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In Reply to: the new 73 posted by morris on September 09, 2001 at 16:42:07:
Unless the motor has been rebuilt recently, I'd do a stock rebuild first. Even if it runs OK, if it's a typical tired 02 it could use a freshening. About $1500-$2k will buy you new pistons, bearings, oil pump, valve guides, proper machining, etc. If the tranny is going, $400 worth of bearings and synchros will make it run like new again. Don't forget a clutch disc, maybe a pressure plate if the old one's worn, new guibo, center bearing. You could probably re-use most valves, maybe even get away without new guides. Then on to the suspension--new bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, shocks. That probably won't cost more than $750, even with Bilsteins. The stock brakes are OK if they're brought up to snuff; decent rotors, calipers, cylinder and pads will add up to $250 or so tops, much less if you scrounge. That leaves you about $1500 for bodywork, paint, weatherstripping, non-pitted windshield, interior bits. Should be able to do a decent job with it. Much of the small stuff can be stretched out over time, too.
Let us know how it goes.
Mike
Hmmm, what to do with the new 73? The body is dented and it needs a paint job. It runs good( from San Jose to Seattle) at 70 mph. A behr radiator has been installed and it also has a 38/38. What would you guys do to the car? with a budget of six grand.
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