What do I do with this 73 Mach 1 Q code project car?

[GregWeld]

Funny question really...

In boating - we always tell a guy - to find out if you're a "boater" -- put on a slicker and boots - stand in your shower with the water running cold - every 30 minutes flush $100 down the toilet - if you can do that for 24 hours... THEN you're a boater.

Like Eric (70rs) said -- build it any way you want! It's your 100 grand.

[CadVetteStang]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Like Eric (70rs) said -- build it any way you want! It's your 100 grand.

100 grand??? I’m getting the car as a finder’s fee for negotiating deals on other cars, so it is free. A welding school instructor will instal the $125 cage for free.
A vo-tech school will strip and paint the car for free labor plus cost of paint.
I have the $99 Caddy motor in my garage and it will get a $1,000 overhaul.
I found a rebuild shop that sells a TH200-4R capable of handling 700 HP for $940 (and I get a 1 year warranty with it).
I have the $550 wheels picked out
Tires will run another $500
C4 Vette suspension will cost $650 if I hold out for HD 13” brakes and Z51 pkg.
Labor for install of suspension will be less than $1,000

This is a $5000 car project minus interior work. It has good door panels, but needs seats, carpet, a headliner and belts, so we are talking 6 grand, not 100 grand.

Even if it takes 50% more money, I still finish it for 10 grand.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by CadVetteStang

100 grand??? I’m getting the car as a finder’s fee for negotiating deals on other cars, so it is free. A welding school instructor will instal the $125 cage for free.
A vo-tech school will strip and paint the car for free labor plus cost of paint.
I have the $99 Caddy motor in my garage and it will get a $1,000 overhaul.
I found a rebuild shop that sells a TH200-4R capable of handling 700 HP for $940 (and I get a 1 year warranty with it).
I have the $550 wheels picked out
Tires will run another $500
C4 Vette suspension will cost $650 if I hold out for HD 13” brakes and Z51 pkg.
Labor for install of suspension will be less than $1,000

This is a $5000 car project minus interior work. It has good door panels, but needs seats, carpet, a headliner and belts, so we are talking 6 grand, not 100 grand.

Even if it takes 50% more money, I still finish it for 10 grand.

Yea, that' what I told myself when I started my project I hope your budget works out

[70rs]

Thanks for all the info on the Cad motor and the wieght issue/questions.

I have to say, if you can get this operational and still stay anywhere near the 10k mark then go for it. Why not? A low dollar, unique and decent performing vehicle. Sounds like a good plan.
So get to work and post lot's of pics!!

[Modmach1]

Build it just the way you want it, i say

The 71-73s has lots of potensial

Thats what i did, and this is what i ended up with:

[GregWeld]

Well -- all I have to say is -- go for it.

If you can build a car for 5 grand.... you my friend - are the master Jedi of car builds!!

[BallnRods]

Go for it!
It's good to see more people building these BIG Mustangs.

Keep us informed on the build, I'll be following your progress.