Project Section

Project Ideas: with examples of how to turn an unpopular car or truck into a very nice street rod or cruiser.
Project Planning: has tips and things to be aware of when starting a project, hopefully they will help to avoid some of the mistakes most people make if its their first project build.
Planning Phases: Definition of the 5 Project Planning Phases
Project Plan Template: This is a 5 phase table with steps to "guide" you through the the project build process. None of the steps are mandatory, you can follow all the steps or you can use only the steps you need.
Big Poppa Buick Project: This is a full description with pictures of my 1954 Buick Special project which took 4 years to complete.
Plymouth Wagon Project: This is a full description of our Merianne's 1955 Plymouth Wagon build project with pictures. It's hard to believe we finished this project in the summer of 2015 and I still have more pictures to post.
Dodge D200 Project: This is my latest project, 1963 Dodge D200 Sweptline (A.K.A. Patina Sweptliner) completed in April 2020; we have several in process pictures to be posted in the next 60 days.
Project Resources; Eventually this page will be populated with local Bay area resources that provide quality parts and or services for those building Hot Rods