Re: Classic Cars
[Re: Wild_WI]
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02/19/24 04:36 PM
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It's the 6 but that doesn't matter because I'm having a V8 put in during the restoration
Fellas I know I'm going to catch heck all the way through the process on this but I'm new to the old car game its a learning curve, this seems to be just at the lower cost didn't want to bite off more than I could chew on the first one
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/19/24 04:44 PM
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It's the 6 but that doesn't matter because I'm having a V8 put in during the restoration
Fellas I know I'm going to catch heck all the way through the process on this but I'm new to the old car game its a learning curve, this seems to be just at the lower cost didn't want to bite off more than I could chew on the first one I always tell.people ...its cheaper to buy what you want..instead of making what you want. Resale value will be toast...Buyer will run the Vin ...and see that it's an original 6 cyl car.. Better off enjoying it as is...and have some fun Then when the time is right ...sell it ..and get what you need Car will be in restoration Jail...and you'll miss at least 2 summers of cruising. See this every day...just trying to help...
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Re: Classic Cars
[Re: Wild_WI]
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02/19/24 04:47 PM
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I bought this 1979 Caprice about 10 years ago. It came with a 305 3 speed automatic. Really tall highway gears. I proceeded to build a 383 (350 stroker) and had a 700R4 trans. built. I picked up an 8.5 rearend and installed 3.73 gears. Its fun but a plain jane. I might unload it and build something else.
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Re: Classic Cars
[Re: Wild_WI]
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02/19/24 05:02 PM
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/19/24 05:19 PM
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It's the 6 but that doesn't matter because I'm having a V8 put in during the restoration
Fellas I know I'm going to catch heck all the way through the process on this but I'm new to the old car game its a learning curve, this seems to be just at the lower cost didn't want to bite off more than I could chew on the first one I always tell.people ...its cheaper to buy what you want..instead of making what you want. Resale value will be toast...Buyer will run the Vin ...and see that it's an original 6 cyl car.. Better off enjoying it as is...and have some fun Then when the time is right ...sell it ..and get what you need Car will be in restoration Jail...and you'll miss at least 2 summers of cruising. See this every day...just trying to help... Nessy is correct on all points. Keep the 6cyl. In it's day (60's-70's) the 6cyl was bashed a lot because so many cars had V-8's Today , 6 cylinder cars are kinda looked at like it has the 'big' engine compared to a 4cyl. No shame anymore. I had a '66 stang hardtop with the 289 V8 , the 6cyl is only a bit smaller and provides plenty power to get around.
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/19/24 06:46 PM
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It's pointless to swap the six for a v8 unless you put one in that leaves an ear to ear grin on your face , and that will cost you 8 to 10 grand ........then there's the tranny upgrade........
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/19/24 06:53 PM
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It's pointless to swap the six for a v8 unless you put one in that leaves an ear to ear grin on your face , and that will cost you 8 to 10 grand ........then there's the tranny upgrade........ And new rear axle , upgraded brakes ( a lot of the early stangs had a single master cylinder ) , beefed up springs and suspension and an entire exhaust system and more.
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/19/24 06:55 PM
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It's pointless to swap the six for a v8 unless you put one in that leaves an ear to ear grin on your face , and that will cost you 8 to 10 grand ........then there's the tranny upgrade........ And new rear axle , upgraded brakes ( a lot of the early stangs had a single master cylinder ) , beefed up springs and suspension and an entire exhaust system and more. Prolly 20 grand , you think Cragar ?
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/19/24 07:04 PM
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/19/24 07:32 PM
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Prolly 20 grand , you think Cragar ?
When ya get down to all the things that would go into a build like that , you would almost be lucky to keep it under $20k Even a mild swap like a stock 289cid 2bbl would cost a couple grand minimum with only about a 30-40bhp gain over the stock 6cyl.
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/20/24 12:06 PM
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My dream classic car would be a Dodge Stealth RT Turbo.
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Re: Classic Cars
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02/20/24 01:09 PM
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My dream classic car would be a Dodge Stealth RT Turbo. A re-badged Mitsubishi 3000GT. Fun little ride. I've taken a couple for a ride.
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