$3k of fun in a beater? - Page 2

MapOfTaziFoSho · 04-07-2009, 11:04 PM

I miss socal...

91AWDDSM · 04-08-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by peopleunderthe

I am down with ugly

You did have that turbo dodge

Stationwagonguy · 04-08-2009, 12:47 AM

I agree with 91AWDDSM- Being in Cali, you should probably be looking for something pre-smog if you wanna play with it. Maybe look around for an old Datsun 510 or early Corolla or Celica or something. '60s Rancheros and El Caminos can be had cheap, look around for something decent. AMCs are always fun too. Be creative, poke around Craigslist.

kbraun · 04-08-2009, 12:58 AM

240's are always fun!

Sully · 04-08-2009, 09:40 AM

the 71 beamer and the impala have my votes

jhilla68 · 04-08-2009, 10:27 AM

I'm so jealous you have the ability to grab any of those cars in your backyard, in the condition that they're in, for so damn cheap.

With the options listed, the '66 Impala gets my vote. But, it's more of a cruiser, than a "fun" car. But, as you stated, you got the EVO and even a boosted DD for that.

CamryOnBronze · 04-08-2009, 10:40 AM

I was gonna say, you should be able to get an sr swapped 240 for that price out in cali... they seem to go for a lot more out here. You gotta watch those 240s though, they are insanely addictive and leave you broke in the end

Mustang would probably be fast and mullet-tastic.

The Korean · 04-08-2009, 10:46 AM

Rotary FTW or Initial D Corolla get my vote

Billy Elliot · 04-08-2009, 10:54 AM

Depends on what you want to use it for. I'm guessing if the $3k + $1k mods you're looking for a daily driver that's fun on the street? Or are you looking for something that's cheap and you can take to the track/autox/rallyx/dry lake bed and have some fun with?

If you're looking for RWD you can't go wrong with a BMW. A Miata would be fun for attacking mountain roads as well.

But I'd just say get some friends, build up a 24 hours of LeMons car, and go race it. Most fun you'll have for the dollar.

Addsmack · 04-08-2009, 10:56 AM

That 66 impala is hot!

Stationwagonguy · 04-08-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by peopleunderthe

anyone got some more ideas?

Audi 100- Cool, but FWD, difficult to find parts for. More of a cool old car than something really fun to drive.

I love the '71 BMW- but it's going to be an EXPENSIVE project. But probably rewarding in the end.

I like the idea of the Impala... but that kind of money for a 4-door is silly.

Obviously I like the Newport- it's a lower trim level of my 300, and a car I know a shitton about.

You could build a 383 stroker and have some fun, you could learn a little bit about chassis and suspension set ups and actually make it handle (don't laugh, it's possible), etc. But I'd wait for a 300 or a better looking C-body for less money. They're too common to pay 4K for a Newport, which is the plainest and most common anyways.

The Dart would be a lot of fun... but in all likeliness the motor it has is a lame 273 or 318 (most likely a 273 2bbl). So you're not really gonna want the motor in it. Thankfully, smallblock engine swaps in those cars are super easy, and so is putting a 4-speed in (or if you wanted to spend the money, 5 and 6 speeds are available as bolt in kits). And there's a boatload you can do suspension and brakewise with those cars. You could make an A-body a force to be reckoned with on a track. And they make cool cruisers. I still want a '67-'69 Dart someday.

Stationwagonguy · 04-08-2009, 11:31 AM

More...

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1111786871.html

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1110034071.html

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1105843393.html

This looks fun... already a v8/4-speed car. Needs a motor, big whoop. Go yank a junkyard 5.0 and get on your way...

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1105114860.html

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1068238198.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...112083120.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1071276803.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...102620583.html

MapOfTaziFoSho · 04-08-2009, 12:00 PM

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1105843393.html

Datsun pickup or Impala...

Personally, I would really like a convertible for socal...just my $.02

the ghoul · 04-08-2009, 12:10 PM

80's celica gts; plentyfull, cheep, RWD, non solid axle rear end, shove just about any toyota motor into it (including a 7mgte).
or (i have wanted to do this for a while)
buy a miata with a blown out drive train, find an 80's v8 thunderbird or cougar, and go to www.monstermiata.com
tho, the kit alone is $4k... dosnt leave much for the donnor cars..

mazdaspeed323 · 04-08-2009, 12:12 PM

Man that 3k of fun bags!!!

Apex Factor · 04-08-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Elliot

Depends on what you want to use it for. I'm guessing if the $3k + $1k mods you're looking for a daily driver that's fun on the street? Or are you looking for something that's cheap and you can take to the track/autox/rallyx/dry lake bed and have some fun with?

If you're looking for RWD you can't go wrong with a BMW. A Miata would be fun for attacking mountain roads as well.

But I'd just say get some friends, build up a 24 hours of LeMons car, and go race it. Most fun you'll have for the dollar.

Quoted for the truth.

Stationwagonguy · 04-08-2009, 12:45 PM

PancerzSX · 04-08-2009, 01:04 PM

I vote for the SR'd S13 coupe that was mentioned before...but my opinion may be a little biased

Billy Elliot · 04-08-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jhilla68

I'm so jealous you have the ability to grab any of those cars in your backyard, in the condition that they're in, for so damn cheap.

I frequent out to Santa Clara for business trips. Several guys at work venture to used car lots looking for good deals. I haven't, but I know a few guys that have bought cars on the spot and had them shipped back to Michigan.

Don't know the prices of things in CA (can't look at craigslist at work) but you can still consider it a viable option. Buying cars sight unseen is always a risk but you could probably have the person drop the car off at a shop (pay them some money for their time) to get an inspection.

If the added assurance/inspection and shipping still come out to a fair price, go for it!

OMNI-MAN · 04-08-2009, 09:02 PM

$3k + $1k in mods... i like fox bodies too much to abuse so sn95 mustang and spray, LT1 caprice and spray, dodge omni glh(even stock they are fun as hell), 4 door dart(alot cheaper than 2dr so more mod $), LT1 camaro if you can find a deal. cant go wrong with any of these

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MapOfTaziFoSho Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Troy Rep Power: 11 Feedback: (0)	I miss socal... __________________ 2009 Cobalt SS_259whp and 277 wtq. Bone stock "Modding cars is hard. You can love it, but believe me, it doesn't always love you back. It's kinda like dating a German chick."

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kbraun Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saginaw Rep Power: 4 Feedback: (0)	240's are always fun! __________________ Buy my 2000 Grand Prix GTP!

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Sully Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westland, MI Rep Power: 17 Feedback: (1)	the 71 beamer and the impala have my votes __________________ 01 Lincoln LS - DD 63 Ford F100 Chop Top Unibody - With the heart of a Chevy 85 Mazda RX7 - All around track beater 07 Mustang GT - SCCA ESP Car (I just drive it)

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jhilla68 Straight ballin' Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Warren, MI Rep Power: 33 Feedback: (1)	I'm so jealous you have the ability to grab any of those cars in your backyard, in the condition that they're in, for so damn cheap. With the options listed, the '66 Impala gets my vote. But, it's more of a cruiser, than a "fun" car. But, as you stated, you got the EVO and even a boosted DD for that. __________________ -Joe 2004 Crown Vic' LX Sport 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan (project log) 1992 Mustang Coupe

04-08-2009, 10:40 AM	#27
CamryOnBronze 240 on stands Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A2/Howell Rep Power: 30 Feedback: (10)	I was gonna say, you should be able to get an sr swapped 240 for that price out in cali... they seem to go for a lot more out here. You gotta watch those 240s though, they are insanely addictive and leave you broke in the end Mustang would probably be fast and mullet-tastic. __________________ 93 SR20 240sx Hatch (The Rat Ride) 99 Supercharged Solara (R.I.P.) 94 Camry (Camzilla) http://camryonbronze.wordpress.com/

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The Korean Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt Clemens, MI Rep Power: 3 Feedback: (0)	Rotary FTW or Initial D Corolla get my vote __________________ 93, 94, and 99 Legacy L Wagon's - Gone 96 Impreza L Coupe RallyX Car - Gone 99 Impreza OBS Wagon - Current Project 05 Mazda RX-8 - Gone

04-08-2009, 10:54 AM	#29
Billy Elliot Deluxe Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The 248 Rep Power: 7 Feedback: (2)	Depends on what you want to use it for. I'm guessing if the $3k + $1k mods you're looking for a daily driver that's fun on the street? Or are you looking for something that's cheap and you can take to the track/autox/rallyx/dry lake bed and have some fun with? If you're looking for RWD you can't go wrong with a BMW. A Miata would be fun for attacking mountain roads as well. But I'd just say get some friends, build up a 24 hours of LeMons car, and go race it. Most fun you'll have for the dollar.

04-08-2009, 10:56 AM	#30
Addsmack Motiv Race Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hockey Town Rep Power: 15 Feedback: (13)	That 66 impala is hot! __________________

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MapOfTaziFoSho Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Troy Rep Power: 11 Feedback: (0)	http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1105843393.html Datsun pickup or Impala... Personally, I would really like a convertible for socal...just my $.02 __________________ 2009 Cobalt SS_259whp and 277 wtq. Bone stock "Modding cars is hard. You can love it, but believe me, it doesn't always love you back. It's kinda like dating a German chick."

04-08-2009, 09:02 PM	#40
OMNI-MAN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: stalingrad Rep Power: 15 Feedback: (1)	$3k + $1k in mods... i like fox bodies too much to abuse so sn95 mustang and spray, LT1 caprice and spray, dodge omni glh(even stock they are fun as hell), 4 door dart(alot cheaper than 2dr so more mod $), LT1 camaro if you can find a deal. cant go wrong with any of these __________________ JUST SAY NO! to destroying a perfectly good economy car