"Oran J Sands III" (merlyyn)
06/17/2015 at 12:07 • Filed to: None
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"Oran J Sands III" (merlyyn)
06/17/2015 at 12:07 • Filed to: None | 1
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In one of my last blog entries I talked about managing your project car. Seems not everyone has a project car. Let’s fix that.
My personal
poison
choice of cars for “project” status are currently VWs. Early watercooled in particular. Not everyone would agree and I get that we all have our own reasons for picking something that will suck the cash out of our accounts. Reader
jz70wagon
however reached out for suggestions.
Can we help him? Do you have suggestions for a under-$2000 project-capable car? Feel free to ignore the fact that it’ll cost a lot more later. A lot more.
Oran Sands drinks only the good stuff. When he can afford it. Which given his taste in project cars means his liver’s not exactly in trouble.
duurtlang
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:12 |
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Do we have to adhere to the
“VWs. Early watercooled in particular”
preference?
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Oran J Sands III
> duurtlang
06/17/2015 at 12:15 |
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Not at all! I’m interested to see what others have to recommend.
WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:18 |
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http://westmd.craigslist.org/cto/5074206103… ‘72 Super Beetle for $850.
No motor, but for $850, you should still be able to get one and still be under $2,000.
http://westmd.craigslist.org/cto/5036451549…
1996 Crown Vic. $1500. But, it’s a Panther, and should still have some life left.
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duurtlang
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:18 |
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1990 BMW E30 Touring
parts car
restoration candidate. Buy it now for €675. Source some kind of beastly V8 for $1k and you’re still within budget!
If you want an even cheaper one,
this one
is €129 Buy it now.
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duurtlang
> duurtlang
06/17/2015 at 12:25 |
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1976 Alfa Sud.
€1000 Buy it now
.
CalzoneGolem
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:25 |
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I was looking looking looking and then I knew my search was over.
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5064117535…
Patrick Nichols
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:26 |
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Oran J Sands III
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:28 |
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I can’t seem to see the replies to my own post but you’re all on the right path!
lone_liberal
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:33 |
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What about a Nova? I’d go pre-’75 to avoid any emissions hangups. They are reasonably sized and will do anything from cruise to serious drag racing. I think a fair number of Camaro parts interchange so you might even be able to make it handle. Parts are available and if you can’t have fun with a SBC then you can’t have fun.
Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:37 |
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My sub $2k project car is also my daily driver at the moment: a 1987 Honda CRX Si. It’s alot of fun.
Shift24
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:40 |
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Well there are a couple more things needed to be defined. Does he want a classic to restore? Does he want to go fast? or Does he just want a unique car?
Classic? Well not the best classic but still its clean. 66 Corvair
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5070748361…
Fast? There are tons of 80-90s Camaros and Mustangs for that
Unique? Here is a MK2 GTI https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5078510434…
punkgoose17
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:43 |
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Lancia Beta
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/5036294757…
G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:46 |
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G-bodies! I picked mine up for $1000, running and driving with working A/C!
T5Killer
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 12:48 |
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This is what I would get. I bet if you had cash in hand you could score it for way less than the asking price.
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punkgoose17
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 13:15 |
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I found a whole bunch of Renaults I want.
http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/5030180498…
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/5049576589…
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5035084441…
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5054423824…
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3016625732…
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-allia…
The last link bidding ends at 6:11pm U.S. EST
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Shift24
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 13:32 |
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sounds bout right, try to help then
Street Surgeon
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 13:43 |
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I just picked one up for $250.00! The car is a '90 Dodge Colt, which I'll get to once the Galant is done!
cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 14:20 |
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I reccomend not what I did
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Oran J Sands III
> Shift24
06/17/2015 at 15:53 |
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I LOVE Corvairs. Parts availability is an issue though.
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Oran J Sands III
> cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/17/2015 at 15:55 |
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We should be taking up a collection for you. Although I’d take it off your hands :-)
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Oran J Sands III
> T5Killer
06/17/2015 at 15:56 |
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Great year for Galaxies!
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Oran J Sands III
> G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/17/2015 at 15:57 |
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I’ve never had a project car with working AC. Sighs....
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Oran J Sands III
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 15:58 |
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Had a friend with one. He had a Formula Ford engine in the back with some “massaging”. Ran like stink.
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Oran J Sands III
> punkgoose17
06/17/2015 at 15:59 |
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You may be certifiably insane. Or off your meds. Or both :-)
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Oran J Sands III
> punkgoose17
06/17/2015 at 16:00 |
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On second thought I’d rock this
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punkgoose17
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 16:08 |
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I did forget my meds this morning. I took them a couple hours ago. I may be certifiably insane... My taste has been described as esoteric. The car I most want is a 1973 Saab 96 as a DD. Then I want to get a 1962 or newer Renault Dauphine, a Renault 5 is my 2nd choice.
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Oran J Sands III
> punkgoose17
06/17/2015 at 16:14 |
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Ahh, my first project car was almost a Saab 96 with a V4 (broken camshaft). Loved the looks of the car. Got a 99 later.
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G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 17:51 |
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You'll get one some day.
DisplacementForDayz, ironically lusts after a Honda Grom
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 20:01 |
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Since it’s a project car, I would put forth the argument that older is better because of simplicity. Air cooled vws are mechanically simple and can be acquired for less than 2k.
RustedSprinter
> Oran J Sands III
06/17/2015 at 21:03 |
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I’ll sell you my MR2 for 700!