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Need Direction, Which New (used) Car Project?, NPC - Project Fast Character |
DBCooper |
Feb 24 2014, 06:55 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
No Porsche content, but I need some car advice. I have a Volvo S80 work car used to pick people up at the airport, visit customers, that sort of thing. It's nice enough, turbo, a good freeway car, but not much character. I'm retired now and can drive whatever the hell I want, so I'm thinking something with a lot more character, and since I have Triple A with towing I don't need to err on the side of staid and dependable, can walk on the wild side. You'd think that would open things a lot, but I'm having trouble choosing a direction to go, so would appreciate some new ideas. What I most want:
Cars that all look good and I'm looking seriously at:
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anderssj |
Feb 24 2014, 07:22 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,708 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
V8 into a Volvo 122S wagon (or 2-door sedan), ipd bars, bilstein shocks, big brakes, etc.
If you start with a Volvo diesel, you can move up to a little more modern car (like a 245 diesel wagon)--again ipd bars, bilstein shocks and struts, etc. Ford 5.0 and GM motors both fit. here's mine (right after I did the swap): I think 1983 was about the last year on the 2-series diesel . . . . keep us posted! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
damesandhotrods |
Feb 24 2014, 08:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 26-September 10 From: Santa Cruz California Member No.: 12,218 Region Association: Northern California |
I wouldn’t be so quick to plan on ripping out a diesel and replacing it with a gasoline engine. I know California used to check periodically to make sure there is still a diesel engine.
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flipb |
Feb 24 2014, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I kind of dig the Jaguar 420, in between the Mk2 and the later more angular cars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-1968-...=US_Cars_Trucks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.leftcoastclassics.com-10752-1393294316.1.JPG) |
r_towle |
Feb 24 2014, 08:50 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,646 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Early unibody camaro?
Full frame bolt on upgrade. Whatever LS motor you want will fit. New technology can make it handle like a new car. People fit in the back. |
Mike Sanford |
Feb 24 2014, 10:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 15-September 12 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 14,935 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I keep telling the wife, that if I ever need a four seater, its going to be an old Jag. Lot's of conversions out there, and very few cars with that kind of character.
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914bub |
Feb 24 2014, 11:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
V8 into a Volvo 122S wagon (or 2-door sedan), ipd bars, bilstein shocks, big brakes, etc. If you start with a Volvo diesel, you can move up to a little more modern car (like a 245 diesel wagon)--again ipd bars, bilstein shocks and struts, etc. Ford 5.0 and GM motors both fit. here's mine (right after I did the swap): I think 1983 was about the last year on the 2-series diesel . . . . keep us posted! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Close,... but NO. Too front heavy. The 240 V8 conversions handle like dump trucks, even with the mentioned upgrades, and the earlier cars are even worse. For the last ten years I've put the mid 90's turbo engines, (B230ft) into late 60's and early 70's Volvo 140's. 142 or 145 cars. They go like CRAZY and are far lighter than the 240's and have several refinements over the 122's. I've had my turboed 140's up to 130 mph and that car was NOT inter-cooled. I have my current,(73) 142 with the same swap and it should easily go 150 mph AND being a lot lighter than a 90's,(740,940) turbo cars it gets up to speed QUICKLY . I've never had more fun than driving my 140 late engined turboed cars! I also didn't have to "hack" the car to do it. Just a thought. |
Jeffs9146 |
Feb 24 2014, 11:50 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I loved my 242 with IPD suspension and a late model intercooled turbo! It is big but the early body with the late motor, big wheels and IPD suspension stuff made it a blast to drive!
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billh1963 |
Feb 25 2014, 05:36 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,404 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Don't be so quick to discount English cars. Most of the bad reputation for Lucas electrics comes from poorly made home repairs. There are many English cars on the road still running their original switch gear, fuse boxes, etc. By simply going through the car and cleaning connectors and grounds most problems can be quickly resolved.
Those older Jags are beautiful and the metal bits are mostly high quality. I would be hard pressed to change out that lovely twin cam 6 for a lump of v-8 muscle, though. |
balljoint |
Feb 25 2014, 06:11 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
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KELTY360 |
Feb 25 2014, 09:12 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,091 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
An often overlooked car that also makes the 'undeserved bad rap' list is a Mustang II fastback. Italian styling, v8 power available, disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, complete instrumentation, etc. Might also consider an 80's Fox body Mustang; lots of aftermarket stuff, can be make into a canyon carver.
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Ferg |
Feb 25 2014, 09:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Newer, but fun cheap drivers nonetheless.
300zx 2+2 Fox Body Mustang German Capri E28 BMW E21 or E30 BMW |
r_towle |
Feb 25 2014, 09:34 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,646 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
We'll, if we are going there....
E34 M5 BMW.... |
Ferg |
Feb 25 2014, 09:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Pre 75
Ford Falcon/Mercury Comet with 302 swap Ford Cortina 74 or 75 Camaro or Firebird restomod, nothing earlier cause you said cheap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Mercury Cougar |
boxsterfan |
Feb 25 2014, 09:51 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
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Andyrew |
Feb 25 2014, 10:55 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Your best bet for a budget fun build car would be a datsun 510. Pick your poison on body (coupe, 4dr, wagon)
I think a wagon would be a blast. You could swap in a SR20DET engine pretty easy or any medium sized engine at all. They are pretty light weight so handling is not an issue and there are tons of parts out there. Quite a strong Modesto community as well, but the audience is pretty young. That or the Volvo 122 like others said. That body has some amazing design cues.. |
rnellums |
Feb 25 2014, 11:44 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Jensen Interceptor? Rare, certainly has character, no idea about speed though.
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KELTY360 |
Feb 25 2014, 11:51 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,091 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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rnellums |
Feb 25 2014, 11:52 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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rnellums |
Feb 26 2014, 12:00 AM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Also, someone is making a bolt in AWD for an original mini that uses the modern CRV drivetrain with VTEC. Could be fun.
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