what kind of project car? | The Car Community | Page 1

proven condor Mar 14, 2023, 2:21 PM

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I’m looking to get a project car mostly something old I’ve looked at some bugs and trans ams but does anyone have any recommendations of what kind of cars would be easy to work/learn on?

solar inlet Mar 14, 2023, 2:27 PM

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Audi 80 with a monomotronic

proven condor Mar 14, 2023, 2:37 PM

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Preferably jdm or American forgot to put that lol

solar inlet Mar 14, 2023, 2:52 PM

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Ah no idea

inland vault Mar 14, 2023, 2:59 PM

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ofc the obvious, honda civic

but just stay away from anything past 1998 in my opinion

go to auto tempest and look around, it will take a while to find one right for you

proven condor Mar 14, 2023, 4:56 PM

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Nothing is less then 4k near me for civics on tempest 💀

inland vault Mar 14, 2023, 8:34 PM

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yha prices have been insane lately, drive around and find old cars, knock on some doors

left rivetBOT Mar 14, 2023, 8:34 PM

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inland vault Mar 14, 2023, 8:34 PM

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or wait

sleek root Mar 14, 2023, 8:55 PM

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Skylines are pretty nice, great cars to mod. Like lego

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Idk what your budget is but u can get ones with a 25 in them for under 9k

opal pecan Mar 14, 2023, 9:05 PM

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Volvo 240

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Light , rwd , reliable

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Modable

subtle tulip Mar 14, 2023, 10:21 PM

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mid 70s X-body GM cars
Chevy Novas
Buick Skylark/Apollos
Pontiac GTO/Venturas
Oldsmobile Omegas

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they all share the same chassis with a good sized aftermarket

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but
if you're looking at Fords, Mavericks and Mercury Comets are a good choice too

proven condor Mar 14, 2023, 10:24 PM

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Cool thanks everyone ill look into them

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 12:12 AM

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If your looking at American just choose something popular, trans am is a good one, Camaro, mustang, etc.

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Those have a ton of aftermarket support and depending on generation can still be pretty cheap

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:26 AM

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Chevy has a better engine platform imo I wouldn’t buy anything Ford imo for American

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:26 AM

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Anything with an SBC is a good bet

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Mopars are pretty solid too but they are so expensive

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:36 AM

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inner mural Mopars are pretty solid too but they are so expensive

Not as expensive as jdm

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:37 AM

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Depends on the model

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Any muscle car other than a duster and your going to be paying a load of cash for rusted out shells

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:37 AM

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Supras and skylines are 100% more expensive; but worth it imo

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:38 AM

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I will never understand those prices

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I could buy a hemi cuda for what those things go for

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:38 AM

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inner mural Any muscle car other than a duster and your going to be paying a load of cash fo...

A used rb26 cylinder head that needs to be machined can run up 3k or more bare

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And building one with medium rated parts (just the cylinder head) will run up 15k

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:39 AM

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Thats wild

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Sounds like trying to build a hemi or race wedge motor

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:40 AM

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inner mural Thats wild

Ya my 26 cylinder ain’t even machined or put together, I have spent already 10k on parts including the head. Probably gonna be easily 16k when done if u include the covers and sparks and packs

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It’s is worth it though, amazing chassis, handles so well. One thing Americans miss-out on

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:41 AM

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My C3 handles pretty damn good

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My Camaro drives like an ocean liner but I still love it so much

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:42 AM

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inner mural My C3 handles pretty damn good

Thats like the only well handling American car, and imo I don’t like it that much because of the leafs.

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:43 AM

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Ive driven Japanese cars, NA miatas, SC400s

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:43 AM

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But for the price they pretty good, most Japanese cars though are built for corners from factory which I like about them

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:43 AM

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Still not as fun imo

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:43 AM

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Miatas are pretty ass imo, I don’t blame u

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:43 AM

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I dont fit in the damn things either

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:44 AM

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I don’t see how your Camaro handles better than a sc though

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:44 AM

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It doesnt

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It handles like garbage

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My moms Equinox handles better

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I just like driving the Camaro more

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:44 AM

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inner mural It handles like garbage

I mean it is meant for straights

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:44 AM

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inner mural I just like driving the Camaro more

I get that

inner mural Mar 15, 2023, 2:45 AM

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Real quick want to take this to your rides so we dont clog this up?

sleek root Mar 15, 2023, 2:45 AM

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inner mural Real quick want to take this to your rides so we dont clog this up?

Sure

fair bison Mar 15, 2023, 9:32 AM

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opal pecan Volvo 240

I second this

proven condor Mar 15, 2023, 11:41 AM

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I’ve only worked on two cars mine which is a 08 mustang (manual) and my dads project that’s a 1935 Chevy coupe (manual) so it’s mostly to learn on too since I mostly just know basics and how stuff works and under 5k preferably

cosmic dagger Jul 17, 2025, 5:52 AM

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proven condor I’ve only worked on two cars mine which is a 08 mustang (manual) and my dads pro...

This ever get solved? If looking for cheap you can probably find a Ford Escort zx2 for $800 or less. Easy to turn into a track or rally car. If you want something a little more you could probably haggle for a cheaper side 1997 mustang if you look around.

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Thr volvo does seem like a good option but good luck finding one cheap. Depreciation value is never sold on those

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You could definitely probably get your hands on a beat to shit miata

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