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Dream question about dropping classic body on modern chasy

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Old 10/24/11, 11:25 AM
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West Coast Customs did one with a GTO, id imagine it was expensive.. they took a new model gto, front end damage and droped an older body on top.
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I'm a newbie so the language you guys are speaking is flying right over my head in regards to the suspension and what not. Again I would not be looking to sell the 66' for greener pastures.. I'd just have it as a dream car, something to have for my everyday.
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
I think that would be a great project. A 66 coupe isn't worth much even fully restored.
There are way too many variables to make a blanket statement like that. A GT or K-code (or both!) '66 coupe, for example, would be worth a good bit. A '66 I6 coupe would indeed be worth relatively little. Frankly, I think this would be a terrible project for an inexperienced builder to tackle.
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Ok so what do you want in it? Nice ride, power, handling, and interior convenience accessories? You want an old car look but modern performance and convenience correct?
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Yes! Classic look with modern performance.....
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Here's what I think you are talking about....

http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/1...debut-at-sema/



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Yes! Classic look with modern performance.....
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I think that one took even more work than the sn65. That one looks crazy, tons of metal fab
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That was my previous thought but after seeing the cost I am now talking about a 66' mustang 100% with the handling of a modern mustang. When I drive it on the freeway I just want it to handle and be smooth and ride the bumps nicely and sway and do all the things the modern mustangs can do.. Without the classic being a rough ride.. If I re did the suspension shocks and whatever else couldn't handle and perform as good if not better than the new mustangs at a fraction of the cost of dropping the shell of a classic on the body of a new mustang.. Hope that's clear enough

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Yes you should do coilovers up front with a nice sway bar, maybe rack and pinion if you feel like, and do a 4 link rear suspension with coilovers. Look up totalcontrolproducts.com
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Awesome thanks for your post... That's all I was looking for

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