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   bro…….im 16 and ive been restoring a camaro 4 two years and it luks sick!!!!!>……..I’ll go wit the Camaro

   Comment by yoshi c — November 20, 2008 @ 5:02 pm

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   those are all to common. I’d say do a chevelle

   Comment by skaz915 — November 20, 2008 @ 6:34 pm

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   well something ive always liked tht ima be starting soon is a 73 trans am.
   but i think mustangs would be good to restore

   Comment by mikie — November 21, 2008 @ 8:56 pm

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   try craigslist!! ifound 1968 firebird like my dads old one!

   Comment by Dylan M — November 23, 2008 @ 9:43 am

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   1969 Mach 1

   Comment by mtchndjnmtch — November 25, 2008 @ 1:00 am

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   go with camaro or GM
   they have more replica and restoration parts on hand than any other make or model.
   Chevelle, Camaro, El Camino, Nova, Bel Air, Impala, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Firebird, TransAm, Le Mans, 442, GS 455, GSX, GNX, Hurst, Toronado.
   all good choices with plenty of aftemarket or direct OEM replacements

   Comment by Jack — November 27, 2008 @ 7:39 am

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   Do a goat, (Pontiac GTO).
   ‘64 tru ‘66 are the best.

   Comment by citizen — November 27, 2008 @ 5:57 pm

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   Personally, I think it is groovy (How do you like the classic wording?) to fix up cars that were not originally muscle cars. For example, there is a guy a few blocks away that has a shiny red 1962 or 63 Ford Falcon two door hard top and he has a 389 in it. The biggest engine they put in a Falcon that year was a 289. That little red jacked up Falcon sends everyones heads spinning with its chrome mag wheels. He tricked it out very nice and is rightfully proud of it. Another fun non muscle car is the 1950-1954 Chevy. There is a light yellow one here in town that he keeps under control just waiting for the unknowing goof ball to dare him. Those are my thoughts.

   Comment by Shellback — December 1, 2008 @ 2:20 am

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   Anything that was mainstream. Camaro, GTO, Charger…there are generally more options for these. When it comes to restoration, cheap isn’t really a word that goes with it. The majority of people out there have more time than money. If you are one these people, then don’t buy the first potential hot rod you see. Sock a few bills back each month and do some research on classics. When you’ve narrowed it down, try to find something with as little body damage as possible. I would personally look into the first gen Camaro ( ‘67, ‘68, and ‘69)
   Also, look into forums. It’s a safe bet that you will find multiple people who can help you help through any issues you might have during the resoration proccess.
   Good luck!

   Comment by bigmarv_05 — December 4, 2008 @ 1:35 pm

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    The “cheap” portion might not be so easy to address. The people that i knew that have restored cars had spent a decent amount of money. Doing it on your own of course is cheaper, though. So staying away from a mechanic as much as possible is going to help. The ones you listed are great cars to restore (personally I would add a Charger to that list). You need to find the car you are going to restore. Unless there are muscle cars sitting around your town then you might need to go abroad more. I suggest eBay as a start, at least to get a feel for what you want to restore. I have seen old Charger’s and Mustang’s on there that range from completely gutted, the body and that’s it, to ones that have an engine and are in working order, and just need a lot of body work and new parts here and there. I saw a forgotten ‘69 Charger on there that still had the original Hemi engine in it. They were charging 2 or 3 thousand, but still a good price. Searching the internet and sticking to a certain criteria will help also.

    Comment by PFCAnde — December 4, 2008 @ 9:23 pm

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    Friend, the cars that you listed are VERY over restored, by that I mean that every Tom, **** and Harry has one. Be different, Mopar
    built many a sleeper muscle car that were not abused at every red light
    such as the charger, challenger, duster, among others, that can still be found in fair cond. with thier big block motors intact. How about a
    1967-69 Mercury Couger? or 1970 chevelle (allthough these have become pricey, like the Big Blocks ) or 1970 – 1977 ws6 Trans Am
    If I was looking for a muscle car to restore, it would have to be a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7, do a Google image search for this work of art, and see for yourself, just make sure to get a 428 engine with 4 on the floor

    Comment by Glenn Merideth — December 8, 2008 @ 12:15 am

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    Have you ever considered a 60’s 4×4 pickup, from what I hear they are going to be the next hot ticket…maybe I’ll see you on Barrett/Jackson auction.

    Comment by Brian S — December 8, 2008 @ 8:42 am

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    I doubt your going to like my answer…Stay away from totally restoring a car. Go for a turn key ( all ready restored car) Look for an older good restoration if money is a issue. It might not be show car shape but it will be a great daily driver. A car needing total restoration can easily turn into an expensive nightmare. A turn key car lets you get a car that might need a little work but the major (expensive) stuff if already taken care of. You might also consider taking a non numbers matching car. A restored car is not cheap but a restoration project can get crazy expensive fast, unless of course you have experience and talent to do most of the work yourself. Not even mentioning the research that you will need to make the car “correct” or the tracking down of parts.
    Trust me buy a car that’s done …It will come out almost the same money wise. If your thinking you want the pride of doing the work,,, You will have a enough work keeping the car going and looking good.I also hope that you have a planned worked out for where your going to keep this project.
    Don’t even think about ANY car unless you have a garage to store it in ( unless your in a dry climate ) In the elements the car will quickly deteriorate and that would be a shame.
    As for what you should get… Get what excites you and turns your head. Can’t go wrong with a 1969 Camaro (my fav) But that is a pricey car but on the other hand parts are plentiful. Anyhow I am pretty sure you will think my answer is crap. I have had a Muscle car for 17 years , 10 of which it was my daily driver.

    Comment by pallo — December 8, 2008 @ 1:49 pm

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