Looking For Budget Project Car Ideas

[derekf]

Car Craft much?

Not sure what you mean.

[79-TA]

They're one of the only magazines consistently doing junkyard crawls and throwing out ideas for using salvage yard sourced parts.

[novaderrik]

there is an '87 Toyota Supra with no motor or trans for sale on the Fargo Craigslist for $200..
ad says it even has a title..
jam a junkyard sourced 5.3 out of a newer truck in it backed with a manual trans, and it would be one fun little rocket..

[MCMLXIX]

late 60's Volvo 2dr sedan.... 122s

[MCMLXIX]

There is also the 1959-1960 American Rambler

Lowered w/ 18's - LS2/T56

before .. .. after ..

[larknut]

Hot Rod mag has been builiding one for a little while now. Don't remember the name. Carbed lsx? and air bags.

Yea, but that one is just for straight lines. Everyone does bagged trucks too. I'd want to see coilovers or the like.

[pimtina]

I'm thinkin' "disco" era Nova. Cheap to buy, odd but not too odd, and really not to hard on to eyes! Keep it real world - LS powered, 5-speed, 'Vette brakes etc. Try sourceing(sp) used parts as much as possible while still keeping your advertisers happy!
Just my 2 cents worth - or your could finish the car in my sig!!

[67autocross]

Next up for me is this 67 Dart Post I have sitting in the shop, like my short box Chev truck the buy in on these type of cars is low so your not broke before you even start the project. You can make these cars very good with the factory front end (with some up grades)and leaf spring rear. No other cars made in the 60's or 70's can be made handle better then these cars for the money.

[davisrg117]

You never see any pro-touring Javelin's. I, personally am a big fan of the 1970 and below Jav's and would love to build a pro-touring one.

[ajjones44]

How about a slow-touring project. A big bodied 69-70 LeSabre,Caprice, or Impala would be different. Those vehicles are not high priced and the build could focus on some suspension upgrades, brakes, and wheels. Hell....depending on whats done I would be willing to purchase it.

[OLDFLM]

Liz,

FWIW I'm digging the idea of using your 510 with an EcoTech or building a Corvair! The Corvair's just can't be beat on a budget really! Stuffing a Grand National V6 Turbo into a Chevette is appealing too! AND I'd build the entire project sourcing everything off Craigslist!

HTH

V/R,
Ty

[MilesSpeed]

ooo ecotech 510! thats something to think about!

[Damn True]

Do it!

[OLDFLM]

ooo ecotech 510! thats something to think about!

Go for it Liz!!! You know the 510 has the aftermarket support in the handling department and the Ecotech would make it fly while remaining very balanced!!

[TonyHuntimer]

My list:
510, Vega, or Pinto 2 door wagons...LSX or Ecotec. Valiant, Duster, Maverick, Fairmont, Javelin, Falcon.






http://www.autabuy.com/Vehicles/Deta...LET&Model=VEGA

[class67]

How about a 70-73 Duster.

[MCMLXIX]

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/1320363586.html

69 Datsun 510, 2 door project car. 280z struts and brakes, 200zx rear brake callipers, subauru LSD, New inbox BMW M3 headlights, 2 dash boards, 2 guage clusters, all wiring is there, stock engine does start, straight body, little rust

[FoxGranadaChuck]

This is the one that gets my vote. You can pick a factory supercharged v6 or a v8 model that either has the sbf or mod motor. Your choice. Ford drivetrain parts are plentiful and you see very few tbirds of this era even though they are cheap, plentiful and easy to mod. The only drawback to this platform is there are little to no aftermarket rear suspension components, so to get the rear to handle big power they would need to be custom. Then again, Pro Tourning isn't necessarily about making big power. There are irs cobra guys running 9's through a mostly stock irs that is very similar.

Plus there is the issue of tires and wheels. MN12 Fords have a rather odd 5 X 4 1/4 wheel bolt pattern. Not many aftermarket wheels can be had in that diameter.

[joemac]

Plus there is the issue of tires and wheels. MN12 Fords have a rather odd 5 X 4 1/4 wheel bolt pattern. Not many aftermarket wheels can be had in that diameter.

The mn12 chassis cars can easily adapt the mustang hubs. The front is a direct swap and then you can use any aftermarket mustang brakes and the cobra hubs also swap on the rear, rear brakes are a little harder just need a custom caliper bracket. This allows the use of nearly all mustang wheels.

[ADaughen]

My list:
510, Vega, or Pinto 2 door wagons...LSX or Ecotec. Valiant, Duster, Maverick, Fairmont, Javelin, Falcon.

There was a really good looking custom late 70's Vega panel wagon, chopped, louvered hood, LT1, 15" wheels, the next town over in '99. I had a '78 Pinto Crusin' Wagon and LOVED it.

I still have my '78.



I really like the Pre-77 model panel wagon