Picking the right car?

hamlinmotorsports · 05-04-2014, 07:12 PM

I can't go off and buy a 69 camaro or a 67 nova to start off with. So my question is what would be a good car with good engine combinations that won't cost you an arm and leg to obtain. I've been looking at 75-80 novas, 73-74 novas, late 70 Malibu that I could buy at a very reasonable price. I know building a stocker from the ground up isn't cheap and this will be a long process. So can someone please tell me which if the cars that not as desirable as others would make for a good car to start with? Any info would be greatly appreciated

Rsmith38 · 05-04-2014, 07:34 PM

As others have suggested previously, buy one already built for less than half of what it costs to build one. then you are racing, not working in the garage for two years.

Pistol Pete · 05-04-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rsmith38

As others have suggested previously, buy one already built for less than half of what it costs to build one. then you are racing, not working in the garage for two years.

Yes, I agree.
Their are Tons of Cars For Sale, reasonably priced too.
There's 1 right here in NJ. Great Car- Great Price.

hamlinmotorsports · 05-04-2014, 08:17 PM

Where are all these cars for sale at? On here , racing junk?

Pistol Pete · 05-04-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hamlinmotorsports

Where are all these cars for sale at? On here , racing junk?

Yes, Both Sites.

What do you want to spend ??

Joe Toller · 05-04-2014, 08:48 PM

And do you want stick or auto? Do you have a brand preference, Ford, GM, or Mopar? How fast do you want to go?

hamlinmotorsports · 05-04-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistol Pete

Yes, Both Sites.

What do you want to spend ??

After I sell one of my cars I'll have around 15,000- 18,000 and every penny of that will go to either buying one or slowly building one

hamlinmotorsports · 05-04-2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Toller

And do you want stick or auto? Do you have a brand preference, Ford, GM, or Mopar? How fast do you want to go?

It doesn't matter to me what brand. Only thing I prefer is it be a v8 and I don't really want to go all the fast right out of the gate. I'm hoping to have a car that I can run around j,k,l,m,o,p

HR9121 · 05-04-2014, 10:36 PM

There is a 85 Monte Carlo on racing junk for $12500. Don't know anything about it but looks like a nice car at a reasonable price. Will run J,K and L. As others have said I would buy before I would build and I am speaking from experience, let someone else do all the leg work unless you are in no hurry and just want the experience of doing it yourself. Good luck to you.

rick lester · 05-05-2014, 06:54 PM

15 to 18 grand can get you alot of car already built. Biggest question is, which way do you want to go? If you want to be racing now, then buying a complete ready to go car is the way to go. Will you get a record setting car? Chances are no. Will you get the exact car you want? Again, probably not but outward appearence is just a car wrap phone call away. Oddball combos will more than likely take you building it yourself. Biggest thing to remember....HAVE FUN doing it or its not worth it.

05-04-2014, 07:12 PM	#1
hamlinmotorsports Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Picking the right car? I can't go off and buy a 69 camaro or a 67 nova to start off with. So my question is what would be a good car with good engine combinations that won't cost you an arm and leg to obtain. I've been looking at 75-80 novas, 73-74 novas, late 70 Malibu that I could buy at a very reasonable price. I know building a stocker from the ground up isn't cheap and this will be a long process. So can someone please tell me which if the cars that not as desirable as others would make for a good car to start with? Any info would be greatly appreciated

05-04-2014, 07:34 PM	#2
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Picking the right car? As others have suggested previously, buy one already built for less than half of what it costs to build one. then you are racing, not working in the garage for two years.

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hamlinmotorsports Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Picking the right car? Where are all these cars for sale at? On here , racing junk?

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Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Picking the right car? And do you want stick or auto? Do you have a brand preference, Ford, GM, or Mopar? How fast do you want to go? __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT

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HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,353 Likes: 112 Liked 2,869 Times in 641 Posts	Re: Picking the right car? There is a 85 Monte Carlo on racing junk for $12500. Don't know anything about it but looks like a nice car at a reasonable price. Will run J,K and L. As others have said I would buy before I would build and I am speaking from experience, let someone else do all the leg work unless you are in no hurry and just want the experience of doing it yourself. Good luck to you. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

05-05-2014, 06:54 PM	#10
rick lester Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Littlestown PA Posts: 163 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Picking the right car? 15 to 18 grand can get you alot of car already built. Biggest question is, which way do you want to go? If you want to be racing now, then buying a complete ready to go car is the way to go. Will you get a record setting car? Chances are no. Will you get the exact car you want? Again, probably not but outward appearence is just a car wrap phone call away. Oddball combos will more than likely take you building it yourself. Biggest thing to remember....HAVE FUN doing it or its not worth it.