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If you didn’t know much about fixing up cars…
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:49 am
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:49 am
And you wanted to start a project with your son, to buy something cheap and fix it up over the years, what would you choose?
Things to consider:
1) simple to work on
2) easy to find parts
3) cool factor if we get it done in 6 years and it becomes his first car
I’m partial to early 70s models. Trucks and cars are on the table.
Things to consider:
1) simple to work on
2) easy to find parts
3) cool factor if we get it done in 6 years and it becomes his first car
I’m partial to early 70s models. Trucks and cars are on the table.
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Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:53 am to VanRIch
71 Chevy Nova project. Plenty of aftermarket/original parts out there and look badass when finished.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:54 am to VanRIch
There is nothing easier to work on than old Volkswagens. A novice can pull the engine and put it back in on an afternoon.
Though they aren't cool.
Old trucks are easy to work on. Few electronics. Huge engine bays.
Your can update the ignition to get rid of points to make it easier to tune. Build up a carburetor or simple tbi v8.
Though he may want something sportier. My dad got my a 67 mustang for my father son car project. I had a blast but I didn't then realize the value of the car and it was just some old car to me (in 96,97)
Though they aren't cool.
Old trucks are easy to work on. Few electronics. Huge engine bays.
Your can update the ignition to get rid of points to make it easier to tune. Build up a carburetor or simple tbi v8.
Though he may want something sportier. My dad got my a 67 mustang for my father son car project. I had a blast but I didn't then realize the value of the car and it was just some old car to me (in 96,97)
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:55 am to VanRIch
68-74 Nova, would be a start. 1973-1987 Chevy Truck as well.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:56 am to VanRIch
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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Project
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:59 am to VanRIch
1970 Chevelle Malibu.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 8:59 am to jrodLSUke
Don't those things hit $1m?
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:00 am to VanRIch
1972 GTO
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:02 am to VanRIch
Late 60s early 70s. No computers and all you need is a few wrenches..
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:03 am to VanRIch
Early 1980s Porche 911.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:03 am to VanRIch
70s vehicle for sure, or older
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:04 am to VanRIch
Jeep YJ. They can be found cheap, and the 4.0 is super easy to work on. For a little more money, get a CJ7. Ain’t nothing cooler than an old Jeep.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:04 am to Napoleon
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There is nothing easier to work on than old Volkswagens
My sister bought her first vehicle in ‘66, a light blue beetle. I don’t know for sure but I think it was around $2000 new. Would love to own one of those.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:05 am to kywildcatfanone
Now I’m not expecting to do anything even in the realm of this quality, Vanguard motors does some amazing work. But this truck is so damn fine and I’d love to do one of these. 1970 GMC 2500.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:06 am to VanRIch
Old Jeep CJ's are pretty simple and IMO very cool. I had one when I was a teenager and loved it.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:10 am to caill430
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Late 60s early 70s. No computers and all you need is a few wrenches..
And none of them metric.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:13 am to atxfan
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Old Jeep CJ's are pretty simple and IMO very cool. I had one when I was a teenager and loved it.
Kids nowadays are going to want an AC. Harder to find but it can still be done.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:17 am to DMAN1968
Jeep tj. Has some of the modern features but still looks like an older jeep. You can move the fender blinkers to the grill and make it look like a cj
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:22 am to VanRIch
All three. Plus what will it be worth when you are finished?
You can almost build a 67 thru 72 Chevy truck from the ground up with new parts.
You can almost build a 67 thru 72 Chevy truck from the ground up with new parts.
Posted on 2/12/23 at 9:28 am to L1C4
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You can almost build a 67 thru 72 Chevy truck from the ground up with new parts.
I can still get parts for my 1953 Ford 600(and before any of you baws say it wasn't offered until 1954, it was built in August, 1953 per Ford) easiest thing to work on mechanically, there aren't many parts
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