I think what we have here is a young man who has not been exposed to the kind of quality that most of us are trying to attain. A good example is the blue Camaro, with its "tape it off and paint it" paint-job. most of us, having the experience of either painting a car, or spending the big bucks to have someone do it for us will instantly see the primer spot behind the front bumper, and we know that a real quality job cannot be done with the bumper and grill still in the car. He, not having the experience, doesn't see such flaws.
As for the question concerning what car to build, if it is for a profit, forget it. The odds of being able to pick up a car and get it rolling for a profit are pretty slim. Having said that, if I were to try to build a car on the cheap, I think I would look to Fox-body Mustangs. The engines and suspension are fairly cheap to build well, and the myriad of parts available for them is staggering. Play the Craigslist game and you could be well on your way to building a very nice car for somewhere in the 5K to 10K range that will prove to be quite reliable.
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Bill
You got it right on No way anyone is going to make those Mustang roll back to the sunny roads of Texas with couple of tons in a year or two. It would take many years and ?(2-10)0.000 dollars to do that... I think you shoul listen to us how have done it for once or couple of times.
I have to say that I was 17 when I got my Vette and I have spend a fortune to build it up and it has taken 7 years so far and it ainīt ready. No way Iīm going to get even my money back with that and I havenīt even uset the fanciest parts to built that car. Most of the work, mockups and fabrication is selfmade by me. Itīs good to have dreams but prepare to take you time and work hard to earn some serius money for this up comming project. Donīt forget to give time and money for other important things in life!!!
The Fastbacks need too much work to be on the road. The $2500 I have could get them there, but I wouldn't have any money to do anything with them.. But I am the kinda person that thinks a car looks better in rusty lime green than fresh lime green. They also don't have titles. Not a big deal but it takes a while.
They are very solid cars, just some surface rust.. No holes in the floors or trunk.. Primer car is in amazing shape, quarters would need a small patch but that is cheap and easy since I could do that myself.
Where are these fastbacks located? I'll be in Houston this summer and I'm looking to build a 69/70 Boss 302.
They are located in Anderson Tx, north of Houston, but it is a nice drive. No traffic and 75 mph speed limits.
Still not sure if I want to let one go, but summer is still far away. Contact me then and we can maybe work something out
Also, if you are really serious, I am going to go pick up some engines at the local pick a part this summer. It is like $250 for an engine and transmission. Going to see if I can get a 351, but I will keep an eye out for some 302's.
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No way anyone is going to make those Mustang roll back to the sunny roads of Texas with couple of tons in a year or two. It would take many years and ?(2-10)0.000 dollars to do that... I think you shoul listen to us how have done it for once or couple of times. 
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They also don't have titles. Not a big deal but it takes a while.
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