ctandc72
Well-Known Member
That's my retirement project - except recreating a better version of my first car - a '67 Chevelle. This time around no SS, since I don't want to hack up a SS car.I like the idea of owning a classic or older sports car more than the reality of it. Every time I drive one I leave feeling pretty much how you did. If I got a classic car I'd most likely need tens of thousands to replace the motor, suspension and interior to modern standards (not to mention restoring other things, body, electrical etc etc). Then obviously what is the point.
I would like to do this to a 68 or 69 Camaro as that is probably my favorite body style of all time. I know sacrilegious to say that on a Mustang forum. ;)
It's easy to do now if you have the time / space etc. Good friend of mine had a 1st gen Camaro Z/28 ( a real one - had it since the 80's, it was in the family since it was a couple of years old). He did a full blown resto. Hated how it drove...it was fun no and again...but it wasn't a good driver.
He sold it....made a profit (he did all the work himself). Bought a cheap, rust free '69 from the West Coast. Updated suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, a drop out LS1 and T56 from a donor car, complete with AC etc. Updated the interior etc. He and his wife put like 40K miles on that car in a few years going to shows, vacations and just road trips. Sold it last year - offer was too good to pass up, and now he's itching to do the same to a '67-68 Mustang Fastback with Coyote / 6 speed drivetrain.
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