Who started with a "Basket Case"?

[class67]

I was just fooling around with my scanner and found a picture of my car the day that I brought (drug) it home....what a "Basket Case"!

Show what you started with....here's mine!


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The finished product



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[Chewy72ss]

Wow...thats quite impressive Steve. Looks amazing...the "after" pic, that is.

Here is the earliest pics I have of the Chevelle. Mind you, this is after the front clip and doors were put back on. Not as "basket case" as some, but use your imagination.

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[Tony_SS]

It was solid as can be, but you could say it needed a little work when I picked it up....

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After

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Still lots I'd like to do for the interior...
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[hdesign]

Hands down, the nicest late 70's Monte I've ever seen. I can't believe I just noticed you transplanted the dash from a later SS. Beautiful.

[MrQuick]

most of mine are....still...LOL

Here's my 69 when I first picked it up. $175- buy it now on ebay.

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[viper11]

as bought for $100

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a few $$$ later
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jason

[TonyL]

First time It was out of its garage in 13 years. According to the guy I bought it from it needed a carburetor kit.

Yeah. Right.
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[ProdigyCustoms]

Well, I will just go ahead and declare ourselves the winners, LOL! They don't come much deeper out of the basket then Michael's Project Prodigy and Lisa's Project EmptyNest!



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The beam welded from side to side holding the front of the springs in a classic. And Joe Dirt drove it this way!

More Project Prodigy here:
http://www.prodigycustoms.com/projects/thumbnails.php?album=1

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More Project EmptyNest here:
http://www.prodigycustoms.com/projects/thumbnails.php?album=29

[ProdigyCustoms]

most of mine are....still...LOL

Here's my 69 when I first picked it up. $175- buy it now on ebay.

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That is because we have to start cheap because we build cars for a living!

[ProdigyCustoms]

First time It was out of its garage in 13 years. According to the guy I bought it from it needed a carburetor kit.

Yeah. Right.
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Tony, that thing looks sweet! it wasn't a hologram was it? Looked like one thing, truned out to be something else!

[class67]

as bought for $100

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a few $$$ later
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jason


Very nice work Jason!!!

[viper11]

thanks steve
I'm hoping to get it back on the road this week
new motor, new brakes, and more boost heh heh!
jason

[trapin]

I'm loving this thread. Nothing beats seeing an old classic brought back from the near grave and returned to glory. Some great examples, you all should be proud. And I'll 2nd what Ben said...one of the nicest late 70's Monte's I've ever seen.

[TA219]

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Paid $1,000 for this wreck

Not done yet... but lately i have been spending my days working on making sure door gaps are right.... i guess if that is my biggest concern at this point then i really have made it quite a ways!

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[ProdigyCustoms]

Yeah Jason, BTW, that is probably the sharpest early 70s Charger I have seen.

And I told Tony before I love that Monte.

[MrQuick]

I'll say you do. I remember having to get a tetanus shot after I saw those pictures the first time. LOL


Well, I will just go ahead and declare ourselves the winners, LOL! They don't come much deeper out of the basket then Michael's Project Prodigy and Lisa's Project EmptyNest!



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The beam welded from side to side holding the front of the springs in a classic. And Joe Dirt drove it this way!

More Project Prodigy here:
http://www.prodigycustoms.com/projects/thumbnails.php?album=1

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More Project EmptyNest here:
http://www.prodigycustoms.com/projects/thumbnails.php?album=29

[novanutcase]

This was AFTER I cleaned it up and pulled the front clip! The guy I bought if from told me the body was "super clean"! YEAH RIGHT!!!

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Gettin' there!

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John

[Restomod]

My 34 Ford truck, it was not finnished in the second pic but its the only one I could find right now.

[MrQuick]

you just gave me hope...i've been second guessing myself with this one.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

This How I got it out of the Pasture in Northern Oklahoma...It was flat on the ground due to the tires settling after twenty years of sitting...

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

And this is 18 weeks later....Dramatic isnt it? I got Best of Show this weekend at a Car Show in our area.... I finally beat out some of the 30's and 40's Roadsters....You guys ever notice how hard those cars are to beat for the Best of Show category....It seems that the Large Rolling Fender Cars win atleast 80 percent of the time at the open show's....But, I finally did it in my third show....

[redfire69]

Well I can't beat Frank, but mine was drug home on a landscape trailer, two pickup truck beds, and cardboard boxes. Oh yeah... with four flats... nice touch eh? :pat:

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[ProdigyCustoms]

Nice Redfire! Welcome to the club!

[redfire69]

Yeah... some assembly required! Progress is slow, but it's looking a little less pathetic now... except for the pontiac rims...lol

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44007

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[MZ 500]

Still working on it.

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Also check out link in my sig below.

[BuddyP]

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[DLinson]

Looking back at some of my pictures, I can't believe I actually bought my car. Hopefully it won't take you 10+ years to complete. It looks like it shouldn't.

Dennis

[jaybee]

I don't have a pic available right now, but my '57 Chevy Handyman wagon was purchased for $100 delivered to my house, 30 miles away. After the guy I bought it from took the rest of the scrap metal out. That's right, it was on its way to the scrap yard. I can't wait for the first person to tell me I 'ruined' a classic.

[class67]

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Looks familiar...lol

[Taylor1969]

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(didn't get a pic with the cowl removed)
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[Taylor1969]

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[Scottem]

Damn... Thought I had it bad.. GEEEEZZZEEEE

[class67]

Bump....there is some good stuff here!

Who else has something to share?

[fastback]

Did someone say basketcase?

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[blissbsm]

67 vert

[blissbsm]

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[redfire69]

Did someone say basketcase?

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With those (lack of) floors, it's no wonder it didn't float!!!:cheers:

[class67]

Here are few more to keep things going


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[WILWAXU]

I'm loving this thread. Nothing beats seeing an old classic brought back from the near grave and returned to glory. Some great examples, you all should be proud. And I'll 2nd what Ben said...one of the nicest late 70's Monte's I've ever seen.The Ultimate in recycling :)

[fatblockford]

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[fatblockford]

Let's try this again. soon to be an a460 bbf stroked to 545:bananna2:
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Added some carriage returns for you.

[Rybar]

Here is my POS when I bought it: lol

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and finished:

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[MrQuick]

good stuff guys. this is what auto recycling is all about.

FBF make sure introduce yourself and put up a projects page for your roof/car. LOL

[69TAPoser]

I just hate freakin' rust...

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...Still workin' on it (2 years as of July 4th).

Phil

[68sixspeed]

My 68 was bad... I kept the roof, firewall, and cowl panels, otherwise all the outside sheet metal, floors, pretty much the whole thing was junk. Never again... start with a better project, it's cheaper in the long run!

[jaybee]

Nah, I'm going to start with a cowl tag next time and just build a car around it. :)

[oestek]

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[Restomod]

I dont know but if it were up to me FBF would be declaired the winner of this thread.............man you wanted a 65/6 FB REAL BAD!!!!!!!

[Hoffa]

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Been lurking on here for a while, getting ideas for my future pro touring project. This thread and particularly this post gives me hope that I'm not completely insane.
My project is a '76 Falcon Coupe. Its very rusty, though not as bad as your Mustang. The body was found on a farm. It had been sitting in the weather for years.
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Plans are 5.4 Mod motor, T56, Musstang 2 style front end, AU falcon xr8 irs and a full chassis.

This is something like what mine will be like (hopefully), when its done.
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[class67]

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Been lurking on here for a while, getting ideas for my future pro touring project. This thread and particularly this post gives me hope that I'm not completely insane.
My project is a '76 Falcon Coupe. Its very rusty, though not as bad as your Mustang. The body was found on a farm. It had been sitting in the weather for years.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/PICT0535-1.jpg
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Plans are 5.4 Mod motor, T56, Musstang 2 style front end, AU falcon xr8 irs and a full chassis.

This is something like what mine will be like (hopefully), when its done.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/IMG_0605-1.jpg
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Welcome! glad that we all can help to inspire others.

[jaybee]

I dunno Hoffa, one of those lug nuts looks pretty cherry to me. :)

[rob07002]

as bought for $100

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a few $$$ later
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jason

I have NEVER liked the 74 until now. That is one sexy car, sir!

[DarkBuddha]

I wouldn't say I started with a basket case, but I did drive it until it was a basket case. I bought it in '88 in mediocre condition for $1200, drove it for 7 years until it was this (and yes, that's my fat ass):

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Here's the most recent pic... and no it's still not done. But we're only into it for around $15k, which is probably why it's still not done.

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sigh...

[Buzz0]

Here is my basket case. I don't have any after pictures yet since I just bought it yesterday. $500 and I already have engine sold to a local guy so I have recouped 2/5 of my costs already.

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[XLexusTech]

Love this thread! It rally helps to see that their is hope!

Personally I didn't think I started with a Basket case. But the more I took off it the more that name stuck!

Thanks for all the great pics guys its inspiring!

[muthstryker]

Thanks for posting the pics guys, makes me so much more thankful mine isnt a basket case and it gives me alot more hope!

(Almost 2 years ago) but ive had it for 3.
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body guy said all the GTOs hes done in the last few years this one is in the best shape that has come threw his shop and that has sat the longest..

[vintageracer]

This Is The Best Thread On This Board In The Last 2 Years!!!!!!

Please Keep The Enjoyment Coming!

[James OLC]

The OneLapCamaro project started as a basket case... It actually looks better in this picture than it did once we got it into my garage (which is also probably why I bought the thing)...

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[ZYAL8R]

I'll play. I dont know what scared me more, the car or the trailer. Then
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[RaceMan]

Wow I don't feel so alone anymore !! and I have quite a ways to go .

Great job you guys have done !!!!!! :cool:

[Benoit23]

I'll play. I dont know what scared me more, the car or the trailer. Then
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Now
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LOL.... That trailer is scary..... You did a great job with the car, it's beautiful....

....But, I want to know, what did you do with that awesome trailer.... ha ha...

[SaturnVUEguy]

Here is my basket case. I don't have any after pictures yet since I just bought it yesterday. $500 and I already have engine sold to a local guy so I have recouped 2/5 of my costs already.Any info on that 944 in the background?

[ZYAL8R]

LOL.... That trailer is scary..... You did a great job with the car, it's beautiful....

....But, I want to know, what did you do with that awesome trailer.... ha ha...

I have no Idea where the trailer is now. Hopefully the guy who owned it retired it.

[Benoit23]

I have no Idea where the trailer is now. Hopefully the guy who owned it retired it.
Are you telling me he didn't throw that in with the car?
Well, I guess he must not have been done with it yet... LOL
:lmao:

[Chevrolaine]

Great Thread! Kudos to all you guys for your recycling efforts!!:hail:

[Buzz0]

Any info on that 944 in the background?

I'll ask next time I'm out there. Probably this weekend. Sorry, he doesn't have any Opels sitting around.

[fatblockford]

I didn't set out to win this thread, but thanks for the votes. I found a couple of more photo's to add to the humor. In the one I had a handy man jack between the shock towers to winch it in the trailer and had to hook on through the shifter hole to keep the car from tearing in half. Also had to pull th original 6cyl out in the prairie cause the owner wanted to keep it, so that got cartwheeled over the radiator support with the winch. Sounds a little redneck, but effective and FUN!
Enjoy:hammer:
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[wedgehead]

So here is the shell that we are starting with.

[fatblockford]

Wow that brings back memories. Tho mostly bad ones. lol

It'll be worth the work.

Remember it's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

[Restomod]

I see Wedge has been to the auction! They were great starts a local guy bought one but a little farther along. Fatblock....hard to see why they stopped driving it LOL!!!

[fatblockford]

Believe it or not the fastback was parked in 74. Only 9 years old with patch panels in the floor. Sadly when they parked it over the hill it ended up being in a low area that became a water shed for aprox 10 years. Makes for a good story.

[wedgehead]

Yes we did buy it at the Unique auction. We actually bought two. We are going to use parts to convert a coupe with one and build this car. Yes it will be a lot of work. We are not going the Eleanor route with this car we feel its been a little overdone. We are going to put the side scoops on it and maybe a spoiler decklid but thats all. It will be an awesome first car don't you think.

[Restomod]

Wedge Sounds like a great start,Eleanor has been WAY over done!

[Buzz0]

Any info on that 944 in the background?

The 944 isn't for sale...yet. Couple going through a divorce and she has parked the car there for some reason.

[SaturnVUEguy]

The 944 isn't for sale...yet. Couple going through a divorce and she has parked the car there for some reason.Probably to hide it from the soon to be ex

[2ndgenracer]

Frank, Fatblockford, & Oeste

And I thought I started with a pile! Frank & Fatblockford you win for starting with the biggest heap, Oeste you win for starting with a VIN tag.

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[Rag-Rat]

I enjoyed this thread so much I'm trying to revive it to see if there are any new updates or new members that can add to it.

[class67]

Wow, I started this thread and have forgotten about it....lol

Thanks for bringing it back!

[fsted]

heres a before

[fsted]

lots of work and $$$$$$ later

[fsted]

oops

[fsted]

i also have a 1969 firebird basket case. it needs a new home if somebody is looking for a project.

[mazspeed]

Ok, I have some photos from start to finish. I have maybe 500 pictures, but that's overkill.

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I can't use some of them because I'm not sure which ones are being used for the magazine article, but here are a few.

[killer69]

yea basket case would have been "kind words"

[Wrecked Em]

Here is my basket case I am starting with.

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It even has a see through floor pan.

[dstryr]

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Still working on it. Tires and wheels are on the way.

[Rag-Rat]

This isn't a Pro-Touring car but I do drive it and I thought you might like the photo's. I originally bought it for parts.

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A decade ago you had to use wrecked cars. Here are the 68 Firebird and Camaro parts I bought.

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Car stripped down. Lots of rust.

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Panels going on.

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Yes, my car has a Firebird trunk. It's ok though, before it was totaled it had signed a donor consent card.

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[Rag-Rat]

More

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[cheapta]

BuzzO-that giant Indian is awesome!!

[jerrys85iroc]

i also have a 1969 firebird basket case. it needs a new home if somebody is looking for a project.

Can you Post Some Pics Of it????? I may be intrested depending on your location and price...

[Teamwild]

Here's where mine started. Pretty on the outside. Ended up changing the whole firewall and cowl due to mods done by previous owners. Currently working on mini-tubs in rear.

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Notice the custom single wheel castor option...

:wasntme:

[LSX1STGEN]

I have to throw our 68 bird in the mix
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no that is not a rare 1 of 1 GM prototype, yes that is a make shift home made targa top on a true vert.

[DFAuto]

I guess I don't feel to bad about my project after seeing some of yours :) Here is a couple of before and a couple afters.

[Flash68]

Does it count if I started with a nice roller and turned it into a basket case? :)

[LSX1STGEN]

been there too - it counts

[ods dan]

one I am working on now, the only rust is around the wheel openings.

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[T_Raven]

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sigh...

Any one else get a hankerin for butterscotch puddin? lol, nice mustang

[Mike_M]

Been a while since I've posted here, been in "lurker" mode for quite a while, but this is a thread I can contribute to! Mine isn't really a "pro-touring" car, with the stock looking BBC, TH400, stock style disc brakes, and nothing yet done to correct the suspension geometry, etc., but here's what it looked like when I got it in '99
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/09/Camaro_Sept_99-1.jpg

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And now (still quite a bit of work to do):
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[LSX1STGEN]

one I am working on now, the only rust is around the wheel openings.

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What's the white substance on the floor?

[ods dan]

the original cotton like fiber stuff that is stuck to the sound deadiner..

[DaviRotten]

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Here is my basket.. Its been put o the back burner for now..

[QuasarZ]

Another lurker
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[Texas 1972 Velle]

29486 Its just all primer gray now!

[venturabeachpup]

Wow, I started this thread and have forgotten about it....lol

Thanks for bringing it back!


You did good! Going through this thread was better than a good movie! I hope it continues for a while.

[BA.]

Here's where my PT build started from...

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29490&d=1238813391

[rlplive]

Been a while since I've posted here, been in "lurker" mode for quite a while, but this is a thread I can contribute to! Mine isn't really a "pro-touring" car, with the stock looking BBC, TH400, stock style disc brakes, and nothing yet done to correct the suspension geometry, etc., but here's what it looked like when I got it in '99
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/09/Camaro_Sept_99-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/04/Camaro2_Sept_99-1.jpg

And now (still quite a bit of work to do):
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/04/Dec_29_08e-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/04/Dec_12_08a-1.jpg

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Incredible ride man. I love that thing

[TERMN8OR]

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[10Seconds]

Wow, great thread. I guess I just thought mine was bad. I can't believe the guts some of you guys have to take on these projects.

[Ron S]

This pile was right there with Franks Empty Nest.Bost leaf springs had shot up thru the trunk,well there there was no trunk or any floors at all.

[BA.]

that's gonna look kick-ass Ron! love the wide-body.

[BuddyP]

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[Mike_M]

Incredible ride man. I love that thing
Thank you very much - considering the caliber of most of the cars on this site, that's quite a compliment to receive on here:drive:

[cmarcus]

I sure as heck started as a Basket Case. Hence the tital of my build: https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61622&highlight=1974+Javelin

How is it that any of these cars start out as a "disco" rod with slots on the rear? HAHA! Seems to be a repeated theme....

[fletcherscustoms]

PROJECT "SHOP BEATER"

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70 CHALLENGER
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[CruizinKev]

WOW awesome turnouts over here :drool:

[tazzz25906112]

Dam Chad I love that car bud,,,,, looking good buddy

[Andrew McBride]

Here is my car! For some reason I had to have this one....the excitement of a camaro at age 17. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I wouldn't trade my 68 for anything. Still a ways to go but she should be wearing lemans blue with Z28 stripes soon. Now that graduation is almost here I can sink a little $ into her.

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