Anyone into old cars

[Papichulo]

Originally Posted by Bob

My Cousins

.... SS win @ Super Chevy Street Division in Dallas TX.
This car has two Nitrous bottles....etc.

My cousin and I had the same Automechanics teacher in high school. His older brother had the same teacher.

His brother had put a 396 that had been punched to about 425 ci. in a 58 Chevy two dr. It had 11 inch slicks and a pontiac 411 rear. I saw that (58 chevy) car take a 442 Road Runner for a case of beer. The 442 spun a bearing and was left sitting in the road.

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That is pretty sweet

[smokinpoke]

Originally Posted by ssutton219

depends on time and ability...if you have both..nothing better than building yourself..but for the money and time its easier to do a crate.....just my ...take it for whats its worth..another option is picking up a engine from a salvage yard and freshing it up a bit and putting it in.......




Shawn

Well abilitiy is questionable time is not. I have nothing but time. I would like to have it done by the time my 11 year old goes to his senior prom. So five or six years.

[The Korean]

If the choices are between Motorcycle or Car, I vote CAR (Muscle Car).

However, it is my duty as a classic truck enthusiast to suggest a classic pick-up. I just sold my 66 Chevy C-10, and I want another badly. Cost of restoration is won't break the bank as half of the body is bed, and just like muscle cars, they are a blast to drive and cruise in. I had a Mustang that my Dad drives now, and IMHO my 66 pick-up was more fun to drive. I kept my truck in the "Rat Rod" phase, so I didn't have to worry about throwing something in the back, but got plenty of looks and thumbs up even with the rattle can primer paint scheme. Just thowing that idea out there to you, may fit with your budget, but I suggest you get something you want, it will make the whole process a lot more fun. To tell you how I drove mine, in the 5 years I had my truck, I put two NEW set of tires on it, and not because of dry rot.

[Bob]

Originally Posted by smokinpoke

Well abilitiy is questionable time is not. I have nothing but time. I would like to have it done by the time my 11 year old goes to his senior prom. So five or six years.

YOUse got plenty of time then...!! Also thanks for the comment on the car....

You could also go with a 1965 Short bed Chevy truck or the Ford counterpart!!....But you might have to count UR parts on the Ford...as I hear they are Found On the Road DEAD!!

U could also try the old pushbutton Chrysler Hemi....looked funny wit all those fins...but...push a button and the HEMI roared!!

A Duster, A charger, Challenger? I know a fella with a Cuda!!

[Darb85]

Originally Posted by smokinpoke

My wife and I have been debating. Motorcycles or get an old car to restore. Like I don't have enough to spend money on. I like the idea of cars since I kinda know how to work on them. Bikes are foreign to me, they're fun to look at but I have only have been on dirt bikes when I was little.

She wants a 55 - 57 bel air. Not on my budget.

Any advice on good, old car websites?

Im a bit biased but a 1965-69 Corvair are great little cars. Easy to work on and the very cheap to start with(you can get a very nice one for 4-6 grand. Even the earlies 60-64 are good, but the 65-66 are the best espessially the Corsa model with the 140 or 180 engine. THe 180 is turboed which is very cool but very rare, if oyu can find either a monza or a Corsa with the 140 engine and 3:55 gears, they are a blast!

[ssutton219]

OMG......a man after my own heart...my uncle restores Covairs and my 1st car was a 64 corvair.....he has a covair with a 455 cid in the back seat and he has 2 of the turbo models.....not a bad way to go if thats what your into.......





Shawn

[ssutton219]

Originally Posted by smokinpoke

Well abilitiy is questionable time is not. I have nothing but time. I would like to have it done by the time my 11 year old goes to his senior prom. So five or six years.

Well its not hard to do....if 2 16yr old kids can build a 327 in a garage and have it last so far 13 yrs.....you really shouldnt have a problem...and I bet there are plenty of guys here with more than enough info..and Midwest city isnt that far from wichita.......

I got to try to get some pics of our old shop up tomorrow......



Shawn

[glking]

You could probably get a good portion of the car done with a few well-planned herfs!

[Darb85]

This is my Current vair. No one ever knows what they are which is what makes em cool. Bought it for 4500 4 years ago and have about 2 grand into it to get to the point its at now. My old vair that was totaled by a rear end semi vs me crash had almost 340 hp pushing at the rear wheels and 3:89 gears. Full roll cage and Hiem joint suspension. I loved it, still working on my current car to get to that point, but dont have the access to the shop that i used to when I was 16/17 years old.

My next corvair project will be a V8 Powered one.

[Papichulo]

Originally Posted by Darb85

This is my Current vair. No one ever knows what they are which is what makes em cool. Bought it for 4500 4 years ago and have about 2 grand into it to get to the point its at now. My old vair that was totaled by a rear end semi vs me crash had almost 340 hp pushing at the rear wheels and 3:89 gears. Full roll cage and Hiem joint suspension. I loved it, still working on my current car to get to that point, but dont have the access to the shop that i used to when I was 16/17 years old.

My next corvair project will be a V8 Powered one.

I never really liked vairs, but I can really appreciate them now. Thanks for sharing

[Bob]

Originally Posted by ssutton219

OMG......a man after my own heart...my uncle restores Covairs and my 1st car was a 64 corvair.....he has a covair with a 455 cid in the back seat and he has 2 of the turbo models.....not a bad way to go if thats what your into.......
Shawn

You know a friend says a small block is not that hard to do. He had to do a bit of cutting with a torch and make and position motor mounts. A fire wall between the front seats and engine. He did say the bitch heated up the front of the car a bit!!! I don't think I would do that. I would stick with the 180 Turbo if I could find one !!

[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by Bob

My Cousins

.... SS win @ Super Chevy Street Division in Dallas TX.
This car has two Nitrous bottles....etc.

My cousin and I had the same Automechanics teacher in high school. His older brother had the same teacher.

His brother had put a 396 that had been punched to about 425 ci. in a 58 Chevy two dr. It had 11 inch slicks and a pontiac 411 rear. I saw that (58 chevy) car take a 442 Road Runner for a case of beer. The 442 spun a bearing and was left sitting in the road.

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A 442 is a Oldsmobile

[Bob]

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

A 442 is a Oldsmobile

of course... meant 440..roadrunner...Sorry... Now the Plymouth Fury was one great COP car! eh? The 58 chevy had a 68 Chevelle engine in it...

[ssutton219]

As far as i know there are bolt in kits for the Small-block into a corvair...there may be alil cuting but from what I have read its next to nil...Yeah my Uncle's with thte 455 gets a lil warm but...it runs like a striped ass ape!!!






Shawn

[FriendlyFire]

I think you should take her to Toys R US.