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Advice on Buying a Car to Fix Up as a Hobby?
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:30 pm
Lately I've been getting the urge to buy an older car just for the sole purpose of rebuilding it in my garage with an eye towards having something fun to drive around in on the weekends. My preference would be something American from the 60s or 70s. Does anyone have any advice or experience with this hobby? Are there some cars that fit what I want that are easier to find parts for than others? I know Mustangs have a strong following, and a '65-'68 model is at the top of my list, but does anyone else have other ideas?
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Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:33 pm to Shiftyplus1
Have you considered pick up trucks? Think about the truck nuts you could put on it.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:34 pm to Shiftyplus1
I am partial to first gen Mustangs (prefer the 67-68) and a big plus is you can get just about any part you could want. You can build one essentially from scratch in the aftermarket. The negative is they aren't cheap for your starting point.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:41 pm to Shiftyplus1
CJ7
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:41 pm to Shiftyplus1
Anything with a decent body will be pricey around those years.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:52 pm to Shiftyplus1
1970 Cuda would be at the top of my list.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:55 pm to Shiftyplus1
1 You better have a lot of tools, and be prepared to buy more.
2 it's a money pit. You'll almost certainly never recoup your investment, so you need to enjoy both doing the work and driving it.
3 take inventory of your skillset and avoid anything that exceeds it if possible (eg bodywork or rust, if you dont know how to handle them)
4 get some concrete diapers to catch all the fluids that will leak everywhere.
5 if you can fit a small lift, it's worth every penny.
2 it's a money pit. You'll almost certainly never recoup your investment, so you need to enjoy both doing the work and driving it.
3 take inventory of your skillset and avoid anything that exceeds it if possible (eg bodywork or rust, if you dont know how to handle them)
4 get some concrete diapers to catch all the fluids that will leak everywhere.
5 if you can fit a small lift, it's worth every penny.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:57 pm to Shiftyplus1
Do something super common that was mass produced. Reproduction parts will be easily available that way.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 10:58 pm to CptRusty
^^ this guy knows
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:01 pm to Shiftyplus1
1967 GTO
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:07 pm to CptRusty
other ideas really depends on budget. You can spend as much or as little as you can imagine and have tons of fun in either case.
Personally, if I was going to go with the classic American muscle route, I'd look into a Cobra kit car with a coyote 5.0 and T56.
Personally, if I was going to go with the classic American muscle route, I'd look into a Cobra kit car with a coyote 5.0 and T56.
This post was edited on 6/24/19 at 11:08 pm
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:22 pm to CptRusty
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I'd look into a Cobra kit car with a coyote 5.0 and T56.
I was going to mention that but didn't know if it fit his desires.
I would suggest a Factory Five kit, the community support is excellent. I wouldn't use a Coyote but an FE instead specifically a 427 side oiler but I have one stored away. If I didn't have an FE sitting around I would use a 351W stroked to 408. Maybe not as tractable as a modern Coyote the sound would more than makeup for it.
Before going the Cobra route it is important to research the titling and insuring issues in ones state.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:29 pm to Obtuse1
I suggest to find something that someone already restored and put ur touch on it. U can buy something a lot cheaper than building one. Lots of unfinished projects on Craigslist too.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:32 pm to Obtuse1
I have a ‘67 Fairlane that would go very nicely with that 427... literally. Wish I had one sitting around!
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:33 pm to Shiftyplus1
If you're amazingly adept, I'll fund you.
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:38 pm to Shiftyplus1
There is no better looking car than a 65 mustang
I had one my senior year in hs. But my mom caught me drinking and driving and sold it
I had one my senior year in hs. But my mom caught me drinking and driving and sold it
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:41 pm to Paige
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There is no better looking car than a 65 mustang
Wrong
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:52 pm to BuckyCheese
No you’re wrong
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:56 pm to Paige
It’s a fun thing to do when you have the time to mess with it. But it’s a chore/job when you’re busy with other things.
I have my 66 still sitting in my garage. I drive it now and then; but I’ve got a young family and it’s not the most kid friendly vehicle. So, I’m probably going to sell it.
My dad and I rebuilt it for my first car 20 years ago. I always wanted to drop a crate engine in it, but it’ll be another 10-15 years before my kids will mess with it. And I definitely don’t want a teenager to have a 400+ hp sleeper.
Besides, most of the fun is the bonding and making it their own.
I’ll probably let them pick out what they want.
But I’ll try to lean them towards a 60’s mustang, 70’s corvette, 80’s/90’s jeep, or something like that. Something with Lots of parts available.
I have my 66 still sitting in my garage. I drive it now and then; but I’ve got a young family and it’s not the most kid friendly vehicle. So, I’m probably going to sell it.
My dad and I rebuilt it for my first car 20 years ago. I always wanted to drop a crate engine in it, but it’ll be another 10-15 years before my kids will mess with it. And I definitely don’t want a teenager to have a 400+ hp sleeper.
Besides, most of the fun is the bonding and making it their own.
I’ll probably let them pick out what they want.
But I’ll try to lean them towards a 60’s mustang, 70’s corvette, 80’s/90’s jeep, or something like that. Something with Lots of parts available.
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