If I started a new stock class car

Paul Merolla · 11-13-2008, 08:37 AM

OK, I'll jump in. Robert, don't let everyone tell you you CAN'T! As long as you're not in a hurry, you can build it. Having built cars before, you already know there's more than one way to skin a cat. (or a 'Bird) I bought my 66 Nova in '02 and I'm still working on it. I haven't added up the receipts, but it's not a big deal when it's spread out over time. Also, 10K for a competitive stocker engine? Give me a break. I have no doubt people are spending that much, but you can do it for a lot less. There are two ways to build a car: get out your checkbook and catalog, or the other way: buy used, make it yourself, look for a deal, etc. I guess if all you care about is getting on the track, then buying would be the way to go. But if you like to build cars and have some time, build it!

11-13-2008, 08:37 AM	#11
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: If I started a new stock class car OK, I'll jump in. Robert, don't let everyone tell you you CAN'T! As long as you're not in a hurry, you can build it. Having built cars before, you already know there's more than one way to skin a cat. (or a 'Bird) I bought my 66 Nova in '02 and I'm still working on it. I haven't added up the receipts, but it's not a big deal when it's spread out over time. Also, 10K for a competitive stocker engine? Give me a break. I have no doubt people are spending that much, but you can do it for a lot less. There are two ways to build a car: get out your checkbook and catalog, or the other way: buy used, make it yourself, look for a deal, etc. I guess if all you care about is getting on the track, then buying would be the way to go. But if you like to build cars and have some time, build it!