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  1. 03-24-2014 12:18 PM #16
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    I remember back in the late 60s we put a sbc in one.. Hang on tight what a ride...Nader should have ridden in that one
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  3. 03-25-2014 12:07 PM #17
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    yeah they stopped making the kits to do it now, but for me i really dont like the motor all exposed in the backseat area. now jack it up with a straightaxle and put it up front, thatd be fun.
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  4. 03-25-2014 12:26 PM #18
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    Here's a V8 powered one that shows up at a few SoCal car shows....

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  5. 03-25-2014 06:02 PM #19
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    yeah not for me i guess, if it was a nova heck yeah, but i kinda wanna save this thing. its hostroic car in american auto history at least IMO
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    Quote Originally Posted by gassersrule_196 View Post
    yeah not for me i guess, if it was a nova heck yeah, but i kinda wanna save this thing. its hostroic car in american auto history at least IMO
    Not sure what "hostroic" means but I would probably be hesitant to modify it too much, too! Just kidding on the "hostroic"! I know what you meant.

    What year is yours? Any pics? I assume it must be '65 or newer since that 4 for $1000 batch didn't have anything you could use.
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    yup i took shop class instead of typing class. mine is a 65 corsa 4spd
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    Cool! Have you searched craigslist in your area for donor cars? Here's one in LA 65 Chevy Corvair Monza 900
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    pretty expensive for a donor. i paid 1250 running and driving all it needed to run better was a set of points. the add ready "was had by a bondo gypsy" thats a bad sign haha
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    now youve got me bragging...lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by gassersrule_196 View Post
    now youve got me bragging...lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by gassersrule_196 View Post
    pretty expensive for a donor. i paid 1250 running and driving all it needed to run better was a set of points. the add ready "was had by a bondo gypsy" thats a bad sign haha
    Well, you can get several hundreds of dollars tied up in patch panels in a hurry! My point was if you look around you can probably find a decent donor for fairly cheap, comparatively, and make a good car out of the two.
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    ive been looking around, the majority of the donors are the earlier body style. other then the wheel lips and 2 dime sized holes in the front floor its solid
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