 Found a free 96 Camaro, possible race car? |
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 Dec 18 2004, 01:10 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 919 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Northern NY Member No.: 66  |
Well my job put me in the right place at the right time.. I have a customer's car that I have worked on for the last 4 yrs. The last time the car was in I actully looked the car over with the intention of getting it when she traded it in. Well It has some issue that she just wants it gone. I can get it. But Sooner than I thought (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) (This is my biggest issue right now)
I always don't like ripping apart a new car. And to make it into a race car Im going to have to change/freshen most parts anyway. My big isssue is powertrain on the car. Its a v-6 and at. So a new motor/tranny(std) and supporting hardware would have to be gotten. But its still cheaper this way(The car is free).. Then buying a v-8 car(more money) and replacing everything on that too. At this time of yr with Snow in the air, I wasnt really even thinking of doing this, and might have a problem with storing it for a bit.. Let me know what you think.. John |
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Dec 20 2004, 02:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 919 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Northern NY Member No.: 66 |
Guys I thank you for all your input. I have decided to skip on the car at this time. I just don't have the space to store the thing for the winter. I also have a Major change with racing next yr, that is going to effect my plans for later in the season.
My other sport I come from Snowmobile drag racing, I know all to well the pitfalls of buidling a new vehicle. Buying a used race has it drawbacks too. Just to use an example a competive 3 cylinder 1000 cc 260hp motor new is going to run is about $10,000 (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) and that is just for the motor less carbs. FYI pistons are 150 each, rings 50 bucks, cylinders are 1,300 each, crankshaft is 2,500, ive seen crankcases go for 3,000, Carbs are 500 each and a set of custom pipes are 1,200.. And you can make these things junk in seconds. Ive personally seen motors that have been showhorned back together, chassis that have severe damage that has been hidden by repairs, and a 15lbs clutch spinning at 10,000rpm break into pieces and damge sled and driver. So I have some issue's with buying certain 'RACED' parts including chassis. From where I come from this sport is cheap for the most part. Thanks for the input. John |
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Ojustracing Found a free 96 Camaro Dec 18 2004, 01:10 PM
KeithO A free car? You are curious if you should do it? ... Dec 18 2004, 01:24 PM steve-d Chances are you'd still be way ahead getting a... Dec 18 2004, 01:35 PM sgarnett Heck, if the issue she "just wants it gone... Dec 18 2004, 02:05 PM rmackintosh ...unless you ENJOY building a car....AND spending... Dec 18 2004, 09:59 PM mitchntx I tried for over a year to find one of these ... Dec 19 2004, 02:26 AM KeithO QUOTE (mitchntx @ Dec 18 2004, 08:26 PM)I tri... Dec 19 2004, 10:57 AM mitchntx And Keith, you are my hero and the reason I tried ... Dec 19 2004, 02:32 PM KeithO Yes, I took advantage of the chemical imbalance cr... Dec 19 2004, 02:40 PM y5e06 I'm a long way from being an expert on buildin... Dec 19 2004, 05:32 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (mitchntx @ Dec 18 2004, 08:26 PM)I tri... Dec 19 2004, 07:03 PM
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