Bill-V8V Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 If you do a resto mod instead of a restoration you can get one of the later C3's that only had 200HP for a decent price and throw something good under the hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Ford or Chevy? I guess that would be a choice we would have to make because we are the ones buying it and working on it. I'm a Ford person, so that's the way I would lean. However either one would be awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I was supposed to do the father-son build with my dad and it never came to light. The car is still sitting under a tarp in the same place we put it when we got home when I was 15 (24 almost 25 now). All we did was buy a crate motor and its in 1 of the sheds with the other cars we have rotting away. It is a 74 Barracuda, all I ask is whatever it is you complete it. To this day it kinda hurts a bit to see the car sitting there and knowing that it was something not to get done. I am so thankful for my family in other ways and what they have sacrificed for me, but this really hurt and still does. Even if it looks like a bucket, if it runs it will put the biggest smile on his face. I keep telling my dad we need to sell that car to do other projects but he insists it will be done one day... Keep your word if this is the intention and have all the fun in the world with it. He will remember it for the rest of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL2133 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Here's an outside the box idea... What about a demolition derby car? Buy a car, destroy it, rebuild it into a tank, and then run it into other cars. What could be more fun than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 1967 thru 1972 Chevy pickup. Classic styling, very popular, increasing in value, lots of parts available. Low initial investment and restoration cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I like the old Chevy truck idea.. I would love to eventually do one myself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I am all for the old Chevy truck idea. I would put a 502 in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 How about something like this? I would love to do one.    Thats a sweet truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSRT-4 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Well...we went looking around this weekend and we are in talking with a guy about a certain car we both like. Once we finalize the deal I will post pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Gordon Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 68-70 Plymouth Roadrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSRT-4 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 The idea behind this project is not to build a classic musclecar but to build a car that we can cruise in and be proud to show off, while be unique. Â Let's just say...I think we found the perfect platform to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigredmariner Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Good luck on the project and like a few have said, spend the time to finish it. No broken promises, make it fun and enjoy retirement with your son. Like me you have probably spent most of his life away at sea. Make the most of your time with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSRT-4 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 You are correct.....of the 23 years I served....15 years of that was on sea duty. This project will be completed I can tell you that. Spending time with him is something that I enjoy and wouldn't trade it for the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigredmariner Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Good deal, thanks for your dedicated service. I am merchant and have been at sea since thanksgiving '87. I'm hoping to hang up the sea bag soon myself and enjoy my daughter who is 9 now. Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 How about a 96 Buick roadmaster wagon and stuff a 502 in it. (can you see the common theme in my dream car builds?) They can be made into awesome cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 68-70 Plymouth Roadrunner Those arn't cheap cars at all, not quite 70-71 Barracuda range but those and 68-70 chargers are the next on the list in terms of cost. Â If its a mopar, I would build a dart, demon, duster and probably in that order. I love 68-70 Darts and I saw one at a swap meet this weekend I would have loved to have, it sold for 7grand I believe with the paint and body looking flawless, only downfall was the leaning tower of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenzo Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 1978 Trans Am..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 1967 thru 1972 Chevy pickup. Classic styling, very popular, increasing in value, lots of parts available. Low initial investment and restoration cost. Â Thats a sweet truck! Â 1978 Trans Am..... Those are all great ideas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSRT-4 Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Deal has been made....need to make room in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 so what did you go with?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSRT-4 Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T. Pic posted in not the car...just a pic to show what it looks like. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 nice, cant wait to see pics of the actual! better make a progress thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSRT-4 Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 I most certainly will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 F body, it will definately be a sleeper car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T. Pic posted in not the car...just a pic to show what it looks like. Congrats!!! Can't wait to see the actual car. :2thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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