Hey guys i dont post much but i lurk a bit.... im looking to build a 69 fastaback and im in new jersey and im looking for a builder.. im willing to pay, but i dont feel like dropping 80 grand... i also dont mind dealing with someone on the west coast.. any help you guys could give would be great....

 

I can share what I am about to do ... I am still waiting for the SOW form JBA in San Diego.

Right now it is a rough estimate of 30K plus my 19K to purchase the car; what I plan to do is completely rebuild the suspension, driveline, breaks, driveline, rearend, new fuel cell, some steering work, new tires and rims, moving from a 3 speed auto to a 5 speed manual, cleaning out the engine bay, dress up, and motor build.

In their words, plan to spend 10K on the motor ( 351W stroked to a 408 ) and about 15K for the rest. Mind you these are still estimates.

The problem is that I am already at 50K after this in two years; even a stock restoration costs dollars ( not as much as mine ). Then comes the body ... another 10K???? Next thing you know you are at 60K. Then you have to worry about protecting your investment; get your insurance to back your captiol investment into this building. Will I be able to insure my car for 50K, then 60K after the body work? Possibiliy, but at what cost year after year.

take away my stroker mod and transmission but do rebuild the current motor and tranny -- 6K? 7K? ... I am looking to build this car to last and be in the family for a long time. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/04.gif[/img]

I do it for the love of this car and that these cars are fading slowly over time and their values do creep up; the 351W and 302 Fastbacks are probibly still at low 20s for a running decent car. With good care, professional building, your car will increase in value [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]

Do you have the fastback already? Can we see pictures? Mine are on my sig below.

good luck

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stecz20 @ April 20, 2006, 9:48 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Hey guys i dont post much but i lurk a bit.... im looking to build a 69 fastaback and im in new jersey and im looking for a builder.. im willing to pay, but i dont feel like dropping 80 grand... i also dont mind dealing with someone on the west coast.. any help you guys could give would be great....
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I am in eastern Pa. what do you want to do?Have you purchased a base car or do you need to start from scratch?

 

Are those Magnums 500's on your boss? they look alot bigger than the ones that i have seen

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(69boss429 @ April 21, 2006, 8:15 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I am in eastern Pa. what do you want to do?Have you purchased a base car or do you need to start from scratch?
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im looking at a car in my area, not sure if its right but put it this way, from this moment im starting from scratch.... are you a builder??? give me your phone number ill call ya.. the black 69 in your picture looks great.. i want that in silver...lol thanks for all the comments guys... dave

 

ugh

I got my estimate ... and to no surprise ... over budget ... now its time to chop the nice to haves ... more to come.

OUT

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kjacobson351 @ April 21, 2006, 12:06 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Are those Magnums 500's on your boss? they look alot bigger than the ones that i have seen
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They are Billet Magnums,17x8 front,17x9.5 rear.Wheel Vintiques makes them.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stecz20 @ April 21, 2006, 3:18 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
im looking at a car in my area, not sure if its right but put it this way, from this moment im starting from scratch.... are you a builder??? give me your phone number ill call ya.. the black 69 in your picture looks great.. i want that in silver...lol thanks for all the comments guys... dave
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I could build you a 69,but I say that not knowing what you are looking for.PM me with your phone,I'll call back.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(exarkun @ April 22, 2006, 12:14 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
ugh

I got my estimate ... and to no surprise ... over budget ... now its time to chop the nice to haves ... more to come.

OUT
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who is doing the work for you????

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(exarkun @ April 22, 2006, 12:14 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
ugh

I got my estimate ... and to no surprise ... over budget ... now its time to chop the nice to haves ... more to come.

OUT
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nice website and good reading.... if you dont mind id love to talk with ya and pick your brain... ill pm you my phone number... dave

 

cool

PM me or email me on this site and i can give you more info. I need to draft an email tonight to JBA and try to work on my budget

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(exarkun @ April 22, 2006, 11:18 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
cool

PM me or email me on this site and i can give you more info. I need to draft an email tonight to JBA and try to work on my budget

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i gave greg a call sat afternoon, they seem like they are on the ball.... ill talk more with them during the week.. i also gave barry's spped shop a call, they will do everything including finding a good shell to work with... im also trying to get in touch with jones classis mustangs, im not sure i have the name right, but would like to see what those guys have to say... all three shops people have nothing but good things to say about them, so we will see.. ill keep you guys posted...