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Old 10-20-2011, 03:42 PM   #4
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Re: Buying a car for engine rebuild

That is a tidy rebuild Chris!
I bet loves it


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Originally Posted by Chris V View Post
If you dont' want to rebuild a 4 cyl (which is really your best bet these days) then you might want to look into older RWD V8 domestic cars or trucks. Parts are inexpensive and readily available. Good choices are Fox era musangs and 4th generation camaros. But, also look at off models, too, like RWD Buicks and Oldsmobiles, or the larger Chevy's and Fords. Or even go with a full size shot whelbase pickup, like the Chevys from the '80s. EASY to work on and get parts for.


That is some good advice.


Look for something with analogue ignition (points, cap, rotor) and carbs, from the 70s or early 80s.
That will give you a nice simple platform to learn the basics from.
Something that is well supported by a Haynes or similar manual also helps, as is something with a common engine (e.g. small block chev, ford straight 6 etc).

Then you can get lots of help here on the forums during your journey (and rebuilding a car is a journey).
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