Help me pick my next project

Warpath

Warpath

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Well, the Cobra is nearing "completion" and I think I'm going to start looking for my next project. I'm keeping the Cobra. I'm looking for an older vehicle - 70s or older - that I can customize. My mind is pretty open to any vehicle. I'm considering everything from '32 pick up to 70-71 GTX to ~61 Lincoln to '49 Merc sled. I don't like rat rods. I do like low trucks though. I'm not a huge fan of the 60s muscle cars except when they are "pro-touring." I need something that is typically in good shape and, if not, has plenty of replacement parts. For example, tri-5 Chevy's have plenty of replacement body parts available. I will be learning bodywork on this car. I've never tried it. I'm looking to spend about $5k give or take to buy a car.

Any suggestions? Pictures would help. Thanks.
 
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I would love to do a '64 or '65 Lincoln Continental project car some day. Something like the one they did on the TLC show RIDES. Gotta love those suicide doors and tons of room and size to roll down the road in.
 
Why don't you rescue one of these and restore it?

Regards,

Dave

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Eric91Z said:
I would love to do a '64 or '65 Lincoln Continental project car some day. Something like the one they did on the TLC show RIDES. Gotta love those suicide doors and tons of room and size to roll down the road in.
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That's what I had in mind. But, it seems as though all the ballers (rappers, athletes, etc.) are starting to snatch them up. I would think they are currently overpriced because of it. I haven't looked though.

I'm interested in something that looks killer. I don't like the X100 shown above. That's my personal taste and not a flame. I'm also looking to customize it and not just restore it. So, it may be chopped, channelled, lowered, .... depending on the vehicle.

Anyway, keep the ideas coming guys.
 
Warpath said:
That's what I had in mind. But, it seems as though all the ballers (rappers, athletes, etc.) are starting to snatch them up. I would think they are currently overpriced because of it. I haven't looked though.

I'm interested in something that looks killer. I don't like the X100 shown above. That's my personal taste and not a flame. I'm also looking to customize it and not just restore it. So, it may be chopped, channelled, lowered, .... depending on the vehicle.

Anyway, keep the ideas coming guys.
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Check ebay. They had a couple on there when I looked after I made that post. Reserve not met, but bids around $3000-$4000 for what looked like straight body and interior.

Not sure what I would do for a motor/tranny combo. I would like something like that, but with driveability and ammeneties of a new car - driveability, overdrive tranny, A/C, etc. Something big and cool to cruise in.
 
Eric91Z said:
Check ebay. They had a couple on there when I looked after I made that post. Reserve not met, but bids around $3000-$4000 for what looked like straight body and interior.

Not sure what I would do for a motor/tranny combo. I would like something like that, but with driveability and ammeneties of a new car - driveability, overdrive tranny, A/C, etc. Something big and cool to cruise in.
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Heres a great one to do..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...d=1,1&item=4600382297&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT
 
Eric91Z said:
Check ebay. They had a couple on there when I looked after I made that post. Reserve not met, but bids around $3000-$4000 for what looked like straight body and interior.

Not sure what I would do for a motor/tranny combo. I would like something like that, but with driveability and ammeneties of a new car - driveability, overdrive tranny, A/C, etc. Something big and cool to cruise in.
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I'm a leary of ebay since I may not be able to see the car in person. I guess I could look locally on ebay. I'm hoping for some advice of what to avoid or what make good project cars. Anyway, I currently thinking about a cruiser and not something really sporty. So, if I did get a Lincoln, I'd probably just put in something like a 5.4 with autotranny out of a truck/SUV at first and carry over the ammeneties like A/C, etc.
 
Warpath said:
I'm interested in something that looks killer...I'm also looking to customize it and not just restore it. So, it may be chopped, channelled, lowered, .... depending on the vehicle. Anyway, keep the ideas coming guys.
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Hell, Joe, the tear down is done for ya. Chop, channel, tuck, roll, and and french away?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merc...4599982720QQcategoryZ6882QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Can't tell ya how many times I almost got involved with this auction. Perfect beginning for a true Marauder "Pro Street", but I ended up taking another route. My next project is right here...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=701&c=3&userid=392

Project "bone stock".
 
It took 12 posts before someone recommended a modern MM. I thought it would come sooner. :) I think I'm going to focus on the Lincoln and the 32 pick up. I can't seem to get either of those out of my mind recently. Also, my grandpa helped design the window mechanisms in the Lincoln doors (that prevent the windows from hitting when the doors are open). I think he would get a kick out of me owning one and he could help repair the widows if necessary. I'm also going to keep my eye open for a kick-ass stationwagon too.
 
SergntMac said:
Can't tell ya how many times I almost got involved with this auction. Perfect beginning for a true Marauder "Pro Street", but I ended up taking another route. My next project is right here...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=701&c=3&userid=392

Project "bone stock".
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LOL "bone stock". Mac, I will have had my Marauder 3 years on Jan 16th.
6800 "bone stock" miles. She still has the original washer fluid as she just doesn't go out in rain, snow or any kind of inclement weather.

In 6800 miles, I have been to St. Thomas Ontario to the Ford plant twice, as well as Dearborn Michigan to Ford's 100th celebration......as well as numerous local car shows.

I'm looking forward to celebrating her 3rd birthday. It's taken LOTS of self-restraint to do this, however my goal is to pay her off (2 more years) and have less than 10K on the clock.

Best,

Paul :D
 
My last project (along with Tallen):

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It was another misrepresented ebay car, but we got it this far, and just have a few things left to do. It has been shown once, and won once. We are trying to decide what to do for our next car.

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The condition was badly misrepresented. Reading the listing, the car was in great shape. The car was basically a painted shell, compared to how it is now. When we got it, the car needed a lot of mechanical work. A good example was the seller stating: "Brakes stop fine." True, but the brakes were also metal on metal, and obviously had been for a long time. The pictures of the exhaust system stopped just short of the big holes in each muffler. Pictures of the dashboard were taken at just the right angle so you couldn't see all of the holes in the pad. He had nice pictures of the instrument panel and odometer, and listed the mileage, failing to mention that the odometer and temperature gauge were inoperabe. When we got it to Tracy's house, the odometer still read the same as it did in the picture! The wipers were inoperable. The estimate just to get it to pass inspection was about $1,200. The paint was reasonably good, though.

It's tough buying a car that's 3,000 miles away, sight unseen. The shipping cost was just shy of $1,000. We were able to track the car on the shipping company's website. The car had quite a tour of the country on the way out. I think it took about three weeks.
 
I have always wanted to have an old chp mustang. That would be a fun project. Getting all the lights, radios, and stuff period correct.

Or, maybe a 1979? CHP camaro? With the shorty shotgun? That would be really different.
 
I'm sure there will be a Mustang in the collection before long. You'd be surprised at how much misinformation is out there for equipment. It is very difficult to find interior shots of "real" cars, and then you have to be able to identify what you are looking at. We were lucky to have a local company to do the graphics for us. We finished putting them on at about 1:00am the morning of the show.

I bought a Remington 870 Express 18.5" to go with this car. It is basically a factory "sawed-off shotgun."
 
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