Thread: best car to strip?

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Originally Posted by chevydriving

Pick a car and google the weight specs from the factory to see what it weighed new. Last time i had time on my hands I looked at some different ones. I think i saw the late 70's early 80's Nissan Z weight of 2300 lbs. And kits are available for them. Best thing to do is see whats available in your area, see what they are suppose to weight and pick the lightest one also taking into consideration how much its going to cost to get a "CHEVY" engine in it, or a ford engine if you like!!!!.

Or a 500 cubic inch Cadillac

I'm in Jax and have an 84 firebird that would be perfect to strip. Has a 2.8 at that's ready for salt water injection....lol.

Originally Posted by chevydriving

Pick a car and google the weight specs from the factory to see what it weighed new. Last time i had time on my hands I looked at some different ones. I think i saw the late 70's early 80's Nissan Z weight of 2300 lbs. And kits are available for them. Best thing to do is see whats available in your area, see what they are suppose to weight and pick the lightest one also taking into consideration how much its going to cost to get a "CHEVY" engine in it, or a ford engine if you like!!!!.

Off topic a bit, a couple weeks ago came up beside an old Porsche 914 with an aggressively cammed SBC, Holley and aircleaner protruding from the rear deck. Exchanged quick pleasantries and the fellow was off....

Not something you see everyday

Originally Posted by techinspector1

Or a 500 cubic inch Cadillac

Had one of those but it was still in the '76 Cadillac Sedan Deville... still peppy pulling "3 tons of fun"

A Vega is the ticket. The late models (74-77) are cheap and still laying around. I'm biased though. A Monza will work too.
Wayne.

Originally Posted by skids72

Off topic a bit, a couple weeks ago came up beside an old Porsche 914 with an aggressively cammed SBC, Holley and aircleaner protruding from the rear deck. Exchanged quick pleasantries and the fellow was off....

Not something you see everyday

Last Friday night at Firebird, I teched a 911 with a 350 in the rear. Sweet!

How about a Luv,D-50,even a vega panel, with the full El Dorado drivetrain in the back. Plenty of room up front for bigger radiator,fans,ballast etc. Hank

Originally Posted by Stu Cool

Fox Body Mustangs are light and plentiful. Amazing how many of them are out there with Chevy power too.

Pat

my fantisy is to build a bad ass ford powerd early camero just to piss the chevy guys off. i prolly would get killed

how about a 77-81 malibu/monte carlo/ olds / and or buick's of those body styles