|
Re: Built not bought
You can also pick what you like.
I did a full build on the C10 and it kinda sucked.
On my "next" toy I wanted to tinker with mechanical stuff and make it cooler. So I bought a 1965 Mustang that someone did a great job on the body/paint, but left most of the original (worn out) parts under the hood and suspension. So while it was still a driver, I rebuilt the front/rear suspension, rolled the fenders, went to 17" wheels, swapped from a C4 to a T5 manual (and rebuilt the trans myself), added A/C, went from a 17" to 24" radiator with Ford contour efans, went from a 2 barrel to a performer intake with a 4 barrel, new timing chain set on the motor, resealed all the motor leaks, completely gutted and redid the interior with TMI seats (that I reupholstered), sound deadener, modern stereo, etc.
That car has been on 3 hot rod power tours, including 2 long hauls for a total of over 8,000 miles, as far north as MI and WI, as far south as FL, and as far west as OK and TX from SC.
So when I get asked "did you build it" I usually say I rebuilt most everything except the paint.
I think that's why the "patina" thing is so hot. Guys like to rebuild suspensions and motors and make the interior nice... but don't want to do bodywork.
|