[trackbird]

We went to a car show at Cabela's this weekend and my wife fell in love with a 69 Camaro with Autometer gauges and a houndstooth interior. It had black valve covers and very "non flashy" engine bits. She really liked the car and decided that it might be a cool car to have. Sadly, prices are fairly insane. I know that Dynacorn makes a reproduction body, but I'm not sure that's the right answer. Oddly, her father has a friend who has been storing one in a climate controlled garage for about 15 years for "someday". Apparently he's been playing with bikes and such and dad thinks he might possibly sell the car (no clue on price or anything).

I don't know that anything will come from it and I'm not actually sure I can afford to put one together. But I figured I'd ask for general information about such a project (who has parts, etc). I'd likely do more of a restomod/pro touring setup if I were to do it. I guess I have a complete C4 suspension in my garage (attached to a C4). I have a nice small block and the EFI kit that I could move over (though LSx power might be a cheaper way to go).

I've always wanted one, but I suspect it will turn into a never ending project (buying one that's "done" is too crazy expensive) and a huge pile of cash that should have gone into a house with a larger garage....but I thought I'd start a conversation to see what I might learn.

[bubba353z]

Buy an already finished car - it's a lot cheaper than trying to build / rebuild one.

Ask me how I know..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

This post has been edited by bubba353z: Sep 8 2015, 12:10 PM

[CrashTestDummy]

Buy an already finished car - it's a lot cheaper than trying to build / rebuild one.

Ask me how I know..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

C'mon, you're missing his sig line!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

But yeah, I suspect you'd have to start with TWO cars, the body/frame/drivetrain for the 'kit' you're going to put together, and a rusted-out/wrecked doner for all the misc parts you'll need to finish it off. And as with a race car you're building, it's not the big parts that are the problem, it's the little special nuts and bolts and electrical parts that'll be the death of 1000 cuts.

[bubba353z]

C'mon, you're missing his sig line!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

Oh I know, Kevin and I have been friends for over 15 years now.

He's followed the 68 Chevy pickup that I've been working on for a few years now, and how far behind I am on it. By the time I'm done with it I'll have enough into it to buy a brand new pickup truck.

[CrashTestDummy]

C'mon, you're missing his sig line!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

Oh I know, Kevin and I have been friends for over 15 years now.

He's followed the 68 Chevy pickup that I've been working on for a few years now, and how far behind I am on it. By the time I'm done with it I'll have enough into it to buy a brand new pickup truck.

Heh, like my SVO restomod project, I suspect. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)