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I'm part way into a hot rod build, and thought I'd share some of what I'm working with. I don't know how to cathegorize my build, it's part hot rod, part rat rod, mainly I focus on having fun.
Some background:
In the fall of 2019 I bought the Marquette by Buick and got it home. Before this I had bought a junkyard V12 from an older BMW 750. I chose a Buick because they had large eight cylinder engines in 1931. The Buick was sold to me as a 1931 Buick, and when I arrived at home, I was very sad to notice that I had indeed not bought a 1931 Buick, but rather a 1930 Marquette. The difference may be a problem in the future when it's time to get it MOT tested and street legal. I decided to roll with it, and now am used to caling it "the Buick". I do like the proportions and looks of the car in any case, and it's a two door sedan, which is exactly what I wanted.
An abundance of chores took me to December 2019 before getting the old lady rolled into the garage, the first picture is from that day.
Second pic is a photoshopped pic from that time showing what I'm aiming for: A fully fendered  hot rod with wideish radials and it's supposed to be a pretty practical driver.

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FYI Only...not cheap...but if you don't want to mess around.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/trans-dapt-performance-swap-in-a-box-complete-engine-swap-kits/part-type/engine-swap-kits

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Hi all... I have a 1987 S10 chassis with 5.3 LS, 4L60E trans and a 1953 Chevy 3100 body. I am putting coil overs on the front and need reccomdations on a spring rate and length.

Thanks

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I have no idea how well known this is, but I learned it pretty recently, how to easily remove mill scale from hot rolled sheet metal.
All you need is a (preferably plastic) container, big enough to hold the pieces of sheet metal you need to get cleaned, and enough Apple cider vinegar or acetic acid to cover the parts. I found 12% acetic acid for weed removal, and it works nicely and about the same as vinegar.
At about 30 degrees C (85 F) four hours is enough, but in cooler temperatures, say, like under 20 C (70 F) the process can take up to a couple days. If in a hurry on a cool day, you can put the container in a bigger container and fill that up with hot tap water.

For me, doing a lot of fabrication laterly, it's a real work saving way to get rid of mill scale. You just have to do it outsid, the smell is not all that pleasant.


After four hours, millscale has fallen to the bottom of the container

The metal looks bright and clean

After a rinse in water, and wash in a weak soda solution to neutralize the acidity the parts are sanded and look perfect, not much elbow grease needed.
Stronger acids would work faster, but using weak acids is safe and  easy.

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Pulled my 66 Schwinn Stingray chopper trike off the wall today.  Man it's dusty. 
I've had this bike since I was 14. About 15 years ago I added a trike rear axle,  fat modern Stingray tires,  extended it 6" and mounted a tractor seat pan. Made the front springer forks  20" longer as well as custom longer handlebars. Also a 3 speed 1950's hub was adapted.
I rode around the  neighborhood once till I could figure out how to finish the cutter brakes , it was hung up on the wall.

I think it's time for this bike to ride the salt this year.
Pics tomorrow.