1320stang said:I will make one important suggestion. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT take the car all apart for the intended transformation since it's a running vehicle. Ask me how I know? How about car down for 12 years?
I live in Hugo, southeastern part of Ok, I'm 29 .I put some pics in here some were. I drive the car a little but it needs a little work. its missing an alternator bracket, just bought one on Ebay. The alt. bolt is broke of in the water pump.It has some rust. But i was told today that it wasnt that much but would cost a lot to fix, floor pan, bottom corner of door has a little rust. When i got the car it already had hooker headers and dual exhaust, but only a single barrell card. I was told a dbl barrell would drown it. Not for sure what i want to do with the car yet, I'm really wanting a fastback.1320stang said:Tim, what part of OK are you in? What is your age? What is your intended end use of the car? Do you have a picture gallery somewhere? Is it a daily driver? Your only source of transportation? Or is it a nice day only car? Does the price of gas concern you?
Condition of the car would have a bearing on my opinion. I live north of Edmond, if you were close, I could look at the car and give a more informed opinion. Other things would have a bearing on it as well such as, how did you acquire the car? If it is a family original, I'd try to keep it original. Ultimately, it's your car and you can do whatever you want to with it, such as put a LS1 or a turbo'd 4 cyl Nissan engine (in reference to previous posts that have gotten out of hand) or send it to the crusher.
If you've just gotten the car, I'd drive it for now, over the summer, and then make a decision based on your experience with the car. I will make one important suggestion. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT take the car all apart for the intended transformation since it's a running vehicle. Ask me how I know? How about car down for 12 years? I'd enjoy it for right now, repair the little things that need taken care of, you'll find that with a 40 year old car, these will be fairly often, but usually can be done by the owner. You gotta remember, you can pretty much take the car apart with 7/16" thru 5/8" wrenches, a flat head and Phillips screwdriver and a pair of pliers, LOL!!!
Not to be picky but if it's a 6cyl it would only have one header.timwcol2 said:I live in Hugo, southeastern part of Ok, I'm 29 .I put some pics in here some were. I drive the car a little but it needs a little work. its missing an alternator bracket, just bought one on Ebay. The alt. bolt is broke of in the water pump.It has some rust. But i was told today that it wasnt that much but would cost a lot to fix, floor pan, bottom corner of door has a little rust. When i got the car it already had hooker headers and dual exhaust, but only a single barrell card. I was told a dbl barrell would drown it. Not for sure what i want to do with the car yet, I'm really wanting a fastback.
I agree with rbohm. If you're driving it then the suspension mods will make the car that much safer to drive for you and everyone around you.rbohm said:i would upgrade the chassis with better brakes(front disc/good rear drums), subframe connectors, slightly stiffer springs front and rear(use the stock GT front spring, and stock V8 rear springs). add a 1" front sway bar, and a decent wheel and tire combo and the chassis is set.
Ill have to get a digital camera. the one on my phone sucks.cant take good pics with it.1320stang said:Wow, Hugo is a ways away from me. My brother-in-law is from Hugo, his dad still lives down there.
Show us pics of the problem areas, use Photobucket or some type of photo hosting service, but put your posts in Tech, not Talk as many don't come over into here. Besides, you're now getting into tech anyway.
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