33IMP
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There's always a Lenco?........my Cortina had one at one time.......
Budget drag car… B-Body or A-Body?
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Yeah. Lenco does solve some issues. I just don't like that multi lever design. I think there are shifter options?
33IMP
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Air shifter? PUSH BUTTONS!
Yeah. As you can see. I'm attempting to have my cake and eat it too? Lol. Unfortunately even Tremec doesn't have the "Ultimate" answer. But they are close with their manual transmission options.
G-force, Liberty, Jerico. I like the Jeffco transmissions. I think they have a single stick shifter option. And they have neutral, too. Volare or Aspen wagon is a good platform. Very quick with a big block and gears.
I've taken apart and built them all, except Cs. Like just said, the 67 and old Bs were better cars than the 68 up cars. My choice would be a 62-5 B and change out the rear tapered axle and go at it. Want cheap, get one in a more door flavor.
I agree, the Bs are a more substancial package than the As, they are compacts.
I agree, the Bs are a more substancial package than the As, they are compacts.
The #1 problem I have with E-bodies? (And this has been discussed plenty over at FEBO) Is that in my opinion? They are the least comfortable to drive and/or ride. Some disagree. But many agree.
Dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Im sure ill get alot of red xs but imo the fox body mustang is probably the best chassis for a budget drag car. Just make sure its mopar powered lol. I want to build a drag only car I just hate to gut and chop up a classic mopar to do it. Maybe a parts car chassis that has already been gutted would be easier I doubt it tho.
Yes F bodies are cheap!!!! Wagon heck yea. 2 years ago I had a complete rust free (not running) 77 that I could not get $500 for!! F's are usually light from rust!!!
What scares
There are alot of them at a local test & tune track day. Back in the day? Nova was the best budget build. But they may have too high of initial value today to be #1 budget option. The Fox body prices are rising too. So I'm guessing they falling out of the #1 budget build option spot?
While more fragile, I don’t think he will be breaking any with a 5K budget. Even at the best full tilt effort he can muster.
Depends on the year B body. So that is now moot.
Minus the price of the car, your not building a crazy high HP engine. The car he wants to build is not a heads up super speed demon. Just for fun. His dollar cap is hypothetical. As in a limit for forum members to limit there suggestions so he doesn’t have to scroll through “Get a stroker 2G HEMI from Barton!”
Hence the suggestions of later year FMJ & B bodies since there often cheap.
It has been written that there birth was an attempt to enter the Pony car arena by simply shortening the B body. No A body thoughts were put into he design. Only bin parts in use already.
I would hope one would keep some assembly of "Cool" factor. Otherwise why not K-car? I think they give them away?
Ain't nothing cheaper than an F body except maybe a 60s AMC before the Javelin!!! Or a K car!!
I know. It was just my attempt at humor. They had their own sales issues. But #1? They were late to the "Pony" market.
My $700 ‘72 Duster, no drive train, I could have dumped in my daughters wrecked ‘00 Durango’s 5.9, (which is in my ‘79 Magnum currently) I purchased a $500 - 904 & spent money on a good torque converter, add speed parts of your own cost. For me, cheap summit headers and there exhaust kit, JY distributor & chrome box I have had for ever, cheap air cleaner. The only new part is the RPM intake. All else is stock.
As you see it is how I got it, minus the tires and wheels.
$500 ‘79 Dodge Magnum. I did a 318 to 400 swap.
Cost price was the swap kit, headers and two mufflers and two lengths of 2-1/2 pipe.
As you see it is how I got it. Minus new tires and brakes….
As you see it is how I got it, minus the tires and wheels.
$500 ‘79 Dodge Magnum. I did a 318 to 400 swap.
Cost price was the swap kit, headers and two mufflers and two lengths of 2-1/2 pipe.
As you see it is how I got it. Minus new tires and brakes….
VERY LATE!!!!
I purchased this yesterday for $1,000.
140K, LS3 - 5.3
Needs spider gears. THATS IT!
Owner was old, tired & cranky, “I just don’t want to fix it.” He just did the transfer case. Dirty as heck!!!!
140K, LS3 - 5.3
Needs spider gears. THATS IT!
Owner was old, tired & cranky, “I just don’t want to fix it.” He just did the transfer case. Dirty as heck!!!!
Deals are out there if you keep your eyes and ears open.
I love it when people cry, ***** and claim to the world that a cheap car can’t be bought or it will require 7K just to work.
Give me a freakin break!!!!!
Total nonsense!!!!!
If IF you must have a certain car to use, run, drive, race, that’s on you! Your problem.
Don’t wanna drive a rusty car? Save your money and stop complaining about the entrance price. Get another flippin hobby!
ROTFLMAO!!!!!
I love it when people cry, ***** and claim to the world that a cheap car can’t be bought or it will require 7K just to work.
Give me a freakin break!!!!!
Total nonsense!!!!!
If IF you must have a certain car to use, run, drive, race, that’s on you! Your problem.
Don’t wanna drive a rusty car? Save your money and stop complaining about the entrance price. Get another flippin hobby!
ROTFLMAO!!!!!
What scares me? Are the Chrysler C-bodies (letter cars) of the late 50s and early 60s. The build quality and level of detail. Their engine options starting with Gen 1 Hemi. Ending with Max Wedge. Restoration of one of them must be a NIGHTMARE?
So we can all debate later model options. But Grandpa will still thump us on quality. Even Cadillac, Mercedes, Rolls Royce tip their hats.
So we can all debate later model options. But Grandpa will still thump us on quality. Even Cadillac, Mercedes, Rolls Royce tip their hats.
abdywgn
dismantler
Cortina? Pictures?
33IMP
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This is the cheapest way to go fast.... somebody else's old drag car, bought less motor and trans and center section. Nines, for under ten grand. With the same start point, I think I could still do it for 15k.
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That F body wagon platform gives you a lot of rear overhang for traction advantage. Big hook with minimum outlay a little creativity. I used to have a ‘76 440 cop car motor with a 727 that I’d love to put in one. 4.88 gears and a loose converter on a near stock rebuild equals 11s.
33IMP
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Got to agree on the fox body. I had a V8 Vega that was heavier than my 302/t5 a/c fox. That was with NO attempt to lighten it. Around 2850. With the parts available to lighten a fox, and kits to put in almost any powerplant, it's little wonder there are so many on the small tire no prep circuit.
let me get this right your saying a 300 c body letter car ended production from the factory with a max wedge and not the standard BB wedge
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