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   a 1970 chevy nova with a 396 would be nice or a nice 1969 mach 1 mustang would be awesome also not sure what they would be worth but they look awesome restored!

   Comment by Tom C — April 29, 2008 @ 3:27 am

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   I’m not a big Mustang fan, but I’d go for a 66-72 Mustang to meet your criteria. Why? Because although you never really get your full money back out of a restoration project, those years of the Mustang (especially the late 60’s) are very desirable and will re-sell well. Also, the restoration parts cost, especially the drive train parts. They will be a good bit less expensive than the GM and Mopar muscle car resto and drive train parts.
   If I were you I would shoehorn a 4V 4.6L engine from a wrecked newer Mach 1 or Cobra into it. Buyers love turn key EFI old muscle cars.

   Comment by Jordan C — May 1, 2008 @ 3:53 pm

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   Go for original Chrysler hemi numbers Barracuda’s; Challengers; Chargers. Worth pretty coin if done up to original specs(not a bondo buggy)

   Comment by Blunt,to the point &comic satire — May 4, 2008 @ 3:18 am

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   dj
   Hope you and your Dad have fun. The biggest challenge for me when I restore is holding down the cost. The first and foremost question during the whole process is whose trying to get my money and where can I get it cheaper while I’m doing this. This is a big business and there are companies out who excel at getting a good mans money. We like to go with Ford, the reason being is there are more vendors out there and that means more competitive pricing. There are clubs and there are chat lines you can submerse yourself in. Ford might not seem that exciting at first but once you get in that world there are a lot of people that are enthusiasts. But my best advise is to take your time to do it right and to always try to find parts and services cheaper. If I can help you with anything you and your Dad are always welcome to email me and ask me a question. It is not for sale but in the March issue of Hotrod Mag I have a 1963 Mercury Comet in a column. The photographer took credit for owning it though but Hotrod will run a retraction for me. Just another problem if you make something nice.
   Good Luck
   bs

   Comment by BS — May 4, 2008 @ 9:30 am

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   Depends- like the old saying “speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?”
   What’s in the bank will decide a lot.
   How much work u and dad want to do (and are able) will also decide.
   What do u consider a american muscle car also decides.
   (it’s not just some beater Mustang that “this guy in next town over” has been stored for 20yrs).

   Mustang-hipo 289 or BB (Boss cars also)
   Camero-SS 350 or BB (Z28 also)
   Nova-327, 350 or BB
   Firebird- see Camero
   Oldsmobile-442 and Wcars
   Buick- some of the GrandSports
   Chrysler-cuda, challanger, charger, superbee, roadrunner, GTX
   (there are more…just got tired)

   Street Beast- it’s a hot rod in a box, always nice to work with new parts that u can just bolt together…One on Ebay for $20K

   PS: bolting a later EFI motor into an early Mustang isn’t restoring/rebuilding it’s just WRONG for so many reasons.

   Comment by stanly s — May 7, 2008 @ 3:51 am

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