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07-01-2007, 05:53 PM
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Obscure Cars?
Currently I'm building a 70 nova with my father...but thats his car...and with that said, I want my own to wrench on...I dont have big bucks to spend on a chevell, camaro, mustang or anything in those ranks, and im not much of a G body fan either, with all that laid down Im coming to yall for some ideas. I want to come up with a somewhat obscure car that isnt too expensive since it isnt mainstream really. I would like something that is pre 1970 and I want to make it into a pro touring/ g-machine, I cant decide which yet... I want it to be a front engine, rear wheel drive car... Anybody got any ideas?
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07-01-2007, 06:17 PM
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The problem with obscure cars is that they are often hard and expensive to obtain parts for... if you're going the route of something obscure, you don't want to start with something that is trashed, as they often cost as much to build as something like a Camaro or Chevelle, where the initial cost is high, but everything is commonly available and somewhat reasonably priced.
That said, I'm a big fan of the 65-68 Impala/Bel Air/Biscayne styling, and that would be my choice for my next project if not another Chevelle.
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07-01-2007, 07:21 PM
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I always liked the 240Z personally. It's not pre 70, but still a great car to make fast.
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07-01-2007, 08:54 PM
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There are so many great "obscure" cars that are siblings to the most popular models.
GM A bodies....Skylark, Cutlass or even a Lemans
Mercury Cougar
Ford Torino, Fairlane, Mercury Cyclone
Larger body GM cars- Impala, Bonneville, Catalina, Wildcat, Delta 88
Quality Mopar is probably going to be a challenge to find, find parts for and keep it relatively inexpensive. There are deals out there though!
Good luck in the search!
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07-01-2007, 09:10 PM
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65-7 A-bodies, Skylarks, Olds Cutlass, still real affordable and use all the same stuff a Chevelle. Even a Lemans can be had for a song.
One thing I've learned through the years (I'm sounding old) is build the car YOU WANT or you'll loose momentem and won't finish it.
Even if it is a Camaro. you can find deals if you are patient-Chris
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07-02-2007, 12:50 AM
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Check out the early ('63,'64, '65) Buick Riveria's. They look awesome and you don't see a lot of them. They are still pretty reasonably priced. In their day, they were the Cat's Meow of Sportyness in the Buick line. I think Frank Sinatra even drove one.
Specifically the '65, it really rock's. They also came with an optional 425 Buick Nail with 2 four barrel carburetors, 360 hp and tons of torque. Even the 425 single 4 barrel would haul ass. The interiors are also really neat looking.
Once you see them, give me your thoughts on one.
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