Yes, I visit this site often and purchase parts quite often from members here. My 36 is still in the restoration process. Almost on the rotisserie. Gathering up parts, info etc.. I hope to have it painted by spring. As to the rumble seat conversion...
I absolutely love this site. It is a fantastic resource for parts and has an enormous amount of information on it. What is absolutely dissatisfying is the amount of people that have too throw their less than positive comments around about "save the trunks" and "don't cut henry's steel" . Its over and over. Yes we hear you, yes its your opinion. Ur beating a dead horse!! I'm a purist at heart with all my muscle cars, and I will do the same with my 36 to a point. My father purchased this 36 in 64' when he was 15 yrs old in Ca. It has been a staple in my family and its amazing that my father never sold it. Through the hardtimes in the economy, passings of my mother and grandparents, this car was the glue that held the memories together. When he gave the car too me he knew that I would NEVER alter the originality of the car to any extreme. ( small block chevy, juice brakes, 12 volt, original color etc.. ) The 1 thing my father always talked about was he always wished the car was a rumble seat car. This was one thing I was determined to change, and do as correctly as possible to maintain the authentic nature of my 36. I've gathered as many original 36 parts to do this as I am able to find. I hand fabricated the turn down gutters that mirror an original R/S car, and have a lot of work to do ahead. I feel like I havn't just "cut up a trunk car, and slapped a seat in the rear".
I know i'm getting off topic here, but I just want too leave y'all with this final thought. Face it. The age group and interest in these cars are declining more and more especially for the original cars. I don't know too many people my age (42) or younger that express ANY interest in a genie or stock v8 car. And I honestly think when someone visits this site and sees the feedback that gets posted on certain subjects.. It just drives them away. I've had several questions I've wanted to ask but know i'll get the same ol answers from hard headed members about what THEY THINK should be done. If y'all want to help preserve this amazing and declining era of automobiles, help with the cause! Support a younger generation that's eager too learn and is willing to carry on the legacy of "old Henry steel"! If its minor alterations so be it. At least its not butchering these things up into street rods!!
Eh... sorry to rant. Thanks to all those who have helped and left great information. Now my coffee is cold! Maybe i'll just UBER it down too Starbucks!! Its a generation thing.
The amazement factor was worth two suitcases and a valise any time!.
