Car Ideas? Suggestions?

[theFordguy]

Hi,



I'm a huge car nut, which I'm guessing everyone here probably is, and i especially love Fords, but I'm having a hard time deciding what to look for.
I don't want a Mustang, I don't have anything against them, my daily driver is a 93 Fox Body. I just want different. So if anyone here could suggest something that is truly different or their thoughts and ideas, I would love the help.
I like the 55 Ford Fairlane and Falcons, Rancheros, Torinos, T-Birds, Mavericks, Galaxies and everything i guess. I just can't pick what one and i don't know enough to know what would be different and stand out or what not to do.

[Dave B]

Mavericks can be fun, but a challenge, the aftermarket is somewhat limited.

My current Maverick is more Resto-mod, but the one I'm building is all Pro-Touring.

[scott_fx]

dont know about the aftermarket but i love the mid sixties galaxies. think it's 66-67. they are pretty reasonable too. i found one in cali that was brought back to original. new paint, freshened up engine for 5k with only a few loose ends (turn signals, seat upholstery was a bit worn)

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

I love the old Fords, but then again I think all cars from the mid-50's through late 60's had so much personality. 55-57, and 60-62 Fords are some of my favorites.

I'm a proponent of dare to be different. My dad and I have a 2 year plan to get not 1, not 2, but 4 58 Edsels done. My personal low cruiser, his 50's style 4 speed hot rod, a gasser (straight axle, 460, 4 speed), and a roadster (Crown Vic suspension, EFI, full leather, high end). Sometimes, it really is a sickness.

[Bonehead]

Not a Ford guy, but if I were to build one, it would be a fastback Mustang or a Maverick. Pick the latter and get a build thread going!

[67gtonut]

1970 Torino Cobra Jet

[ManwithNoName]

1970 Torino Cobra Jet

+1 on the '70-'71 Torino. Get a GT with the hidden headlamps & you have the potential to make one very sinister looking car.

[gjs14]

1969 ford flacon

[gjs14]

1969 ford flacon

[MCMLXIX]

Look at Aaron Kaufmans Falcon built on the Gas Monkey Garage tv show...

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...ine-GW3-Wheels

[theFordguy]

Look at Aaron Kaufmans Falcon built on the Gas Monkey Garage tv show...

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...ine-GW3-Wheels

I love that Falcon

[theFordguy]

I stumbled upon this Valiant searching through the Popular Hot Rodding Site and i really like the body style and what they did to it.

Are there any Fords that resemble this body style?

[gjs14]

Look for a 1969 ford flacon

I stumbled upon this Valiant searching through the Popular Hot Rodding Site and i really like the body style and what they did to it.

Are there any Fords that resemble this body style?

[MCMLXIX]

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/4568172381.html

[theFordguy]

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/4568172381.html

I like it

[Jetfixr320]

65 Fairlane has a similar shape.

It's a 1 year only body style though. So, find a complete car. Or look at the 66 or 67 Fairlanes.

[Rebel]

Wagons are hot these days, and pintos are freakin cute as a bug and are already half way there as far as packaging goes. Throw some control arms, spindles and a 4 link 8.8 rear in it and you got something..in my opinion. I have a 73 Wagon 2.0, 4spd, factroy ford AC (very rare option). I repainted and redid the wood grain on while I drove it daily. the car got so much attention. The manual rack and pinion in it felt great. Currently the car is getting a 2.3 turbo with a megasquirt setup from an 88 thunder turd. I have an shortened 8.8 for it as well but Ive been working on the rambler so it sits. Build a pinto!! Tube the front end (they sell kits), tub the rear wheels, stuff some meats on all for corners and you have a stomping little death machine.

Heres the little guy, thing was a riot to drive with the little 2.0 and the 4spd. Imagine if it made real power and was built to pull some Gs..

[cluxford]

If you can get your hands on one, I'd suggest a Capri. 1970 - 1974

Were sold in the US, but more in Uk, Australia, South Africa.

Would make a PT weapon. Easily swallow a new Coyote engine (or an LS if that was your fancy), great looking car, light, small, would kick arse.

[bs46488]

I always liked the Torino's.

The Galaxie for the big body build.

[WallaceMFG]

68-69 Torino. I've got one, and it's usually the only one of its kind at car shows, even the Good Guys events.

Plus, you could always try to recreate this...