Father son car project
ckc3
04-30-2015, 09:18 AM
Our boy is about to turn three, and we are looking to invest in a long-term father son project. Im an engine tech, but not good with body work. We are starting out with $4000 to buy the car. When our boy gets out of school, he will be offered the car, might be able to take it to prom etc.
The great debate is older like mid 60s or newer like mid 90s. Everything up this way is always rusted from salt. It seems like a lot if the newer cars are so mass produced that they will never have the cool factor. Yet the older cars (67 impala, 71 grabber) seems to have a horrible time finding parts or there nada value is nothing close to asking prices. For instance a 90% rustfree 71 grabber project for $4000, books for nada classic at $2400. We've also considered the 5.0 mustangs, mid 90s firebird, and early 90s camaro. Any suggestions, towards going older or newer?
The great debate is older like mid 60s or newer like mid 90s. Everything up this way is always rusted from salt. It seems like a lot if the newer cars are so mass produced that they will never have the cool factor. Yet the older cars (67 impala, 71 grabber) seems to have a horrible time finding parts or there nada value is nothing close to asking prices. For instance a 90% rustfree 71 grabber project for $4000, books for nada classic at $2400. We've also considered the 5.0 mustangs, mid 90s firebird, and early 90s camaro. Any suggestions, towards going older or newer?
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