pwrl3ss

Hi all,

I wanted to buy an 05-07 GT, but with money being a bit tight I'm starting to look into maybe going with a 65-68 fixer-upper. I found one (I haven't seen it yet) for $900. It's a 68 coupe I6/C4 (engine runs). The guy says it needs a new fuel tank and it has some rust on the driverfront and rear quarter panels. I asked about the frame and floor pans and he said there doesn't appear to be any holes and the frames seem intact.
Ultimately, I would want to put a 302 into it and make it a daily driver (I know there's a whole list of other parts that need to be replaced). I would want to try to tacklemost of work myself (except welding anything).
So, assuming the frame/pans are ok, would this be worth it? If the frame/pans are bad, is it still worth it?

Thanks all

boogerschnot

Yes.. That sounds like a great price for that car, being an I6.. I would check out the rust in person though and check the cowl for leaks. But it sounds like a good project car, especially if it is running and driving decently..

No,, if the frame is bad.. Depending on what you classify as bad.. You can allways have it fixed..

JBradley500

it will be cheaper and easier to just buy a solid 289-302 car and it will have better drivetrain, suspension and brakes right from the start.

boogerschnot

Very correct,, but if you are willing to putt around in the I6 for a while 900 is pretty good..

pwrl3ss

That wasthe idea. Drive around with the I6 and buy the all the parts I need for the V8 over time. And then once I have everything, do it then.

About the frames, if it has any rust on it, is that a sure sign that it needs to be replaced? What's the cost of replacing them (parts+labor)?

Thanks

andrewmp6

inline 6 to v8 on a 67-70 you need 5 lug hubs and brakes front springs and shocks a 8 inch rear end rear springs and shokes v8 motor mounts and brackets radiator. surface rust isnt a problem if its pitted or got holes you got a problem. on surface rust get por15 works great.

fast65

It'd be worth it if the frame/pans are ok, but if they're not, then just move on. You can find a better I6 car for a tad bit more and you might be able to find one without any rust. I'd still say go for it if the frame/pans are OK though. Good luck!

bluovalguy

Classics are great, but if you are wanting to save money and use the car as a daily driver, then I would look at either getting a more expensive car (because it will be more complete) to start, or maybe a newer model. A $900 car is going to need alot of work (money) to stay on the road. If it is just an extra project car, then by all means get a fixer upper, the satisfaction of doing the work yourself is awesome.