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re: Advice on Buying a Car to Fix Up as a Hobby?
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:59 pm to Shiftyplus1
Posted on 6/24/19 at 11:59 pm to Shiftyplus1
Hope you are rich
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Posted on 6/25/19 at 12:18 am to Shiftyplus1
If you're not looking to spend a lot, you can find 1970 Novas in running condition for not that much. Make an SS clone.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 12:20 am to Duane Dibbley
Chevelle > Nova
Posted on 6/25/19 at 12:33 am to Shiftyplus1
Lately I've been getting the urge to buy an older car just for the sole purpose of rebuilding it in my garagejust get a half decent looking hooker and spend that same time with her.
in the end you will get more entertainment and satisfaction with much less stress and aggravation, plus its most likely going to be cheaper
trucks and cars have completely different styles and problems to restore, this is no small decision to make since your gonna dump a good $10-$15k minimum into it after purchase. its going to be the next biggest investment you make in time and money other then your house
you can save a ton of money at car auctions where you can buy restored cars ready to drive out the door and skip the most skill oriented parts of this and then do your own customizing after knowing you have a nice frame off restoration with a brand new crate engine.
ya i know you said you wanted to do it but 15 yrs from now it will still be sitting in the garage unfinished unless you slap it together half assed just to get it on the road
in the end you will get more entertainment and satisfaction with much less stress and aggravation, plus its most likely going to be cheaper
trucks and cars have completely different styles and problems to restore, this is no small decision to make since your gonna dump a good $10-$15k minimum into it after purchase. its going to be the next biggest investment you make in time and money other then your house
you can save a ton of money at car auctions where you can buy restored cars ready to drive out the door and skip the most skill oriented parts of this and then do your own customizing after knowing you have a nice frame off restoration with a brand new crate engine.
ya i know you said you wanted to do it but 15 yrs from now it will still be sitting in the garage unfinished unless you slap it together half assed just to get it on the road
This post was edited on 6/25/19 at 12:38 am
Posted on 6/25/19 at 6:29 am to Shiftyplus1
I was in the same boat this winter.purchased a 1983 CJ7 to work on. IT was way bigger of a project than i wanted, but I do have to admit, its fun. its has no A/C, doors, top etc, but its still a blast. It has a chevy 350 with 35 inch tires. I take it out at least twice a week to cruise in. In the summer, evening cruises are the tits.
As far as working on it, it is a super simple design and every part to that vehicle is still produced buy several different companies.
As far as working on it, it is a super simple design and every part to that vehicle is still produced buy several different companies.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 6:39 am to Shiftyplus1
CptRusty has some good thoughts on your question. You may want to ask same question on Outdoors board as this one can be littered with 12 year olds that don’t have a clue about anything. If you don’t have tools you will spend a lot of money on more tools. If you do have tools you will spend a lot of money on more tools. If you are person that see’s all projects to their completion then that is a plus. I would suggest a project car that has some meaning to you. Like a car / truck or that was similar to one that was in the family. Something that will drive you to finish it. I am working on a project like this now and it is extremely time consuming and expensive but I am enjoying it greatly. As they say idle hands are the devils workshop. Best of luck!
Posted on 6/25/19 at 6:41 am to Shiftyplus1
It’s going to take twice as long and cost twice as much as you think it will.
Three choices:
1. Buy a rare car that has hard to find parts that when you sell it, you can get more of your money back out.
2. Buy a common car (mustang, CJ, Camaro) and spend twice as much on it than it will be worth when you sell it.
3. (Best option) buy a car that you really like that someone has already restored to driving condition. Then you can finish it off and see if you enjoy doing this sort of thing.
Three choices:
1. Buy a rare car that has hard to find parts that when you sell it, you can get more of your money back out.
2. Buy a common car (mustang, CJ, Camaro) and spend twice as much on it than it will be worth when you sell it.
3. (Best option) buy a car that you really like that someone has already restored to driving condition. Then you can finish it off and see if you enjoy doing this sort of thing.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 6:42 am to Shiftyplus1
I have a 66 c10 ive done. It cost money to be done right... look over the vehicle good, rusted out floor boards and door panels, etc...sometimes it will look good until its sanded down and find a ton of bondo. If you know of anyone who does body work for a living have them look over it before you buy. You can get up into $30,000+ quickly
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This post was edited on 6/25/19 at 6:46 am
Posted on 6/25/19 at 6:48 am to Shiftyplus1
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Advice on Buying a Car to Fix Up as a Hobby?
My advice is don't do it.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 6:52 am to BuckyCheese
Wrong
Posted on 6/25/19 at 6:53 am to Paige
1967 super bee 426 hemi
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:02 am to Shiftyplus1
Hope you have a lot of money
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:05 am to Obtuse1
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first gen Mustangs (prefer the 67-68) a
Isnt the '65 first generation?
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:08 am to Shiftyplus1
I'm currently in same boat and find myself looking at the Factory Five Type 65 almost everyday. Get the joy of building without the rust/bodywork issues and end up with a Daytona replica. My plan is a 351W/TKO600 as of now.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:14 am to Shiftyplus1
E30 325is. Build something that will actually drive worth a shite.
ETA: The E36 version might be cheaper and easier to find though. Manual, inline 6.
ETA: The E36 version might be cheaper and easier to find though. Manual, inline 6.
This post was edited on 6/25/19 at 7:22 am
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:15 am to oleyeller
Very nice yeller.
I have 2 68 International Harvester Travelall’s and a 1960 Ford F600 flatbed. The flatbed runs and is easy to work on and the Travelalls are sitting now. I waited years until I had a place to store them not in my way and have them in a building and under a shed. That was my priority and I just tinker when I feel like it or want to spend a bit on them. If the OP only has his garage and his daily driver sits outside that would not work for me.
Also I’m not looking to do a complete restoration. I just do them as I want.
I have 2 68 International Harvester Travelall’s and a 1960 Ford F600 flatbed. The flatbed runs and is easy to work on and the Travelalls are sitting now. I waited years until I had a place to store them not in my way and have them in a building and under a shed. That was my priority and I just tinker when I feel like it or want to spend a bit on them. If the OP only has his garage and his daily driver sits outside that would not work for me.
Also I’m not looking to do a complete restoration. I just do them as I want.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:18 am to Shiftyplus1
OP I did the exact same thing a few months ago. I found an older car off Craigslist and basically flipped it. Granted, it was an 05 Acura TSX which isn’t a classic by any means, but it was a good hobby. Ended up netting $2k.
My advice is to get something that needs work that’s within your comfort zone. If you’re confident you can tackle suspension work, by all means grab a car that needs wheel bearings or ball joints. If you find a ride that needs a paint job and you’re skilled in that area, go for it. Etc.
My advice is to get something that needs work that’s within your comfort zone. If you’re confident you can tackle suspension work, by all means grab a car that needs wheel bearings or ball joints. If you find a ride that needs a paint job and you’re skilled in that area, go for it. Etc.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:30 am to ksayetiger
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Isnt the '65 first generation?
Yes, 1964 1/2 - 1973 are the 1st gen Mustangs*, I was saying of the 1st gens I prefer the 67-68. In particular, I like that they are about 3" wider than the earlier ones and it gives them a more aggressive stance. I don't have much fondness for the later ones.
* I personally think of what most consider the first gen Mustangs as 4 distinct groups and really hard for me to see them as a single generation but I am not the god of pony cars
64 1/2-66
67-68
69-70
71-73
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:30 am to Martini
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I have 2 68 International Harvester Travelall’s and a 1960 Ford F600 flatbed.
any picsPosted on 6/25/19 at 7:34 am to oleyeller
Would love to restore an early Ford Bronco but they're getting harder to find and the ones that are out there are expensive before any work is even done.
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