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Re: Criteria used for picking car
Lots of good advice so far. Let me add, when you decide your direction, write it down on paper and stick to your plan. Often the planning is the hardest part.
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This is one of the very best threads based upon the content i have read since following the class racer web site over 11 years ago.outstanding and accurate replies.regards ,the zinga.
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Also the cost of buying a car or body to build a race car is not like it was in the
80's. Back then you could and I did buy running Dusters and 67-69 Cuda's for $100 - 400 and drive them home. Now people want big money for junk bodies. The 1974 Duster 360 I bought in 2000 for $400 and drove home now goes for $5000- $7000. Just my $0.02
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I was hoping that Dwight's website had a thing where I could look up a class (L/SA for me) and then see all the possible cars that fit in the class. I think that would be a lot of work, so maybe that is a dream? I wonder how many car/engine combinations are in the classification guide?
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02-26-2017, 10:13 PM | #27 |
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We found a nice looking car, decent factoring, and IN OUR PRICE RANGE. And it even came with delivery! Turned out pretty well for us. 2004 NHRA Stock Eliminator National Champion! 73 Buick Apollo, 350 4bbl. From Tommy Pettigrew. There was a well used chat room where some racers gave it thumbs up!
Do a little bit of homework and research. Go with what you like!
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Yeah, find something you like, turn key, in your price range. At today's prices it would be very difficult, if not impossible, for most, to buy a body and build from scratch, for what they can buy a decent turn key car for.
And I'm not talkin about the dime rockets, but a popular body style and engine you like. For example: Since I'm a long time Pontiac guy, I'd prefer a Pontiac powered Bird or A-body, or even an X-body. If I had the $$, I'd buy this '77 Bird tomorrow. http://www.racingjunk.com/Stock-Supe...la-K-M-SA.html I'd also like to have the Don Turk Grand Am. http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=64941 Last edited by oldskool; 02-27-2017 at 12:27 AM. |
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