Where to start?

[Jims78elky]

Well..you could just get a new Z06 and be happy! Depends on the money
and what your willing to spend..

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DO TAKE A LOOK AT THAT PRODIGY CUSTOMS SITE THEY GOT A KILLER 69 DROP TOP THATS OUT OF HAND!!!!427CID LSX TURBO MOTOR-MINI-TUBBED- CUSTOM ROLL BAR-FAB NINE INCH REAR -MARTZ PRO-TOUR FRONT CLIP-WILWOOD BRAKES ALL AROUND--RICKS HOTROD CUSTOM STAINLESS TANK-BONSPEED INTENSE 5 18X12 REAR 18X8 FRONT//MICHELIN PILOTS 335/30/18-245/45/18--ALL KINDS OF CUSTOM FABRICATION BY FRANK AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON..I KNOW THE PERSONALLY :icon996:

[vanzuuk1]

WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING? lol.

[jeff s]

We could build you one as well.
Poison Dart, Y Gen 3rd Gen and Evil Spirit will be completed soon.
www.schwartzperformance.com

[ProdigyCustoms]

And Jeff is a lot closer.

[Bill Howell]

Hi Devin and welcome.
I have been out of pocket for a day or two and am just now reading the last few days of post.
I gotta say at 22, your really should invest in your future, not that instant gradification thing. Try to set yourself a budget for a toy and put the rest of the money up. With that said, you really need to look around and buy something that you like. Not everyone likes the same thing, so don't paint yourself into a corner with the type car everyone thinks you should buy, get what you like. Muscle cars and especially 67- 69 camaros, 70 chevelles ,70 cudas and some of the mustangs are good investments at the moment. If you do not go overboard spending you will usually be able to get most of your money back when you get ready to sell it. Don't try that with a new corvette. Remember though, a 69 camaro is not a new car and will probably not be a good daily driver so figure out what suits your needs and wants first before you start writing checks. Another thing, try not to be is such a hurry. You usually get better deals if you wait. Once you get a gameplan, then sit down, visit a few shops, and make an informed decision on who to use.

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SORRY,just got a little excited..lol

[trapin]

I'm gonna 2nd what Steve Chryssos said. Invest in real estate. Yes, I understand you bought a house to rent out......buy another one. If you can, invest in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area of Arizona. Real estate is going through the roof out here right now. You're 22....plenty of time for toys later.

Besides, you got a girlfriend. That's your toy.

[devin]

I need some advice for planning out this car. What works, what doesn’t. I think im going to go with the 800hp crate motor ( http://www.stevemorrisracingengines....372-800hp.html ) from Steve Morris unless someone can put forward reasons to do otherwise (ie: too expensive, not a good place to buy crate motors from, can recommend a better place to buy a crate motor, etc), but considering my lack of knowledge with mechanical stuff, a crate motor seems to make sense. I need the most advice on suspension choices. Top notch handling is very important to me. Recommendations on brands, types of set-ups, different options, etc would be helpful.



Thanks a lot!

[ProdigyCustoms]

Dude, you budget as going to bust if you plan to spend $20k on the motor. You will spend another $10k hooking it up and getting it to the tires, another $15K on suspension, brakes, wheels and tires, and you have not fixed the body, tubed it, cage (you will need one), interior, trim, etc. You will spend $50k on parts easy if that is the kind of car you want to build. Plus you have to buy a body to start with, and pay someone to build it. A car that gets a $20k motor will sure be a $80k car if the car is pro built and the rest of the car is built to the level of the motor.

One thing I can say about investment. Until recently, it used to be if you put $50k - $100k into a modified car, you would be lucky to see $20k. Thanks to Barrett Jackson auction being televised, Monster garage, bike buildoff shows, Overhaulin and even our beloved Boyd's American hot Rod, Customs are suddenly worth money! There are a few documented sales in the last couple months in the $60K to $75K on this board alone. So long story short, you may actually be able to recoup some of this money someday. It is not as horrible of an investment as it once was.

[Piet]

See if this link works for you, it is a clean 1968 coupe in Kelowna, BC

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9786714&pgno=1
1968 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS, 327, 2 spd, powerglide, 3:55 rear, ps, pb, gone through a complete rotisserie restoration, 2nd place winner @ the New West show, 67-69 Stock Muscle Car Class, painted ash gold with gold interior, ready for the shows & cruise nights. Email: [email protected] or call 250-870-3089

or

http://www.bcautos.com/musclecars/68...prostreet.html

1968 Camaro Pro Street for sale $25,900 US
Phone: 586-791-0777
[email protected]

or

http://www.bcautos.com/musclecars/69camaro.html

[devin]

Wow, so much help! Thanks! I will follow up on those leads.

[Rybar]

Devin, I agree with the other guys. Buy a fairly nice car that's already done. Then swap in the parts you want. Or if you want to do a "frame-up" then get a solid car from the southern US. It will save you a TON of headaches and money as well.

[jeff s]

Frank's right.

[Piet]

The more I read this post... the more confused I get. I am trying to filter out what all you guys are saying??? I am going to sum up the senario to date...

- I think that Devin seems to have his financial house in order (not that it's any of my business, nor was he asking). Owns a condo, owns rental property. No further comments needed here. Good job Devin! You are in a better position than many.

- Devin know the type of car he is after. I will NOT convince someone out of thier dream car.... (athough if I would... have you considered an early second gen....)

- He has a budget. I think it is fairly reasonable. $50k CDN should get fairly reasonable 1969 Camaro SS and have money left over for parts. It will not be a super duper show bling-bling mobile. But is will be a fairly respectable ride.

That being said.... can we offer advice on where to spend the money... and where not too?

1) The biggest piece of advice we can give is... spend the money up front. You would rather spend $40K on a solid car with work already done.. than $20K on a fixer-upper.

2) The biggest challenge you face is getting American parts into Canada.

Motor - Find a solid motor... you need to decide whether you are a small block guy or a big block guy. Judging from the 800 hp... sounds like you lean to big block. (I am a small block guy and can suggest more there... hopefully a big block expert will voice suggestions here) Adding turbos is a fair bit of work (and cost). If you do... totally go with a centrifugal blower.

Suspension - decide how radical you want to go if you are looking more for a cruiser... I would suggest the Hotchkis 1967-1969 GM F-Body - TVS Big Block System Item# 80014, Retail price: $1104.95 (http://www.hotchkis.net)

SubFrame connectors - Definately get subframe connectors. Look a Competition engineering.

Brakes - probablly the first thin I would do is brakes. Go 4 wheel discs. (either Baer ot Willwood seem to have thier followings) lookin at about $1,300 - $2,000

Traction Bars - I am a big fan of CalTracs

Rear end - I am looking at a 10 bolt posi because my engine will be 400 hp or under... I will save the wieght. I would suggest a 12 bolt for you.

Transmission - If you are doing a 800 hp range.... 700r4 (http://www.700r4.com/)



I would get a solid runner first.. then upgrade brakes, Subframe connectors, rear end, traction bars, transmission, and last... the motor (you can sink serious bucks here)

Hope this helps....

[Steve Chryssos]

I would get a solid runner first.. then upgrade brakes, Subframe connectors, rear end, traction bars, transmission, and last... the motor (you can sink serious bucks here)

You have summed it up well. Other than that I would downgrade my horsepower goal to 500-600 hp given the budget and since this is his first g-machine.

[Piet]

I would downgrade my horsepower goal to 500-600 hp given the budget

I agree. Judging by what I have read, you are looking for a driver, not a strip racer. By dropping the hp down, you will be in the 11-12 second range as opposed to the 10 second range. This will also drop your engine costs considerably. (Although I have seen 400-500 hp small blocks hit higher 10 second marks) However... this would be a really nice driver.

Please keep us updated on your progress... and don't forget

[rob07002]

Hey Frank, have you been able to get your hands on one of the 69 Camaro Covt bodies yet? Just curious as to your opinion on the fit and finish, gaps, etc....

Sorry to hijack thread!