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butch · 05-12-2007, 08:44 PM

I agree with ya there although theres a lot more to it then just engine and transmission, My thing is taking an old car through a complete restore. My next project is to build from the ground up a 34 ford 3 window coupe. A lot of work and money goes into a project like that. Someplace in the 40,000 dollar range by the time its done. Most guys who do serious restoration projects do complete suspension changes to increase handling capabilities.

I watched all your videos and am not really impressed. Best time I saw was 13 and change. That would be about right for a built 4 cylinder. Thats not bad but as quarter times go its pretty sad. Like you say we'er talking about 2 different sports really. But the real point of my post was unless you really going to go all the way with you ride then why bother. I would think suspension and horsepower would be the place to start dropping the cash. The spoiler and pipes are just basicly cosmetic. When your serious about building the badass ride it always starts with the power plant and anything else that makes it go faster. At that point then worry about cosmetics.

What I said about the all show and no go is absolutely true. I wouldnt even bother unless you have the cash to take it all the way!!!

As for my project, here's a video of a 34 ford and the general idea of what im shooting for and what I think a ride should sound like...also note the time after the run:

http://www.sgttech.us/butch/34ford.wmv

Here's the motor I plan to buy, and build it from there:

http://www.sgttech.us/butch/350425horse.wmv

By the way, its nice to be able to exchange ideas about cars and do it without a bunch name callin and other bullshit that goes on around here, good luck with your ride. Maybe post up some videos as you get further along. Ill do the same as my project moves along.I should be ordering the frame and suspension in the next few months. Hope to have it completed in a year or so as long as the money holds out.

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butch is Offline Senior Member Posts: 279 Join Date: Aug 2003	05-12-2007, 08:44 PM I agree with ya there although theres a lot more to it then just engine and transmission, My thing is taking an old car through a complete restore. My next project is to build from the ground up a 34 ford 3 window coupe. A lot of work and money goes into a project like that. Someplace in the 40,000 dollar range by the time its done. Most guys who do serious restoration projects do complete suspension changes to increase handling capabilities. I watched all your videos and am not really impressed. Best time I saw was 13 and change. That would be about right for a built 4 cylinder. Thats not bad but as quarter times go its pretty sad. Like you say we'er talking about 2 different sports really. But the real point of my post was unless you really going to go all the way with you ride then why bother. I would think suspension and horsepower would be the place to start dropping the cash. The spoiler and pipes are just basicly cosmetic. When your serious about building the badass ride it always starts with the power plant and anything else that makes it go faster. At that point then worry about cosmetics. What I said about the all show and no go is absolutely true. I wouldnt even bother unless you have the cash to take it all the way!!! As for my project, here's a video of a 34 ford and the general idea of what im shooting for and what I think a ride should sound like...also note the time after the run: http://www.sgttech.us/butch/34ford.wmv Here's the motor I plan to buy, and build it from there: http://www.sgttech.us/butch/350425horse.wmv By the way, its nice to be able to exchange ideas about cars and do it without a bunch name callin and other bullshit that goes on around here, good luck with your ride. Maybe post up some videos as you get further along. Ill do the same as my project moves along.I should be ordering the frame and suspension in the next few months. Hope to have it completed in a year or so as long as the money holds out.