with a disc conversion and shock relocation is probably the lowest cost.
Earlier stuff is more expensive and requires more work. Post 1948 is not considered Street Rod as much.
Narrowing the candidates also helps point to the catalogs and companies that you can use in the build.

I will say that Mopar rods are often priced cheaper than you can build them. Provided you have the funds and the car is built right, you can often get a great deal on a done car. Especially if you are willing to yank out a SBC and install a real motor.

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Some guys aren't going to agree with me but unless you have a very big wallet, get it to where you can drive it and then keep working on it while you enjoy it. To many guys want to build the perfect street rod and go year after year working on it when money permits while never using it or finishing it. Eventually it sits and becomes a project you never use or complete.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5

More street rodders than you can shake a stick at on the H.A.M.B.

You may be able to find some references to books over there. If you sign up over there, be sure to do your introduction or you'll get the boot or the cold shoulder.

1fastrunner where you at???

we would like to know what type of rod you were looking to get in to?

and for website references

http://www.oldride.com/directory/

http://www.roadsters.com/