I've currently got a project. My S-10. When it is down for the motor swap I will need something to drive. I've been looking around, trying to find something that wil make a fun project, is a bit out of the norm, and would provide some transportation while the truck was down. I'm thinking something along the lines of a falcon or a rambler. Any suggestions?
I was going to say 1st gen Camaro. Not many of those being built these days. Tri5 maybe?
If you want to go really different how about a 1965 Mercedes Benz 300 SE with viper drivetrain. I always thought it would be cool to do a retro Daimler Chrysler build, but it's not too relevant anymore.
I was going to say 1st gen Camaro. Not many of those being built these days. Tri5 maybe?
I wonder why no one else is thinking of that!
Money is definitely an issue right now. Looking for something that can be had fairly cheap and be made relatively reliable with a ford or chevy small block, but will also have some sort of cool factor
I am pretty open. The key here is Budget. If I can put something together for under $5K and have something fairly reliable, that still has a cool factor, doesn't necessarily have to have PT potential, then I'm in.
Just re-read your first post... I thought you were talking projects.....
What about an early Datsun? Like the B series. Kinda funky, kinda boxy, killer gas mileage and with a set of wheels they can look great. That would be something different.
Just re-read your first post... I thought you were talking projects.....
What about an early Datsun? Like the B series. Kinda funky, kinda boxy, killer gas mileage and with a set of wheels they can look great. That would be something different.
Aren't they all projects? I've always wanted a 510. I love those little cars. I was kind of looking around and saw a couple of old wagons and think that would be pretty rockin. Its still a couple months out probably, so I've got some time.
G-body cars are going fairly cheap. Not so old school but some come with a small block chevy, overdrive, and a/c. I picked up a '79 Cutlass wagon for $300 with a rebuilt 305 Chevy, cruise, and a/c. Had a little bit of cosmetic damage to the grille area but I found a beater donor car sitting in 3ft tall weeds for $75 and I was good to go. The 305 gave way for a 406 and it runs low low 15's at sea level with 2.41 factory gears and makes a great parts chaser for my other rides. Great for a daily driver. I think g-bodies all look great with 16's or 17's and a 1-2" drop. Cheap Cheap!
I saw a local guy took a 60's Volvo wagon and put 16" fox body Mustang rims on it. Just the right stance and the rims made it look killer. Slip a small block in it and you're good to go.
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I've always wanted a 510. I love those little cars. I was kind of looking around and saw a couple of old wagons and think that would be pretty rockin. Its still a couple months out probably, so I've got some time.
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