Need advice bad!

bmcelhinn · Oct 13, 2004

Okay, I can get a really clean 6cyl mustang local for $3,700... it's a 66. But I could also get a screaming deal on a 66 K-Code GT.

The problem is this... I don't want to have a stock car at all, I want to put a newer 5-speed in and newer suspension etc. I guess the new catch word for that is "restomod"

So, I don't want to butcher a K-Code, I am a classic mustang lover (even though I drive a supra ) and I don't want to screw up something like that.

I'd rather butcher the 6cly mustang. But is it worth it? I want to change the suspension, engine, tranny, radiator, differential... basically everything but the body and the interior... hell, maybe even the seats. Would I be better off getting a V-8 car? Could I also buy a early 90's 5.0 and pull out the motor/tranny/radiator/ecu? Any advice will be helpful. Thanks in advance.

1320stang · Oct 13, 2004

For most conversions, your better off just getting a V8 car. You should get as nice and damage and rust free body as you can get in ANY case.

Why not buy the K code, clean it up and turn it, then buy the 6 banger if its still available. If not, you might find another car with a good body to restomod. K cars are hard to come by, make sure its an original and in good shape.

Or better yet, bring me the K car and I'll give you my A-code '65 coupe.

reenmachine · Oct 13, 2004

I say get the 6. If you're going to change the entire suspension and drivetrain anyway there's no reason to feel the need to start with a V8 car.

Personally, I'd go with 1320stang's plan though. Grab the K-GT while you can (they are few and far between), clean it up, and turn it for a profit. Then you'll have a little extra $ to dump into your restomod. You can find a 6-cyl coupe anytime.

65fastback2+2 · Oct 13, 2004

get the K code and drive a car nearly no one else has

bmcelhinn · Oct 13, 2004

The K-code is a bucket, it's been sitting forever I think. I want something sooner rather than later.

I'd have to wait until I have the time to pick it up with a flat bed, bring it back. Cover it up outside, dig through it and find out what is missing, then spend a bunch of time getting all original stuff for it because I wouldn't use aftermarket crap, get all the little imperfections out, paint it... then deal with hagglers who want to buy it etc. By the time I got it ready to sell and get the money out of it to buy something else it would be 2006!

DukeGnarley · Oct 13, 2004

if you're planning on replacing the suspension, tranny, and rear end anyway, just go with the 6. especially since it has a nice body.

65fastback2+2 · Oct 13, 2004

bmcelhinn said:
The K-code is a bucket, it's been sitting forever I think. I want something sooner rather than later.

I'd have to wait until I have the time to pick it up with a flat bed, bring it back. Cover it up outside, dig through it and find out what is missing, then spend a bunch of time getting all original stuff for it because I wouldn't use aftermarket crap, get all the little imperfections out, paint it... then deal with hagglers who want to buy it etc. By the time I got it ready to sell and get the money out of it to buy something else it would be 2006!

well, then please PM me where its located and how I can get it thanks!

Max Power · Oct 13, 2004

While a V8 car is a better starting point for a restomod, if your are going to be upgrading everything, it won't be that mush better.

Buy condition. You will never regret it.

LMan · Oct 13, 2004

ah, just butcher it. Theres always another Mustang out there

VictorII · Oct 13, 2004

bmcelhinn said:
Okay, I can get a really clean 6cyl mustang local for $3,700... it's a 66. But I could also get a screaming deal on a 66 K-Code GT.

The problem is this... I don't want to have a stock car at all, I want to put a newer 5-speed in and newer suspension etc. I guess the new catch word for that is "restomod"

So, I don't want to butcher a K-Code, I am a classic mustang lover (even though I drive a supra ) and I don't want to screw up something like that.

I'd rather butcher the 6cly mustang. But is it worth it? I want to change the suspension, engine, tranny, radiator, differential... basically everything but the body and the interior... hell, maybe even the seats. Would I be better off getting a V-8 car? Could I also buy a early 90's 5.0 and pull out the motor/tranny/radiator/ecu? Any advice will be helpful. Thanks in advance.

I'd go with the 6 cyl car. In fact, that's what I did. I bought a then-dead 6 cyl/automatic '65 convert. Then I converted everything to a 302/3 spd. car. And then I went from there. Now it has a warmed up 302, a T-5, a 3.40 Tractionlock 8" rear, and performance V8 suspension. If you are mechanically inclined these cars are like R/C cars; you keep building them until you get what you want. My first build of the the convert. was from Falcon parts which are the same as the early Mustangs, except for the body panels. Best part? It all bolted up and no job I did on it took more than a weekend, except the revival when I first got it. That took a couple weekends.

bmcelhinn · Oct 13, 2004

I'd go with the 6 cyl car. In fact, that's what I did. I bought a then-dead 6 cyl/automatic '65 convert. Then I converted everything to a 302/3 spd. car. And then I went from there. Now it has a warmed up 302, a T-5, a 3.40 Tractionlock 8" rear, and performance V8 suspension. If you are mechanically inclined these cars are like R/C cars; you keep building them until you get what you want. My first build of the the convert. was from Falcon parts which are the same as the early Mustangs, except for the body panels. Best part? It all bolted up and no job I did on it took more than a weekend, except the revival when I first got it. That took a couple weekends.

That's cool, maybe I can check it out some time. I live in Santa Rosa!

notny41 · Oct 13, 2004

Restomod the 6 and pass the info along on the K so someone else can buy it and restore it.

Sicarius428 · Oct 13, 2004

Body work will typically cost more than most mechanical stuff. If you are gonna end up replacing most of the drivetrain in the car you might be better off buying the better chassis since that is basically what you are going to end up keeping and saving yourself from repairing that too. The nice thing about the V8 is that you can work on projects one at a time and replace things as you go. Seeing improvement as you go is a big motivation factor... at least for me. For originality, you can always save the stuff just in case you want to put it back on which will probably not be a factor in your case.
Kevin

Snail50 · Oct 13, 2004

bmcelhinn said:
The K-code is a bucket, it's been sitting forever I think. I want something sooner rather than later.

I'd have to wait until I have the time to pick it up with a flat bed, bring it back. Cover it up outside, dig through it and find out what is missing, then spend a bunch of time getting all original stuff for it because I wouldn't use aftermarket crap, get all the little imperfections out, paint it... then deal with hagglers who want to buy it etc. By the time I got it ready to sell and get the money out of it to buy something else it would be 2006!

by the time you got done restomodding the sixer it would be 2006.

bmcelhinn · Oct 13, 2004

lol

I could have the sixxer done in a few months.

tygr1 · Oct 13, 2004

I have this 68 V8 Coupe project car...

reenmachine · Oct 13, 2004

Max Power said:
While a V8 car is a better starting point for a restomod, if your are going to be upgrading everything, it won't be that mush better.

How would it be any better at all?? I don't get why a V8 car is a better starting point if you're not keeping the engine or suspension.

Route666 · Oct 14, 2004

I don't see how it is either. If the 6 cyl has a better body, and that's all you want to use, don't hack up a rarer car. I'd definitely go for the 6.

steel1212 · Oct 14, 2004

I did the 6 banger thing and its turning out great. You do pretty much have to change all the drive train and most of the suspension( I did all of it) but you get what you want. I figured I was going to change everything anyway so why start with a v8 and pay more for it? I got a very nice 6 cyl that had just had all the interior done and has a nice body, something will have to be work, but over all I'm going to be very happy with it.

I say go with the 6cyl and pass the 8 along to somebody else who just wants to restore.

Max Power · Oct 14, 2004

reenmachine said:
How would it be any better at all?? I don't get why a V8 car is a better starting point if you're not keeping the engine or suspension.

If you are going to replace everything in one fell swoop, it wouldn't be. Most people don't do it that way though, and it is nice to have 5 lug wheels and V8 mounts and crossmembers and stuff while you are working on the other stuff

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